DUBAITRAVEL GUIDE

Deira – old town Dubai

Dubai Spice SoukGold SoukHeritage VillageAntique Museum DubaiAl Fahidi Fort, Dubai MuseumCoffee Museum Coins MuseumGrand Mosque

Around town Dubai Mall FountainBurj KhalifaDubai OperaPalm JumeirahSouk Madinat JumeirahDubai Marina Walk Aquaventure WaterparkWild Wadi WaterparkDubai Miracle Garden Boxpark DubaiEtihad MuseumXLine Dubai MarinaIMG Worlds of AdventureMiraj Islamic Art CentreDubai Glow GardenWomen’s Museum Bait al Banat Ski DubaiFine Art Showcase

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ParksMamzar Beach ParkZabeel ParkBay Avenue ParkDubai Creek Park

Shopping

Dubai MallIbn Battuta MallMarina MallMall of the Emirates

Beaches

Jumeirah Beach ResidenceKite beachJumeirah Open beachLa MerAl Mamzar beach Park

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DUBAI SPICE SOUK Dubai Spice Souk or the Old Souk is a traditional market (or souk) in Dubai. The souk comprises several narrow lanes which are lined with open and closed-roof stores. Stores in the Spice Souk sell a variety of fragrances and spices from frankincense and shisha to the many herbs used in Arabic and South Asian food. In addition, several household, textiles, incense, rugs and artifacts are also sold in the Spice Souk.

OPENING HOURS

Sunday-Saturday from 4pm to 10pmSaturday-Thursday from 10am to 1pm

DIRECTIONS

Metro station Union Station. Go to a Union Metro Station A 2. Take a bus C09 till Deira, Old Souq 1. There will be the Dubai Spice Souk Entrance.

LOCATION

Sikkat Al Khail Road, Al Ras.

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DUBAI GOLD SOUK

A trip to the Gold Souk truly demonstrates why Dubai has earned itself the title City of Gold. It's worth visit even if you have no intention of buying, just to soak in the

atmosphere of shop windows glinting with 18, 21, 22 & 24 carat gold, showing-o� the abundant riches of this part of the world.

OPENING HOURS

Friday from 4pm to 10pmSaturday-Thursday from 10am to 10pm.

LOCATION

Deira (near Baniyas Square) ikkat al-Khali Street.

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HERITAGE VILLAGEThe Palm Jumeirah is one of three planned islands called the Palm Islands (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira). The Palm Jumeirah is the smallest of the three Palm Islands.The interesting fact about this man-made masterpieces is that The Palm Islands can be seen from space and the project took just four years to complete and each island required nearly 12 million pounds of rock and more than 53 million pounds of sand from the ocean �oor to construct.

OPENING HOURS

Sunday-Thursday from 8am to 8 pmFriday from 3 pm till 10 pm

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ANTIQUE MUSEUM DUBAI

The Antique Museum, run by the Fakih Group, is a must if you are looking for souvenirs, Moroccan or Arabic lamps and decorative handicrafts for your home! Anything you could ever think of, souvenirs from Dubai, Africa, Indonesia, Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Nepal.

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daily from 9am to 8pm

LOCATION

12B, Al Quoz Industrial Area

DIRECTIONS

The shop is located close to the 3rd Interchange on Sheikh Zayed Road (Manara Street). Coming from direction Bur Dubai, go into the service road and go on the next bridge (after the actual interchange), which will take you to the Al Quoz side passing past Time Square Mall. At the next tra�c light, take a left turn. Then turn right into the second street, and again right when you see a big tree and a small restaurant on the right side. You will see the warehouse with a long silver wall on your right hand side and big signboards.

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al fahidi fortDUBAI MUSEUM

LOCATION

Al Fahidi metro station.

DIRECTIONS

You can reach the location through the Ghubaiba or Fahidi Metro Stations nearby.

