Guidebook for Dubai
Drinks & Nightlife
Barasti Beach
Great beach bar with a hip crowd. Gets busy at weekends!
Amazing views of the sea and 'The Palm' from this trendy roof top bar. Grab a cocktail and tasty bite to eat whilst listening to the great music.
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Pure Sky Lounge & Dining
Level 35 The WalkAmazing views of the sea and 'The Palm' from this trendy roof top bar. Grab a cocktail and tasty bite to eat whilst listening to the great music.
Japanese bar with great cocktails and food. Good vibe and a great crowd!
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Buddha-Bar
Al Emreef StreetJapanese bar with great cocktails and food. Good vibe and a great crowd!
Entertainment & Activities
For the more adventurous - Amazing experience to do a tandem parachute jump over the Palm - simply the best view you'll ever get :) Booking is essential.
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Skydive Dubai
Al Seyahi StreetFor the more adventurous - Amazing experience to do a tandem parachute jump over the Palm - simply the best view you'll ever get :) Booking is essential.
Located on Jumeirah Beach in front of the stunning Burj Al Arab, Wild Wadi offers over 30 rides and attractions for all the family
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Wild Wadi Water Park
Jumeirah StreetLocated on Jumeirah Beach in front of the stunning Burj Al Arab, Wild Wadi offers over 30 rides and attractions for all the family
Enjoy the largest and most exciting water park in the Middle East. Set in 42 acres overflowing with fun including Master Blasters, speedslide, rapids, children’s play area and a private beach
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Aquaventure Waterpark
Crescent RoadEnjoy the largest and most exciting water park in the Middle East. Set in 42 acres overflowing with fun including Master Blasters, speedslide, rapids, children’s play area and a private beach
The first indoor ski resort in the Middle East offering an amazing snow setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, or just playing in the snow
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Ski Dubai
Sheikh Zayed RoadThe first indoor ski resort in the Middle East offering an amazing snow setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, or just playing in the snow
'The Beach' is a new development which opened in late 2014, comprising of many top restaurants, shops and a cinema.....you really don't need to go anywhere else!
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Reel Cinemas
'The Beach' is a new development which opened in late 2014, comprising of many top restaurants, shops and a cinema.....you really don't need to go anywhere else!
Shopping
Great mall (inc a cinema) less than 10 mins walk from the apartment
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Dubai Marina Mall
Sheikh Zayed RoadGreat mall (inc a cinema) less than 10 mins walk from the apartment
Visitors wanting a little retail therapy need look no further than The Dubai Mall. With more than 1,200 unique stores and enough entertainment options to keep visitors busy all day and into the night
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Nando's The Dubai Mall
Financial Center RoadVisitors wanting a little retail therapy need look no further than The Dubai Mall. With more than 1,200 unique stores and enough entertainment options to keep visitors busy all day and into the night
Vast array of shops, plus an ice rink, cinema and ski slope!
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Mall of the Emirates
Sheikh Zayed RoadVast array of shops, plus an ice rink, cinema and ski slope!
Not as big as The Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates, but a great selection of stores
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Ibn Battuta Mall
Sheikh Zayed RoadNot as big as The Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates, but a great selection of stores
Getting Around
Nearest metro stop approx 10 mins walk from the apartment. Spanning 75km, the Dubai Metro is the longest driver-less, fully automated metro network in the world.
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DMCC Metro Station 1
Sheikh Zayed RoadNearest metro stop approx 10 mins walk from the apartment. Spanning 75km, the Dubai Metro is the longest driver-less, fully automated metro network in the world.
Alternative metro station. Spanning 75km, the Dubai Metro is the longest driver-less, fully automated metro network in the world.
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Damac Properties station
Sheikh Zayed RoadAlternative metro station. Spanning 75km, the Dubai Metro is the longest driver-less, fully automated metro network in the world.
Sightseeing
One of the most popular and vibrant spots in Dubai with a multitude of restaurants and hotels (bars). Great spot for people watching too.
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The Walk
The WalkOne of the most popular and vibrant spots in Dubai with a multitude of restaurants and hotels (bars). Great spot for people watching too.
Measuring in at an astonishing 828 metres in height, the Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building. Book in advance for a timed slot to avoid queues and save a tonne of money!
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Burj Khalifa
1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid BlvdMeasuring in at an astonishing 828 metres in height, the Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building. Book in advance for a timed slot to avoid queues and save a tonne of money!
