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Aerial view of Deira

Both Red and Green lines of Dubai Metro connect Deira with Bur Dubai.

Deira is connected with Bur Dubai by five crossings over the Creek, namely Al Maktoum Bridge, Floating Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge, Business Bay Crossing and Al Shindagha Tunnel. All the crossings charge the Salik road toll.

Small ferries called heritage abra cross the Creek from Bur Dubai. One route is from 1 Bur Dubai Station at the west end of the Textile Souk in Bur Dubai to near the Spice Souk in Deira. The other main route is from 2 Dubai Old Souq Station in the middle of the Textile Souk to Al Sabkha station, further up the Creek at Al Sabkha Rd in Deira. The trip costs 1 dirham, payable to the driver after the boat has left the station. Abras set off very regularly, and the service is available round-the-clock.

On the inner side of Dubai Creek, a motorized abra route was opened from 3 Al Jaddaf Water Transport Station (250m from Creek metro station) to Dubai Festival City water transport station, with a more modern style. These motorised abras is operated by RTA every 10 to 20 minutes from 7AM to midnight and costs 2 dirhams per person.

See

• 1 Al Ahmadiya School and Heritage House, Al Ahmadiya St, Al Ras, ☏ +971 4 226 0286. Sa-Th 8AM-7:30PM, F 2:30-7:30PM. Built in 1912, Al Ahmadiya School was Dubai's first school and has now been nicely restored. It would be a stretch to call the exhibits of old reed pens and diplomas fascinating, but they've tried pretty hard, and if nothing else, the air-con and clean toilets may come in handy. The attached heritage house is a traditional Emirati-style home built in the 1890s. Free. 
• 2 Deira Clocktower (Dubai Clocktower), Abu Baker Al Siddiqe Rd 110 crossing Al Maktoum Rd 105 (8&nbps;min from Deira City Center or Al Rigga metro stations). A landmark of Deira and important as a monument built before the independence of UAE. (updated Apr 2017)
• 3 Dhow Wharfage, Baniyas Rd, Rigga Al Buteen community 125. The dhows ply the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean, transporting goods between south and south-west Asia and east Africa. (updated Apr 2017)

• 4 Mamzar Park, 104 Al Khaleej Rd, Al Mamzar community (most northern penisula of Dubai, near Sharjah), ☏ +971 50 858 9897. Su–W 8AM–10PM, Th–Sa 8AM–11PM. You can swim at Al Mamzar Beach or stroll in the park. Though less popular than other Dubai parks, it has its share of Dubai's greenery. Monday & Wednesday for ladies only. 5 dirhams/person. (updated May 2017)
• 5 Dubai Municipality Museum, Old Baladiya St crossing Al Souk Al Kabeer St, Al Buteen community (next Spice Souk, facing Abra ferry station, entrance at the back via stairs), ☏ +971 4 225 3312, fax: +971 4 225 1568. Su–Th 9AM–3PM, closed and Friday and Saturday. (updated Apr 2017)
• 6 Imagine, Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City, Festival Blvd (On the waterfront of the Mall, reachable from Creek metro station via Abra ride-on Al Jaddaf water transport). Sa-W 8PM 9PM 10PM, Th-F 8PM 9PM 10PM 11PM, smaller shows play every 30&nbps;min from 6PM. Plays two different big water, fire and light shows: Stardancer and A Child's Dream. Have several world records. free of charge. (updated May 2017)
• 7 Women's Museum, 28 St, Al Dhagaya community, P.O. Box 1086 (nearby Gold Souk), ☏ +971 4 234 2342, +971 55 667 2447, woman@womenmuseumuae.com. Sa–Th 10AM–7PM. Highlight the contribution of women to UAE's economy, culture and politic for the independance in 60's and since. Life of great women and daily life of Emirati people. A exhibit is also dedicated to the famous Emirati female poet Ousha bint Khalifa Suwidi. 20 dirhams/person. (updated May 2017)
• 8 Naif Police Museum, 106 Naif Rd crossing 9A St, Naif community (In the Naif fort police station, 600 m from Baniyas Square metro station), naif.museum@dubaiculture.ae. Su–Th 8AM–2PM, closed on Friday and Saturday.. free of charge. (updated May 2017)

Do

• 1 Cinecity - Al Ghurair Centre, Al Ghurair City, Al Riqqah St, ☏ +971 4 228 9898. Previously Grand Cinemas, now Cinecity, is the largest cinema chain in the Middle East. It is a part of Novo Cinemas group. This 8 screen cinema complex including 14 anchor stores has 2 levels. 
• 2 VOX Deira City Centre, Deira City Centre, ☏ +971 600 599905. VOX has 11 screens with various types of experiences for movie lovers. The immersive experience of DepthQ 3D technology, fully reclining seats, VIP seats, 20 meter screens and brightest and clearest pictures is their latest addition. 
• 3 Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, Bani Yas Rd, 476, ☏ +971 (4) 222 7171. This leisure hub is an ideal destination for golfers. It provides wide-ranging set of services, floodlit par-3 course, modern golf academies and driving ranges. Visitors can enjoy a challenging game of golf, hire a private boat to enjoy the calm waters or take a swim. 
• 4 Dhow Cruise Daily Guided Tour Dubai, Pier 1 in Dhow Wharfage, Baniyas Rd, Rigga Al Buteen community, ☏ +971 4 336 8407, +971 4 336 8409, fax: +971 4 336 8411, admin@tour-dubai.com. tour start every hour, from 10:30AM to 5:30PM. A 1-hour guided cruise tour on a "5-star" dhow, along Dubai Creek with commentary in English. 50 dirhams/person. (updated May 2017)

Buy

• 1 Deira City Centre, Banyias Rd, Alittihad Rd, Port Saeed community (Deira City Center metro station, near Floating bridge), ☏ +971 4 295 1010, info.ccd@maf.ae. Su–W 10AM–10PM, Th–Sa 10–midnight. By far the most popular mall in Dubai. Debenhams, Virgin Megastore, Zara and other international high street brands. A multiplex cinema, and many restaurants and cafes. Also has a large "Arabian Treasures" souvenir and traditional textiles area. A new extension includes many more high-end boutiques and upmarket mall restaurants. A big Carrefour hypermarket sells just about everything and is nearly always very busy. There is a Sofitel hotel at one end of the centre, where there are bars and restaurants serving alcohol. (updated May 2017)
• 2 Dubai Festival City Mall, Dubai Festival City, Festival Blvd, POBox 126027 (east of Creek, near Business Bay crossing, reachable from Creek metro station via abra ride on Al Jaddaf water transport), ☏ +971 4 425 4900 (management), +971 4 425 4999 (security/lost), toll-free: +971 800 DFC (332), fax: +971 4 232 5667, info@festivalcentre.com. Su–W 10AM–10PM, Th–Sa 10AM–midnight. Has Dubai's only Ikea, since it relocated from City Centre, and a huge Plug-Ins electronic store. Also an ACE Hardware and an amazing mall that has 550 shops. (updated May 2017)
• 3NOT EXISTING LISTING IMAGE Mirdif City Centre, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Rd E311 crossing Al Rebat St, Mirdif community, toll-free: +971 800 6422. Su–W 10AM–10PM, Th–Sa 10AM–midnight. A large mall with 500+ stores, over 80 restaurants and cafés and plenty of entertainment and recreation sites inside it.  

Markets

• 4 Gold Souk, 106 Sikkat Al Khail Rd, Al Ras community. Not a mall, but a historic market that has been a part of Dubai since the origin of Dubai itself. Located at the mouth of the creek, it dazzles people by selling gold in large quantities and with little visible security. A must visit for shoppers and sightseers. Most of the gold is 22ct quality and quite expensive - although even here the shopkeepers are prepared to bargain - and the craftsmanship can be remarkably detailed. The gold items are sold by weight with a "making charge" added on top to cover the workmanship. It pays therefore, to go shopping armed with the current gold price and a knowledge of the making charges in order to hone the bargaining process. Many outlets are part of chains that also have branches in malls, so are generally reliable. (updated Aug 2015)
• 5 Spice Souk, 34 St, Al Ras community. As above, not a mall, but a historic market that has been a part of Dubai since the origin of Dubai itself. Located at the mouth of the creek, it is not far from the Gold Souk, but has sadly declined a bit in recent years as supermarkets take over the spice trade. If you're actually shopping for spices, odds are you'll get better prices and quality with much less hassle at Carrefour. Both the Spice Souk and the Gold Souq are a rather hot and sweaty experience with limited air-conditioning, so wear appropriately cool, loose clothing if visiting in mid summer. Individual shops are air conditioned. Although regularly visited by tourists, none of the souks are considered a tourist area and as such modest dress should be worn to avoid causing offence or attracting unwanted attention. (updated Aug 2015)
• 6 Fish Market, Al Mina Rd crossing Baniyas Rd, Deira Corniche (near Palm Deira metro station). A modern covered market where they sell various kind of fish and seafood, as well as fruits, vegetables, dates (and some kitchen utensils). (updated Apr 2017)

Another historic market, Old Textile Souk, is located in Bur Dubai just on the other bank of the creek, reachable via heritage abra ferries for 1 dirham.

• 7 Traditional Souq, Naif community (10 min from Banyias Square metro station). 9AM–10PM daily, but most shop are closed on Friday morning. Souk with air-conditioning, nice decoration and good infrastructure, let say almost a souk almost a mall. 100 shops and 6,100 square-meters. Khalid Huriah Public Restaurant in the middle. (updated Apr 2017)

Eat

This is not India or Pakistan, but Deira

Budget

• Yum!, Inter-Continental Hotel, ☏ +971 4 222 7171. A wonderful noodle bar located at the InterContinental Dubai. Well priced, with excellent food. 

