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Editorial Travex definitive dubai guide, an essential companion during a stay in the city

Welcome to Dubai!

hatever one may travel for, be it business or fun, each experience should have some memorable stories and fun-filled times. We at TRAVEX are passionate about helping you make your trip to Dubai full of such moments, which you can recount back at home. From practical considerations like SIM cards, driving licences and transport options to finding the right spot for an adventurous night out or a day of family fun, we cover everything for you. Whether you are a connoisseur of fine dining or simply love grabbing a bite at a small marina eatery, we tell you where to find it all. And when you visit Dubai, the world’s dream destination for shopping, wouldn’t you just love to see as much as possible? We select and guide you to the best shopping malls, luxury flagship stores, designer boutiques, brand outlets, budget shops, local markets, discount sales and then some more. Remember to carry around a copy of TRAVEX when you are in Dubai, it is as good as having a Habibi - a local friend - with you all the time. With a finger on the pulse of the city, we tell you where to find the most happening events with the confidence of someone who knows the city inside out. And being avid travellers ourselves, we also recognize a special destination when we see it - check out some of the finest sun and sand experiences of Dubai in the next pages. And as they say in Dubai, Ahlan Wa Sahlan”, TRAVEX welcomes you.

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Contents traveller......................08 Entering Dubai...............................08

EVENTS...............................74 JAN-MARCH 2016

Information on visa options and all the must-have documentation

Staying Connected...........................10 Information on SIM card options and their features, along with dialing prefixes

Emirati Culture & Beliefs...............13

EATING OUT.....................76 Dubai’s restaurants by cuisine

Do’s and don’ts, knowing the culture and religious etiquette

Arabic Conversation........................14 Transportation............................... .16 Dubai Taxi, Metro, bus, water taxi & abras. Driving in Dubai and comprehensive car rental company listings

NIGHTLIFE.........................94 Hottest spots in the city to dance the night away

Airport............................................24 All the latest airport news and information. Airline contact listings and flight schedules

Embassies & Consulates.................27 Information on SIM card options and their features, along with dialing prefixes

SHOP...................................99 Dubai is haven for shoppers

Currency Matters.............................33 Contact details of country embassies and consulates in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi as well as all the up-to-date emergency contact numbers

SPA....................................112

Money Exchanges ..........................34

REJUVENATION Spas, salons and meditation activities

STAY...................................36

REAL ESTATE..................124

Hotels by nightly room rate range

Investing in Dubai’s booming properly marketn

THINGS TO DO.................48

BUSINESS.........................130 The global business hub in the Middle East

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EnteRING DUBAI

visa options • Dubai offers many visa options depending on the purpose of the visit. The most common types of visa are the tourist visa and visit visa. • The Tourist Visa has a validity of 30 days after the date of issue, and is valid for a 14-day stay once you have entered Dubai. It can be issued by a hotel when a paid booking has been made or through a tour and travel operator. This visa type cannot be extended. • A visit visa has a validity of 30 days, and cannot be extended. This visa again can be obtained through authorised travel and tour operators, hotels and airlines. • The visa issuing is a function of a central department of UAE, where in one can land and depart from any of the 7 emirates • A 90 day visit visa is also available; One can check with airlines for special ticket plus 90 day visa package • T he Department of Naturalisation and Residency Dubai (DNRD) looks after entry permits and visas for travelers entering the UAE through Dubai. • For more information on visa types and regulations, visit www.DNRD.ae for the latest updates.

Visa on arrival for below nationals Andorra Lithuania Australia Luxembourg Austria Malta Belgium Malaysia Brunei Monaco Bulgaria Netherlands Canada (Holland) Croatia New Zealand Cyprus Norway Czech Republic Paraguay Denmark Poland Estonia Portugal Finland Romania France San Marino Germany Singapore Greece Slovakia Hong Kong Slovenia Hungary South Korea Iceland Spain Ireland Sweden Italy Switzerland Japan United Kingdom Latvia United States Liechtenstein Vatican City Citizens of GCC countries Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia do not need a visa in order to enter the UAE Note: Israel Nationals are not allowed a Visa to UAE

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Quick Facts

Arrival Checks • Carry a passport with a validity of at least six months if you are on a business visa, and three months if here on a tourist visa • Ensure your visa is valid. Usually there is a validity of 30 – 60 days from the time of issue. • GCC resident-visa holders from certain professions should carry proof of their occupation from the country of employment. • Consumption/possession of drugs is prohibited and can be penalised by life imprisonment. • Alcohol is only available in 4/5 star hotel outlets, there is no wine shops available in Dubai, so you can consider buying you 4 L of alcohol limit from the Duty Free Arrival shops. • On exit to catch a there are two options the regular taxi and the ‘Black Taxi’; kinldy know that teh black taxi starting meter is AED 50 v/s the regular which is AEd 25. The only difference is the car model type. • Always Carry you Visa copy at any given time. • Pick up a national SIM card from the Arrival Terminal while exiting, eitehr a Etisalat or Du. • Person traveling with family & Kids and Special Needs, have special wheelcharir adn stroller facilities at the arrival and also a seperate immirgration track for convenience.

• P ick up a SIM card from local providers DU or Etisalat at the airport S TIP • Alcohol is only available at hotels. Therefore purchase the permitted 4 liters of alcohol from duty free on arrival terminal

•A lways carry visa copy at any given time • Always have your passport, National ID and visa copy at all times • Currency of UAE is the Dirham and anything below 1 Dirham is known as fils (Details on page 29) • Banks operate six days a week (Saturday – Thursday) and are open from 8.00 am – 2.00pm • Banks and the majority of other organisations remain closed on Fridays • Dubai follows strict traffic rules, and the same applies for pedestrians - jaywalking is not allowed and offenders can be heavily fined, use zebra crossings and foot bridges to cross roads. • Buying a NOL card which is a easy pay card for most of teh public transport i.e Metro, Tram, Bus, Water Taxi and very soon even Dubai Taxi. Save some budget for duty free shopping and as S well as to try your luck at duty free millennium TIP millionaire . For more details log on to www.dubaidutyfree.com

Departure Checks •E nsure you read your Departure terminal correctly i.e Terminal 1,Terminal 2,Terminal 3. • Ensure you depart within your visa validity . In case of expiry a daily penalty is payable at immigration office • Spare some cash for Duty Free Shopping on some good deals and also trying your Luck at the world famous Dubai Millionaire Raffle(s)

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STAYING CONNECTED • Spending a fortune on international roaming can be avoided by buying a local SIM card which is easily available. The only document required for a SIM is a passport copy. Etisalat and Du are the two telecom operators in the UAE.A visitor is entitled to a pre-paid package, and direct dialing around the world does not require any special activation. • Refer to the table on the right side to see what both the providers have to offer.

Options to Refill Calling Credits Printed refill slips as well as scratch cards are available at super market, gas stations, grocery stores, and other authorized stores across the city for both, Etisalat and DU.

Public Phone Booth

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•C ost of SIM: DHS 55 with DHS 5 credit • Local call charges: 0.6 fils/se c; Local SMS: 18 fils; international SMS: 60 fils; You can either pay 2 fils/kb or activate monthly packages for data usage. • Top-up credit by dialing *120* and entering the top-up code number # • You can check your balance by dialing *121* • www.etisalat.ae

Though local calls from landline to landline are free, public pay phones require prepaid phone cards which are widely available in supermarkets, gas stations, and grocery shops

Know Your Number If this is your UAE number 0551234567 Calling from outside UAE: 00971551234567 Calling within UAE: 055 1234567 Like in many countries, when dialing a landline from your mobile, dial the city code first and then the landline number. Abu Dhabi Dubai Ajman Fujairah

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• Do ensure your data plan is deactivated on your roaming phone. • Some service providers in travellers’ home countries charge on disconnecting calls while on international roaming, so be sure to check.

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Du •T he Visitor Mobile Line (VML) costs only AED 35 (equivalent of $ 9.54) and is loaded with free benefits*, so you can use it from the get-go! - 20 flexible minutes (national or international**) - 20 flexible SMS (national or international) - 200 MB of data *All benefits are valid 7 days from the time of line activation. **Minutes used to make international calls are applicable for 175 destinations • Local Call charge is 1 fil/sec and Local sms @ 18fils/sms. You can either pay 1fil/Kb or activate data bundle. 2 national numbers can be activated for free calls. • You can choose AED 2 /per day for unlimited social media package. • One can recharge by dialing *135* recharge code # for regular calling recharge, *136* recharge code # will give you 25 % extra talk time if you sure of suing it within 30 days, *138* recharge code # for usage for inly international and * 131 * recharge code # for charging data. • The card is active for 90 dys and need to be topped up by AED 20 for renewal. • visitor-mobile-line-en

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Respect for the royal family

The Ruler of Dubai is addressed as ‘His Highness’, and is looked upon as a fatherly figure by local people. In most offices and hotel lobbies, you will see pictures of the Ruler and Crown Prince.

