Guidebook for Dubai

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Guidebook for Dubai

Sightseeing

The only mosque in Dubai that is open to the public. Experience the unique opportunity to learn about Emirati culture in a relaxed, open and casual atmosphere at this landmark mosque.
23 residents recomanen
Mesquita de Jumeirah
23 residents recomanen
The only mosque in Dubai that is open to the public. Experience the unique opportunity to learn about Emirati culture in a relaxed, open and casual atmosphere at this landmark mosque.
You can not visit Dubai without visiting the world famous Burj Khalifa. Book a trip to experience the views from the top of tower - just stunning.
577 residents recomanen
Burj Khalifa
1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
577 residents recomanen
You can not visit Dubai without visiting the world famous Burj Khalifa. Book a trip to experience the views from the top of tower - just stunning.
A superb vantage point to view the Dubai Fountains as high as 500ft in the air, with classical background music.
Souk Al Bahar Bridge
A superb vantage point to view the Dubai Fountains as high as 500ft in the air, with classical background music.
Enjoy Friday brunch or take a tour (must be pre-booked) at the worlds only 7 star hotel. This luxurious landmark hotel is located just off Jumeirah beach - on it's own private island.
216 residents recomanen
Burj Al Arab
Jumeirah Street
216 residents recomanen
Enjoy Friday brunch or take a tour (must be pre-booked) at the worlds only 7 star hotel. This luxurious landmark hotel is located just off Jumeirah beach - on it's own private island.
The first indoor ski resort in the Middle East offering an amazing an snow setting to enjoy skiing, snow boarding and tobogganing, or just playing in the snow.
94 residents recomanen
Ski Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Road
94 residents recomanen
The first indoor ski resort in the Middle East offering an amazing an snow setting to enjoy skiing, snow boarding and tobogganing, or just playing in the snow.
For the more adventurous - an amazing experience to do a tandeem parachute jump over the Palm - simply the best view you will ever get.
169 residents recomanen
Skydive Dubai
Al Seyahi Street
169 residents recomanen
For the more adventurous - an amazing experience to do a tandeem parachute jump over the Palm - simply the best view you will ever get.
Free to use public beach - less than 5 mins walk from the apartment.
75 residents recomanen
Platja de la Marina
75 residents recomanen
Free to use public beach - less than 5 mins walk from the apartment.
Enjoy Dubai Creek and shop in the Souks for spices, silks and many bargains. Use the Abras to zip back and forth across the creek - the best ride in Dubai for just 1 dirham.
28 residents recomanen
Dubai Creek
23 Old Baladiya St
28 residents recomanen
Enjoy Dubai Creek and shop in the Souks for spices, silks and many bargains. Use the Abras to zip back and forth across the creek - the best ride in Dubai for just 1 dirham.
A great family day out for all. Not just fish includes all types of creepy crawlies including the opportunity to do a dive.
46 residents recomanen
Aquari i Zoo Submarí de Dubai
شارع المركز المالي،
46 residents recomanen
A great family day out for all. Not just fish includes all types of creepy crawlies including the opportunity to do a dive.
The Miracle Garden is a true miracle in the desert- an oasis with the world's largest collection of natural flowers. Check out the free bus transfer from Dubai Mall at weekends.
166 residents recomanen
Jardí Miracle de Dubai
Street 3
166 residents recomanen
The Miracle Garden is a true miracle in the desert- an oasis with the world's largest collection of natural flowers. Check out the free bus transfer from Dubai Mall at weekends.

