Dubai/Jebel Ali

Jebel Ali is the southern district of Dubai, south of Jumeirah and bordering the emirate of Abu Dhabi to the south.

Get in

Jebel Ali is the end point of the red metro line and has three station. Sheikh Zayed Road is the backbone and also serves as the road to Abu Dhabi

Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC ^IATA) is here and opened to passenger flights in October 2013. At present it's only served by low-cost carriers Wizz Air and Jazeera. Most flights land at Dubai International Airport in the Deira area.

See

• Palm Islands: The Palm Islands are two artificial islands in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in the shape of palm trees.Each settlement are in the shape of a palm tree, topped with a crescent. The settlements which have a large number of residential, leisure and entertainment centres and add 520 kilometres of non-public beaches to the city of Dubai. The two islands comprise approximately 100,000 cubic metres of rock and sand. Take a beautiful ride in a monorail to these man made marvels for the best view.
• Dubai Sports City: Dubai Sports City (DSC) is a 50-million square feet mixed use development that will be the world’s first integrated purpose-built sports city. The development is being built around five major sports venues and features a series of major sports academy facilities. Dubai Sports City contains the following sporting complexes:
  • DSC Multi-Purpose Stadium is the main sports structure, will be a 60,000 seat multi-purpose outdoor stadium. This stadium will be used for athletics, cricket and football.
  • Dubai International Stadium is a 25,000 seat cricket stadium, popularly known as Ring of Fire.
  • DSC Indoor Arena is a 10,000 seat indoor arena.
  • Rugby Park is a 5,000 seat field hockey stadium. The stadium will provide a base to the UAE Hockey Committee and the WorldHockey Academy. The Hockey Stadium is situated at the Dubai Sports City Academy's Campus and provides world-class facilities for international athletes and local enthusiasts. The WorldHockey Academy is the first facility of its kind anywhere in the world. Through a partnership between Dubai Sports City and the International Hockey Federation, the WorldHockey Academy will provide coaching at the highest professional level from seasoned hockey coaches, many of whom have represented their countries in the international arena.
• Port of Jebel Ali: Jebel Ali is the world's largest man-made harbour and the biggest port in the Middle East. Port Jebel Ali was constructed in the late 1970s to supplement the facilities at Port Rashid. This port is located thirty-five kilometres southwest of Dubai, in the Persian Gulf. On April 9, 2011 Jebel Ali Port has won the Golden Award for Best Seaport Overall from the Higher Committee for UAE Civil Seaports and Airports Security.

Do

• Jebel Ali Shooting Club. This club has awesome architecture and design. It has wide range of shooting options to practice right from automatic ball trap, Olympic trap, down the line, Olympic skeet to compak sporting. 
• Switch Bowling. A multi-lane bowling section, one of the perfect indoor entertainment venue for families and kids. In addition, it has billiards section, video gaming areas, toddlers' play area and restaurants. 
• Peekaboo!. An ideal place for children below 7 years, for entertaining and creative activities. There is a variety of play equipment, toys and classes for kids. 
• Seawings. Experience live areal views and sightseeing excursions of Dubai's modern skyline and dazzling landmarks. The water-based take-offs and landings further adds greater experience. 
• Megaplex. Experience the next generation of cinemas and impressive effects in the Middle East. You can also book tickets via app or online. 
• Jumeirah Beach. Sunbathe in this huge beach that runs all along Dubai. You can enjoy clear waters almost every day at this beach. Some areas of this beach are private, while some are public. 
• Dubai Marina View and Walk. Clean, pretty and costly. It is a great leisure place for strolling, jogging, people watching, and outdoor activities. It is the site of numerous cafes and restaurants. Due to its innovative architecture, one can experience cooler temperatures at this place than rest of UAE. 
• Skydive Dubai. This is one of the most thrilling activities in the UAE. 
• Dubai Marina Yacht Club. A quiet and peaceful place with awesome colorful lights at the night. You can rent a boat for a few hours or a day or just sit there for hours watching the skyscrapers and eating out at great restaurants. 
• Jetty Lounge. This is an elegant beach lounge that has fantastic drinks. Cozy, but over-crowded during the sunsets. 

Buy

• Ibn Battuta Mall. Daily 10AM-midnight. The pavilions are themed according to the voyages of the great voyager Ibn Battuta. Areas themed around six countries (China, India, Persia, Egypt, Tunisia and the Andalusia). Wide range of shops, although fewer high class brands. Has various restaurants and cafes (including three Starbucks), and a multiplex cinema including an Imax. No restaurants serve alcohol. Also has extensive, permanent exhibition of Islamic science, invention and astronomy. Attached (access via outside) is one of Dubai's few second-hand bookshops, House of Prose. Has a Geant supermarket attached. 
• Mall of the Emirates. Mall of the Emirates, the world’s first shopping resort, was developed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties and located in Dubai at interchange four on Sheikh Zayed Road. The multi-level shopping centre currently features more than 560 international brands with a total gross leasable area (GLA) of 234,479 sqm including department stores, fashion, lifestyle, sports, electronics and home furnishing outlets and the largest Carrefour in the city. The compelling family leisure offer includes a Magic Planet family entertainment area, a 14-screen VOX Cinemas, the world-renowned Ski Dubai - the Middle East’s first indoor ski resort and snow park, the 500-seat capacity Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre (DUCTAC) and more than 90 international dining and café options.

For the convenience of guests, the mall has two adjoining hotels: the 5-star Kempinski Mall of the Emirates and the 5-star Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel. Opened in September 2005, the three-level racetrack mall has 7,000 parking spaces and is connected to the Dubai Metro. Mall of the Emirates welcomed 33.8 million visitors in 2012. 

Eat

• London Fish & Chips, Tunisia Food Court, Ibn Batutta Mall, Jebel Ali Village, ☏ +971 4 366 9939. Fish and chips. 
• Kcal Healthy Fast Food, JLT, Block D - United Arab Emirates, ☏ +971 4 447 3844. Healthy Fast Food and great dining experience. 
• Chicken Tikka Inn, Behind Mall of the Emirates - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, ☏ +971 4 432 7235. Awesome place for great Indian Food. 

Drink

• Buddha Bar, Grosvenor House Dubai, Al Sufouh Rd. - Dubai - United Arab Emirates, ☏ +971 4 399 8888. Awesome place, full of crowds.