His Highness Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

HH Sheikh Khalifa, the eldest son of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, was born in 1948 in Al Ain, in the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. He was named after his great grandfather, Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbout. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the second President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the 16th Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest of the seven Emirates, which comprise the UAE. A worthy representative of the Al Nahyan family, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan grew up displaying a sincere modesty towards his fellow citizens. Today, despite his high position as President, he is renowned for his unequivocal courtesy and politeness, receiving people with the utmost courtesy.

His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1966 to 2004 and First President of the United Arab Emirates from 1971 to 2004, is widely recognized as the ‘Father of the Nation’. He was born in Abu Dhabi around 1918, the youngest of the four sons of Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1922 to 1926. After the death of his father, Sheikh Zayed was raised in Al Ain and it was here that he received the education that would shape his life and character. Schooled in traditional values, he had a deep love and respect for the environment and was initiated into falconry, which became a lifelong passion.

His Highness Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was born in 1949. On January 4th, 2006, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum became the Ruler of Dubai following the death of his father - Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Sheikh Mohammed embodies energetic and successful leadership. He is a man who has made promises and kept them; he has insisted on excellence and achieved nothing less; he has defined the role of leadership and fulfilled it. Thanks to his vision, Sheikh Mohammed has competently authored the Dubai success story in record time and put the United Arab Emirates on a unique course, which nations around the world co mpete to replicate.

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Emirati

Culture & Beliefs Though the modernisation of Dubai and the prevalence of the English language makes visitors feel quite at home, it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the local customs to avoid causing any offence during your stay.

the Meet and Greet The traditional greeting between Emirati men involves exchanging kisses on the cheek, or connecting with each other by the tip of the nose.

The United Arab Emirates is a Muslim country and as you would expect, the Islamic faith permeates almost every aspect of life and culture here. A common sound is the Adhan (call to prayer) from nearby mosques which occurs five times in a day. During prayer time (five to 10 minutes) leverage is given for activities to be put on hold if one intends to pray. Usually, people visit the mosque or nearby prayer room, although folllowers are permitted to pray wherever convenient. o not distract those who are praying, or walk D in front of them. S P I • Do not enter the mosque unless on a guided T tour • Please remove shoes before entering a mosque. • Women should carry scarves to cover their heads • Do not offer a handshake to an Emirati of an opposite gender. • Photography of Emirati women is not permitted. • Showing of strong emotion in public, even if in a legal relationship, is not accepted. • Revealing dress in public and in family places is looked upon as a sign of disrespect. • Consumption/possession of drugs is prohibited and can be penalised by life imprisonment.

Emirati women greet each other with multiple kisses on the cheek. This greeting can be exchanged only among the same gender.

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Arabic Conversation Arabic is the national language but it’s very easy to communicate and navigate Dubai without any major language barriers. Government departments, taxi drivers, store staff and hotel workers are very well versed in English, making traversing Dubai almost as easy as in an English-speaking home country. There is also a large expat population from all corners of the globe and as a result, a wide variety of languages is understood. However, trying to master a few basic phrases in Arabic is a nice way to show respect to local culture and traditions. on Public Transport Go straight Turn left Turn right Wait Please take me to...

Seeda Yaseer Yameen Intazir Laww samaht awassilniy lil

some useful Arabic Phrases Hello/ Welcome Marhaba How Are You? Kayf haalak? (m) / haalik? (f) Fine, Praise be to Bi Khair, Zayn or Al Allah HamduLillah And You? Wa Ant? (m) Wa Anti? (f) Ma esmouk (m)? Ma esmouki? What is your name? (f) My name is ….. Esmi (Name) Where are you Inta Min Weyn from? What’s new? Mal Jadeed Nothing much La ShaiJadeed Thank you Shukran You’re welcome Aafwaan Congratulations Mabrook Everything okay KulluTamaam Excuse me Laww samaht Sorry Aasiff! No problem La moshkelah Motasharefon (m) / motashare Nice to meet you fatun (f) bema’refatek Goodbye Masalaama Araka (m) / Araki (f) Fi’ See you later Ma’Baad Good night AlaKhair I do not understand. Laa afham I’m lost Ana dhaaye-a Please Min faddlak Yes Na-am No Laa

Shopping How much is it? What is the final price?

Bikam haatha? Haatha Akher se-er?

At a restauran t: Please bring me the menu I can’t eat salt I’m a diabetic Can I have the bill please? Enjoy (for meals)

Mumkin ta-atiyniy qaaimat il-akel Ana laa aakul il-milh Ana aaindiy issukkariy Al-hissab laww samaht? Shahiatayebah!

Days of the week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Al-ahad Al-ithnayn Ath-thulathaa Al-arbi’aa Al-khamiis Al-jumu’a As-sabt

numbers Zero One / First Two / Second Three / Third Four / Fourth Five / Fifth Six

Sifr Waheed / Awaal Etnein / Dhani Talata / Dhalidh Arbaa / Radi Khamsa / Khamis Sitta

Seven Eight Nine Ten Fifty One Hundred One Thousand

Sabaa Thamania Tesaa Ashaara Khamsin Me-a Alf

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SALUKI DOGS

Arabian Salukis are one of the oldest breeds of domesticated dogs in the world and are well-known for their excellent speed, intelligence, stamina and loyalty to their owners. The breed is said to originate in China, but the Saluki is named after the Bani Saluk tribe of Yemen. Like the falcon, Salukis hunt by sight rather than smell. They have been used for 1000’s of years to help the Bedouin hunt for food in the harsh desert environment. Salukis are using in tandem with the Falcon who hover over the prey, which the Saluki is trained to chase and catch the prey. Like any hunting dog, they are a great companion to survival in the desert. The two types of Salukis are smooth hounds called Al Hess and feathered ones called Al Reesh. Salukis start their training at the age of 1 year and

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a full grown animal weighs an average of 26 kg. They start hunting at the age of 4 and are able to run at the speed of up to 75 km/h. Like any other animal, dogs are treated with kindness and compassion, and the dog has always been a part of Bedouin culture for hunting and shepherding.

Beauty and Brawn This year at the Al Dhafra festival in Abu Dhabi which runs from December 7th to December 30th, 2015, Salukil dogs with race around a 2 kilometer track as part of the festival’s15 heritage sport activities and competitions. https://abudhabievents.ae/en/ Pages/al-dhafra-festival-2015.aspx. Additionally, Saluki beauty contests held by the Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition showcase the beauty of these animalsab Islamic society free from fear and anxiety.” As we look back on these simple words written 44 years ago, its clear that these words have become a realisation through the vision and determination of our forefathers to unite our nation. he SMCCU provides a variety of T authentic Emirati cultural experiences for individuals as well as institutions. Please visit our website at www.cultures.ae for more information contact the SMCCU offices at 9714 353 6666.

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NoL: Your 24/7 Transport Access Key USING NoL CARD ou can top up the Nol cards by paying at Y the counter or at the ticket machines at the metro stations and other locations.

NoL Card is a smart card that enables you to pay for the use of various RTA (Road Transport Authority) modes in Dubai with a single card. You can use your NoL Card to travel on Dubai metro, bus and taxis, as well as to purchase RTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, paid, parking. Nol card comes with a simple touch and-go operation where the cost of travel is automatically calculated based on the destination of embarkation and disembarkation. There are various types of NoL card depending on your usage. The silver NoL card is the most popular and its features are outlined below.

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TRAM

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The Dubai Tram is a tramway located in Al Sufouh, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It runs for 14.5 KM (9.0 mi) along Al Sufouh Road from Dubai Marina to the Burj Al Arab and the Mall of the Emirates

Dubai Metro is a driverless, fully automated metro rail network consisting of the Red and Green Line. The Green Line has 20 stations and the Red Line has 29. (Rashidiya to Jebel Ali).