Shopping

Visitors wanting alittle retail therapy need look no further than Dubai Mall. With more than 1200 unique stores and enough entertainment options to keep visitors busy all day and into the night.
9 residents recomanen
Nando's The Dubai Mall
Financial Center Road
9 residents recomanen
Visitors wanting alittle retail therapy need look no further than Dubai Mall. With more than 1200 unique stores and enough entertainment options to keep visitors busy all day and into the night.
Great mall (including a Reel cinema) less than 10 mins walk from the apartment.
113 residents recomanen
Dubai Marina Mall station
113 residents recomanen
Great mall (including a Reel cinema) less than 10 mins walk from the apartment.
The second largest mall in Dubai with everything from basic shopping to luxury goods.
354 residents recomanen
Centre comercial Mall of the Emirates
Sheikh Zayed Road
354 residents recomanen
The second largest mall in Dubai with everything from basic shopping to luxury goods.
Located on top of JBR - another great supermarket on your doorstep. Just 5 mins walk from the apartment.
16 residents recomanen
Al Maya Supermarket Marina Branch
Al Marsa Street
16 residents recomanen
Located on top of JBR - another great supermarket on your doorstep. Just 5 mins walk from the apartment.
Visit Al Karama for evening shopping and bargains galore. Be prepared to bargain hard to secure a 'designer' bargain.
11 residents recomanen
Al Karama
11 residents recomanen
Visit Al Karama for evening shopping and bargains galore. Be prepared to bargain hard to secure a 'designer' bargain.
Really great for a relaxed shopping experience with normal high street names and prices. Just 2 metro stops from the apt or take the free shuttle bus from in front of Hilton hotel.
102 residents recomanen
Centre comercial Ibn Battuta
Sheikh Zayed Road
102 residents recomanen
Really great for a relaxed shopping experience with normal high street names and prices. Just 2 metro stops from the apt or take the free shuttle bus from in front of Hilton hotel.
Just a 5 minute walk from the apt near Marina Shopping Mall. Carrefour also stocks lots of international brands including fresh fish and meat. Opens early and closes very late.
21 residents recomanen
Carrefour
21 residents recomanen
Just a 5 minute walk from the apt near Marina Shopping Mall. Carrefour also stocks lots of international brands including fresh fish and meat. Opens early and closes very late.

Everything Else

Enjoy the largest and most exciting water park in the Middle East. Set in 42 acres over flowing with fun including master blasters, speed slide, rapids, childrens play area and private beach.
90 residents recomanen
Aquaventure Waterpark
Crescent Road
90 residents recomanen
Enjoy the largest and most exciting water park in the Middle East. Set in 42 acres over flowing with fun including master blasters, speed slide, rapids, childrens play area and private beach.
Alternative metro station. Spanning 75 kms, the dubai metro is the longest driveless, full automated metro network in the world.
76 residents recomanen
Damac Properties station
Sheikh Zayed Road
76 residents recomanen
Alternative metro station. Spanning 75 kms, the dubai metro is the longest driveless, full automated metro network in the world.
Emirates Golf Club is a 18 hole golf course. Host to the The Dubai Desert Classic, a European Tour event with a US$2.5 million purse is an annual event played at by the club.
40 residents recomanen
Emirates Golf Club
40 residents recomanen
Emirates Golf Club is a 18 hole golf course. Host to the The Dubai Desert Classic, a European Tour event with a US$2.5 million purse is an annual event played at by the club.
Great spa and massage. Do ask the receptionist to confirm the special offers available as they reguarly discount based on the time of year/day.
Dreamworks Spa - Hawthorn Suites Hotel JBR
Cluster 3 The Walk
Great spa and massage. Do ask the receptionist to confirm the special offers available as they reguarly discount based on the time of year/day.
To indulge your water sports - diving, snorkelling or just relaxing on a boat. One of the best places to start is with Al Boom.
Al Boom Tourist Village
To indulge your water sports - diving, snorkelling or just relaxing on a boat. One of the best places to start is with Al Boom.
Great rental bikes available in a variety of sizes to suit all heights and budgets.
Probike LLC
Great rental bikes available in a variety of sizes to suit all heights and budgets.

