Guidebook for Dubai
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12 min (by car) from DXB international Airport Terminal 1 & 3
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Internationale Luchthaven Dubai
12 min (by car) from DXB international Airport Terminal 1 & 3
Rashidiya station
Airport Road3 bus stops away from Rashidiya Metro Station
Etisalat
9 bus stops away from Etisalat Metro Station
Shopping
Houses 400+ retail outlets with various eatery options from food court to restaurants. Watch a flick at Vox cinemas or feel weightless at I-fly. Carrefour provides options for shopping on a budget.
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City Centre Mirdif
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed RoadHouses 400+ retail outlets with various eatery options from food court to restaurants. Watch a flick at Vox cinemas or feel weightless at I-fly. Carrefour provides options for shopping on a budget.
Architecturally designed along the lines of an ancient spa town this is a unique open air shopping center. With many a cosy eatery & sheesha joint. Spinneys caters to the expats grocery requirements
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Uptown Mirdif Mall
47 Algeria StArchitecturally designed along the lines of an ancient spa town this is a unique open air shopping center. With many a cosy eatery & sheesha joint. Spinneys caters to the expats grocery requirements
Prime Medical Center - Mizhar
Al Khawaneej StreetWe are 5 min (by car) from Arabian Center Mall
Riviera Beauty Center
Khuzam RoadOne more smaller mall close to our property
The original flagship mall it opened on August 27, 1995. Though it still holds strong against many of it's competitors due to it's accessibility & agility.
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City Centre Deira
8th StreetThe original flagship mall it opened on August 27, 1995. Though it still holds strong against many of it's competitors due to it's accessibility & agility.
Food Scene
A 2 km waterfront community. "The Walk at JBR" restaurant and shopping strip, which is adjacent to the beach behind JBR, is a very popular location for Al Fresco dining.
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Jumeirah Beach Residence
A 2 km waterfront community. "The Walk at JBR" restaurant and shopping strip, which is adjacent to the beach behind JBR, is a very popular location for Al Fresco dining.
One more mall though this one too will spoil you for choice it's highlight remains the ski slope. Some snow in the desert.
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Mall of the Emirates
Sheikh Zayed RoadOne more mall though this one too will spoil you for choice it's highlight remains the ski slope. Some snow in the desert.
Comprises of residential communities, numerous hotels, mall, a golf course and other entertainment sites. It' s waterfront has many relaxing coffee shops/restaurants to watch the sunset from.
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Dubai Festival City
Comprises of residential communities, numerous hotels, mall, a golf course and other entertainment sites. It' s waterfront has many relaxing coffee shops/restaurants to watch the sunset from.
All set to experiment with Indian food in Dubai Bustling Karama, often nicknamed Little India, is dotted with enticing eateries & offers a large choice of contrasting menus within 2 km on a low budget
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Al Karama
All set to experiment with Indian food in Dubai Bustling Karama, often nicknamed Little India, is dotted with enticing eateries & offers a large choice of contrasting menus within 2 km on a low budget
Closer to our house is another Indian food haven in Al Qusais. If chilies & spices don't make you run for the nearest water fountain. The eateries here are a must try.
Al Qusais
Closer to our house is another Indian food haven in Al Qusais. If chilies & spices don't make you run for the nearest water fountain. The eateries here are a must try.
Having many budget friendly stores & restaurants The Union Square is located in Al Rigga where busses and taxis provide transport within the emirate as well as to other emirates in the country.
Al Rigga
Having many budget friendly stores & restaurants The Union Square is located in Al Rigga where busses and taxis provide transport within the emirate as well as to other emirates in the country.
Sightseeing
It has been called "The world's only 7 star Hotel" and is the third tallest hotel in the world. The shape of the structure is designed to mimic the sail of a ship.
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Burj al Arab
Jumeirah StreetIt has been called "The world's only 7 star Hotel" and is the third tallest hotel in the world. The shape of the structure is designed to mimic the sail of a ship.
A Dubai hotel resort located at the apex of the Palm Jumeirah. It was the first to be built on the island and is themed on the myth of Atlantis.