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ubai Tram system is fully air-conditioned. D Each tram measures 44 meters in length with a capacity of 405 passengers

here are two stations to swap from the red T line to the green line, Union and Burjuman. There are two-four exits at each metro station, so ensure and ask for the correct exit towards your destination. Travelers are not permitted to eat, drink or sleep in the metro. You can either buy a ticket or use the Nol cardâ&#x20AC;?

he Tram has one carriage designated for T the gold class, two carriages for women & children and the remaining 4 carriages are for the standard Silver Class. Phase One tram fleet consists of 11 trams he Dubai Tram is linked with the Dubai T Metro in two stations, namely the Damac and the Jumeirah Lakes Towers stops, in order to ensure the integration of public transport means and ease the mobility of travellers around and Marina and JBR areas.

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DUBAI BUS The Dubai bus service is a well-managed transport system, one that is used extensively by the city’s commuters. It consists of nine bus stations, over 1,860 bus stops, 1,302 passenger shelters, and point timetables at more than 500 bus stops for traveller convenience.

CONNECTING DUBAI WITH CONVeNIENCE The bus service is available throughout the day and visitors to the city will find a bus stop outside every Dubai Metro station. Night buses are available for travel in the evening with bus stops and stations at major points across the city. Visitors to Dubai can also use the bus for onward travel to other Emirates and special routes operate daily. An airport bus service is available 24/7, connecting the airport to the city, while a free shuttle service transfers between terminals.

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Local bus service 6am til midnight every 5 A minutes Airport bus service to city 24 hours, every 30 minutes Inter-terminal shuttle service 24 hours, every 20 mins Dubai to onwards, from Jebel Ali 8am – 8pm Metro feeder buses 6am - 1am Cash is not accepted on Dubai buses so ensure you have a NoL Card One NoL card is valid for one passenger only The front of the bus is reserved for women and children Eating is not allowed on the bus

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• Please pick up a time schedule book available at all bus stations

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DUBAI WATER TAXI Water taxis can be hired from the stations below, on an hourly basis, by calling 04 - 2080808

The oldest and most traditional form of transportation in Dubai is by boat. Crossing the creek from Bur Dubai to Deira costs just DH1 on a motorised ABRA boat service. As the city has grown, so too has water transport options. Water Bus (Dubai Creek)

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Frome Al seef station to Baniyas to Dubai old souk-(turns Back)

2 AED (per Trip).

Station (Marina Terrace-Marina Walk Marina Mall - Marina Prominade) and back way.

2 AED (per Trip).

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Special taxis are available for ladies and can be identified by their pink roof. The cars are driven by women from the airport and have extra baggage space and room for wheelchairs. • Pre-book Dubai taxi well in advance if required between 4PM - 5 PM S TIP

asic taxi fares are DHS 12, though the meter A B starts from DHS 4.5 Crossing certain bridges and highways adds to the meter with a Salik charge of DHS 4 Salik is not charged on Maktoum Bridge between 10pm and 6am. 5pm is the shift change time, making it a little more difficult to book a cab from 4:15 pm to 5:15pm Halla Taxi - Black Roof. Only for booked pickups, can’t be hired on road

Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club Jumeirah Open Beach Rixos Hote Shindagha Jumeirah Beach Park Dubai Marina Mall Bur Dubai Jumeirah Beach Hotel Mina Rashid Station Al Fahidi Dubai Marina Safouh Sofitel Resort, The Palm

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Along with the metro and bus, opting for a taxi is a convenient and affordable way to get around the city

TAXI BOOKING Dubai Taxi (red roof) Al Arabia Taxi (green roof) City Taxi (white roof) Cars Taxi (blue roof) Metro Taxi (orange roof) National Taxi (yellow roof)

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DRIVING IN DUBAI

Dubai has a modern road network and routes are well sign-posted making it quick and easy to navigate the emirate by car. Motorists are expected to abide by strict traffic regulations designed to ensure the safety and convenience of all road users

Visitors whose international licence is valid A should produce their passport along with an international driving licence. Without an international driving licence, a temporary one can be issued as long as the person holds a valid licence from one of the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the UK and USA. Canadian nationals must obtain an affidavit from the Canadian Consulate in Dubai, verifying the licence before visiting the Traffic Department. Driving in the UAE is on the right hand side. Pedestrians have right of way and drivers should slow down and give way to people crossing on foot.

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BASIC DRIVING RULES •T here are numerous speed cameras on the roads and motorways. Fines in the UAE are heavy. • Tail-gating, speeding, racing, lane jumping and using a mobile phone while driving are all against the law. • The UAE has a zero-tolerance policy on drink driving. • It is advisable for children to wear seatbelts at all times and be seated in an appropriate car seat for their age. • Wearing a seatbelt is mandatory. • Not all international licences are valid; check before getting behind the wheel or face a heavy fine.

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CAR RENTALS K IC QU CTS FA

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ALAMO Hermitage Building Office No 101, Karama

04 3355447

AVIS Dubai Airport Terminal 2:

04 2245219 04 2995465

BUDGET Dubai International 04 8840022 Airport (Terminals 1 & 3): Toll free: 800 2722 Dubai International Airport (Terminal 2)

• Avoid self driving, if not confident; as if found guilty during an unfortunate accident, the car rental will still be applicable till the period of car repair.

+971 50 5573766 +971 50 6508189

Office

04 3394433 04 43381600

Call centre

800-38767227

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04 3394457

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04 2245240

Dubai Airport Terminal 3

04 2203933

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

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04 3387171

Raffa Road, Near Raffa Police Station P.O.Box: 103770, Bur Dubai – UAE +971 4 3938055

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Dubai Airport Departure Terminal

04 2200544

DIAMOND LEASE Dubai Investments Park Dubai International Airport (Terminal 1Arrivals)

HERTZ 04 885266

DOLLAR Arenco Building, Zabeel Road

04 3365065

Dubai International Airport (Terminal 1Arrivals)

04 2200325

Dubai Airport Terminal

04 2060206 Toll free: 800 43789

Dubai International Airport Terminal 1

04 2245222

Dubai International Airport Terminal 3

04 2203013

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04 2200325

04 2832020 Toll free – 800 3031

SIXTH 04 3412921 Toll free: 800 4770 (04) 2245404

Office

04 3479777

Dubai Airport Terminal 1&3

04 2200777

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AIRPORT Dubai International airport has emerged as the world’s busiest airport for International Passengers, outstripping London’s Heathrow in 2014

Few would have predicted that, what started as a small base for British-operated flying boats, would grow into the world’s leading aviation hub. The first airfield wasn’t built on the site until 1960 and would grow to serve 66.4 million passengers, handling 22.4 million tons of cargo in a year, by 2014. Dubai International Airport today has three passenger terminals and is home to Emirates Airline, rated as one of the number one airlines in the world. Emirates shares the space with flydubai and 125 international

airlines serving 239 destinations across the globe. The airport is also home to a sizeable cargo terminal. To accommodate growing demand, a second airport, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport, has recently been opened. Initially the facility serviced cargo planes but has oficially been open to passenger aircraft since October 2013. If completed as planned, the airport will have a passenger capacity of up to 160 million people per year with five runways, three passenger terminals and multiple concourses. AIRPORT facilities • Childcare rooms to provide privacy while taking care of little ones. • Dubai International Hotel provides meeting and boardroom facilities without having to exit the airport. • Relaxation facilities such as a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and spa are also at the hotel. • World-class medical facilities and response teams available 24/7. • Prayer rooms throughout the airport, and in the car park areas. • Well ventilated smoking lounges. • ATM and money transfer/ Exchange facilities. • 30 minutes of free Wi-Fi access, allowing access to emails and the web. • Complimentary shower facilities located on the departures level. • Special assistance and service facilities for passengers with special needs or who require special assistance. • World-renowned restaurant outlets throughout the airport.