Mid-range

• 1 Al Dawaar Revolving Restaurant, Hyatt Regency, ☏ +971 4 209 1100. Lunch: 12:30-3:30PM, dinner: 7PM-midnight. Serving an assortment of cuisines, the highlight of this beautiful restaurant is that it revolves, giving a nice tour of the city. Lunch: 185 AED per person, dinner: 235 AED per person. 
• Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe, Canal Walk, Dubai Festival City Mall, ☏ +971 4 232 9966. Authentic Emirati cuisine, in the ambience of Dubai recreated from the 1960s. 30-200 AED. 
• 2 Kiku, Le Meridien Dubai, ☏ +971 4 282 4040. Japanese cuisine. Very high quality and very popular. 150 AED. 
• 3 Legends Steakhouse, Dubai Creek Golf Club, ☏ +971 4 295 6000. Part of the Creek Golf Clubhouse. The waterfront restaurant right on Dubai Creek is very popular with residents. Around AED 200 per head. 
• 4 Al Bait Alqadeem Restaurant & Cafe, Al Ahmadiya St crossing 15a St, Al Ras, POBox 30304 (in front of Ahmadiya School, near Heritage House), ☏ +971 4 225 6111, +971 55 477 8107, info@albaitalqadeem.com. Emirati cuisine in a Emirati traditional house. (updated May 2017)
• 5 Floating Restaurants, Baniyas Rd, Al Sabkha & Al Rigga & Rigga Al Buteen communities (Along the creek between Dhow Wharfage and Al Sabkha arba station). around 8PM daily for most of them. Tens of dhows propose a diner during a 2-hour cruise on the creek. (updated May 2017)

Splurge

• 6 JW's Steakhouse, JW Marriott Hotel, ☏ +971 4 607 7977. 17:00-24:00. This is the Marriott's signature restaurant. Highly popular with Dubai residents. 350 AED per head. 

Drink

• Filli Cafeteria, Al Mamzar. Probably the most popular tea spots in town, especially Filli, who serves over 4,000 cups a day. Try the zaffrani chai (milk tea with saffron) or the doodh kadak (strong milk tea). 
• 1 The Edge Pool & Bar (at the Rooftop Swimming Pool on top of Hilton Dubai Creek). Small bar but wonderful views especially at sunset. (updated Aug 2015)
• 2 X Club (Avari Dubai. Located at the lobby level). Russia themed bar (updated Aug 2015)
• 3 Jockey's Pub, Panorama Hotel, Omar Bin Al Khatib Road, Al Mankhool Road, PO Box 14703, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, ☏ +971 4 351 8518. With leisure amenities and friendly bar and nightclub, this restaurant bar is a comfortable and modest place during vacations. Loud night clubs music is played up until 3 am. Food is good with specialization in Indian food. 

Sleep

Budget

Invisible to the net and the guidebooks, there's several basic cheap places around the souk area, a few streets back from the creek.

• Dubai Youth Hostel, 39 Al Nahda Rd (next to Lulu Hyper Market), ☏ +971 4 2988151 (reservation), +971 4 2988161 (reception), fax: +971 4 2988141, uaeyha@emerites.net.ae. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Reception 24/7. Pool, football field, chill-out garden, A/C in the room, small bar fridge. It's located next to a mosque so morning prayers may wake you. Stadium metro station and bus stop just 100 m from hostel, Lulu Hyper Market shopping center and supermarket nearby. Free safety deposit boxes (hang on to your key as they have stiff $200 replacement fee). Clean rooms but unhelpful staff. You can walk there from Terminal 2. When you get out walk straight along 16th St to the end. It takes around 10 min. From terminal 1 or 3 you can take the metro to Union and transfer to Green Line (just take a train on the other side of the platform) to Stadium station (zone 1 fare, 2 AED). A taxi from terminal 1 or 3 costs around 40 AED. It is a branch of the UAE YHA, and only hostel in Dubai; thus booked up weeks ahead. WiFi cost extra 10 AED. Dorm from 100 AED or US$27, breakfast included. 
• Gulf Pearl Hotel, Al Baraha St, Omar al Khattab Rd, ☏ +971 4 2728333. Rooms from 158 AED. 

• Pacific Hotel, Sabakha St 115, Deira (opp Sabakha Bus Station), ☏ +971-4-2276700, fax: +971 4 2276761, reservations@pacifichotel-dubai.com. Rooms from 300 AED or US$80. 
• Niawara Guest House, Al Ras Street (Near Gold Souk), ☏ +971 4-2265935, niawaran13@yahoo.com. Probably one of the cheapest place in town 150 Dhs dbl rm shrd bathroom. 
• Alkhayam Hotel, Sikkat Al Khali Street, PO box 88249 (Near the Gold Souk), ☏ +971 (4) 2264211, khayamh@emirates.net.ae. free wifi, nice cafe about 250 dhs. 
• Qasr Al Seyaha Hotel, PO box 21457 (Near the Old Souk, Al Ras Area, Behind Choitram Supermarket), ☏ +971 4 2255855, qasrsiya@eim.ae. Another cheapy in the souk area 180 dhs dbl room. 
• Al Jazeera Hotel, PO box 8814, Al Ahmadea Rd, Al Ras Area (Near Al Ras metro station), ☏ +971 4 2262322, aljzrar@yahoo.com. 220 Dhs dbl rm (200 dhs if booked for 1 week). 
• Galaxy Plaza, PO box 32236, Al Ras Street (Near Gold Souk), ☏ +971 4 2257444, galaxyhl@emirates.net.ae. 2 star place, a step up from the <200 dhs places 260 dhs dbl rm. 

Mid-range

• 1 Avari Dubai Hotel, near Clock Tower roundabout, ☏ +971 4 295 6666, fax: +971 2 295 9359, reservation@avari-dubai.ae. Rooms from US$152. 
• Avenue Hotel, Al Riqqa St, ☏ +971 4 297-0808, fax: +971 4 297-1112, reservations@avenuehoteldubai.com. Rooms start at 350 dhs, including breakfast. 

Splurge

• 2 Hyatt Regency Dubai, Deira Corniche, ☏ +971 4 209 1234, reservations.hyattregencydubai@hyattintl.com. 414 rooms and suites with views of the Persian Gulf. Host to Al Dawaar, Dubai's only revolving restaurant. 
• 3 InterContinental Dubai Festival City (from Sheikh Zayed Rd take the Garhoud Bridge and exit to Umm Ramool Rd on to Al Rebat St and exit right to Dubai Festival City), ☏ +971 4 7011111, reservations@ichdfc.ae. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 12PM. 498 rooms over 36 floors with views of the Dubai Creek and a 3800 sq m event centre. Attached to the Festival Centre shopping mall. 
• InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Festival City (from Sheikh Zayed Rd take the Garhoud Bridge and exit to Umm Ramool Rd on to Al Rebat St and exit right to Dubai Festival City), ☏ +971 4 7013333, residencesuites@ichdfc.ae. Offers one, two and three-bedroom serviced suites with a choice between Creek and city views. Available for short or long stays. 
• 4 Park Hyatt Dubai, ☏ +971 4 602 1234, dubai.park@hyattintl.com. Waterfront location next to the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club. 
• 5 Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, Bani Yas Road - 476 Dubai, ☏ +971 4 222 7171, fax: +971 4 228 4777, Info.Deiracreek.Dubai@Radissonblu.com. 
• 6 Taj Palace Hotel Dubai, PO Box 42211 (between Al Rigga and Al Maktoum Streets, Deira), ☏ +971 4 223-2222, tphreservations.dxb@tajhotels.com. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 3PM. Near Naif Square Bazaar. 

Bur Dubai is in essence downtown Dubai. It stretches from the southern side of Dubai Creek to 2nd of December St or D 73 Rd, formerly Al Dhiyafa Rd. It has experienced the most development in the past decade. Jumeirah is to the south, and Deira to the north, across the creek.

Get in

Bur Dubai and rest of Dubai is connected to Deira by five crossings over the creek, namely Al Maktoum Bridge, Floating Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge, Business Bay Crossing and Al Shindagha Tunnel. All the crossings charge the Salik road toll.

The Metro Green and Red Lines run through Bur Dubai, as does Sheikh Zayed Rd.

Small ferries called heritage abra cross the creek from Deira. One route is from 4 Deira Old Souk Station near the Spice Souk in Deira to Dur Duai Station the west end of the Textile Souk in Bur Dubai. The other main route is from 5 Al Sabkha Station, further up the creek at Al Sabkha Rd in Deira, to Dubai Old Souk Station in the middle of the Textile Souk. The trip costs 1 dirham, payable to the driver after the boat has left the station. Abras set off very regularly, and the service is available round-the-clock.

On the inner side of Dubai Creek, a modern motorized abra route was opened from 6 Al Jaddaf Marine Transport Station (250m from Creek metro station) to 7 Dubai Festival City Marine Station. These motorised abras are operated by RTA every 10 to 20 minutes from 7AM to midnight and costs 2 dirhams per person.