OPENING HOURS

Saturday - Thursday8.30 am - 8.30 pm Friday 2.30 pm - 8.30 pm

Al Fahidi Fort was built in several phases. The oldest tower was built around 1787 and is believed to be the oldest building in Dubai that still exists today. The fort was used to guard the landward

approaches to the town from the raids of neighboring tribes. It has also served, at various times throughout history as the ruler's palace, a garrison, and a prison.In 1969 Sheikh Hamdan Bin

Rashid Al Maktoum issued a letter to Sheikh Badr Mohammad Al Sabah, head of the o�ce of state in Kuwait, asking for a museum expert to be sent to Dubai to help establish the museum.

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Relaxing atmosphere with regional traditional architecture. The museum consists of two �oors. On the Ground Floor di�erent roasting and brewing styles from various countries are live demonstrated as well as international antique items are

represented. Co�ee Lovers can buy related items from Museum Shop. The First Floor of the museum o�ers a wide selection of co�ee books to read and co�ee documentaries to see. Visitors can enjoy a snack and a cup of co�ee at a cozy lounge.

coffee museum

OPENING HOURS

From 9am to 5pm on all days except Friday.

DIRECTIONS

By metro: exit - Al Fahidi metro station, walk - Al Mankhool Road towards Dubai Museum until reaching Al Fahidi Roudabount

LOCATION

Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood –villa 44.

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Relaxing atmosphere with regional traditional architecture. The museum consists of two �oors. On the Ground Floor di�erent roasting and brewing styles from various countries are live demonstrated as well as international antique items are

represented. Co�ee Lovers can buy related items from Museum Shop. The First Floor of the museum o�ers a wide selection of co�ee books to read and co�ee documentaries to see. Visitors can enjoy a snack and a cup of co�ee at a cozy lounge.

The museum visitors will have the chance to discover coins belonging to di�erent historical eras. The museum is equipped with special display cabinets and magnifying screens for each coin as well as touch screens with

electronic drop-down lists containing detailed information on each coin, in regards to its shape, size, metal, method and date of minting, words written on it, and the images and shapes it contains.

OPENING HOURS

Sunday-Thursday from 8am to 3pmFriday, Saturday: Closed

DIRECTIONS

By bus 8 till 'Ghubaiba Bus Station G'. Then you should go along the Al Nahdha St then turn to the left to the 34th St untill you reach the Ali Bin Abi Taleb St. The museum is on the right hand.

LOCATION

Dubai Festival Tower, 26th Floor

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DUBAI GRAND

MOSQUE

The mosque was originally a school devoted to study of the Qur'an, known as a kuttab, which welcomed its �rst students in the year

1900 to learn the Qur'an by rote. This building was replaced by a new mosque on the same site in 1960, which in turn was itself rebuilt in 1998, closer

in style to the original of 1900. This mosque is one of the largest in Dubai and is dominant edi�ce in the old city.

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OPENING HOURS

Saturday to Thursday – 9 am – 10 pmFridays – 4.30 pm – 10 pm

DIRECTIONS

Take a bus 8, till the stop «Palm strip Center»

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OPENING HOURS

Afternoon shows, daily (except Fridays) 1:00pm and 1:30pmAfternoon shows (Fridays only)1:30pm and 2:00pm Evening shows, daily 6:00pm - 11:00pm, every30 minutes.

LOCATION

Dubai mall metro station

Scan to get a mapDelight the senses by experiencing one of The Dubai Fountain's daily performances, a dance show of water reaching up to 140 metres high, accompanied by syncing lights and music.

DUBAI MALL FOUNTAIN

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OPENING HOURS

Afternoon shows, daily (except Fridays) 1:00pm and 1:30pmAfternoon shows (Fridays only)1:30pm and 2:00pm Evening shows, daily 6:00pm - 11:00pm, every30 minutes.

This iconic building is 828m tall with more than 163 stories. It took 5 years to construct the building. The building was opened in 2010 as part of a new development called Downtown Dubai.The design is inspired by the Islamic architecture of the region and an abstraction of the Hymenocallis �ower. The observation deck on Level 124, At the Top, Burj Khalifa, is a must-see attraction and o�ers breath-taking views of the city. At.mosphere, the world’s highest restaurant on Level 122 is not just the highest culinary experience but also the most exclusive one. You will get amazed not just with a stunning view but also with the elegance, stylishness and the sophistication of the restaurant.