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AIRLINES DEPART / ARRIVE AT TERMINAL 1 EMIRATES has been rated as a no. 1 airline in the world www.emirates.com. Aeroflot Russian Airlines Aerosvit Ukranian Airlines AeroTech Aviation (Eastern Skyjets) Air Algerie Air Astana Air Berlin Air China Air India Alitalia Armavia Airline Austrian Airline Azrebaijan Airlines Bahrain Air Biman Bangladesh Airlines Bombasa Airline British Airways Cathay Pacific Airways China Southern Airlines Cyprus Airlines Czech Airlines Daallo Airlines Delta Airlines Donbass Eastern Ukranian Airline Egypt Air

+971 (4) 222 2245 +971 (4) 221 1176 +971 (4) 299 4884 +971 (4) 295 9060 +971 (4) 224 5590 +971 (4) 214 6977 +971 (4) 214 6975 +971 (4) 220 0880 +971 (4) 216 2902/2800 +971 (4) 228 4646 +971 (4) 224 4281 +971 (4) 266 0122 +971 (4) 294 1403 +971 (4) 295 6860 +971 (4) 228 4042 +971 (4) 228 4034 +971 (4) 216 2895/21 +971 (4) 295 6295 +971 (4) 307 5777 +971 (4) 216 6865 +971 (4) 220 0966 +971 +971 +971 +971

(4) (4) (4) (4)

221 5325 294 5666 2161 853 220 0216

+971 (4) 295 6295 +971 (4) 216 2830

Airport Lounge • lounges at gate C23/C9 are usually less occupied and quite. • Ahlan: p ersonal airport concierge service 04 2164195 • AL MAJLIS: VIP airport service 04 2165287 business lounge at gate C8

Eritrean Airlines Ethiopian Airline Gulf Air Indian Airlines Indigo Iran Air Jat Airways Jazeera Airways Jet Airways (India) Kazakstan Airlines Kenya Airways KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines Korean Air

+971 (4) 273 3082 +971 (4) 271 2449 +971 (4) 216 2833 +971 (4) 216 2836 +971 (4) 216 1845/46/47 +971 (4) 355 7355 +971 (4) 216 6838 +971 (4) 352 0300 +971 (4) 224 4488 +971 (4) 216 1880 +971 (4) 299 4446 +971 (4) 216 2355 +971 (4) 224 4747 +971 (4) 216 2342 +971 (4) 224 4190

other Airport contacts Sharjah airport 06 5581111 Abu dhabi airport 02 5055555 Fujairah airport 09 2226222 Ras al khaimah airport 07 2075200 Ajman & umm al qwain do not have international airports Kuwait Air Libyan Arab Airlines Lufthansa M.E.A. - Middle East Airlines Mahan Air Malaysia Airlines Olympic Airways Oman Air Pakistan Intl Airlines Qatar Airways Royal Air Morocco Royal Brunei Airlines Royal Jordanian Airlines Royal Nepal Airlines SAS

+971 (4) 216 1870/2848 +971 (4) 227 4224 +971 (4) 216 6855 +971 (4) 216 2864 +971 +971 +971 +971 +971 +971 +971 +971 +971

(4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4)

216 216 222 216 220 216 224 286 216

5810 6850/45 8689 2370 0946 2898/67 4515 9499 2922

+971 (4) 216 6810 +971 (4) 224 6102

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AIRLINES DEPART / ARRIVE AT TERMINAL 1 +971 (4) 336 0530 Saudi Airlines Shaheen Air Intl Siberia Airlines Singapore Airlines Sri Lankan Airlines Sudan Airlines Swiss International Airlines Syrian Arab Air Taag Angola Airlines Tarom Romanian Air Transaero Airlines

+971 +971 +971 +971 +971 +971

(4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4)

216 216 295 216 216 216

6824 1866/79 6295 6878 2808 2849

+971 (4) 295 2221 +971 +971 +971 +971

(4) (4) (4) (4)

216 396 221 282

1862 6255 1176 2199

Tunis Air Turkish Airlines Ukraine Intl Airlines United Airlines Uzbekistan Air Vim Airlines Virgin Atlantic Wataniya Airways Yemenia Yemen Air Thai Airways

+971 +971 +971 +971 +971 +971 +971 +971 +971 +971 +971 +971

(4) 223 7776 (4) 216 2882 (4) 295 8994 8000 441 5492 (6) 572 5214 (6) 557 1247 (4) 216 1801/02 (4) 216 2813 (4) 224 4309 (4) 216 2356 (4) 224 4305 (4) 216 2324/65

AIRLINES DEPART / ARRIVE AT TERMINAL 2 African Express Air India Express Air Zimbabwe

+971 (6) 559 3816 +971 (4) 216 5828/29 +971 (4) 211 2540 +971 (4) 211 2535 Airblue Limited +971 (4) 299 0809 Alexandria Airlines +971 (4) 352 1010 Aria Air +971 (4) 221 8008 Ariana Afghan Airlines +971 (4) 295 5666 AVE.COM +971 (6) 557 2522 Caspian Airlines +971 (4) 353 4444 Condor Airlines +971 (4) 216 5814 Fars Air Qeshm +971 (4) 216 5818 +971 (4) 273 3394 Finn Air +971 (4) 282 1522 +971 (4) 299 5961 FlyDubai +971 (4) 231 1000 / 301 0800 Georgian Airway +971 (4) 316 6981 GMG Airlines +971 (4) 406 0416 Hainan Airlines China +971 (4) 3595000 Iran Aseman +971 (4) 216 5808 Iraqi Airways +971 (4) 298 0003 Jordan Aviation +962 (6) 550 1760 Ext. 310 Kalitta Air +971 (4) 299 0929 Kam Air +971 (4) 228 1281 Kish Air +971 (4) 216 5800 +971 (4) 272 0006 Qantas Airways +971 (4) 504 8176 Safi Airways +971 (4) 299 8890

Somon Air (Tajikistan) Taban Air United Airways (Bangladesh) Ural Air Vaso Airlines

+971 +971 +971 +971 +971

(4) (4) (4) (4) (4)

393 266 273 335 282

6800 5506 9461 2433 6696

FIRST CLASS Lounge Emirates AIRLINES LOUNGES Indulge in a first class experience before takeoff. Emirates has opened its second First Class Lounge at Terminal 3 - Dubai International Airport. The lounge is the fourth premium Emirates Lounge in the airport and thefourth premium Emirates Lounge in Dubai. EMIRATES airlineS HAS A DEDICATED TERMINAL 3

HOTLINE: 600555555 Sales & Reservations Offices: Airport Area A Terminal 1 Entrance A - Terminal

3 Emirates Ticket Office: Clock Tower, Deira. Timings: Sat - Thurs: 8am to 9:30pm, Fridays: closed

Emirates Travel Hub: Dubai Airline Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road Sat – Thurs; 9am – 6pm Fridays: closed

Town Centre, Jumeirah Beach Road Sat – Fri: 10am – 9:30pm

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EMBASSIES & CONSULATES DUBAI and ABU DHABI are home to almost all embassies and consulates of the world. Major world organisations are also present such as, UNICEF, WHO and RED CRESCENT, meaning assistance is never far away. Most embassies are in the capital while consulates can be found in Dubai. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UAE): 04 4040001 For international calls, please dial +9714 / +9712 instead of 04 / 02

THAILAND

ASIA

EMBASSY Abu Dhabi (02) 557 6551 CONSULATE Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai (04) 348 9550

BANGLADESH

SINGAPORE

EMBASSY Al Rowdha Area, Delma St.,Abu Dhabi (02) 4465100 CONSULATE Abu Hail, Deira, Dubai 0 4 2651116 , 04 2388199

EMBASSY Al Khaleej Al Arabi, Abu Dhabi (02) 222 20 83 CONSULATE Al Satwa, Dubai ( 04) 321 9498

INDIA

MALAYSIA

EMBASSY Diplomatic Area, Off-Airport Road, Abu Dhabi (02) 4492700 CONSULATE Al-Hamaria Diplomatic Enclave, Dubai ( 04) 3971222 / 333

EMBASSY Diplomatic Area, Off-Airport Road, Abu Dhabi (02) 4482 775 Mankhool, Bur Dubai, Dubai ( 04) 3985 843/ 3985 847

PAKISTAN

CHINA

EMBASSY Diplomatic Enclave, Abu Dhabi (02) 4447800 CONSULATE Khalid Bin Walid Road, ( 04) 3973600 Bur Dubai

EMBASSY Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, Abu Dhabi (02) 4434276 CONSULATE Umm Al Sheif Road, Safa ( 04) 3944733 2 Area, Dubai

SRI LANKA

JAPAN

EMBASSY Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi CONSULATE Al Hudhaiba, Dubai ( 04) 3986535

EMBASSY Mubarak Bin Mohammed St, Abu Dhabi (02) 4435696 CONSULATE Dubai World Trade ( 04) 3319191 Centre, Dubai

