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 the city via the Red Line of Dubai Metro, the Dubai tram, and a network of roads.

Get around

By public transport

Busses, the metro, the tram and the Palm Jumeirah Monorail are the easiest modes of getting around and can all be used with the Nol Card.

By bicycle

The cycling infrastructure is surprisingly good in Jumeirah. Many major roads have a separate bike lane. Plenty of bicycle rental stations are scattered around Jumeirah and it is particularly easy to find one near the beaches.

On foot

Feasible, but the distances in between sights tend to be large.

By car

Traffic can be intense and thus it is advisable to use public transport.

• 1 Sheikh Zayed Road. Formerly Trade Centre Road, Sheikh Zayed Road is the largest and most famous street in Dubai. The expressway is 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.  

See

• 1 Burj al-Arab (Tower of the Arabs), ☏ +971 4 3017777, fax: +971 4 3017000. This huge sail-shaped hotel completed in 1999 is a symbol of Dubai and its ascent in the world. The self-proclaimed world's first seven-star hotel (actually a five-star deluxe 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. Overnight stays over USD 1800 per night after taxes/fees. (updated Sep 2015)
• 2 Burj Khalifa (Khalifa Tower). At 828 m and 160 floors this is the world's tallest structure by a long shot, over 300 m 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! At 452 m 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 125 dirham for a timed entry ticket, usually later the same day, or 400 dirham 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 500 dirham 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. If you go for 'sunrise+breakfast' option for 140 dirham you can visit floor 124 at 05:30 and after, with floor 125 opening at 08:30 - this is a great way to avoid the queues and see the city during both night and day. (updated Dec 2018)
• 3 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.  

Dubai Marina

• 4 Dubai Marina. The Dubai Marina is to be the popular nightlife area of Dubai in the future. This multi-billion-dollar 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.  
• 5 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.  
• 6 Jumeirah Mosque, Jumeirah Rd, Jumeirah 1 (opposite Palm Strip Mall), ☏ +971 4 353 6666, smccu@cultures.ae. 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.  
• 7 Majlis Ghorfat Umm 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. 1 dirham for adults and children over 6 years.  

Palm Jumeirah from above

• 8 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.  
• 9 Al Safa Park, Al Hadiqa Rd, Al Safa community (gate 1 in Al Hadiqa Rd, gate 2 on Al Wasl Rd), ☏ +971 50 858 9894. 11:0–23:00. 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)
• 10 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. 10:00–20:00 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 dirham per adult. (updated Apr 2017)
• 11 Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, Dubai Mall, Doha St, Sheikh Zayed Rd (2nd Floor, middle of Dubai Mall), ☏ +971 4 448 5200. Su–W 10:00–23:00, Th–Sa 10:00–00:00. Giant aquarium, 51 m (167 ft) long and 11 m (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 dirham/person, Explorer Experience for 120 dirham/person, VIP for 300 dirham/person. (updated May 2017)
• 12 Museum of the Future, Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Trade Center 2 community (Get out at Emirates Towers metro station), toll-free: 800 2071, info@museumofthefuture.ae. Mo-Su 10:00-18:00. Branded as a "technology museum" many visitors consider it more of an expensive art exhibition. The building is outstanding though and looks particularly impressive in the dark. AED 145. (updated Apr 2022)
• 13 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)
• 14 Jumeirah Fishing Harbor, Jumeirah Rd crossing 311 Al Urouba Rd, Jumeirah 1 community. A quite place with some nice restaurants. (updated May 2017)
• 15 The Lost Chambers Aquarium and Ambassador Lagoon, Atlantis, Cresent Rd East, Palm Jumeirah (reachable Atlantis-Aquanventure from monorail station). Daily 10:00-22:00. 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 10:15 and 15:45, ray feeding at 09:30 and 15:15. Possibilities to dive or do the "Aqua Trek" in the Ambassador Lagoon. 110 dirhams/adult, 80 dirham/child below 11, discounts for UAE residents, 30 dirham for Ambassador Lagoon only. (updated May 2017)
• 16 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. 
• 17 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.  
• 18 The View at The Palm, ☏ +9718008438439. Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Su 09:00-24:00. Observation deck, 5-star hotel, luxury apartments. See the spectacular views over Palm Jumeirah. from AED100. (updated Apr 2022)

Do

• 1 Cycling or walking along Jumeirah Beach. A beautiful coastal running and cycling track stretches for about 7km from the mouth of Dubai Creek all the way to Burj Al Arab. One of the few places in Dubai where you can see native Emiratis enjoying their time alongside expats from all over the world in the evenings. There are bike rental stations along the way (mobile data and a credit card needed though). (updated Apr 2022)