LOCATION

1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd.

DIRECTIONS

Dubai Mall metro station.

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BURJ KHALIFA

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LOCATION

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard in The Opera District, Downtown Dubai

DIRECTIONS

By bus: bus 8 (every 30 min) till station "Madinat Jumeira 1". Walk about 8 min , 650 m.

Dubai Opera  is a 1901-seat, multi-format, performing arts centre, located in the heart of cosmopolitan Downtown Dubai.The Opera hosts a variety of performances and events including theatre, opera, ballet, concerts,

conferences and exhibitions. Its plans were announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in March 2012 and it was completed in 2016. It opened on 31 August 2016 with a performance by Plácido Domingo.

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DUBAI OPERA

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PALM JUMEIRAHThe Palm Jumeirah is one of three planned islands called the Palm Islands (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira). The Palm Jumeirah is the smallest of the three Palm Islands.The interesting fact about this man-made masterpieces is that The Palm Islands can be seen from space and the project took just four years to complete and each island required nearly 12 million

pounds of rock and more than 53 million pounds of sand from the ocean �oor to construct.

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Souk Madinat Jumeirah combines traditional Middle Eastern shopping culture of stands, barrows and stalls with a mix of boutique brands, home accessory stores, souvenir gift shops, luxury fashion and jewellery. It is also the home to over 24 restaurants o�ering cuisines from all

over the globe, including Italian, Asian, Indian, Persian, traditional Arabic and Lebanese, French and American. All Souk Madinat Jumeirah restaurants and cafés have picture perfect views of the Arabian architecture, waterways or the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.

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JUMEIRAH

OPENING HOURS

Shops: 10:00 - 23:00Restaurants: 8:00 - 2:00 Parking: Self-Parking and Valet Parking available

DIRECTIONS

By bus: bus 8 (every 30 min) till station "Madinat Jumeira 1". Walk about 8 min , 650 m.

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DUBAIMARINA WALK

The Marina Walk, a beachfront paved walkway with 305 outlets and 69 restaurants to keep you entertained. The beach area is Jumeirah Beach, which o�ers great scenic views of the Arabian Gulf. About lunch time, or maybe even brunch, you’re going to get hungry after a few hours of

walking so check out popular restaurants like Coco’s, Zaatar w Zeit and Ruby Tuesdays. Bear in mind that many of the restaurants here are made with respect to a variety of cultures, as well as ages, and do not serve alcohol. However, you can �nd alcoholic beverages at hotel bars

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AQUAVENTURE WATERPARK

OPENING HOURS

daily from 10am to 6:30pm

LOCATION

Atlantis, Crescent Road, The Palm Jumeirah.

Get the adrenaline pumping with record breaking rides and slides, get up close and personal with sharks and rays or kick back and relax on 700 metres of pristine private beach or in the new exclusive reserved seating areas. Come and get your thrills, spills and divine relaxation at the best water park in Dubai, Aquaventure Waterpark.

DIRECTIONS

By tram go to the Palm Jumeirah1 station. Then you should go to a Monorail Station that brings you to a Palm Atlantis Monorail Station. Then go to a Crescent Rd, turn to the left and straight about 750 metres. At the right hand you will see the waterpark.

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WILD WADI WATERPARKLocated in Dubai and situated in front of the stunning Burj Al Arab, Wild Wadi o�ers 30 rides and attractions for all the family. Wild Wadi is themed around the tale of Juha, a known character from the Arabian folklore.

OPENING HOURS

daily from 10am to 6:30pm

DIRECTIONS

take bus 8 till the stop «Burj Al Arab Hotel 2».

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DUBAI MIRACLE GARDEN

OPENING HOURS

Sunday-Thursday from 9am to 9pmFriday-Saturday from 9am to 11pm

DIRECTIONS

Better to take a taxi from the Dubai Internet City metro station.

The Garden is that's the place you can say 'it is better to see once than to hear one hundred times. Various �ower compositions will be pleasing to your eyes and assure unforgettable impressions. There are di�erent sessions and each of them has something new so that you can visit it more than just once.