Entertainment & Activities

Located on Jumeirah beach in front of the stunning Burj Al Arab, Wild Wadi offers over 30 rides and attractions for all the family.
106 residents recomanen
Parc aquàtic Wild Wadi
Jumeirah Street
106 residents recomanen
Located on Jumeirah beach in front of the stunning Burj Al Arab, Wild Wadi offers over 30 rides and attractions for all the family.
A great day out for all. Just 10 mins on the bus from the apartment.
Dubai Zoo 1 station
A great day out for all. Just 10 mins on the bus from the apartment.
Atlantis adventure park is located at the top of the Palm Jumeirah. It was the first resort to be built on the island and is themed on the myth of Atlantis. A great fun day out for all.
186 residents recomanen
Estació Atlantis The Palm
Crescent Road
186 residents recomanen
Atlantis adventure park is located at the top of the Palm Jumeirah. It was the first resort to be built on the island and is themed on the myth of Atlantis. A great fun day out for all.
One of the world’s largest and most sophisticated dolphin habitats in the world. Here you can select from a range of dolphin interactions suitable for all ages and swimming abilities.
13 residents recomanen
Badia del Dofí
Crescent Road
13 residents recomanen
One of the world’s largest and most sophisticated dolphin habitats in the world. Here you can select from a range of dolphin interactions suitable for all ages and swimming abilities.
Fly through the air and bounce off the walls. BOUNCE is a massive indoor trampoline universe about jumping high and landing soft & safe. Imagine over 100 connected trampolines! Great fun for kids!
BOUNCE Trampoline Park
Building #32 4th St
Fly through the air and bounce off the walls. BOUNCE is a massive indoor trampoline universe about jumping high and landing soft & safe. Imagine over 100 connected trampolines! Great fun for kids!
Provides children with a safe, unique and very realistic educational environment that allows kids between the ages of four to sixteen to do what comes naturally to them; role-playing real life.
16 residents recomanen
Kidzania
شارع المركز المالي
16 residents recomanen
Provides children with a safe, unique and very realistic educational environment that allows kids between the ages of four to sixteen to do what comes naturally to them; role-playing real life.

Food Scene

Popular hub for nightlife with many restaurants and bars. Great for Friday brunch too.
10 residents recomanen
Royal Fashion
10 residents recomanen
Popular hub for nightlife with many restaurants and bars. Great for Friday brunch too.
One of the most popular and virbant spots in Dubai with a multitude of restaurants, hotel and bars. A great place for people watching too.
106 residents recomanen
The Walk
The Walk
106 residents recomanen
One of the most popular and virbant spots in Dubai with a multitude of restaurants, hotel and bars. A great place for people watching too.
If you are looking for a quick great value arabic buffet - then this is your place.
Barbecue Delights - The Walk in JBR
If you are looking for a quick great value arabic buffet - then this is your place.
Consistently one of the top restaurants in Dubai. Rhodes Twenty10 is a fabulous restaurant for a special celebration meal or afternoon. Booking in advance is recommended.
Rhodes Twenty10
Al Mamsha Street
Consistently one of the top restaurants in Dubai. Rhodes Twenty10 is a fabulous restaurant for a special celebration meal or afternoon. Booking in advance is recommended.
For diehard Curry fans. Favourite dishes are chicken boti, chicken handi, mutton tika, daal and mutton kebab, and the bread is fresh, fluffy and hot. A whole family can eat for just over 100 dhms!
8 residents recomanen
Ravi Restaurant - Karama
Zaa’beel Street
8 residents recomanen
For diehard Curry fans. Favourite dishes are chicken boti, chicken handi, mutton tika, daal and mutton kebab, and the bread is fresh, fluffy and hot. A whole family can eat for just over 100 dhms!
A great Dim Sum restaurant located inside the Sheraton Hotel. Try the famous Yam Cha on Friday and Saturday 89 AED for as much as you can eat - not to missed. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
The Peacock Chinese Restaurant
A great Dim Sum restaurant located inside the Sheraton Hotel. Try the famous Yam Cha on Friday and Saturday 89 AED for as much as you can eat - not to missed. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Located in Ritz Carlton Hotel. The Sushi licious deal 5-7 pm daily. 100 AED for as much as you can eat. Also the ala Carte menu - currently listed as the No 1 restaurant in Dubai on Trip Advisor.
Blue Jade
Located in Ritz Carlton Hotel. The Sushi licious deal 5-7 pm daily. 100 AED for as much as you can eat. Also the ala Carte menu - currently listed as the No 1 restaurant in Dubai on Trip Advisor.
Great indian restaurant just inside Dubai Marina mall - prices and dishes are fab!
Zafran Indian Bistro
شارع الشيخ زايد
Great indian restaurant just inside Dubai Marina mall - prices and dishes are fab!
Great reliable Italian fayre. Watch out for their lunch time specials 3 courses for 99 AED.
Carluccio's JBR
The Walk
Great reliable Italian fayre. Watch out for their lunch time specials 3 courses for 99 AED.
Very popular with middle eastern diners. The food and views across the beach are fab - prices are reasonable too. They do no take bookings so arrive promptly as it gets busy after 8 pm.
Awani
Very popular with middle eastern diners. The food and views across the beach are fab - prices are reasonable too. They do no take bookings so arrive promptly as it gets busy after 8 pm.
Love this café for relaxed friday brunch on a Friday morning. Sofas are great plus free internet too. The staff never hurry you on.
Joe's Cafe
Love this café for relaxed friday brunch on a Friday morning. Sofas are great plus free internet too. The staff never hurry you on.
A lovely French Boulangerie - just perfect for cafes, lunches and deserts. Plus that all important stock of freshly baked bread. The café is located just a 3 min walk from the apartment.
Brioche Doree
339 King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street
A lovely French Boulangerie - just perfect for cafes, lunches and deserts. Plus that all important stock of freshly baked bread. The café is located just a 3 min walk from the apartment.