NEPAL

PHILIPPINES

EMBASSY Airport Road / Cornish Area, Abu Dhabi

EMBASSY Street 8, Zone 2, Abu Dhabi

(02) 6316444

(02) 6344385 (02) 634 47 67

(02) 6390006

CONSULATE Beirut St, Al Qusais 3, Dubai (02) 6390006

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RUSSIA

EUROPE

EMBASSY Khalifast, Abu Dhabi (02) 557 6551

CONSULATE Umm Al Sheif, Jumeirah, Dubai (04) 3285347 UZBEKISTAN

EMBASSY AlMuroor, Abu Dhabi (02) 4422215

CONSULATE Al-Jumeirah 3, Dubai ( 04) 3947400 KAZAKHSTAN

EMBASSY Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum St, Al Safaraat District, Abu Dhabi

UNITED KINGDOM

EMBASSY: Abu Dhabi (02) 622 3630 Al Seef Road, Bur Dubai, Dubai ( 04) 309444 FRANCE

EMBASSY Angle Delma street, Al Nahyan street, Abu Dhabi (02) 44 35100

CONSULATE: Umm El Sheif Area, Jumeirah, Dubai ( 04) 3397156

CONSULATE Api Tower, Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai ( 04) 332 9040 Habtoor Business Tower 32 Jumeirah Beach Rd - Dubai ( 04) 408 4900

IRAN

SPAIN

(02) 4498778

EMBASSY Karama St, Abu Dhabi (02) 4447618

EMBASSY Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi (02) 6269544 / (02) 6270585

CONSULATE Diplomatic Area, Dubai ( 04) 3444717

CONSULATE Spanish Trade Office, ( 04) 331 3565 Emirates Towers

IRAQ

ITALY

EMBASSY Al Safarat, Abu Dhabi (02) 4418022

CONSULATE: Bur Dubai, Dubai ( 04) 3584700

EMBASSY Al Nahyan Street, Al Rowdha, Abu Dhabi (02) 4435622 CONSULATE World Trade Centre, (04) Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai 3314167

PALESTINE

CONSULATE Umm Hurair 1, Dubai (04) 3972020

TAIWAN

GREECE

EMBASSY Al Muroor Area, Abu Dhabi (02) 4492550 Al Maktoum Street, Al Reem Tower, Dubai (02) 6390006

CONSULATE Umm Hurair 1, Dubai (04) 3977888

LIAISON OFFICE: Bur Juman, Khalid bin Al Waleed Road, Bur Dubai, Dubai (04) 3977888

INDONESIA

EMBASSY Sultan Bin Zayed Street, Abu Dhabi (02) 4454448 CONSULATE: Al Hudaiba, Bur Dubai ( 04) 3985666 VIETNAM

EMBASSY Al Mushrif area, Abu Dhabi (02) 4496710

CONSULATE: Al Jafiliya, Dubai (04) 3988924

NETHERLANDS (HOLLAND)

EMBASSY Al Masaood Tower, Sheikh Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi (02)

6446693

CONSULATE Al Habtoor Business Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai (04) 4407600

GERMANY

EMBASSY The Towers at the Trade Centre, West Tower, Abu Dhabi Mall (02) 557 6551

CONSULATE Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, Bur Dubai (04) 3972333 Jumeirah I, Street 14A (04) 349888

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FINLAND

POLAND

EMBASSY Al Masaood Tower, Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi (02) 6328927 CONSULATE Modern Printing Press Building, Airport Road, Dubai ( 04) 282 3338 / (04) 282 3041

EMBASSY Delma Street, Abu Dhabi

TURKEY

CONSULATE Nissan Bldg, Najda Street, Abu Dhabi

(02) 4465200

DENMARK

EMBASSY Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai (02) 4410104

EMBASSY Embassy Area

(02) 410 99 99/ (02) 441 76 66

(02) 677 2000

CONSULATE World Trade Centre, Dubai ( (04) 331 4788

Umm Suqeim 2, Al Beteel Street, Dubai

ROMANIA

PORTUGAL

EMBASSY Al Rodha Area, Abu Dhabi (02) 4459919

CONSULATE Jumeirah 1, Dubai, UAE Dubai ( 04) 3444717 / (04) 3855 7668

(04) 348 0877

EMBASSY Marina Park Office, Abu Dhabi (02) 6505541

AFRICA

UKRAINE

EMBASSY Madinat Zayed Area, Abu Dhabi (02) 632 7586 CONSULATE Al Kharbash Tower, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Trade Centre 1, Dubai ( 04) 385 7668

EGYPT

EMBASSY DIPLOMATIC DISTRICT, Abu Dhabi (02) 444 5566

SWEDEN

EMBASSY Al Otaiba Tower, Abu Dhabi (02) 6210162 (02) 4178800

CONSULATE: Dubai Dry Docks Complex, Dubai (04) 3457716

EMERGENCY NUMBERs

CONSULATE KHALED IBN EL WALEED ST, Bur Dubai, Dubai ( 04) 3971122 MOROCCO

EMBASSY Al Nahyan Street, Al Manasereen Area, Abu Dhabi (02) 4433973

CONSULATE Jumeirah 1, Dubai ( 04) 3496355

Dubai Police & Ambulance

999

Fire Department

997

Al Wasl Hospital

334 1111

SOUTH AFRICA

Dubai Hospital

271 4444

Rashid Hospital

337 1111

American Hospital

336 7777

EMBASSY Al Mushref Area, Abu Dhabi (02) 4473446 CONSULATE Khaleed bin Al Waleed Street, Bur Dubai, Dubai (04) 3975222

Wellcare Hospital

282 7788

TANZANIA NORWAY

EMBASSY Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi (02) 6211221

CONSULATE Al Falah Street, Bur Dubai, Dubai (04) 3533833

EMBASSY Madinat Zayed Street 14, Abu Dhabi (02) 631 3088

CONSULATE: Al Safa 2, Dubai ( 04) 3940200 UGANDA

IRELAND

EMBASSY Al Sultan Bin Zayed St, Abu Dhabi (02) 495 8200

EMBASSY Al Falah Street 9, Al-Bateen, Abu Dhabi (02) 6659931

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ETHIOPIA

CONSULATE Al Mankhool St, Bur Dubai, Dubai

SOUTH AMERICA

(04) 269 9111

Abu Hail Road, Al Wuheida, Dubai ( 04) 269 9111 KENYA

EMBASSY Al Manhal, Falah Street No.9, Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi ((02) 6666300

CONSULATE Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai. ( 04) 3428111 GHANA

CONSULATE Al Jafiliya, Bur Dubai, Dubai (04) 3982012 (04) 3987799

ALGERIA

EMBASSY Al Safarat, Abu Dhabi (02) 444 8943 (02) 444 8949

CONSULATE Jumeirah 2, Dubai ( 04) 344 43 77 BURUNDI

CONSULATE: Al-Nahda 1, Al-Itihad Road,Dubai (04) 392 9410

SEYCHELLES

BRAZIL

EMBASSY Madinat Zayed Street 5, Abu Dhabi (02) 632 0606 CHILE

EMBASSY Street 4, Mushrif, Abu Dhabi (02) 4472022

URUGUAY

CONSULATE Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre 1, Dubai (04) 329 7369

ARGENTINA

EMBASSY Al Rawda Area - Street No.11, Abu Dhabi (02) 443 6838 PERU

CONSULATE Al Habtoor Business Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai (04) 422 7550

VENEZUELA

EMBASSY Al Karama Street, Abu Dhabi (02) 445 2240

EMBASSY Murror Area, Abu Dhabi (02) 491 7755

GCC

SUDAN

EMBASSY Hamdan Avenue, Abu Dhabi (02) 822 7502

CONSULATE Umm Hurair 1, Dubai (04) 397 7722

LIBYA

EMBASSY Al Karama Street, Abu Dhabi (02) 445 0030

CONSULATE Khalid Bin Waleed Road, Umm Hurair First, Dubai (04) 397 3972

ANGOLA

EMBASSY Al Mushrif Area, Salama Bint Butti St, Abu Dhabi (02) 4477042

CONSULATE Jumeirah 1, Dubai (04) 3447541

BAHRAIN

EMBASSY Paynoonah Road, Albuteen (02) 6657500 District, Abu Dhabi KUWAIT

EMBASSY Street 23, Mashraf District, Abu Dhabi (02) 4477146

CONSULATE Naif Road - Deira, Dubai (04) 3978000

QATAR

EMBASSY Diplomatic Area, Abu Dhabi (02) 4493300

CONSULATE: Umm Hurair First, Dubai (04) 3960444

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OMAN OR SULTANATE OF OMAN

EMBASSY Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi (02) 4463333

CONSULATE Umm Hurair First, Bur Dubai, Dubai (04) 3971000 SAUDI ARABIA _ OR KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