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BOXPARK DUBAI

Beneath BoxPark’s hip industrial exterior beats a heart of quiet urban cool, a trendy cultural nexus that serves as a platform of expression for the young and young at heart. They’re the

ones who work behind a desk all day but are known as the city’s best breakdancers by night. So if you want to try a range of cool and quirky cuisines, pick up an out�t or object

that you simply cannot �nd anywhere else, or simply come to one of our many, many events…rest assured, it will be an experience like no other.

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OPENING HOURS

Daily from 10am to 12am

daily from 10am to 12am

DIRECTIONS

By metro till Business Bay station. Exit 'Business Bay Metro Station Seaside'. Go to the 'Safa, Lufthansa 1' bus station and take the bus 9 'till Wasl Road, Box Park 1 2 station'. In 500 metros on the right side is the Boxpark.

LOCATION

433 Al Wasl Rd

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ETIHAD MUSEUMDynamic 21st century museum, Etihad Museum is focused on inspiring its visitors with the story of the founding of the UAE. The 25,000 m2 landmark is be�ttingly located at the very place where the UAE was founded in 1971. Through a unique

visitor journey, the various pavilions house e x p e r i e n c e - d r i v e n exhibitions, interactive programmes and education initiatives that explore the chronology of events that culminated in the uni�cation of the Emirates in 1971, with a

key emphasis on the period between 1968 and 1974. The programmes also aim to educate visitors about the nation’s constitution, in particular - the rights, privileges and responsibilities that it bestows upon the people of the UAE.

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Daily from 10 am till 8 pm.

DIRECTIONS

Take a bus 88 till the stop «Jumeira 1, Street 5B

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It’s the world’s longest urban zipwire, coming in at 1km, where thrill seekers from across the country will come and experience speeds of up to 80kmh, whooshing through the Marina at an incline of 16 degrees.It’s now possible to book your place on

the zipwire, with prices starting at Dhs650 per person, or Dhs1,200 per couple. Everyone who hits the zips will get a personalised video, thanks to aforementioned GoPro, plus a tonne of photos from your experience. From Dhs 650.

OPENING HOURS

Sunday -Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday -Saturday 10am-7pm

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XLINE DUBAI

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IMG WORLD OFADVENTURE

This is an indoor amusement park in the United Arab Emirates in Dubai. It is Dubai’s �rst mega themed entertainment destination. The park is divided into four "epic zones". Two of the four

zones represent global brands Cartoon Networkand Marvel, while IMG Boulevard and the Lost Valley – Dinosaur Adventure zones are original concepts created by the IMG Group.

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OPENING HOURS

S u n d a y - We d n e s d a y : 11am to 10pmT h u r s d a y - S a t u r d a y : 11am to 11pm

DIRECTIONS

Taxi from the following Metro stations;The Dubai Mall Aprox 25 km Mall of the Emirates Aprox 30 km

LOCATION

E311, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, City of Arabia

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MIRAJ ISLAMIC ART CENTRE

Scan to get a mapMiraj Islamic Art Centre, MND General Trading LLC is under the management of CIE Group, a group dedicated to heritage, history and glory of Islam.

The rare and pristine works of art on display at MIRAJ Islamic Art Centre are unique creations of this unique organization, held in high esteem in the art world.

OPENING HOURS

Daily from 8am to 6 pm

DIRECTIONS

By 8 bus till the Dubai O�shore Sailing Club 2 station. You need to cross the road and go to the left. On the right side there will be this centre.

LOCATION

582 Jumeira Beach Rd,Umm

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DUBAI GLOW GARDEN

Located in Zabeel Park in the heart of Dubai is the very popular Dubai Garden Glow. A unique celebration of light, the Dubai Garden Glow is now in its second season and has transformed Zabeel Park from a green escape to the foremost leisure and entertainment venue for children and families in the city. With artistic contributions from around the globe, the Dubai Garden Glow features some of the most enchanting light sculptures in the world. Be it giant �oating jelly�shes moving to the sound of music over Zabeel Lake, a glittering Burj Khalifa or Cinderella’s glowing carriage, Dubai Garden Glow is a must visit if you’re visiting Dubai.