Ski Dubai

• 2 Ski Dubai, Mall of Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Rd crossing Umm Suqueim Rd, Al Barsha 1. Su–W 10:00–23:00, Th 10:00–00:00, F 09:00–00:00, Sa 09:00-23:00 – tickets close 1 hr 30 min before. Dubai has a snow skiing centre in the Mall of the Emirates, offering both skiing and snowboarding. The 400 m (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 interact and play with penguins (king and gentoo) A "Slope Session" pass costs 200 dirham for 2&nbps;hours or 300 dirham for full day, plus 20 dirham, for a locker. The "Snow Park" starts at 190 dirham, the pack with all activities unlimited "Ski Dubai Experience" costs 500 dirhams. (updated May 2017)
• 3 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. 10:0–19:00 daily, sometimes closes at 18:00 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 m (3.6 ft). (updated May 2017)
• 4 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, a aquarium and a large shopping area with plenty of places to eat and drink.  
  • 5 Aquaventure Waterpark, Atlantis, Cresent Rd East, Palm Jumeirah (entrance inside Atlantis, reachable Atlantis-Aquanventure from monorail station). 10:00–18:00 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 dirham/adults 275 dirham/child under 1.2 m (3.9 ft), 40 dirhams for locker, discounts via online booking. (updated May 2017)

Skydiving above Palm Jumeirah is quite an experience

• 6 Skydive Dubai, Al Seyahi St - Dubai Marina, ☏ +97143778888. 08:00-14:15. Tandem jumps over the Palm Jumeirah or the desert. Gyrocopter flights available as well. AED2299 for tandem jump. (updated Apr 2022)
• 7 Megaplex. Experience the next generation of cinemas and impressive effects in the Middle East. You can also book tickets via app or online. 
• 8 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. 

Ain Dubai - the largest ferries wheel in the world

• 9 Ain Dubai, Bluewaters Island, ☏ +971 44280411, toll-free: 800 AINDXBFORMAT, GUESTSERVICES@AINDUBAI.COM. closed until mid 2022 for enhancement works. World`s tallest ferris wheel. from 130 AED. (updated Apr 2022)

XLine - the world's longest urban zip line

• 10 XLine (XLine booth at Dubai Marina mall), ☏ +971 56 507 6366, xline@xdubai.com. Mo-Su 09:00-17:00. The world's longest urban zip line. 599AED. (updated Apr 2022)

Buy

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.

• 1 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 Carrefour hypermarket attached.  
• 2 The Dubai Mall, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Downtown Burj-Khalifa, toll-free: 800 382 6255, fax: +971 4 362 7566, enquiry@thedubaimall.com. Su–W 10:00–23:00, Th–Sa 10:00–00:00. 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)
• 3 Boulevard – Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Trade Center 2 community (300 m from Emirates Towers metro station). Sa–Th 10:00–22:0, except F 12:09–22:00. 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)
• 4 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 10:00–22:00, Th–Sa 10:00–00:00; Ramadan: daily 10:00-01:00. 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)
• 5 Mercato, Jumeirah Beach Rd, Jumeirah 1 community (77b St near Al Urouba St), ☏ +971 4 344 4161, +971 4 344 4705 (management), fax: +971 4 349 0066, management@mercatotowncentre.com. Daily 10:00-22:00. 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.  
• 6 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. 10:00–23:00. 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)
• 7 Town Centre Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Rd, ☏ +971 4 344-0111. Sa-Th 10:00-22:00; F 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

• 8 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)

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Dubai Marina Mall at night

• 9 Dubai Marina Mall, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai Marina, ☏ +971 4 436 1020. Sa–W 10:00–22:00, Th–F 10:00-00:00. Another mall, with cinema, food court, etc. (updated May 2017)
• La Mer, a large group of restaurants and shops at the beachfront. The whole area is quite pleasant to walk around even if you are not into shopping.
• 10 Oasis Center (near Sheikh Zayed Road). Contains 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. 
• 11 Times Square Center, Sheikh Zayed Road, At 3/4 th Interchange, Dubai (on Sheikh Zayed Road), ☏ +971 4 341 8020. A unique mall with exclusive shopping experiences across Dubai. It is different than the rest of the malls in Dubai. 

• 12 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. 

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 80 dirham. 
• 1 Royal Kebab Restaurant, Dubai Media City, Zee Tower, Next to BBC, Dubai and soon to open in Dubai Men's College, ☏ +971 4 4508105, fax: +971 4 4503679, royalkebab@rjs.ae. 11:00-00:00. A restaurant by RJS Group. With outdoor seating and a separate shisha area. About 50 dirham. 