EMBASSY Al Safarat, Abu Dhabi (02)4445700

CONSULATE Hamriyah - Al Seef Road, Bur Dubai, Dubai (04) 3979777

AROUND THE WORLD AUSTRALIA

EMBASSY Sheikh Zayed the First Street, Abu Dhabi (02) 401 7500

CONSULATE BurJuman Business Tower, Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, Dubai (04) 5087 100

NEW ZEALAND

EMBASSY Al Karamah St, Al Karamah Area, Abu Dhabi, UAE (02) 4411222 (04) 3317500

CONSULATE Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, (04) 3317500

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

EMBASSY Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, Abu Dhabi (02) 4142200

CONSULATE Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Rd, Dubai (04) 3094000

CANADA

EMBASSY West Tower, Abu Dhabi Trade Centre (02) 694 0300

CONSULATE Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street, Dubai (04) 314 5555

dubai duty free Over the past three decades, Dubai Duty Free has become a highly recognized global brand that has shown considerable sales growth, consistently setting new retail milestones, when it recorded sales figures of US$1.8 billion last year. The operation, which is the single largest airport retailer in the world in terms of turnover, is expected to achieve sales of US$1.9 billion in 2014. Its founding principal of providing travelers with a first class retail experience in a shopper-friendly environment and a diverse range of products still holds true to this day.

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DIRHAMS & FILS

For travellers to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, some knowledge of the local currency and its denominations is useful. Whether sorting out finances on arrival or haggling for souvenirs in the souks, it pays to make some time ahead of your trip to take note of money matters

The currency in Dubai is the Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) or UAE Dirhams. The abbreviation used is either AED or DHS. One Dirham is made up of 100 fils, although these coins arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t often used. Fils are available in denominations of 25, and 50. The highest value coin is DHS 1. Notes are available in denominations of AED 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000. â&#x20AC;˘ The number 5 in Arabic looks like a zero in English, S so be careful when reading P I T notes and receipts

Sam ple

5 dirham note

10 dirham note

Sam ple

50 dirhams note

20 dirhams note

Sam ple

100 dirham note

Essential phrases: Where can I change some money? Ayn yumkin an asarif il-maal Is there a bank close by? Hal yuwjed bank qariyb min hunaa

200 dirham note

Sam ple

500 dirhams note

1,000 dirham note

What is the rate today? Ma Kimat sarf al umlah al yaum Where do I sign? Ayn awaqe-a

25 Fils Coin

50 Fils Coin

1 Dirham Coin

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MONEY EXCHANGES IN THE CITY AL AHALIA EXCHANGE CUSTOMER SERVICE NO: 04 2593898 TOLL FREE NO: 600 546 645 Naif Road: 04 2266007 Qusais: 04 2638585 BUR DUBAI

Al Fahidi Street/Bank Street: 04 3535577 KARAMA

Opp Karama Centre: 04 3977668 JUMIERAH

Dubai Investment Park: 04 8847547 Satwa: 04 3326766

AL ANSARI EXCHANGE CUSTOMER CARE: 60054600 Head office: +971 4 377 2777 Dubai Airport: Terminal 2 Arrival Dubai Airport Terminal 1 Departure JUMEIRAH

Souk MadinatJumeirah: 04 4362372 MALL: Al Barsha Mall: 04 3549361 Al Diyafah Centre: 04 345 8585 Lulu hypermarket: Al Barsha, Dragon Mart, Ibn Batuta Mall(2), Jumeirah Beach Centre: 04 3445622 Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR) Al Ghadeer Tower: 043291536 Al Murooj Complex: 043434559 City Tower 1: 04 3321669 Gold & Diamond Park: 043471731 Dubai Internet City: 04 3918686 MALL: Mall of the Emirates, The Dubai Mall Jumeirah Beach Residence

04 4243880 Jumierah Lakes Towers 04 3687891 BUR DUBAI

Al Gubaiba Bus Station: 04 3257512 Al Khaleej Centre: 04 3515879 MALL: Wafi Centre KARAMA

Ansar Gallery: 04 3965389 Karama Market: 04 3353599 MALL: Lamcy Plaza DEIRA

Al Riqqa Street: 04 2690741 Ansar Gallery: 04 2955873 Baniyas Square: 04 2503371 Fish Roundabout: 042221233 Hamarain Centre: 04 2694422 Naif Street: 042260806 Dubai Festival City: 042329698 MALL: Deira City Centre, Mirdiff City Centre, Lulu Hypermarket Al Qusaias

Al ROSTAMANI EXCHANGE TOLL FREE NO: 8004250 CUSTOMER CARE: 04 4543219 Dubai Airport Terminal 3: Arrival & Departure SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD

Twin Towers: 04 3327444 Dubai World Trade Centre 04 3328339 DNATA Building: 04 3397777 Emirates Hills: 04 4538855 MALL:

Ibn Battuta Mall, Mall of the Emirates, The Dubai Mall BUR DUBAI

Al Khaleej Centre: 04 3511125 KARAMA

Kuwait Street: 04 3344662 DEIRA

Hor Al Anz: 04 2657727 Al Nahda: 04 2588979 AL SHARAF EXCHANGE

AL FARDAN EXCHANGE Bur Dubai (Regional Office) Khalid Bin Walid Road: 04 3513535 DEIRA

Al Maktoum Street, Behind Twin Towers: 04 2280004 Gold Land Building, Near Gold Souk: 04 2266442 Damascus Road, Next to Dubai Residential Oasis. Al Qusais: 04 2578303 MALL: Dubai Festival City JUMEIRAH

Opposite Al Hana Centre, Satwa: 04 3988852 MALL: The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates

Terminal 2 Arrival & Departure Bur Dubai (Head Office) Opp Ramada Hotel, Mankhool Road: 043554560 Deira

Sabka, Gargash Centre: 04 2221036 Karama

Al Kuwait Street: 043706211 Sheikh Zayed Road: Times Square Centre: 043234112 MALL: Ibn Batutta Mall JumeIrah

Al Wasl Road: 04 3217340 Jumeirah Beach Road 04 4270354 Dubai outsource zone: 04 4240177 MALL: Mercato Mall

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AL GHURAIR EXCHANGE Head Office: 04 2535600 MALL: Deira City Centre, Al Reef Mall BUR DUBAI

DIP 1: Dubai Investment Park 1:

04-8895591 DIP2: Royal Parco Super Market Building: 04-8895591 DUBAI MALL: Lower Ground Level Dubai Mall: 04-3308720

Bank Street: 04 3964845 MALL: BurJuman Shopping Centre

spinneys supermarket, near semmer villa: 04-3264690

KARAMA

DUBAI SILICON OASIS 2

Opp Al Attar Centre:0439777733 JUMEIRAH

Al Diyafah, Satwa: 04 2953530 Sheikh Zayed Road MALL: The Dubai Mall GCC EXCHANGE DEIRA 04 2243655 BUR DUBAI FAHIDI STREET: 04 3540466

EMIRATES INDIA INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE CUSTOMER SERVICE: 04 3358514 DEIRA: 04 2232261 BUR DUBAI: 04 3536469 KARAMA: 04 3364559 SATWA: 04 3440514 QUSAIS: 04 2633636 ORIENT Exchange

DUBAI SILICON OASIS1

Shop No. 4 Spinneys Supermarket Jumeirah Beach Road 04-3208200 JEBEL ALI:

Nesto Supermarket, Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1: 04-8829200 JUMIERA: Shop No. 4 Spinneys Supermarket Jumeirah Beach Road: 04-3445943 KARAMA

Kuwait Street: 04-3372666 MIRDIF

Spinneys Supermarket: 04-2884480 OASIS CENTRE

Oasis Centre Mall Sheikh Zayed Road: 04-3397532 SATWA: Al Hudhaiba bldg. ground floor shop no 5, next to Al maya Super Market: 04-3448312

HEAD OFFICE:

Customer Service: 04-2522599 AL QUOZ

Al Quoz Mall: 04-3284649 AL QUSAIS

Shop No. 1, Ground Floor, Spinneys Bin Sougat, Fortune Hotel Fortune Hotel Apartments Bldg: 04-2635462 Bur Dubai

Spinneys Supermarket Trade Centre Road, Next to Burjuman mall: 04-3518429 Spinneys Mankhool Road Next To Ramada: 04-3859101 Wholesale Textile Market Paramanand Jethanand Bldg: 04-3531422