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OPENING HOURS

Will be open by the 1st week of October-2018

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A space to explore and celebrate the lives of women of the UAE. A place where people can meet and appreciate the achievements of the women of the UAE. The Women’s Museum aims to discover UAE society through the lives of women past and present, by highlighting the various roles played by women of the UAE.

OPENING HOURS

Saturday to Thursday from 10 am to7pm

DIRECTIONS

By Metro: The museum is located 550m away from Al Ras metro station Green line. By Bus: 5 min walking distance from Gold Souk Bus station.

LOCATION

old Gold Souq in Deira next to the �sh market

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WOMEN’S MUSEUM BAIT AL BANAT

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Discover Ski Dubai, the �rst indoor ski resort in the Middle East! An amazing mountain-themed wintery set-ting where you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, take part in many snow events and meet and play with Ski Dubai's newest residents; the Snow Penguins! Experience rolling down the Giant Ball run, jumping a 10ft. ramp, spiralling down the tube slides, sightseeing in the chairlift or just relaxing over a hot chocolate at minus 4 degrees.

OPENING HOURS

Sunday-Thursday from 10am to 11pmFriday from 9am to 10pmSaturday from 9am to 11pm

LOCATION

Mall of the Emirates

DIRECTIONS

By metro till the «Mall of the Emirates» station.

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FINE ART SHOWCASE

Discover a diverse selection of old and new artefacts at Showcase, from antiques to paintings. One of the gallery's biggest draws is its collection of antique

Middle Eastern furniture, but you'll also �nd jewelry and contemporary art sourced from Europe, the US and the Middle East. Showcase also o�ers an in-house

framing service that specializes in bespoke solutions, as well as a turnkey service for art selection and installation.

OPENING HOURS

Saturday - Thursday, 10 am - 7 pm.

DIRECTIONS

Alserkal Avenue is located between two metro stations, First Gulf Bank and Noor Islamic Bank. You will then have to take a taxi from the metro station to reach the avenue.

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MAMZARBEACH

PARK

This magni�cent Park is considered one of the beach parks that is distinguished by its wide area and its unique location on the beach golden sands which accommodates a lot of the recreational and entertainment

locations. This Park was opened within the delightful events of the Arab Cities Organization Conference which took place during the month of April 1994, and which extends over an area of 99 hectares.

OPENING HOURS

Sunday/ Monday/ Tuesday & Wednesday, from 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Thursday/ Friday/ Saturday and o�cial holidays, from 08:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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Zabeel Park is considered one of the most signi�cant outstanding projects achieved by Dubai Municipality due to its special location and the components of its unique elements. Besides, it is considered a civilized project that is characterized by its quality and modernity.Apart from the above, the new elements available in this Park cannot be found in other Parks in Dubai, like the Technology & Sports Center,

entertainment, celebration plaza, solar system, etc…, which bestow on it a special style and unit character. The Park's infrastructure was designed in order to be attractive, which included wide collection of facilities and two bridges linking the Park's three sections. Regarding that the Park includes three Sections: A, B & C, and that each one of these sections provides di�erent kinds of entertainment and services.

OPENING HOURS

Sunday/Monday/Tuesday & Wednesday from 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Thursday/Friday/Saturday and o�cial holidays from 08:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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ZABEEL PARK

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BAY AVENUE PARKThe locals of Bay Avenue have really embraced this 100,000 square foot space since it opened for business in 2014. Standing in the shadow of the mall, the park is popular with families given that parents can have a chinwag while their little angels run amok in the playground or on the trampoline.

Skaters are warmly welcomed, especially given the skate park is free to use, while keep-�t fans love the jogging track and well-equipped outdoor gym. If that isn’t enough to get your teeth into, you should head over on a Friday to the weekly farmers’ market and grab some organic produce.

OPENING HOURS

Open daily 10am-midnight.