See

Historical town of Al Bastakiya

• 9 Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood (Bastakiya District), Al Fahidi (19th) St crossing ManKhool Rd, north-east of Al Souk Al Kabeer community (east of Dubai Museum), ☏ +971 4 515 5000. One of the last remaining pockets of Old Dubai, home to many reconstructed buildings in the traditional style. While information on the structures is slim here (see the museum in preference), the atmosphere is very evocative and there are plenty of delightful art galleries and cafes to explore. Free of charge.  
  • Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, Al Musalla Rd, ☏ +971 4 353 6666. If you want to learn and understand the customs and traditions of UAE, this is the best place to go. The Centre hosts cultural meals for between 70 and 95 AED, with discussion of UAE culture, customs and religion. They runs walking tours through the Bastakiya district for 60 minutes (35 AED) and 90 minutes (55 AED), starting at either 9 or 10:30AM daily except Friday. 
• 10 Creek Park, Al Riyadh St, Umm Hurair 2 (between Al Maktoum and Al Garhoud Bridges, 15 min from Oud Metha metro station), ☏ +971 50 856 5101. Su–W 8AM–10PM, Th–Sa 8AM–11PM. A great place to hang out in the evening when the park is visited by people of different nationalities, all looking for calm place to enjoy the time. It has all the facilities of a modern park and is one of the best parks in Dubai. The cable car is closed. 5 dirham. (updated Apr 2017)
• 11 Dubai Dolphinarium, Creek Park gate 1, ☏ +971 4 336 9773, 800 365 7446 (domestic). Several showtimes from 11AM to 7PM. The only indoor dolphinarium in the Middle East offers live shows of dolphins and seals. Swim with Dolphins is possible. Dolphin show 120–140 dirham/adult, 50–100 dirham/child. (updated Apr 2017)
• 12 Dubai Museum, 11c Al Ibn Abi Talib St and 19 Al Fahidi St, Al Souk Al Kabeer community, ☏ +971 4 353 1862, dubai.museum@dubaiculture.ae. Sa-Th 8:30AM–8:30PM, F 2PM–8:30PM. A must-see for anyone interested in the social history of the Emirate (and indeed the country). Located in and under al-Fahidi fort. The fort itself has a few examples of the traditional reed houses and other artifacts, but isn't much to look at. The more interesting parts are the modern galleries beneath the fort, showcasing Dubai's history using the latest technology and culminating in a reconstructed souq from the pearling days, complete with authentic sights and sounds. It is quite fascinating to see the speed at which the transition from poor pearling village to modern metropolis occurred. Admission 3 dirham. (updated Apr 2017)
• 13 Grand Mosque, Ali bin Ali Taleb (11C) St, Al Souk Al Kabeer community (facing Dubai Museum/Al Fahidi Fort). Its large minaret is the imposing feature of this large mosque. It is popular for being quite close to a Hindu temple and one can see followers of both Islam and Hinduism gathering at the same place for prayers. (updated May 2017)
• 14 Heritage Village, Shindagha District, (near the mouth of the creek). Home to the open museums of the Heritage and Diving Villages, and the houses of the late Sheikhs Saeed Al-Maktoum and Juma Al-Maktoum. 
• 15NOT EXISTING LISTING IMAGE Iranian mosque, Ali bin Abi Taleb (11C) St, Al Souk Al Kabeer community (not far from 34th St). A very colourful and attractive tiled mosque; quite a contrast to the other much more plainly decorated mosques. Can be viewed from a carparking area off the north (creek) side of the street. (updated May 2017)
• 16 Sheikh Obaid bin Thani House, ☏ +971 4 39 33 240. a historic building home to royal family members built in 1916 and now converted into a museum. It provides good glimpse to old infrastructure of Dubai. 
• 17 Saeed Al Maktoum House, along the Dubai Creek in Al Shindagha. Sa-Th: 8:00-20:30; Fr: 15:30-21:30; Ramadan Sa-Th: 09:00-17:00 Fr: 14:00-17:00. Another very historic building built in 1894 now converted into a museum and contains artefacts and images of the old town of Dubai. It was the residence of the Saeed bin Maktoum bin Hasher Al Maktoum, the former ruler of Dubai. 
• 18 Crossroad of Civilization Museum, Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum Home, Al Mina Rd, Shindagha Heritage area, POBox 46298, ☏ +971 4 393 4440, fax: +971 4 393 0069, info@themuseum.ae. Su-Th 9AM–5PM, closed on Friday. Museum includes a lot of artefacts and old books, including a Gutenberg Bible and a curtain of the door of Kaaba from 1543 AD. 30 dirham for 3 museums. (updated Apr 2017)
  • 19 Old Weapons Museum (Inbetween the Crossroad of Civilization museum and House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum). Large collection of swords, daggers, riffles, from several centuries. 30 dirahm for 3 museums. (updated Apr 2017)
  • Manuscript, Old Book and Print Museum (Colocated with Old Weapons Museum). 30 dirham for 3 museums. (updated Apr 2017)
• 20 Zabeel Park, Sheik Khalifa Bin Zayed St and Sheik Rashid Rd, Al Kefaf community (near Al Jafiliya metro station), ☏ +971 50 725 2994. Su–W 8AM 10PM, Th–Sa 8AM 11PM. The best and most popular park of town, it gives a different glimpse of the desert and hot Dubai. 5 dirham.  
  • 21 Dinausaur Park & Glow Garden Park (Dubai Garden Glow), Zabeel Park Gate 6 & 7 (can be reached from other gates of Zabeel Park via a bridge), ☏ +971 56 446 7842. Sa–W 4PM–noon, Th–F 4PM-1AM. 60 dirham per person. (updated Apr 2017)

Do

• 5 Dubai Ferry trip, Al Ghubaiba Marine Transport Station, Al Ghubaiba Rd, Al Shindagha community (250m from Al Ghubaiba metro station). 3PM, 5PM. The Dubai Ferry makes a sightseeing circular trip to Jumeirah Beach (deep sea side) or to the Floating Bridge (toward the creek). 50 dirhams/person in regular, 75 dirhams/person in gold class. (updated May 2017)

Buy

Markets

• 8 Dubai Textile Souk (Old Textile Souk), between the creek and Ali Bin Abi Taleb (11C) St, Al Souk Al Kabeer community. A lot of shops selling scarves and keffiyeh. A few of the shopkeepers can be quite forceful in trying to get you in to their shop. (updated Apr 2017)

Two other historic markets, Spice Souk and Gold Souk, are located in Deira just on the other bank of the creek, reachable via heritage abra ferries for 2 dirham.

Malls

• 9 BurJuman, Sheikh Ralifa Rd, Al Mankhool community, ☏ +971 4 352 0222, +971 4 409 3110 (management), +971 4 409 3120 (security), info@burjuman.com. Sa-W 10AM-10PM, Th-F 10AM-11PM. A 4-floor shopping mall housing more than 300 stores. It is one of the oldest, and still one of the largest, malls in Dubai, but has become less popular. (updated May 2017)
• 10 Computer Plaza @ Al-Ain Centre, Mankhool Rd, Al Mankhool community (200m from Al Fahidi metro station, along from the Ramada Hotel, heading towards the creek). Sa–Th 10AM–10PM, F 2PM–10PM. A mall specializing in computers, laptops, computer parts and computer add-ons like monitors, VoIP phones, hard drives, etc. Prices aren't particularly low, even after haggling, and choices are limited (for example very few shops sell AMD hardware). There used to be an internet cafe here and it may return in 2014. Other malls in this area are also good for computers and computer equipment. (updated May 2017)
• 11 Lamcy Plaza, Sheikh Rashid Rd, Oud Metha community, ☏ +971 4 335 9999, fax: +971 4 335 9996, lamcy.info@lalsgroup.com. Sa–W 10AM–11PM, Th–F 10AM–midnight. A 3 story shopping mall housing more than 150 stores. One of the oldest malls.  
• 12 Wafi Mall & Khan Murjan Souk, Sheikh Rashid Rd, Oud Metha Rd, Umm Hurair 2 community, POBox 721 (600m from Dubai Healtcare City metro station), ☏ +971 4 324 4555, +971 4 324 5454, customerservice@wafi.com. Sa–W 10AM–10PM, Th–F 10AM–midnight. Includes Marks & Spencer, Goodies. Focus is almost entirely on luxury brands, jewellery and expensive boutiques. Many upmarket restaurants and bars, many of which serve alcohol. A luxury spa is attached to the complex. The Egypt-themed architecture, which includes quite beautiful stained-glass pyramids, is worth seeing. (updated May 2017)

Eat

Deira skyline from Bur Dubai

• Gharana, Sheikh Zayed Road (Al Barsha), ☏ +971 4 323 4333, restaurants@hialbarsha.com. 7PM-11:30PM. Gharana an Indian Restaurant in Holiday Inn Dubai – Al Barsha hotel brings you flavors of various spices and herbs with live entertainment. 

Budget

• Basta Art Cafe, Bastakiya, ☏ +971 4 3535071. Set in a lovely garden courtyard in a restored house. Great place to take a breather with a cold drink and write some postcards. The sandwiches-and-salads menu is aimed squarely at tourists, but if you are sick of kebabs, they will cater to your salmon-avocado wrap and mango smoothie cravings. The "Basta Special" drink of mint and lemon is also excellent. 50 dhs. 
• Gazebo, Al Mankhool Rd, Kuwait St, near Sharaf DG, opposite Oman Insurance Company, ☏ +971 4 3598555, +971 4 3599712, fax: +971 4 3599713. noon-midnight. Very nice and warm welcome given by the waiters. Food as good too. Not so expensive when compared to the quality of food. 35 AED per person. 
• Ravi Restaurant, two locations: Satwa roundabout; and near Mussala Tower, ☏ +971 4 3315353. A Pakistani restaurant that provides cheap Pakistani & Indian food. Good for anyone with a spicy tooth. 20-25 AED per person for a good meal. 
• Student Biryani, Kuwait St, Al Karama, ☏ +971 4 3369992, fax: +971 4 3666649. A Pakistani restaurant serving the country's most popular biryani. About 100 AED. 
• 7 Local House, House 51, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, 19 Al Fahidi St, Al Souk Al Kabeer community (near Al Fahidi roundabout, opp Al Mussallah Post Office, camel statue at the entrance), ☏ +971 4 386 2040, +971 55 190 4330, info@localhousedubai.com. Emirati cuisine featuring camel meats and camel milkshakes in a traditional Dubai house. Camel cheese burger for 45 dirham. (updated Apr 2017)
• 8 Barjeel Al Arab Restaurant, Barjeel Heritage Guest house, walk near Al Ghubaiba Rd, Al Shindagha community (near Al Ghubaiba Marine Transport Station, 250 m from Al Ghubaiba metro station), ☏ +971 4 354 4424. Breakfast: 7AM–10AM daily, Dinner: noon–11:35PM daily. Emirati traditional cuisine, facing the creek's mouth. (updated May 2017)

Mid-range

• Al Haj Bundu Khan, Lamcy Plaza, Oud Metha, ☏ +971 4 3709881. Indian and Pakistani food. About 100 AED. 
• Pars Iranian Kitchen, Shk Zayed Rd (in the residential area of Diyafah Rd next to the Rydges Plaza Hotel), ☏ +971 4 398 4000. This is an open air Iranian restaurant where one can sit in traditional machans (large bed-like seating) and enjoy a fine Iranian meal. The speciality is the mixed grill which is served with live coal. After the meal, you may smoke a traditional sheesha pipe. No alcohol served. Around 150 dhs per person. 
• Wafi Gourmet, Wafi Mall, Oud Metha, ☏ +971 4 324 4433. Excellent Lebanese cuisine and ambience. In the cooler months the outdoor verandah is a pleasure. No alcohol served. About 100 AED. 
• Yakitori House, Century Hotel, Khalid Bin Walid St, Bur Dubai, ☏ +971 4 205 7333. Japanese cuisine, very popular with the Japanese expat community. 