The only mosque in Dubai which is open to the public. Experience the unique opportunity to learn about Emirati culture and religion in a relaxed, casual and open atmosphere at this landmark mosque
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Zentralmoschee Jumeirah
The only mosque in Dubai which is open to the public. Experience the unique opportunity to learn about Emirati culture and religion in a relaxed, casual and open atmosphere at this landmark mosque
Great vantage point to see The Dubai Fountains shoot water jets as high as 500 ft performing daily to music including the signature piece of Andrea Bocelli, Con te partiro (Time to Say Goodbye)
Souk Al Bahar Bridge
Great vantage point to see The Dubai Fountains shoot water jets as high as 500 ft performing daily to music including the signature piece of Andrea Bocelli, Con te partiro (Time to Say Goodbye)
If it's your first time in Dubai, it is worthwhile taking 'The Yellow Boat' from the Marina Walk, to explore the fascinating 'New Dubai' from the sea
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The Yellow Boats
If it's your first time in Dubai, it is worthwhile taking 'The Yellow Boat' from the Marina Walk, to explore the fascinating 'New Dubai' from the sea
Parks & Nature
Free to use public beach less than 5 mins walk from the apartment
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Marinastrand
Free to use public beach less than 5 mins walk from the apartment
Food Scene
Popular hub for nightlife with many restaurants and bars. Great for Friday brunch too!
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Royal Fashion
Popular hub for nightlife with many restaurants and bars. Great for Friday brunch too!
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 its own private island
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Burj al Arab
Jumeirah StreetEnjoy 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 its own private island
If you are looking for a quick, great value, Arabic buffet this is your place
Barbecue Delights - The Walk in JBR
If you are looking for a quick, great value, Arabic buffet this is your place
Catch the tram to 'Dubai Media City' station - from there it's a couple of mins walk to 'Urban Bistro'. One of my favorites in Dubai serving excellent coffee and great healthy food options
Urban Bistro
Catch the tram to 'Dubai Media City' station - from there it's a couple of mins walk to 'Urban Bistro'. One of my favorites in Dubai serving excellent coffee and great healthy food options
If you love a great coffee, Leopolds is located in 'The Beach' district and provides great coffee (and tea), cakes and pastries. A great spot overlooking the beach.
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Leopolds of London
If you love a great coffee, Leopolds is located in 'The Beach' district and provides great coffee (and tea), cakes and pastries. A great spot overlooking the beach.
One of the more recent restaurant openings at 'The Beach'. Busaba has a great modern vibe serving tasty Thai food. Try to get a roof table, where you can enjoy the great sea views.
Busaba Eathai
One of the more recent restaurant openings at 'The Beach'. Busaba has a great modern vibe serving tasty Thai food. Try to get a roof table, where you can enjoy the great sea views.
A popular choice in Dubai (and the Middle East) providing excellent and affordable Lebanese cuisine. Try their Manooshe with cheese!
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Zaatar w Zeit - Jumeirah Beach Residences
A popular choice in Dubai (and the Middle East) providing excellent and affordable Lebanese cuisine. Try their Manooshe with cheese!
Located in the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Blue Jade is regularly listed as the No. 1 restaurant in Dubai on Tripadvisor.
Try the 'sushi licious deal 5-7pm daily, or pick from the great Ala-carte menu.
Blue Jade
Located in the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Blue Jade is regularly listed as the No. 1 restaurant in Dubai on Tripadvisor.
Try the 'sushi licious deal 5-7pm daily, or pick from the great Ala-carte menu.
Consistently listed on Tripadvisor as one of the top restaurants in Dubai, Rhodes Twenty10 is a fabulous restaurant for that special occasion.
Booking is essential.
Rhodes Twenty10
Al Mamsha StreetConsistently listed on Tripadvisor as one of the top restaurants in Dubai, Rhodes Twenty10 is a fabulous restaurant for that special occasion.
Booking is essential.
Marina Social - Jason Atherton's fabulous restaurant located in the InterContinental hotel, which is in the same complex as the apartment! Great for that special treat!
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InterContinental Dubai Marina, an IHG Hotel
King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud StreetMarina Social - Jason Atherton's fabulous restaurant located in the InterContinental hotel, which is in the same complex as the apartment! Great for that special treat!
A lovely French boulangerie, perfect for coffee, lunches and desserts. Plus that all important stock of freshly baked bread, just 3 min walk form the apartment
Brioche Doree
339 King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud StreetA lovely French boulangerie, perfect for coffee, lunches and desserts. Plus that all important stock of freshly baked bread, just 3 min walk form the apartment