DIRECTIONS

The closest metro station is Business Bay station, a 10 minute walk from Bay Avenue Mall.

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DUBAI CREEK PARK

Many visitors to this sizeable space make a beeline for the Dubai Dolphinarium to admire those most majestic of mammals, but there’s much more to Creek Park than

aquatic acrobatics. Firstly, there’s the cable car – a 2.3km route that gives you a bird’s-eye view of this relaxing retreat from 30m in the sky. Then there’s Children’s City – the

UAE’s �rst edutainment attraction of its kind, where youngsters can interactively explore more about the world around them. However, you certainly shouldn’t overlook the

OPENING HOURS

Sunday -Wednesday 8am-10pm, Thursday -Saturday 8am-11pm.

DIRECTIONS

By metro - Damac Properties till Dubai Healthcare City.

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The Dubai Mall, also known as the home of the Dubai shopping festival, is one of the world's largest shopping malls in UAE. Lots of things to do in The Dubai Mall like shopping festivals, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, holidays, events and attractive o�ers.

DUBAI MALL OPENING HOURS

Daily 10 am - 2 am.

DIRECTIONS

Dubai Mall metro station.

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IBN BATTUTA MALL

In June 1335, a young man of just 21 years set out to explore the world. His journey spanned 24 years and six di�erent lands - Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India, China and Andalusia. Along the way, he survived storms and pirates, served as a judge and scholar, dined with nobles and commoners.

This extraordinary adventure was Ibn Battuta. His life and travels are an inspiration to us.It has in�uenced our mall in design and spirit. You’ll see it in the interior themes and names of our courts. It has in�uenced our mall in design and spirit. You’ll see it in the interior themes and names of our courts.

OPENING HOURS

Sunday - Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm Thursday - Saturday 10 am - 00 am

DIRECTIONS

Ibn Battuta metro station.

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MARINA MALL

OPENING HOURS

Daily 10 am - 11 pm.

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By Dubai Metro Alight at Jumeirah Lake Towers Metro Station and walk across the overpass to get to Dubai Marina Mall.

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MALL OF THE EMIRATES

Mall of the Emirates is a shopping mall in Dubai. Developed and owned by Majid al-Futtaim Properties, it opened in November 2005 and is located at interchange four on Sheikh Zayed road.

OPENING HOURS

Daily 10 am - 11 pm.

DIRECTIONS

Mall of the Emirates metro station.

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DIRECTIONS

You just need to cross the road :)

BARASTI BEACH

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The World famous Barasti Beach Bar has always been one of the city’s most vibrant bars. Boasting a vast outdoor seating area and Dubai’s best live sport big screen, it’s simply the best place to watch sport with a cool drink and bar snacks. Inside, live music is on throughout the week with plenty of seating for sundowners, food and a fantastic night out. If lazy

beach days are your thing, there’s no better place to while away the hours than the award winning Barasti Beach. A Dubai institution, Barasti o�ers the perfect mix of great music, delicious food and divine cocktails against the stunning backdrop of Dubai Marina. If you don’t want to leave when the sun goes down, that’s alright with us! Stay and party into

the night with the world’s best DJs at our renowned Sugar Beach nights.

Open daily with free entry, it’s easy to see why we remain one of Dubai’s favorite hot spots year after year.

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PIER 7

Pier 7 ups the ante for the Dubai �ne dining scene. A signature building with seven di�erent restaurants on each of its �oors, Pier 7 is a dining destination that celebrates diversity in the art of �ne dining. Each �oor o�ers a new adventure in culinary art, with a contrast in tastes, presentation, ambience and style from each establishment.

OPENING HOURS

Daily 8 am - 2 am.

DIRECTIONS

By tram till the Dubai Marina Mall Station. On the left side of the mall there will be Pier 7.

LOCATION

Marina Promenade, Dubai Marina.

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Zero Gravity

You’ll �nd Zero Gravity in the exhilarating perimeter of Skydive Dubai, just steps away from the Drop Zone.This unmatched beach, bar and restaurant is ideally located between the bustling areas of Al Sufouh and Jumeirah Beach Residence, within close proximity to Dubai Media City and Dubai Marina.