Splurge

• Asha's, Wafi Centre, ☏ +971 4 324 0000. Indian cuisine. Run by Asha Bosle. Good food but a little expensive 
• Manhattan Grill, Grand Hyatt Dubai. Fine dining restaurant, specialising in steak. A suitable venue for romantic dinners and family gatherings. 30-300 AED. 

Drink

• 4 Barrels Pub, Majestic Hotel Tower, Bur Dubai, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 359 8888. It is a bar is a clean, quiet and bright venue with large variates of snacks options. Every wall is mounted with screen playing number of sports games. The interiors looks good with polished timber tables and benches all around and wall cladding. 
• 5 Bollywood Café, D 79, Regent Palace Hotel, Bur Dubai, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 396 3888. 9.30pm-2am. Excellent DJ, Live music and indian food. It is a Bollywood-themed glamorous bar and nightlife with elegant to casual laid backs and pleasant musical twists, mostly Indian music. 
• 6 Chill Rooftop Lounge, Royal Ascot Hotel, Bur Dubai, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 355 8500. 12:00-02:00. Dance floor with excellent DJ. It is an expansive rooftop venue painted in pink surrounded with fake grass. An outdoor seating place with good food. 
• 7 Marine's Club, Seaview Hotel, Bur Dubai, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 355 8080. A lively bar and nightclub with 80's music most of the time. It is a budget friendly venue with great service and superb bouncers. 

Sleep

Mid-range

• Ascot Hotel, Khalid bin Al Waleed Rd, ☏ +971 4 3520900, fax: +971 4 3529819, info@ascothoteldubai.com. Has Russian, Irish and Thai themed restaurants. Rooms from AED $180. 

• Highland Hotel, Khalid bin Al Waleed Rd, ☏ +971 4 3939773, fax: +971 4 3937399, highl11@emirates.net.ae. US$108. 

Splurge

• 7 Grand Hyatt Dubai (by Dubai Creek), ☏ +971 4 317 1234, reservations.grandhyattdubai@hyattintl.com. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 15:00. A resort style hotel with extensive conference facilities. 
• 8 Raffles Dubai, Sheikh Rashid Rd (next to Wafi Shopping Centres), ☏ +971 4 324-8888, bookus.dubai@raffles.com. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 3PM. Attached to Wafi Mall. Egyptian themed. 

Connect

There are a number of Internet cafes on Al Musalla Rd/Al Mankhool Rd, including one at 38 Al Musalla Rd and one on the corner of 41st St (10 AED per hour, minimum 1 hour).

Jumeirah is a mainly residential area of Dubai, but also has beaches and loads of hotels, so attracts tourists. It lies south of 2nd of December Street or D 73 Road, formerly Al Dhiyafa Road.

Get in

Jumeirah is connected with the rest of Dubai by the Metro Red Line, the Dubai tram, and a network of roads.

See

• 22 Burj al-Arab (Tower of the Arabs). This huge sail-shaped hotel completed in 1999 is a symbol of Dubai and its ascent in the world. The self-proclaimed seven star hotel was the first icon of Dubai and still stands out on the skyline from its location on an artificial island 280 m from the beach. Entry to the hotel is restricted to hotel guests and those with a restaurant reservation. A smart casual dress code applies but is not strictly enforced. Make restaurant reservations in advance.  

• 23 Burj Khalifa (Khalifa Tower). At 828m and 160 floors this is the world's tallest structure by a long shot, over 300m taller than the previous contender in Taipei. The observation deck at the 124th floor is the second highest in the world after the Shanghai World Financial centre. Dominating the Dubai skyline, the tower houses a hotel and a Las Vegas-inspired fountain system. The visitors' entrance is at the lower ground floor of Dubai Mall. Although the tour is called At the Top, it isn't! While the observation deck is the highest open deck in the world, at 452m it's just over halfway up the tower itself. Console yourself with the knowledge that most of the rest of the tower consists of service areas and the view below looks suitably ant-like. Tickets cost AED125 for a timed entry ticket, usually later the same day, or AED400 if you do not want to wait. Tickets can sell out several days in advance, and it is advisable to book them online ahead of your visit. For AED500 you can book a 'sky' ticket, that includes a trip to level 148 of the building for 30 minutes, sweets and drinks, before returning to the level 125 (which is empty and exclusive). It also includes a brief tour of the building private areas.  
• 24 Dubai Fountain, Dubai Mall. Day shows are at 13:00 and 13:30, but night shows are the best - every 30 minutes 18:00-22:00 on weekdays and 18:00-23:00 on weekends.. At 270m (900 ft) in length and sporting a jet that shoots water up to 150m (500 ft), it is the world's largest dancing fountain and one with a very enticing display - a definite must-see. It's most easily accessed via the Dubai Mall. There are private entranceways from the Burj Khalifa if you're staying there. 

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Dubai Marina

• 25NOT EXISTING LISTING IMAGE Dubai Marina. The Dubai Marina is to be the popular nightlife area of Dubai in the future. This multi-billion development is designed for tourists and water sport. The bars and cafés along the marina are popular gathering points for families and younger people. Most restaurants offer shisha and oriental food but food chains are fast entering too. The "Marina Walk" along the yachts is especially popular on Fridays and Saturdays. Yacht agencies offer services to explore the coastal region and Palm Islands. 
• 26 Dubai Zoo, Jumeirah Rd crossing 51 St, Jumeirah community, ☏ +971 4 344 0462, +971 4 349 6444. Oct–Jan W–M 10AM–5:30PM, Oct–Jan W–M 10AM–5:30PM, Oct–Jan W–M 10AM–5:30PM, closed every Tuesday. An outdoor zoo near the beach. Because of the extreme temperatures during summer, there are plans to bring the zoo indoors. It is not worth visiting, because of the small number and variety of animals. Housing conditions are appalling; animals are in cages too small for them to take more than a few steps, and are frustrated and bored. 2 dirhams/person. (updated May 2017)
• 27 Jumeirah Beach. Dubai is known for its great beaches and this one is the best. It's the most popular and busiest beach of the country. Expect to see swimmers in bikinis and ladies in abaya cloaks; this beach truly encapsulates the Westernisation of Dubai culture. 
• 28 Jumeirah Mosque, Jumeirah Rd, Jumeirah 1 (opposite Palm Strip Mall). The largest mosque in the city, and a wonderful example of Islamic architecture. It was built in the medieval Fatimid tradition with the interior decorated with elaborate Arabic calligraphy. It is one of few mosques in the city open for visits by non-Muslims; the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding conducts special tours for non-Muslims to help promote understanding of Islam. Guided tours are available on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday beginning at 10:00, followed by a question-and-answer session. The mosque is an especially great place to visit in the evening when it's dramatically illuminated by floodlights. 
• 29 Majlis Ghorfat Um-Al Sheif, 17th St (Al Mehemal St), Jumeirah 2, ☏ +971 4 394-6343. Su-Th 07:30-14:30. A restored traditional Emirati-style two story building used as a summer residence by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, one of the founders of UAE, and father of the present ruler of Dubai. AED1 for adults and children over 6 years. 

