TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Chapter One: Dubai Overview 5
- Dubai in Focus 6
- A Brief History of Dubai 7
- Dubai’s Language, People and Culture 10
- Chapter Two: 10 Best Hotels in Dubai 13
- 1. Atlantis – The Palm 14
- 2. JW Marriott Marquis 19
- 3. Burj Al Arab Jumeirah 22
- 4. Al Maha 28
- 5. The Grosvenor House 30
- 7. Ritz Carlton Dubai 34
- 8. The Damac Maison De Ville Breeze 37
- 9. Copthorne Hotel Dubai 39
- 10. Raffles Dubai 41
- Chapter Three: 10 Best Restaurants and Dining Districts in Dubai 45
- 1. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray 47
- 2. Burj Al Arab Area 49
- 3. Yamanote Atelier 51
- 5. Jumeirah Lake Towers 55
- 6. Fraiche Cafe & Bistro 56
- 7. Fish Beach Taverna 58
- 8. Zoco 59
- 9. La Môme 60
- 10. Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Dubai 61
- 1. Burj Khalifa 64
- 2. Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood 67
- 3. Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House 69
- 4. Hatta Village 71
- 5. Saruq Al-Hadid Archaeology Museum 73
- 6. Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort 75
- 7. Al Ahmadiya School 77
- 8. Naif Museum 78
- 9. The Heritage House 79
- 10. Palm Island 81
- Chapter Four: 10 Best Shopping Districts in Dubai 85
- 1. The Walk at Jumeirah Beach 86
- 2. Souks of Spice, Textiles, Perfume and Gold 88
- 3. Deira District 89
- 4. Sikkat Al Khali 91
- 5. Spice Souk 92
- 6. Textile Souk 93
- 7. Souk Madinat 94
- 8. Madinat Theatre 95
- 9. Outdoor at the Galleria Mall 96
- 10. Dubai Mall 98
- Chapter Five: 10 Most Anticipated Events in Dubai 101
- 1. Dubai World Cup 102
- 2. Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 104
- 3. Dubai Jazz Fest 106
- 4. UAE Desert Challenge 107
- 5. Dubai Rugby Sevens 109
- 6. Dubai Tennis Championship 110
- 7. The Dubai Shopping Festival 111
- 8. Omega Dubai Desert Classic 113
- 9. Dubai Summer Surprises 114
- 10. Dubai Film Festival 115
- Chapter Six: 10 Best Theme Parks in Dubai 117
- 1. AquaVenture Water Park 118
- 2. Wild Wadi Water Park 119
- 3. IMG Worlds of Adventure 121
- 4. Legoland 122
- 5. Bollywood Park 123
- 6. Sega Republic 125
- 7. Ski Dubai 126
- 8. Global Village 127
- 9. Motiongate Dubai 129
- 10. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi 130
- Chapter Seven: 10 Best Off – The Road Adventures in Dubai 133
- 1. Adventure HQ 134
- 2. Al Quoz 136
- 3. Traditional Boat Lake Ride 137
- 4. The Penguin Experience 139
- 5. Evening Desert Safari 141
- 6. Half Day Camel Trekking Safari 142
- 7. Hot Air Balloon 143
- 8. Dubai Private Night Safari & Astronomy 144
- 10. Abu Dhabi City Tour and Lunch at Emirates Palace 146
- Chapter Eight: 10 Best Nightlife in Dubai 149
- 1. The Bliss Lounge 150
- 2. Cavalli Club Dubai 151
- 3. Siddharta Lounge by Buddha Bar 152
- 4. Sensation Club 153
- 5. Ladies Night Dubai at the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates 154
- 6. Ndulge Nightclub at The Atlantis Palm 155
- 7. Club Boudoir Dubai 156
- 8. 360° Degrees 157
- 9. The Story Rooftop 158
- 10. Mahiki Dubai 159
- Chapter Nine: 10 Best Off – Beaten Path in Dubai 161
- 1. Life ‘N One 162
- 2. The Farm, Al Barari 163
- 3. The Smiling BKK 164
- 4. Al Serkal Avenue 165
- 5. The Coffee Museum 166
- 6. Majlis Ghorfat, Umm Al Sheif 167
- 7. Al Mamzar Beach Park 168
- 8. Burj Park, Downtown Dubai 169
- 9. JLT Park 170
- 10. The Journey 171
- Travel Guide 173
- Dubai Travel Essentials 174
- Transportation 174
- Money 175
- Communication Services 176
- Best Time to Visit Dubai 177
- Important Laws in Dubai 177
- PHOTO REFERENCES 179
- REFERENCES 193