CUSTOMER SERVICE (WPS) 600522204 Al Muteena Deira: 042690914 Al Quoz Mall: 043214165 Al Qusais: 042988119 Dubai Investment Park-1: 048848744 Dubai Investment Park-2: 048829758 Jebel Ali Mall: 048829617 Karama: 043576621 Mina Bazar, Burdubai: 043590941 Musalla Road, Deira: 042324828 Naif Road, Deira: 042509381 Satwa: 043550337 Sonapur: 042574260

UAE EXCHANGE Al Barsha 04 3418822 Al Fahidi Metro 04 3796604 Al Ghubaiba Metro 04 3799895 Al Quoz Mall 04 3402972 Al Qusais 04 2617575 Al Qusais II 04 2930870 Al Rigga 04 2225636 Bur Dubai 04 3537070 DAFZA Metro 04 2513021 Deira Dubai 04 2268616 Lotus Boutique 04 2712100 Naif II 04 2297373 Dragon Mart 04 2519541 Dubai Airport Terminal 3 04 2567085 Dubai Media City 04 4255701 Emirates Metro 04 2559548 Emirates Tower Metro 04 3799470 Etisalat Metro 04 2344539 Hatta Emirates Cooperative 04 8526294 Lotus Executive Apartments 04 2658444 Internet City (Tecom) Metro 04 3792061 JAFZA Mall 04 8807811 Jebel Ali Free Zone 04 8873663 Dubai Investment Park 04 8850802 Green Community Shopping Centre 04 8854055 Jebel Ali Metro 04 8855219 Karama 04 3352444 Burjuman Metro 04 3578307 Lulu Village Al Muhaisaah 04 644402 Madina Mall 04 2809959 Mirdif City Center 04 2843262 Oud Metha Metro 04 3852136 Rashidiya Metro 04 2565837 Salah Al Din Metro 04 2552861 Satwa 04 3325435 Mall of the Emirates 04 3413133 Mall of the Emirates Metrolink 04 3996590 Dubai Mall 04 3398301 Sheikh Zayed Road 04 3866926 Union Metro 04 2502787 Deira City Center 04 2504265 DWC Al Maktoum Airport 04 8879628 Al Rigga Metro 04 2951988 Abu Baker Al Siddique Metro 04 2660662

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Rose Rayan Hotel

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ne of the most frequent questions that you are always asked upon returning from a trip is, “where did you stay?” Visiting Dubai is a wonderful opportunity in itself; if you happen to stay in one of the most unique and luxurious hotels in the city, it takes the experience to an altogether different level. Rose Rayhaan by Rotana in Dubai is the world’s second tallest hotel and it majestically towers over all others with its 333 meters height. Officially certified by Guinness Book of Records, the 72-storey hotel redefines the height of luxury in in Sheikh Zayed Road, right next to the Dubai Mall. Founded by two visionaries, Nasser Al Nowais and Selim El Zyr, the Rotana is a unique brand in the world of hospitality. Understanding the Middle Eastern culture and combining it with the expectations of the global traveller is what sets it apart. The hotel has 462 rooms that include 68 suites and 72 Club Rotana rooms and suites. Located from the 54th to 65th floors, the Sky Premium suits have residential-type large living areas that make them ideal for families and long-stay guests. Every storey of Rose Rayhaan has uniquely laid out rooms with breath-taking views across the land and water. Rose Rayhaan also has a hotel within a hotel for the business traveller: the new Club Rotana that sets the benchmark for exclusive service with a private checkin and check-out. The hotel has seven meeting rooms,

Stay with each boasting the latest audio-visual equipment’s and wireless connections. The different rooms can accommodate from 15 to 150 people for conferences, seminars and other events. Petals, the all-day dining restaurant, serves international breakfast, lunch and dinner based on buffet as well as A-la-carte menus. If you are looking for a nibble, the Lobby Café offers light refreshments, afternoon tea and pastries. Aquarius, the pool café, is ideal for snacks, mocktails and juices, best enjoyed after a vigorous swim or while just lazing about. Or you could simply sit in the comfort of your own room and order whatever you fancy from the 24-hour in-room dining service. For the fitness enthusiasts, Rose Rayhaan offers a temperature-controlled outdoor pool and the fullfledged Bodyline Fitness and Wellness club. With state-of-the-art exercise equipment’s and trainers, you can get the maximum out of your workouts. Massage, skincare, Sauna and Jacuzzi facilities complete the body-pampering experience. Some good things in life do come free in Dubai – the Rose Rayhaan offers several conveniences and amenities totally complimentary. Airport transfers, shuttle services to shopping malls, business breakfasts, evening snacks and beverages, tea/ coffee making in room, access to Club Rotana lounge, use of meeting rooms, internet in the rooms and more, all come to you free of cost.

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Business Hotel

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s an international hub that has business visitors flying in from all corners of the world, Dubai has some of the best business-class hotels with magnificent structures and the choicest of locations. Be it for a downtown conference, a meeting in the Dubai Convention Centre or World Trade Centre, or dealings in the business district, Dubai has a business hotel to suit every need and budget. Believing in business with pleasure, these hotels feature global-standard spas, pools, nightspots, restaurants and even offer shuttle services to the beaches and malls. As the ultimate mega polis of the world, Dubai has a very impressive count of 612 hotels with 85,000 rooms, as per the data from the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing. While itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible to cover all of them, we have scrutinised hundreds of reviews, industry ratings, awards, and of course, feedbacks from actual business travellers to glean some of the finest business hotels in Dubai for you. To begin with an all-time corporate favourite, The Jumeirah Emirates Tower has 400 rooms and stateof-the-art business arrangements for holding meetings and conferences. With a stunning architecture, the hotel overlooks the spectacular skyline of Dubai. The Al Bustan Rotana Dubai Convention Centre located in Dubaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business Centre can be said to have one of the biggest and best corporate staying facilities in Dubai. With the right combination of luxury and professionalism, the hotel is perfect for conducting impressive business meetings and enjoying the stay. An award-winning option, the Grosvenor House

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Hotel is situated on the Dubai marina and has multiple meeting rooms, board rooms and multi-use ball rooms. The iconic hotel offers excellent staying facilities and meeting arrangements that can satisfy even the most demanding business traveller. Rooms with furnished terraces that offer creek views make the Radisson Blu Hotel in Dubai Deira Creek special. The hotel is situated in the heart of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business and shopping districts and has the most modern business amenities. Structured like an Egyptian pyramid arising out of the ground, the Raffles Dubai Hotel adds a spectacular landmark to the city skyline. Luxurious settings and awardwinning business facilities make this hotel another favourite for business events and conferences. The internationally acclaimed hotel chain, the JW Marriott, has a distinct presence Dubai that is known for its state-of-the-art conference facility and modern meeting spaces. The hotel is located in the heart of Dubai for the business traveller to enjoy the central location and convenient access to several business and commerce centres. The InterContinental Dubai Festival City is among the newer business hotels of Dubai situated on Dubai creek. It is a waterfront lifestyle resort connected internally to the Waterfront Festival Centre and a championship golf course within walking distance. The Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, is an award-winning luxury hotel that offers Arabian-inspired luxury with 24-hour professional services to meet all your business needs. Situated close to the business centres of the city, the hotel has several sophisticated restaurants that are ideal for business lunches.