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Atlantis The Palm station
Crescent RoadA Dubai hotel resort located at the apex of the Palm Jumeirah. It was the first to be built on the island and is themed on the myth of Atlantis.
The worlds largest mall access to Burj Khalifa. Watch the Dubai Fountain show. Home to an Ice rink, Dubai Aquarium & Discovery center. 250-room luxury hotel, 22 cinema screens & 120 restaurants/cafe.
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Dubai Mall
The worlds largest mall access to Burj Khalifa. Watch the Dubai Fountain show. Home to an Ice rink, Dubai Aquarium & Discovery center. 250-room luxury hotel, 22 cinema screens & 120 restaurants/cafe.
2,000-square-metre garden in the middle of the desert. Home to 150 million flowers A haven, where people can come and enjoy nature, away from the pollution of the city and air conditioning of malls.
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Dubai Miracle Garden
Street 32,000-square-metre garden in the middle of the desert. Home to 150 million flowers A haven, where people can come and enjoy nature, away from the pollution of the city and air conditioning of malls.
Open to the public 6 days a week (expect Fridays) dedicated to receiving non-Muslim guests. A unique opportunity to learn about Emirati culture and religion in a relaxed, casual open atmosphere.
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Jumeirah-moskee
Open to the public 6 days a week (expect Fridays) dedicated to receiving non-Muslim guests. A unique opportunity to learn about Emirati culture and religion in a relaxed, casual open atmosphere.
On Top of a 120 meter flag pole it is the second largest flag in the UAE Thursday, December 2 1971, rulers of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Qaiwain and Fujairah met & signed the declaration
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6 Jumeirah StreetOn Top of a 120 meter flag pole it is the second largest flag in the UAE Thursday, December 2 1971, rulers of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Qaiwain and Fujairah met & signed the declaration
2 main buildings; one is dedicated for gold and the other one contains souvenir items.
Keep in mind that you must bargain!
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Centrale Souq
King Faisal Street2 main buildings; one is dedicated for gold and the other one contains souvenir items.
Keep in mind that you must bargain!
Entertainment & Activities
One of the earliest parks in Dubai it has a cable car service. Dubai Dolphinarium calls it home. Rent a family bicycle & ride around the park or simply have a picnic. Peaceful. Timings: 8am - 11 pm
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Creekside Park
One of the earliest parks in Dubai it has a cable car service. Dubai Dolphinarium calls it home. Rent a family bicycle & ride around the park or simply have a picnic. Peaceful. Timings: 8am - 11 pm
5 km away this 1300 acre park has options to go swimming or horse riding or a leisurely stroll through the greenery or have a good workout. Entrance fee is AED 10 per car Timing: Open daily 8am-11pm
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Mushrif National Park
Al Khawaneej Street5 km away this 1300 acre park has options to go swimming or horse riding or a leisurely stroll through the greenery or have a good workout. Entrance fee is AED 10 per car Timing: Open daily 8am-11pm
Drinks & Nightlife
A culinary haven where 10 different world cuisines can be savored (Lebanese Italian Portuguese French British Japanese Indian Persian etc) The outdoor settings make it perfect for Al Fresco dining
The Century Village
14 31 A StA culinary haven where 10 different world cuisines can be savored (Lebanese Italian Portuguese French British Japanese Indian Persian etc) The outdoor settings make it perfect for Al Fresco dining
This themed environment includes columns reminiscent of Karnak, small pyramids, and images of pharaohs. All the walls are the color of the light brown stone that can be found in Ancient Egypt
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WAFI
Oud Metha RoadThis themed environment includes columns reminiscent of Karnak, small pyramids, and images of pharaohs. All the walls are the color of the light brown stone that can be found in Ancient Egypt
Arts & Culture
It is the UAE’s answer to New York’s West Chelsea and London’s Hoxton. Half of the avenue’s 39 warehouse spaces are used for cultural purposes. For art lovers a must see.
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Alserkal Avenue
17th StreetIt is the UAE’s answer to New York’s West Chelsea and London’s Hoxton. Half of the avenue’s 39 warehouse spaces are used for cultural purposes. For art lovers a must see.