Drinks & Nightlife

Grear beach bar with a hip crowd - gets busy at the weekend.
295 residents recomanen
Barasti Beach
295 residents recomanen
Grear beach bar with a hip crowd - gets busy at the weekend.
Beneath the Dubai Marina Yatch club, YOTS sports bar is perhaps the most civilised places in the neighbourhood to watch big matches. Meal and drinks deals on Mon, Tues and Wed nights.
86 residents recomanen
Dubai Marina Yacht Club
86 residents recomanen
Beneath the Dubai Marina Yatch club, YOTS sports bar is perhaps the most civilised places in the neighbourhood to watch big matches. Meal and drinks deals on Mon, Tues and Wed nights.
Pure Sky lounge is a chic and modern bar and restaurant, located on teh 35th floor of Hilton Jumeirah beach hotel. It offers a birds eye view over the beach, sea and the Palm Jumeirah.
35 residents recomanen
Hilton Dubai The Walk
Tower B The Walk
35 residents recomanen
Pure Sky lounge is a chic and modern bar and restaurant, located on teh 35th floor of Hilton Jumeirah beach hotel. It offers a birds eye view over the beach, sea and the Palm Jumeirah.
One of Dubai’s most sought after venues, Buddha Bar promises evenings of unsurpassed experiences. Renowned for its trendy interior, sensual chill-out music and sublime setting and vaulted ceilings.
36 residents recomanen
Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai
Al Emreef Street
36 residents recomanen
One of Dubai’s most sought after venues, Buddha Bar promises evenings of unsurpassed experiences. Renowned for its trendy interior, sensual chill-out music and sublime setting and vaulted ceilings.
If you need a cool pint of beer or a great cocktail try The Thyme bar within Oasis Beach Tower. Look out for happy hour - as prices can be low. Just 3 mins walk from the apartment.
JA Oasis Beach Tower
The Walk
If you need a cool pint of beer or a great cocktail try The Thyme bar within Oasis Beach Tower. Look out for happy hour - as prices can be low. Just 3 mins walk from the apartment.
If you really can't go without watching the big football matches, then this is the place for you. Big screens and matches - can really get busy when Real Madrid are showing.
Real Madrid Cafe
If you really can't go without watching the big football matches, then this is the place for you. Big screens and matches - can really get busy when Real Madrid are showing.

Essentials

For all your shopping needs there is a well stocked Waitrose supermarket less than 10 mins walk from the apartment.
14 residents recomanen
Waitrose
14 residents recomanen
For all your shopping needs there is a well stocked Waitrose supermarket less than 10 mins walk from the apartment.