Palm Jumeirah from above

• 30 Palm Islands. The Palm islands are the best symbols of the boom and bust construction cycles in Dubai. The "oldest" Palm called Palm Jumeirah is completed and is host to the gigantic Atlantis Hotel on its top. Several marinas, hotels and condo are along the palm leaves. The development of the other two Palms will depend on the financial situation of the construction business but someday Dubai will have the three largest artificial islands in the world on its coastline.  
• 31 Al Safa Park, Al Hadiqa Rd, Al Safa comunity (gate 1 in Al Hadiqa Rd, gate 2 on Al Wasl Rd), ☏ +971 50 858 9894. 11AM–11PM. A beautiful planned park and one of the oldest parks in Dubai. It is a favourite for sports enthusiasts, and many visitors enjoy playing tennis, volleyball, and soccer. Children love playing games in the video arcade, or riding the ferris wheel and bumper cars. The park even has a maze to wander through. Barbeques and picnic areas are available for those who want to make a day of it. It has lakes where you can take a boat ride and a hill that offers panoramic views of this beautiful lush green park and the gigantic Dubai skyline. But as of 2017, infrastructure are old disused and it have construction work. 3 dirham. (updated Apr 2017)
• 32 Etihad Museum (Union House), 2nd December Rd crossing Jumeirah Rd, Jumeirah 1 community (under the huge UAE Flag), ☏ +971 4 515 5771, fax: +971 4 515 5100, Etihad.Museum@dubaiculture.ae. 10AM–8PM daily. Museum about the construction of the Union of the Emirates, after the withdrawal of British forces. Open in 2017, it features exhibits about the seven fathers, and the constitution. The Union House, where the treaty was signed, can be visited as well as the Guest Palace. It also hosts temporary exhibitions (e.g., philatelic in May 2017). 25 dirhams per adult. (updated Apr 2017)
• 33 Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, Dubai Mall, Doha St, Sheikh Zayed Rd (2nd Floor, middle of Dubai Mall), ☏ +971 4 448 5200. Su–W 10AM–11PM, Th–Sa 10AM–midnight. Giant aquarium, 51 metres (167 ft) long and 11 metres (36 ft) high. The visit includes a crossing inside the walk-through water tunnel, behind the scenes, and several other experiences. The Underwater Zoo has 140 fish spices, desert animals, penguins and also hosts "King Krok". Animal feeding hours are indicated in the zoo, and it's also possible to participate to feeding. Researcher Experience for 100 dirhams/person, Explorer Experience for 120 dirhams/person, VIP for for 300 dirhams/person. (updated May 2017)
• 34 Museum of the Future, Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Trade Center 2 community, noah.raford@pmo.gov.ae. not yet open. (updated May 2017)
• 35 Jumeirah Archaeological Site, 16th St, Jumeirah 2 community (close to Dubai Water Canal, between Jumeirah Rd and Al-Wasl Rd). not yet open. (updated May 2017)
• 36 Jumeirah Fishing Harbor, Jumeirah Rd crossing 311 Al Urouba Rd, Jumeirah 1 community. A quite place with some nice restaurants. (updated May 2017)
• The Lost Chambers Aquarium and Ambassador Lagoon, Atlantis, Cresent Rd East, Palm Jumeirah (reachable Atlantis-Aquanventure from monorail station). 10AM–10PM daily. An Atlantis-themed aquarium with a lot of fish species and jellyfishes. Don't miss the giant chamber with numerous sharks and rays. Shark feeding 10:15AM and 3:45PM, ray feeding at 9:30AM and 3:15AM. Possibilities to dive or do the "Aqua Trek" in the Ambassador Lagoon. 110 dirhams/adult, 80 dirhams/child below 11, discounts for UAE residents, 30 dirhams for Ambassador Lagoon only. (updated May 2017)

Do

Ski Dubai

• 6 Ski Dubai, Mall of Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Rd crossing Umm Suqueim Rd, Al Barsha 1. Su–W 10AM–11PM, Th 10AM–12AM, F 9AM–12AM, Sa 9AM–11PM – tickets close 1h30 before. Dubai has a snow skiing centre in the Mall of the Emirates, offering both skiing and snowboarding. The 400 metres (1,300 ft) slope is quite large for an indoor area. All equipment is available for hire. Although it is −4 °C (25 °F) inside, you do not need to bring a jacket because they supply pretty much everything except gloves and a hat which you can buy right there (gloves are included in some packs). It also propose the "Penguin Encounter" activity where you interract and play with pinguins (king and gentoo) A "Slope Session" pass costs 200 dirhams for 2&nbps;hours or 300  for full day, plus 20 dirhams, for a locker. The "Snow Park" starts at 190 dirhams, the pack with all activites unlimited "Ski Dubai Experience" costs 500 dirahams. (updated May 2017)
• 7 Wild Wadi Waterpark, Jumeirah Rd, Umm Suqeim 3 community (entrance at the foot of Burj al-Arab), ☏ +971 4 348 4444, +971 4 406 8374, +971 4 406 8654, wwguestrelations@wildwadi.com. 10AM–7PM daily, somtimes closes at 6PM for private events. The perfect place for the entire family to spend a day as well as being a great way to beat the heat and enjoy the day away from the bustle of the city. Located close to the hotels and resorts of Jumeriah Beach, the park has water rides, slides, and a lagoon that is hidden away. You'll enjoy waterfalls, out of the way swimming holes, and a tidal pool. 295 dirhams/adult, 245 dirhams/child below 1.1 metres (3 ft 7 in). (updated May 2017)
• 8 Atlantis, The Palm. Atlantis-themed but Arabian-styled resort on the artificial island of The Palm. Has a huge water park with plenty of thrilling water slides, housed inside a large shopping area with plenty of places to eat and drink. 
• 9 Aquaventure Waterpark, Atlantis, Cresent Rd East, Palm Jumeirah (entrance inside Atlantis, reachable Atlantis-Aquanventure from monorail station). 10AM–6PM daily. Aquaventure have a lot of water slides, including the extreme slides: Leap of feath and Poseidon's Revenge. It also includes Dolphin encounter, swimming with dolphins... 320 dirhams/adutls 275 dirhams/child under 1.2 metres (3 ft 11 in), 40 dirhams for locker, discounts via online booking. (updated May 2017)

Buy

Dubai Marina Mall

There are so many malls in Dubai it will take days to explore just the biggest ones. One mall stands out in Jumeirah – the Mall of the Emirates, which is the standard setter with even a ski slope.

• 13 The Dubai Mall, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Downtown Burj-Khalifa, toll-free: 800 382 6255, fax: +971 4 362 7566, enquiry@thedubaimall.com. Su–W 10AM–11PM, Th–Sa 10AM–midnight. The largest mall in the world, it opened in November 2008. It has over 1,200 shops of brand names from all over the world. It contains an indoor ice rink and indoor aquarium. It is right next door to the Burj Khalifah, and the visitors' entrance to the Burj Khalifa is located at the lower ground floor of the Mall. It houses the Dubai Aquarium (which you can dive tours in) and 1,200 shops for everything. The food court on the lower floor is spectacular in its variety. It's a good place to watch the water games of the Dubai fountain, which plays at night. It is breathtaking, so take time and pick your points of interest. (updated May 2017)
• 14 Boulevard – Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Trade Center 2 community (300m from Emirates Towers metro station). Sa–Th 10AM–10PM, except F noon–10PM. Part of the Emirates Tower Hotel complex. The shops here match the hotel, very high class, plus a Starbucks. Lipton café has free Wi-Fi. Restaurants and bars all serve alcohol. Quite a popular nightlife spot, with bars and nightclubs and it is considered the most expensive mall in Dubai. (updated May 2017)
• 15 Mall of the Emirates, Near 4th interchange on Sheikh Zayed Rd, Al Barsha 1 community, ☏ +971 4 409 9000, +971 4 409 9100 (management), +971 4 409 9160 (security), fax: +971 4 409 9888, info.MOE@maf.ae. Outside Ramadan: Su–W 10AM–10PM, Th–Sa 10AM–midnight; Ramadan: Su–Sa 10AM-01AM. It was largest shopping mall outside of North America until the Dubai Mall opened in 2008. Over 200 shops, cinemas, plus the Ski Centre. Has many international high street chains as well as luxury brand stores, including Harvey Nichols. Many restaurants and cafés, though cafés tend to be much more crowded than at other malls. It's attached to a Kempinski hotel, which has restaurants licensed to serve alcohol that are accessible from the mall. Very large Carrefour hypermarket attached, next to the Kempinski Hotel. Arabian/Middle Eastern souvenir shops upstairs. It's known for Ski Dubai and it other spectacular attractions. There are all High Street shops around and is very popular with families. (updated May 2017)
• 16 Mercato, Jumeirah Beach Rd, Jumeirah 1 community, POBOX 755 (77b St near Al Urouba St), ☏ +971 4 344 4161, +971 4 344 4705 (management), fax: +971 4 349 0066, management@mercatotowncentre.com. 10AM–10PM daily. Mercato (Italian for market) is the only Renaissance-themed shopping mall in the Middle East. It captures Italian, French and Spanish flavors and artistic characteristics, playing host to regular fairs and festivals from each country. Mercato provides a unique shopping experience, the best in international entertainment and popular brand names like Virgin Megastore, Top Shop, Mango and Hugo Boss; Mercato is simply The Good Life. It houses a big Spinneys Supermarket, a 7 screen Grand Cinema, a Starbucks, and mouth watering restaurants such as Bella Donna who have a balcony overlooking the sea that cannot be missed.  
• 17 Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Rd, Al Sufouh 1 community (near Burj al-Arab), ☏ +971 4 366 8888, toll-free: +971 4 366 7788, souk@jumeirah.com. 10AM–11PM. Includes 75 shops, numerous bars, restaurants and cafés, a nightclub, theatre. More expensive and targeted directly at tourists than other, general malls where residents go. Most bars and restaurants are licensed for alcohol. Nice to wander through as it has been designed to resemble a "traditional" souq, but with the modern comforts of air conditioning. Lots of souvenir-type shops.Dubai - Souk Madinat Jumeirah - panoramio.jpg (updated May 2017)
• 18 Town Centre Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Rd, ☏ +971 4 344-0111. Sa-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr 13:30-22:00. With a bright, open and spacious atmosphere, it is a place to shop, relax and casually dine at a wide selection of eateries like Sumo Sushi, Cafe Ceramique, La Cafette by Carpe Diem and Simply Healthy. It also houses an extensive range of ladies' beauty outlets like the Nail Station, Paris Gallery, Kaya Skin Care Clinic, Wax Lounge and SOS Salon. 