Mid-range

• 2 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 10:00–23:00, Th F 10:00–00:00. 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)
• 3 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. 
• 4 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 100 dirham. 
• 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. 
• 5 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 
• 6 Toscana, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, ☏ +971 4 3666730, fax: +971 4 3666649, MJrestaurants@jumeirah.com. Italian. About 100 dirham. 
• 7 Al Fresco, Crowne Plaza, Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +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

• 8 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. 700 dirham. 
• 9 At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa, ☏ +971 4 888-3828. 12:00-02:00. Exclusive fine dining restaurant on Level 122 of Burj Khalifa. 
• 10 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)
• 11 Gharana, Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha, Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +971 4 323 4333, restaurants@hialbarsha.com. 19:00-23:30. Authentic Indian restaurant. 
• 12 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. 
• 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. 
• 13 The Royal Budha, Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha, Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +971 4 323 4333, restaurants@hialbarsha.com. 19:00-22:30. Authentic Thai restaurant. 
• 14 Shang Palace, Level 1, Shangri-La Hotel, Shk Zayed Rd, ☏ +971 4 405 2703. Su-F 12:30-03:00; Sa 11:00-03:00. Good Chinese food. No smoking 200 dirham. 

• 15 Alfie's, Jumeirah, Emirates Towers Boulevard, Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +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. 
• 16 Al Nafoorah, Jumeirah, Emirates Towers Boulevard, Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +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

Cafe at Nassimi Beach

• 1 360°, ☏ +971 4 366 5866. Su-W 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 DJs but think Ibiza lounge bar and you will not be far off. 
• 2 Bar 44 (on the 44th floor of Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai Marina), ☏ +971 4 399 8888. F-W 18:00-02:00; Th 18:00-03:00. Excellent view above the city. 
• 3 Buddha Bar, Grosvenor House Dubai, Al Sufouh Rd (Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai Marina), ☏ +971 4 399 8888. Branch of the international Asian-themed bar/restaurant. Full of crowds. (updated Aug 2015)
• 4 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)
• 5 Nasimi Beach, The Atlantis. Great bar/club on the beach in the Palm Jumeirah. 

• 6 Long's Bar, Sheikh Zayed Rd (Towers - Rotana (op Financial centre metro)), ☏ +971 4 312 2202. 12:00-03:00. 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. O 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)
• 7 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)
• 8 Skyview Bar (Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Road). Live local and international bands, 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)
• 9 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 10:00–late, F Sa 08:00–03:00. Beach club, a nice place for partying. free entrance, 50 dirham a beer. (updated Apr 2017)
• 10 400 Nightclub, Fairmont Hotel Dubai, Sheik Zayed Rd, ☏ +971 4 332 4900. Tu Th F 10:00-03:00. 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. 
• 11 VIP Room, JW Marriott, Marquis Hotel Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +971 52 881 8888. Tu-F 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. 
• 12 The Act, Shangri-La, Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +971 4 355 1116. M-W 20:30-01:00; 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. 
• 13 The Cigar Bar, Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +971 4 311 8316. Sa-W 17:00-01:00; Th 17:00-02:00; F 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 
• 14 Zinc, Crowne Plaza Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +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. 

Sleep

• 1 The Address Downtown Dubai, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, ☏ +971 4 436 8888, stay@addresshotels.com. One of the many luxury hotels next to Burj Khalifa with many good fine dining restaurants and bars. 2000AED/night. (updated Apr 2022)
• 2 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 US$291. (updated Jan 2017)
• 3 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.  
• 4 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. 
• 5 Fraser Suites Dubai, Sidra Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Media City, ☏ +971 4 440 1400, reservations.dubai@frasershospitality.com. Serviced apartments & accommodation in Sidra Tower. (updated Jul 2016)
• 6 Grand Millennium Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Rd, ☏ +971 4 429 9999, reservations@grandmill-dubai.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 15:00. 
• 7 Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, 1 Jumeirah Beach Rd (Exit 32 from Sheikh Zayed Rd), ☏ +971 4 318 2999, info.jumeirah@hilton.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. 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. (updated Sep 2020)
• 8 Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 1, ☏ +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. 
• 9 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 US$700. 
• 10 The Radisson Blu Residence, Dubai Marina, Plot No. 392-260 Street K Dubai Marina, ☏ +971 4 435 5000. 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. 
• 11 Chelsea Gardens Hotel Apartments, Discovery Gardens Zen 3, Building Number 7, ☏ +971 04 343 4347. It has 169 well-appointed luxury comfortable and spacious apartment suites with modern interior. Upon request, they offer airport transfers. 
• 12 Emirates Grand Hotel, Near Finance Centre, Metro Stop, Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +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. 
• 13 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. 
• 14 Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha, Near Mall of The Emirates, E11 Sheikh Zayed Rd, ☏ +971 4 323 4333, info@hialbarsha.com. 4-star hotel. 
• 15 Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, Al Habtoor City, Sheikh Zayed Road, ☏ +971 4-4373333, reservations.hilton@hiltonalhabtoorcity.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. The hotel is 44 floors and has 1004 guest rooms, 8 dining outlets and 21 meeting rooms. 10 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai. 546A dirham. (updated Mar 2021)

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.