23/11/2016
Guide to Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai is a cosmopolitan metropolis on the Arabian Peninsula, and one of the top ten most popular tourist destinations in the world. Dubai is sometimes mistaken as a country, though it is actually one of seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is a global transport hub, and is symbolised by it’s innovative construction projects such as the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
Top reasons to visit Dubai
Visit the largest mall in the world - Dubai Mall
Enjoy year round sunshine on fantastic beaches, including the man-made Palm Jumeirah
Take a traditional water taxi (bra) along Dubai Creek, seeing the sights of Old Dubai
Marvel at the skyline, including the tallest building in the world Burj Khalifa, or the world’s only seven-star luxury hotel, the Burj Al Arab
Main areas of Dubai
Dubai is rather spread out, due to it’s rapid development and planning for the future - such as Expo 2020. Construction whilst progressing rapidly, tends to happen in districts along the main highway, Sheikh Zayed Road.
Dubai can be split into two main sections:
Old Dubai
Deira, Creek, Karma, Bastikya and Gharoud were the old, traditional areas up till rapid development started around the late 70s.
New Dubai
Downtown, Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Al Barsha, Tecom and Jumeirah Lakes Towers are all new developments with a range of more expensive and luxury hotels.
When to go to Dubai
Dubai is situated by the coast, and surrounded by desert, and is renowned for year-round sunshine and hot temperatures. September through to April is cooler, pleasant weather with temperatures generally between 20-25 Degrees C around March to May. July and August can bring temperatures over 50 Degrees C, and high humidity.
Winter (December to April) can bring rain, moreso in recent years, and occasionally evenings can be a little chilly - so don’t forget that jacket and sweater!
As a Muslim country, Dubai observes strict customs such as Ramadan, which falls for around one month in June/July which restricts public eating/drinking to respect fasting from sundown to sunset.
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Top Attractions in Dubai
Burj Khalifa
Dubai Mall
Sky Dubai (Mall of the Emirates)
Burj Al Arab
Fountains at Dubai Mall
Madinat Jumeirah/Souk Al Bahar
SkyDive Dubai
The Palm Jumeirah
The Islands
Waterparks - Wild Wadi, Aqua Venture
Atlantis, The Palm resort
Beaches - Kite Beach, Jumeirah Beach, The Beach
The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residences
Bastikya Cultural Quarter
Dubai Creek
Old Dubai - Deira, The Creek
Yacht Charters
Golf Jumeirah Golf Estates
Desert safari/dune bashing
Camel racing
Shopping in Dubai
Shopping is an experience in Dubai, from mega malls to souks, and best times to visit for bargains are Dubai Shopping Festival (January-February) and Dubai Summer Surprises in summer low season.
Dubai Mall
The Old Souk
Gold Souk
Mall of the Emirates
Ibn Battuta Mall
Dubai Marina Mall
Eating in Dubai
Dubai’s local delicacies include:-
mezze - small starter plates of olives, meats, Arabian food such as tabouleh
falafel - chickpeas
shawarma - chicken slices
Every type of cuisine is available in Dubai, but particular note should go the ’brunches’ which are a Dubai institution - normally on a Friday or Saturday or most evenings. Here hotels and restaurants vie for customers by offering ‘all you can eat’ buffets for bargain prices.
Nightlife and Entertainment in Dubai
Alcohol is only available in licensed bars and restaurants, which are nearly always situated in the hotels in Dubai.
Bars - Barasti Beach, Eden Beach Club
Clubs - Pacha, 360, Crystal, Cavalli Club, Blue Marlin
Museums - Bastikya Historial Quarter
Theatre and Performance Arts - Courtyard Theatre, Madinat Jumeirah
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