A display of Indian saris outside a textile shop in Satwa

• 19 Satwa. a small community much resembling a town, its streets are rowed by textile shops notably opposite the Satwa Mosque ending to the opposite of Satwa clinic. Most of the people flock to Satwa for their textiles, you might sometimes catch offers and discounts but if you don't do so try bargaining the price, this is what most locals do, even if you're a tourist convince the salesman to give you a discount, bargain till you get the lowest price available. Not only is Satwa a hub for textile shops; some tailoring shops on the corners are also found if you want a dress made as soon as possible after purchasing the raw materials. Raw silk might also be available in some shops. Because of the row of textile shops, it might be Dubai's version of Little India and Little Manila as many Indians reside in this district as well as Filipinos. (updated Aug 2015)
• 20 Dubai Marina Mall, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai Marina, ☏ +971 4 436 1020. Sa–W 10AM–10PM, Th–F 10AM-midnight. Another mall, with cinema, food court, etc. (updated May 2017)

Eat

Budget

• 800 PIZZA, Sheykh Zayed Rd, Barsha (Tamweel building, between Coral Boutique Hotel and Emirates Mall), ☏ +800-74992, info@800pizza.ae. 11:00-23:59. Traditional & authentic Italian pizza baked in wood fired Italian stone oven, thin & crispy crust. 
• More Cafe, Dubai Mall (lower level, next to fountain). Serves breakfast, lunch and light continental and oriental meals. Good service and huge portions to stuff even the hungriest. 
• Noodle House, Emirates Towers Shopping Blvd, Madinat Jumeirah, ☏ +971 4 366 8888. Asian food. One meal about AED80. 
• 9 Royal Kebab Restaurant, Dubai Media City, Zee Tower, Next to BBC, Dubai and soon to open in Dubai Mens College, ☏ +971 4 4508105, fax: +971 4 4503679, royalkebab@rjs.ae. 11AM-midnight. A restaurant by RJS Group. With outdoor seating and a separate shisha area. About AED50. 

Mid-range

• 10 Chill Out, Times Square Centre, Ground F, Sheihk Zayed Rd, Al Marabea St, Al Quoz community, ☏ +971 4 341 8121, toll-free: +971 800 CHILLOUT (24455688), info@chilloutindubai.com. Sa–W 10AM–11PM, Th–F 10AM–midnight. Have a delicious contemporary European food in ice lounge at a chilling temperature of −6 °C (21 °F). It is first of its kind in the Middle East. From tables to even crockery in which food is served, all made of ice. entrance fee: 80 dirhams/person. (updated May 2017)
• 11 Chimes, Al Barsha (beneath the Seven Sands Hotel Apartments near the Mall of the Emirates and close to Sharaf DG Metro station), ☏ +971 4 323-4211. Thai, Singaporean, Malaysian and Indonesian themed food, and the popular house speciality must be the pepper or chili crab. You can eat at the restaurant or order home delivery to most areas of new Dubai. 
• 12 Jedoudna Restaurant, Rimal Sector, The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence, ☏ +971 4 4230766, fax: +971 4 4230765, jedoudna@eim.ae. 07:00-01:00. A family-run Lebanese restaurant. With outdoor seating and separate shisha area. About AED100. 
• Karam Beirut, 1st floor, Mall of Emirates, Sheykh Zayed Rd, Al Barsha. Excellent Lebanese food. 
• Lal Qila Dubai, Diyafa St, Jumairah-1 (cnr of Jumeirah St), ☏ +971 4 325 4778, info@lalqila.ae. Continental. 
• 13 Toscana, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, ☏ +971 4 3666730, fax: +971 4 3666649, MJrestaurants@jumeirah.com. Italian. About AED100. 

Splurge

• 14 Al Mahara, Burj Al Arab, ☏ +971 4 301 7600, fax: +971 4 301 7000. 12:30-15:00, 19:00-23:00. Part of the Burj Al Arab hotel, and as you would expect is also very high quality, especially seafood. AED700. 
• 15 At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa, ☏ +971 4 888-3828. 12:00-02:00. Exclusive fine dining restaurant on Level 122 of Burj Khalifa. 
• 16 The Gem Garden, Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha, Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +971 4 323 4333, restaurants@hialbarsha.com. 24 Hours. Continental restaurant. (updated Jun 2015)
• 17 Gharana, Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha, Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +971 4 323 4333, restaurants@hialbarsha.com. 7PM-11:30PM. Authentic Indian restaurant. 
• Options, by Sanjeev Kapoor, Sheikh Zayed Rd, ☏ +971 4 329 3293. Run by famed Indian TV chef Sanjeev Kapoor. Drinks served. Reservations recommended especially on Friday nights. 
• 18 The Royal Budha, Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 323 4333, restaurants@hialbarsha.com. 7PM-11:30PM. Authentic Thai restaurant. 
• 19 Shang Palace, Level 1, Shangri-La Hotel, Shk Zayed Rd, ☏ +971 4 405 2703. Su-Fr 12.30-03:00; Sa 11:00-03:00. Good Chinese food. No smoking AED 200. 

Drink

• 8 360° (Location at the end of the south pier at the hotel marina. It is a nice walk or you can get a ride in one of the golf buggies), ☏ +971 4 366 5866. Su-We 17:00-02:00; Th-Sa 17:00-03:00. Jumeirah Beach Hotel Complex. Open air bar with great views of the Burj hotel and the Jumeirah beach hotel all helped by a cool breeze from the ocean. Various DJ's but think Ibiza lounge bar and you will not be far off. 
• 9 Bar 44 (On the 44th floor of Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai Marina.), ☏ +971 4 399 8888. Fri-We 18:00-02:00; Th 18:00-03:00. Excellent view above the city. 
• 10 Buddha Bar (Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai Marina). Branch of the international Asian-themed bar/restaurant. (updated Aug 2015)
• 11 Barasti (on the beach next to Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Resort in Dubai Marina). Built in three levels (each playing its own music), with lounging areas on the beach, lots of young and foreign people come here during the weekend. Very popular with expats. (updated Aug 2015)
• 12 Nasimi Beach, The Atlantis. Great bar/club on the beach in the Palm Jumeirah. 

Cafe at Nassimi Beach in Dubai

• 13 Long's Bar, Sheikh Zayed Rd (Towers - Rotana (op Financial centre metro)), ☏ +971 4 312 2202. Noon-3:00am. The longest bar in the UAE, typical English style with live football, similar to a UK Wetherspoons. Great music and DJs plus food and friendly atmosphere. (updated Aug 2015)
• Left Bank (in the Madinat Jumeirah). 12:00-02:00. perfectly situated on the waterfront in one of the most tranquil areas of Dubai. A great food menu leads on to some excellent cocktails and music inside. (updated Aug 2015)
• 14 Observatory (top floor of the Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites in Dubai Marina.), ☏ +971 4 3194000. 17:00-23:00. Bar and restaurant with great view across Palm Jumeirah (on a clear day!) Popular happy hour with the after work crowd on Thursday from 18:00-20:00. (updated Aug 2015)
• 15 Skyview Bar (Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Road). Live bands (both local and international), reservations are a must. (updated Aug 2015)
• Vu's Bar (Hotel Tower, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road). Try the 51st Floor house cocktail, it's so deliciously strong, also there's a staggering 200 cocktails to choose from. (updated Aug 2015)
• 16 Zero Gravity, Dubai Marina, Al Seyahi St (next Skidive Dubai drop zone, north of Marina), ☏ +971 4 399 0009, info@0-gravity.ae. Su–Th 10AM–late, Fr–Sa 8AM–3AM. Beach club, a nice place for partying. free entrance, 50 dirham a beer. (updated Apr 2017)
• 17 400 Nightclub, Fairmont Hotel Dubai, Sheik Zayed Rd, ☏ +971 4 332 4900. Tu, Th, F 10pm-3am. The essence interior of 400 club is a mix of Gothic and Baroque designs, famous for its vibrant lights and mix music of Arabic, RnB and house. It is always over-crowded during the weekends, especially local faithful crowds. 

Sleep

• 9 The Address Downtown Dubai, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, ☏ +971 4 436 8888, downtowndubai@theaddress.com. One of the many luxury hotels next to Burj Khalifa with many good fine dining restaurants and bars. 
• 10 Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, East Crescent, ☏ +971 4 567 8888, dubaipalm@anantara.com. Houses the only over water villas in the UAE. Starting from $291. (updated Jan 2017)
• 11 Atlantis, the Palm, Crescent Rd, The Palm, ☏ +971 4 426-1000, reservations@atantisthepalm.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Hotel on the Palm. Connects to mainland by monorail. 
• 12 Burj al-Arab, ☏ +971 4 3017777, fax: +971 4 3017000. Famed for being the first seven-star hotel in the world (technically a five star deluxe hotel), this striking sail-shaped building is a symbol of Dubai and one of most opulent hotels in the world. Over USD 1800 per night after taxes/fees. (updated Sep 2015)
• 13 Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Rd, ☏ +971 4 332-5555, dbireservations@fairmont.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Closest 5 star hotel to the World Trade Centre. 
• Fraser Suites Dubai, Sidra Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 502306, Media City, ☏ +971 4 440 1400, reservations.dubai@frasershospitality.com. Serviced Apartments & accommodation located within Sidra Tower (updated Jul 2016)
• Grand Millennium Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Rd, ☏ +971 4 429 9999, reservations@grandmill-dubai.com. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 3PM. 
• 14 Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort, 1 Jumeirah Beach Rd (Exit 32 from Sheikh Zayed Rd), ☏ +971 4399 1111, reservations.dubai@hilton.com. Resort with a private beach. The hotel is only 10 floors which is dwarfed by nearby high-rises, but the location is lively and the pool/garden area is lush. 
• 15 Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 1, P.O.Box 115443, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 323 4333, info@hialbarsha.com. 310 elegant rooms. a choice of 3 bars, choice of 2 fine dining restaurants and 6-storey high atrium and piano lounge. Gymnasium, roof top pool, massage rooms, sauna and spa. 
• 16 Jumeirah Beach Hotel, ☏ +971 4 348-0000, fax: +971 4 3482273, JBHinfo@jumeirah.com. Next to Burj al-Arab and run by the same company. Rooms from USD700. 

Connect

• 1 Dubai Public Library. Su-Th 09:00-20:00. near Gold Souk, offers free internet stations and WiFi, which is very hard to find in Dubai. 

