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
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