OPENING HOURS

Sunday: 10:00 – 21:00 Monday: 10:00 – 01:00 Tuesday: 09:00 – 03:00Wednesday: 10:00 – 21:00 Thursday: 10:00 – 03:00Friday: 08:00 – 03:00Saturday: 08:00 – 03:00

DIRECTIONS

Next to the Dubai Skydive Dropzone in Dubai Marina.

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Lock Stock & Barrel

DIRECTIONS

Rixos Premium Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Residences.

OPENING HOURS

Monday - Friday 4 pm - 3 amSaturday - Sunday 2 pm - 3 am

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Lock, Stock & Barrel has arrived at the Rixos Premium Dubai. With epic events throughout the week, it’s basically a no-brainer answer to all your nightlife and dining needs, whether it’s for pint after work or a catchup for a brunch with your friends or a big weekend blowout.

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360° BAR

You’ll �nd this bar at the end of a walkway that stretches out to sea and around Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s marina – don’t worry, there’s a golf buggy on hand to ferry you back and forth. It’s the name implies, it’s completely circular, giving you 360-degree views of the nearby hotels and waters of the Arabian Gulf.

DIRECTIONS

take bus 8 till «Wild Wadi 2».

OPENING HOURS

Saturday - Thursday 17 pm - 3 amFriday 1 pm - 3 am

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Visas

Citizens of 49 countries, including all EU countries, the US, the UK, Canada and Australia, are eligible for free 30-day single-entry visas on arrival in Dubai.

When to go and weather

The best period is November to March, when temperatures are in the low 30°Cs and attractions, festivals and beaches are in full swing. Prices are considerably lower from June to September, but with temperatures averaging 43°C and 95% humidity, life moves indoors.

Public holidays

New Year’s Day - 1 January

Commemoration Day - 30 November

National Day - 2 December

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Tips

Tra�c practically grinds to a halt and metro trains are packed during rush hour, which runs roughly from 7am to 10am and 4.30pm to 8pm or later.

Roads are also clogged on Friday afternoons and on Saturday, especially near shopping malls, beaches and family attractions.

At night, traveling by taxi is the fastest and most convenient way to get around town.The abra crossing of the Dubai Creek is at its most atmospheric after dark.

Nol Card Name of the ticket or pass required for travel on the metro, tram, local bus and water bus. Must be purchased before boarding and topped up with credit.

If you're in Dubai on a short layover, buy the rechargeable Nol Red Ticket. Longer stays might warrant getting the Nol Silver Pass.

The best walking areas are Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, historic Bur Dubai and Deira.

The elevated, driverless Palm Jumeirah Monorail connects the Palm Jumeirah with Dubai Marina. There are three stations: Palm Gateway near the bottom of the 'trunk', Al Ittihad Park near the Galleria Mall and Atlantis Aquaventure at the Atlantis hotel. The 5.45km trip takes about 12 minutes and costs Dhs20 (Dhs30 round trip); cash only. Trains run every 15 minutes from 9am to 10pm. The monorail links to the Dubai Tram at Palm Gateway.

In Dubai, web pages are routed through a local proxy that prevents access to certain sites, including pornography, LGBT sites, websites considered critical of Islam or the UAE’s leaders, dating and gambling sites, drug-related material and all Israeli domains. These are all o�cially restricted in the UAE. Some users get around this by setting up a VPN (virtual private network) outside the UAE to access blocked content.

Discount cardsClassic student and youth cards are of little use in Dubai.

Go Dubai Pass (www.smartdestinations.com/dubai) Savings of up 55% on admission to 39 attractions, including Burj Khalifa, Aquaventure and Ski Dubai. Available from two (adult/child Dhs759/519) to seven days (Dhs1899/1319).

The Entertainer (www.theentertainerme.com) Voucher app for 'buy one, get one free' deals on dining, attractions, bars, spas, health, �tness; valid one calender year; available on Google Play and App Store; Dhs445.

Groupon (www.groupon.ae/coupons/dubai) Website and app for discounts on everything from seafood bu�ets to car rentals.

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