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 stations. 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

• 37 Dubai Sports City (DSC). 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. It contains these sporting complexes: (updated Sep 2015)
  • DSC Multi-Purpose Stadium. the main sports structure, will be a 60,000 seat multi-purpose outdoor stadium. This stadium will be used for athletics, cricket and football. (updated Sep 2015)
  • Dubai International Stadium. a 25,000 seat cricket stadium, popularly known as Ring of Fire. (updated Sep 2015)
  • DSC Indoor Arena. a 10,000 seat indoor arena. (updated Sep 2015)
  • Rugby Park. 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. (updated Sep 2015)
• Port of Jebel Ali. The world's largest man-made harbour and the biggest port in the Middle East. It was constructed in the late 1970s to supplement the facilities at Port Rashid. It is located thirty-five kilometres southwest of Dubai, in the Persian Gulf. On April 9, 2011 Jebel Ali Port won the Golden Award for Best Seaport Overall from the Higher Committee for UAE Civil Seaports and Airports Security. (updated Sep 2015)

Do

• 10 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. 
• 11 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. 1700 UAE. 
• 12 Megaplex. Experience the next generation of cinemas and impressive effects in the Middle East. You can also book tickets via app or online. 
• 13 Skydive Dubai. This is one of the most thrilling activities in the UAE. 
• 14 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. 
• Oasis Town of Dahid. Explore the village, its traditions and the oasis. 

Buy

• 21 Ibn Battuta Mall. 10:00-0:00. 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. 

Eat

Budget

• Jebel Ali Club, Old Jabel Ali Village, Near Ibn Battuta Mall (Sheikh Zayed Rd), Dubai, ☏ +971 4 884 6628. A good restaurant with relaxing pub, pools, darts, swimming pool and steam rooms. The drink and food is budget friendly. 
• The Kebab Shop, Food Court Area 1, Jafza, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 4409300. Good budget friendly food specialized in British, Pakistani, Indian and Turkish food 

Mid-range

• 20 London Fish & Chips, Tunisia Food Court, Ibn Batutta Mall, Jebel Ali Village, ☏ +971 4 366 9939. Fish, chips, sharky meals, traditional battered, baked potatoes, sandwiches, salads and soups 
• Kcal Healthy Fast Food, JLT, Block D, ☏ +971 4 447 3844. Healthy fast food and great dining experience. 
• Chicken Tikka Inn, behind Mall of the Emirates, ☏ +971 4 432 7235. Awesome place for great Indian food. 

Splurge

• 21 Margaux, Souk al Bahar, opp dubai mall fountains, ☏ +971 4 439 7555. European, steak and continental cuisine. Pleasing and stunning ambiance with variations and one could enjoy the views of Burj Khalifa and the fountain shows. 
• 22 La Fontana, JA Palm Tree Court, Ground Floor, next to the La Fontana Swimming Pool, ☏ +971 4 814 5555. 06:30-11:00,12.30-23:00. Mediterranean cuisine, generous breakfast buffet, international dishes and a variety of themed dinner buffets, either indoors or on the large outdoor terrace. 

Drink

• 18 Buddha Bar, Grosvenor House Dubai, Al Sufouh Rd, ☏ +971 4 399 8888. Awesome place, full of crowds. 
• 19 Mushref Bar, JA Jebel Ali, Beach Hotel, Jebel Ali, ☏ +971 4 814 5604. 19:00-02:00. Shaded by palm trees with numerous pool bars, entertainment zones and sunbeds. 
• 20 Palmito Pool Bar, JA Palm Tree Court, Jebel Ali, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 814 5555. 18:00-02:00. Swim-up pool bar serving good drinks and refreshments. 
• 21 Sunset Lounge, JA Jebel Ali Beach Hotel, Jebel Ali. 08:00-23:00. Great Beverages. 
• Diablo Nightclub Dubai, Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel in Jebel Ali, ☏ +971 4 444 0000. 17:30-01:00. It is a Moroccan Themed lounge that serves cocktails, shisha, teas and coffees. 
• 22 The Bar, Courtyard by Marriott Dubai Green Community, ☏ +971 4 885 2222. 09:00-02:00. Casual lounge with indoor and al fresco seating. It serves beverages, cocktails, light snacks and light dishes. 

Sleep

• 17 Jebel Ali Beach Hotel, Exit 13, Sheikh Zayed Road, Jebel Ali, Dubai, ☏ +971 124 487 3878, toll-free: +971 1800 102 1122. Check-in: 15:00. Pets are not allowed. Speaks Russian, English, German and Arabic. This luxurious resort hotel is located on the Arabian Gulf. I has 1km private beach surrounded by palm trees and sun loungers. All the rooms are bright and stylish and they have with fresh air and scenic balcony. 
• 18 The Radisson Blu Residence, Dubai Marina, Plot NO. 392-260 Street K Dubai Marina Dubai Marina, 73029, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 435 5000. It is located just 5 km away from Jafza, and economic free zone. It has 152 apartments with scenic balcony, two restaurants with the convenience of onsite dining. They arrange variety of events from time to time. 
• 19 Moevenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate, Off Sheikh Zayed Road Adjacent to Ibn Battuta Mall Dubai United Arab Emirates, ☏ +971 4 444 0000, toll-free: +971 1860 500 2121. This Arabian-themed hotel offfers free Wireless Internet. It is a 5-star hotel with roof top swimming pool, meeting rooms, bars, private beach club, spa, kids club and fitness facilities. There are 396 spacious rooms with Moroccan styles with pleasing colors. 
• 20 Chelsea Gardens Hotel Apartments, Discovery Gardens Zen 3, Building Number 7, Dubai, ☏ +971 04 343 4347. It has 169 well appointed luxury comfortable and spacious apartment suites with modern interior. Upon Request, they offer airport transfers. 
• Premier Inn Dubai Investments Park Hotel, E311, Dubai 35118, ☏ +971 4 885 0999. This hotel offers, business services, multilingual staff, free wi-fi, Video Conferencing, night clubs, casinos, safe deposit box and swimming pool. 

Emirates Road is an area of suburban Dubai lying inland from the coast. The E 611 road, also known as Emirates Road, runs through the area.

Get in

Taxis are relatively cheaper than hiring a car. Buses are an option as well, and you can grab a timetable online (http://vgn.dm.gov.ae/DMEGOV/dm-trans-timetables ) or from the main coach station at Al Rumoul. Public water taxies are available for crossing the creek. E 311 has been called Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road since 2013. Prior to that it was called Emirates Road, but that name is now given to E 611, which was previously Dubai Bypass Road. E 311 is a major road in the United Arab Emirates. It begins in Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai and extends eastward towards the Ras al-Khaimah emirate. In Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road is a prime location for new projects as the area surrounding it can now be accessed easily. Many projects have been proposed or are in various stages of development along the road, including International City, Arabian Ranches, Dubailand, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Global Village, Sports City.

See

• 38 Sheikh Zayed Road. Formerly Trade Centre Road, Sheikh Zayed Road is the largest and most famous street in Dubai. The expressway has evolved in recent years to the main traffic artery of the desert city and connects nearly all parts of modern Dubai. It runs parallel to the coast line from the roundabout at the World Trade Centre to the border with the emirate of Abu Dhabi in the area of Jebel Ali . The use of the road is partially toll. This road has six lanes at the widest point in each direction, plus parallel side roads. It is almost exclusively for the private motorized vhicles. For pedestrians there are a few bridges and underpasses to cross the street. 
• 39 Emirates Towers. The Emirates Towers complex contains the Emirates Office Tower and Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel. The two towers, which rise to 355 m (1,165 ft) and 309 m (1,014 ft), respectively, stand as the 23rd and 47th tallest buildings in the world. The two towers are connected by a 9,000 m² (96,875 ft²) two-storey retail complex known as "The Boulevard". The Emirates Towers complex is located on the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is a symbol of the city of Dubai. A curiosity of the design is that the towers have a similar number of floors; the taller office tower actually contains 54 floors, while the hotel tower contains 56 floors. This is because the individual floor heights of the office tower are greater than that of the hotel. The Emirates Towers complex is set in over 570,000 m² (42 acres) of gardens, with lakes, waterfalls and public seating areas. There is parking space for up to 1,800 cars. 
• 40 Historical Town of Hatta. Hatta is a sheikhdom in the Hajjar mountains. It is an exclave of the Emirate of Dubai, UAE, to the south-east of its main territory. Its capital town, also named Hatta, includes a reconstructed heritage village by the same name. Hatta is about 115 km (71 mi) east of Dubai City. Because of its altitude, Hatta has a milder climate than the city of Dubai, making Hatta a popular vacation place for Dubai residents. The old village of Hatta includes two prominent military towers from the 18th century and the Juma mosque (built in 1780), the oldest building in Hatta, as well as about 30 loam houses. The reconstructed heritage village displays scenes from everyday life in the past. The traditional water supply (falaj system) has also been repaired. Hatta's status as an exclave of Dubai arose in the late 19th century, when the village of Hajarain or Hijrain in Wadi Hatta was given to Sheikh Rashid I Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, by Turki bin Said, Sultan of Muscat and Oman.  
• Hatta Mountains Dinosaur Dwarf. A 30 metre long Dinosaur dwarf is situated just by the Hatta Mountains. Enter it's stomach through the stairs under its tail, which will lead you to a room where the replicas of the stone age are kept. On the top, a white prancing horse adorns a hill at the farm. Visitors are greeted by a cannon to the farm. Stony driveway, walkways and internal roads have pictures created from various stones and all of different colors. 
• 41 Mushrif Park. 08:00-23:00. Mushrif Park is 5.25 square kilometre (1300 acre) desert-like park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located in the eastern part of the city (near the suburb of Khawaneej), about 16 km (10 mi) from the traditional center of Dubai. The park was created in early 1980 by Dubai Municipality and was hugely expanded and refurbished in 1989. The entrance fee to Mushrif Park is 10 dirhams per car. To use the swimming pool, adults pay 10 dirhams and children pay 5 dirhams. 
• 42 Miracle Garden Dubai. Miracle Garden is the most beautiful garden in the world with more than 45 million flowers. It is the world’s biggest natural flower. This colorful garden is well maintained and has numerous sculptures made out of flowers. A place full of flowers in the middle of desert. 
• Zuba Palace. (updated Oct 2015)

