DUBAI
DUBAI
THE PALM JUMEIRAH
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THE PALM JEBEL ALI
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Jebel Ali Dubai Parks & Resorts
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Dubai Marina Dubai Marina Mall
The Gulf
6 The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residences
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Dubai Internet City
THE WORLD Deira Islands Dubai
PEARL JUMEIRAH
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1 11 Spice Souk
La Mer 12
Gold
Mall of the Emirates Souk
& Ski Dubai Dubai Hills Mall
Bur Dubai 2
Burj Khalifa , Dubai Creek
Dubai Mall , Dubai Opera
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THE PALM JUMEIRAH
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DUBAI
Dubai Frame
1 Rove La Mer Beach & Hyatt Centric 2 Vida Creek Harbour 3 Centara Mirage Beach Resort 4 Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah 5 Anantara The Palm Dubai 6 JA Ocean View , Le Royal Meridien & The Address Beach Resort 7 Fairmont The Palm Dubai 8 Jumeirah Zabeel Saray 9 JA Jebel Ali Beach & JA Palm Tree Court 10 Banyan Tree Dubai 11 Nikki Beach Resort & Spa 12 Jumeirah Beach Hotel , Madinat Jumeirah 13 Atlantis The Palm , Dubai & Atlantis The Royal 14 Raffles The Palm Dubai 15 One & Only Royal Mirage
Glamorous , futuristic and quite extraordinary
There really is nowhere quite like Dubai . This former small Gulf trading centre has , over the last few decades , grown into one of the world ’ s essential travel destinations brimming with architectural wonders , extravagant hotels , superb restaurants , beautiful beaches and so much more . For a glimpse of pre-skyscraper Dubai , head to Dubai Creek where ancient dhows ply the busy waters and atmospheric souks hum with activity and bargaining banter . Here also , is The Viewing Point , Dubai ’ s newest observation deck , serving up panoramic views of the magical Creek with a stunning skyline backdrop . In must-visit Downtown Dubai , crane your neck skywards to take in the world ’ s tallest building , the Burj Khalifa . If you have a head for heights , whizz up to its observation decks for staggering city and beyond views . If you prefer to keep your feet planted firmly on terra firma , watch water dance at the Dubai Fountains which lie in the shadows of the Burj Khalifa . For an evening of culture , Dubai Opera is the city ’ s premier performing arts space and sits opposite Burj Lake . If you fancy a beach base , then Jumeirah tempts with nine miles of coastline , swanky hotels , a thriving café scene , chic malls by the sea , private beach clubs and Wild Wadi Waterpark . Set back from the sand is The Walk , a pedestrianised area of shops , bars and restaurants at Jumeirah Beach Residence . Close by is man-made Dubai Marina , a cool neighbourhood with lots of trendy and upscale eateries . Boat tours depart from here , plus you ’ ll find watersport options and Xline Dubai Marina , the world ’ s longest urban zipline ! Don ’ t miss Palm Jumeirah , the renowned man-made island resembling a palm tree which is synonymous with Dubai ’ s efforts to consistently evolve and make dreams come true . Discover its urban mix of island residences , glamorous five star resorts , on-trend eateries and chic beach clubs . Another man-made archipelago to check out is the Dubai Islands development , which brags hotels , lifestyle projects and marinas , not to mention a modern indoor Arabian bazaar with shops , pavilions and waterfront restaurants . Jebel Ali , which sits in an outlying district , is another top spot for lazy days beside the sea and easy access to the thrilling rides and family fun of Dubai Parks™ and Resorts . Perhaps drop into the Museum of the Future where you can explore next-generation science and innovation , visit The View at The Palm for 360 degree views of the iconic Palm Jumeirah and e sure to save time for a desert adventure of exhilarating dune bashing . Other reasons to visit include immaculate golf courses and shopping . Aside from the traditional souks , Dubai ’ s malls take retail therapy to the next level . Popular options include the vast Dubai Mall , City Walk , Dubai Hills Mall , and the Mall of the Emirates where you can also whizz down the ice-clad hills of Ski Dubai ! Dubai ’ s amazing hotels and resorts cater to all tastes and budgets . Be sure to look out for club room upgrades which are fantastic value and highly recommended as they give access to exclusive lounges serving food and beverages during the day , including alcoholic drinks , snacks , afternoon tea and evening canapés .
164 THE MIDDLE EAST
Jumeirah Beach
Getting there : Non-stop flights from the UK to Dubai take approx 7 hours . Private transfers are included . Best time to go : Sun-soaked Dubai is perfect whatever the season . It ’ s great value during UK school summer holidays ; however , temperatures do soar .
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