Do

• 15 Global Village, Exit #37 on Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, ☏ +971 4 362 4114. Annual festival (usually during winter). Countries around the world gather and set up a small village in the outskirts of Dubai. Each country/region has its own pavilion with a unique replica of their famous landmark(s). This is usually like a flea market where you can get souvenirs from almost every corner of the earth for a bargained price and experience as if you're in that certain country for at least 10 minutes of your life even if you're 10,000 km away. Raffles for cars and gold bars also happen. You'd see the hieroglyphics of Egypt, temples of Thailand, Forbidden city of Beijing, the Eiffel tower and many more. 
• 16 Dubai Autodrome, On E-311, Dubailand. This is 5 km world-class motorsports circuit hosted many international championships. You can take thrilling driving experience here in some of the world's fastest sports cars. 
• Hatta Rock Pools. The Hatta Rock Pools are located just 20km from the historic town of Hatta. The pools developed along the riverbeds are made up of cracks in the rocks. It has crystal clear waters and are safe to swim in. 
• Hatta House. Visit this famous mud house to understand the architecture and ancient designs. Explore the culture and pre-modernisation mud houses, ancient homes, stone buildings and traditional fort in the heritage village of Hatta. 
• 17 IMG Worlds of Adventure, City of Arabia, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Rd E311 (near Mall of Arabia, between Falcon City of Wonders and Global Village, 70 dirhams by taxi), ☏ +971 4 403 8888, toll-free: +971 600 500 WOA (962), sales@IMGworlds.com. Su–W 11AM–9PM, Th–Sa 11AM–10PM, Ramadan: Su–W 1PM–10PM, Th–Sa 1PM–11PM. A very large indoor theme park, with 4 universes: Lost Valley, IMG boulverard, Cartoon Network, Marvell. Nice families and adventurers, specially during hot summer months.It have 22 attractions including 3 roller coasters: The Velociraptor (5 inversions), Predator (3 inversions) and Spiderman (turning seats). 245 dirhams/adults, 225 dirhams/child, free below 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in). (updated May 2017)

Buy

• 22 Dubai Outlet Mall, Route E 66 (the road to Al Ain). A very large mall, with many "factory outlets". 
• 23 Emirates Official Store, Mezzanine Floor, dnata Travel Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +971 4 321 0848. 0900 to 1700 (Sunday - Thursday). You can shop Emirates merchandise from the Emirates Official Store that offers offers travel accessories, toys, caps, bags, executive items, collectible lapel pins, numerous aircraft models and other aviation collectables. 
• 24 Mall of Arabia. Mall of Arabia is a shopping mall built as part of the City of Arabia in the Dubailand theme park premises in Dubai. The 10 million square-foot mall contains more than 1,000 retail outlets, a rooftop hotel, waterfront dining and entertainment, a theme park, an earth science museum, and a planetarium. It also contains its own monorail system linked with the Dubai Metro along with a 2-story underground parking garage capable of holding 10,400 vehicles. 
• 25 Oasis Center. Oasis Centre is located near Sheikh Zayed Road with retail space of about 1 million sq. ft. and total area of 1.44 million sq. ft. It has wide varieties brands and diverse categories related to beauty, lifestyle, luxury, home decor, furnishing, shoe, sports, electronics, etc. Not just a mall but it also housed spas, saloons, markets, fitness center, cafes, etc. Its two basement parking facility (approx 470,000 sq. ft.) can accommodate approx 1,700 vehicles. 
• 26 Times Square Center, Sheikh Zayed Road, At 3/4 th Interchange, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 341 8020. Located in the middle of Sheikh Zayed Road, Times Square Centre is an unique mall with exclusive shopping experiences across Dubai. It is different than the rest of the malls in Dubai. 
• 27 Dragon Mart (China Dragon Mall), Al Awir Rd E44, International City, PObox 299992 (near Interchange no 5 with Sheihk Zayed bin Mahommed Rd), ☏ +971 4 433 6200, fax: +971 4 433 6199, info@dragonmart.ae. Su–W 10AM–10PM, Th-Sa 10AM–midnight, Ramadan: 10AM–midnight daily. A mall dedicated to Chinese products. (updated May 2017)

Eat

Budget

• Al Mallah, Al Diyafah Street, Satwa, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 4409302. Amazing food. It is popular for casual dining, juices, sandwiches and Fast Food. A good place to visit along with family and friends. 
• Labneh Wa Zaatar, Al Dhiyafa Street, Satwa, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 345 5575. Specialized in Middle Eastern, Arabian and Lebanese food. This restaurant has eponymous trademark dishes in order to offer something different than surrounding restaurants. Enjoy the crisp savoury breadsticks, thyme-centric herbal mix (zaatar), a quadri-plated appetiser of thick yoghurt cheese (labneh), and fresh salad. 

Mid-range

• Sidra, Dune Centre, Satwa, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 345 3044. Specialized in Arabic, Lebanese and Middle Eastern Foods. This spacious alfresco area is bigger than other restaurants, full of shrubs and bushes with two distinct large indoor spaces - smokers and non-smokers. It is open for post party up to 4am. 
• 23 Al Fresco, Crowne Plaza, Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 331 1111. 12:00-23:00. Specialized in Italian food with cosy outdoor seating. Business lunch, Family friendly place. Smoking and alcohol is permitted. Try the garlic bruschetta with traditional tomato, the leafy green salad, oozy burrata cheese, tomato, sprinkled with drizzles of balsamic vinegar. 

Splurge

• 24 Alfie's, Jumeirah, Emirates Towers Boulevard, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 319 8088. 09:00-23:00. British cuisine with gentlemen's club ambiance with vintage caricatures depicting ‘The British Character’ on the walls. An overall musculine venue with leather armchair. Alcohol is available. 
• 25 Al Nafoorah, Jumeirah, Emirates Towers Boulevard, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, ☏ +971 4 319 8088. 12:00-15:30; 19:00-23:30. Arabic, Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisines. Outdoor seating with perfect sense of fine dining accompanied with comfortable, Arabian-style terrace. Smoking and alcohol is permitted. 

Drink

• 23 Azur, Raffles Dubai, Sheikh Rashid Road, Dubai 121800, UAE (at Raffles hotel), ☏ +971 4324 8888. It is a mid-range open air bar with awesome lightings and outdoor views of the busy street. One of the popular places to enjoy wine and nightouts with family and friends. Smoking is permitted. 
• 24 VIP Room, JW Marriott, Marquis Hotel Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +971 52 881 8888. Tu-Fr 23:00-03:00. It is a lounge-like lively space that offers mid range to high price drinks. The huge multi color circular space is cornered by large LCD screens and exclusive tables and the scantily clad podium dancers. 
• 25 The Act, Shangri-La, Sheikh Zayed Road, UAE, ☏ +971 4 355 1116. Mo-We 20.30pm-01:00; Th,Su 20:30-03:00. This venue is full of dance artists, mischievous performances, women performing unusual stunts and on-stage antics. It is a place where you will forget that you are in Dubai. The drinks are good and are slightly over priced but this place will make you feels liberated, little bit different and edgy. 
• 26 Zinc, Crowne Plaza Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, UAE, ☏ +971 4 331 1111. 10:00-03:00. It is the city’s most popular nightclubs with girls night out, dance floor and variety of DJ sets. This place is always over crowded and the drinks are budget friendly. 
• 27 The Cigar Bar, Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, UAE, ☏ +971 4 311 8316. Sa-We 17:00-01:00; Th 17:00-02:00; Fr 15:00-02:00. Specialized in true cigar aficionado, cognacs and whiskies. Smoking is permitted. Dresscode is smart casuals. It is a traditional venue with modern rich dark enveloping and mahogany lined interior furnishing. The Cigar Bar will be closed during the Holy Month of Ramadan 

Sleep

• 21 The Meydan Hotel, Meydan Racecourse, Al Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, UAE, ☏ +971 4 381 3333. Stylish hotel with 285 furnished rooms. It is equipped with rooftop pool, fitness center, spas, recreations centers like tennis and target shooting games. Its restaurant is specialized in steaks, Italian and Asian cuisine. Ladies-only units are also available. 
• Hotel ibis, 2 A Street, ☏ +971 4 3823000. Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, next to Ski Dubai & Mall of the Emirates. This mid-range hotel has 204 cozy air-conditioned with bathtubs. Equipped with Italian restaurant, coffee shop and bar. Private indoor parking available. 
• Dubai Youth Hostel, 39 Al-Nahda Rd. lat=, ☏ +971 4 298 8161. Clean budget hotel that offers private double rooms with comfortable beds with air conditioning. Equipped with swimming pool and good food restaurant. 
• 22 Emirates Grand Hotel, Near Finance Centre, Metro Stop, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai 116957, ☏ +971 4 323 0000. It is a non-alcoholic hotel decorated with luxurious amenities. Equipped with stream rooms, hot tubs, sauna, roof top pool, fitness center and tennis court. 
• 23 Dusit Thani Dubai, 133 Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +971 1860 500 2121. Beautiful surroundings with Asian hospitality and teak-wood furniture all around and Venetian blinds. champagne lounge available. They have 321 modern rooms equipped with high-speed Internet connections. 
• 24 Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha, Near Mall of The Emirates, E11 Sheikh Zayed Rd, ☏ +971 4 323 4333, info@hialbarsha.com. 4-star hotel.