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HOTELS Apartments

250 - 450 Very Economical 450 - 650 Economical 650 - 850 Mid Range 850 - 1200 Affordable Luxury 1200 - 1500 Mid Luxury 1500 - 2500 High Luxury 2500 Above World Class Luxury

BUR DUBAI KARAMA, JUMEIRAH VERY ECONOMICAL Al Shams Hotel Apartments

Bur Dubai, Al Mankhool Road, Behind Standard Chartered 04 355 1200 Ambassador Hotel

Bur Dubai, Al Mankhool Road 04 355 5553

Road, Near to BurJuman Centre. 04 357 2172

Imperial Suites

Ramee Apartments

Bur Dubai, Al Rolla Street, Near Al Khaleej Centre, 04 351 5100

Bur Dubai, Al Rolla Rd 04 352 2277

Jormand Hotel Apartments

Bur Dubai, Al Mankhool, behind Standard Chartered Bank 04 352 2555

Behind New Spinneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Next to Burjuman Shopping Centre, Al Mankhool Street Bur Dubai 04 355 3344

London Crown Hotel

Ramee Royal Hotel

Bur Dubai, Near BurJuman Centre, Opposite RAK bank on Khalifa Bin Zayed Street 04 357 2000

Bur Dubai, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, Opposite Al Maktoum Bridge. 04 334 4088

Manhattan Hotel

Regal Plaza Hotel

Bur Dubai, Al Mankhool Road 04 351 4222

Bur Dubai, opposite Jumbo Electronics, next to Al Ain Shopping 04 355 6633

Bur Dubai, Al Falah Street next to Al Refaa Police Station. 04 393 9444

Palm Beach Hotel

Astoria Hotel

Panorama Grand Hotel

Bur Dubai, Meena Bazaar, Al Fahidi Road, 04 353 4300

Bur Dubai, Khaleed Bin Al Waleed Road 04 393 4777

Chelsea Plaza Hotel

Panorama Hotel

Jumeirah 1, Al Diyafah Street, Satwa Roundabout 04 398 2222

Bur Dubai, next to Khalij Centre 04 351 8518

Bur Dubai, Khalid Bin Walid Street 04 393 1999

CityMax Hotel

Pearl Residence Hotel Apartments

Bur Dubai, Kuwait Street 04 407 8000

Bur Dubai. Mankhool Road 04 355 8111

Country Club Hotel

President Hotel

Bur Dubai, Sheikh Rashid Street, Behind New Gold Souq 04 398 8840

Karama, World Trade Centre Road 04 334 6565

Golden Sands Hotel

Bur Dubai, Khalid Bin Al Waleed

Rainbow Hotel

Ramee guestline 2

Regent Beach Resort

Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah Beach Road. 04 344 5777 Regent Palace Hotel

Al Karama, Opp BurJuman Centre 04 396 3888 Rose Garden

Bur Dubai, behind BurJuman Mall 04 355 8355 Sea View Hotel

Bur Dubai, Al Mina Road opposite Dubai Ports and Customs Building. 04 3558080 Winchester Grand Hotel Apartments

Bur Dubai,

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Mankhool area 04 355 0222 Xclusive Hotel Apartments

Bur Dubai, behind Spinneys, next to BurJuman Mall 04 359 9925 York International Hotel

Bur Dubai, Khaleed Bin Waleed Road, Next to Al MusallaTower 04 355 5500 ECONOMICAL Al Raya Hotel Apartments

Bur Dubai, Mankhool Area, Kuwait St, 04 355 5200 Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa

Bur Dubai, Al Fahidi Street, opposite Dubai Museum. 04 351 9111 Burjuman Arjaan Rotana

Bur Dubai,Trade Centre Road, BurJuman Mall 04 352 4444 Dhow Palace Hotel

Bur Dubai, Kuwait Road, 04 359 9992

Four Points by Sheraton

Bur Dubai Khalid Bin Walid 04 397 7444 Holiday Inn

Bur Dubai near BurJuman Center. 04 357 2999 Howard Johnson Hotel

Bur Dubai, Khaleed Bin Waleed Street 04 393 9911 Jumeira Rotana

Jumeirah 1, 2nd December Street, Satwa 04 345 5888 Majestic Hotel Tower Dubai

Bur Dubai Al Mankhool Road next to Standard Chartered Bank 04 501 2666 Mercure Gold Hotel

Jumeirah 1, Al Mina Road, Satwa. 04 301 9888 Rose Garden Hotel Apartment

Behind Burjuman Shopping Mall / Citi Bank, Bur Dubai

04 323 4999 Royal Ascot

Bur Dubai, Khalid Ibn Al Waleed street 04 355 8500 Samana Hotel

Bur Dubai, Port Rashid Road 04 325 9966 Savoy Central Hotel Apartments

Bur Dubai, Al Rolla Road 04 393 8000 Savoy Crest Exclusive hotel

Apartments 10 B Street - Dubai 04 355 4488 Savoy Park Hotel apartments

10 B Street - Dubai 04 355 0303 XVA Art Hotel

Bur Dubai, Al Souq Al Kabeer (Meena Bazaar), Al Bastakiya 04 353 5383 Ramada Dubai Hotel

Bur Dubai,

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Al Qusais, Damascus Street 04 263 2555 Emirates Concorde Hotel & Residence Dubai

Deira, Al Maktoum Street, Riqqat Buteen 04 223 0003 Fortune Grand Hotel

Deira, Omar Bin Khatab Street, next to Dewa Office 04 271 9998 Landmark Riqqa Hotel

Deira, Al Jazeera Street, between Al Ghurair Center and Reef Mall. 04 294 6677 Metropolitan Deira Hotel

Deira, near Clock Tower 04 295 9171 Moscow Hotel

Mankhool Road, Next to Al Ain Centre 04 351 9999 MID RANGE

Open Beach 04 346 1111 Grand Hyatt Hotel

Bur Dubai, Oud Metha Next to Wafi Shopping Mall, 04 317 1234

Melia Hotel

Movenpick Hotel

Kuwait Street, Port Rashid 04 386 8111

Bur Dubai, Oud Metha 04 336 6000

Park Regis

DEIRA, GARHOUD & EXTENDED AREAS

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St, Al Karama, Bur Dubai, Opp Burjuman Center. 04 377 1111 Raviz Centrepoint hotel

City Season Hotel

Tulip Hotel Apartments

Deira, Fish Market Roundabout, close to Al Ghurair Shopping Centre 04 271 6666

AFFORDABLE LUXURY Dubai Marine Beach Resort& Spa

Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah Beach Road, Opposite mosque, next to

Ramee Guestline 2

Deira, Al Rigga Street 04 229 9111 Royal Falcon Hotel

Deira, Salahuddin Street Al Muteena 04 273 2222 Sadaf Hotel

Deira, Omar Bin Khatab Street 04 2225510 Suhacity Hotel

VERY ECONOMICAL

Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, Mankhool, Bur Duba - Opp. First Gulf Bank. 04 388 7770 5 A Street - Bur Dubai. 04 355 5505

Deira, Al Maktoum Street near Clock Tower 04 228 8222

Dubai Airport road Deira Dubai 04 294 27777 Claridge Hotel

Comfort Inn Hotel

Deira, Al Rigga Road, opposite Al Ghurair Centre 04 222 7393 Dubai Grand Hotel

Deira, Al Ittihad Road Port Saeed, Dubai, near Deira City Centre 04 209 5000 Versailles Hotel

Deira, Al Rigga Street behind Al Dana Centre 04 227 7880 ECONOMICAL Al Khaleej Palace Hotel

Deira, Al Maktoum Road, near Etisalat Building. 04 223 1000 Avari Dubai Hotel

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Dubai’s most popular landmark is a hotel. Not just a hotel, but one of the world’s finest, standing on its own manmade island. Welcome to Burj Al Arab.This opulent property perfectly shows that staying in a hotel in Dubai can be an experience, and a vacation, in itself. From beach-front spa resorts to wild desert hideaways, rooms in the tallest hotel in world to views of the tallest building in the world - It’s all here in Dubai. The city’s hotels and accommodation can be primarily divided into five options - landmark hotels and resorts, five star, mid-range, four and three star, hotel apartments, and long stay villas and apartments. Airport hotels also provide a perfect business stopover without having to travel too far. No matter the purpose of your visit, Dubai has space to accommodate all needs.

Deira, adjacent to Al Rigga Post Office, near clock tower roundabout. 04 295 6666 Broadway Hotel

Deira, Riggat Al Muteen Road, 04 221 7111 Carlton Tower Hotel

Deira, Baniyas Street, After Twin Towers Deira. 04 222 7111 Copthorne Hotel Dubai

Deira, Port Saeed Road behind Day to Day. 04 295 0500 Delmon Palace Hotel

Diera, Maktoum Street, 04 222 2333 Flora Creek Deluxe Hotel Apartments

Deira, near Deira City Centre, Port Saeed Road 04 230 9000 Holiday Inn Airport

Ummu Rumool street,Garhoud, Opp. Dubai int’l airport term. 3 04 290 0111 Holiday Inn Downtown

Deira, Al Rigga street,

behind Al Safadi Restaurant 04 228 8889 Hyatt Regency Hotel Dubai,

Deira, Al Khaleej Road, 04 209 1234

IBIS Diera City Centre

Near Deira City Center, 04 292 5000 Landmark Grand Hotel

Deira, Riqqa Road, opp Al Ghurair Shopping Mall 04 250 1111 Lotus Boutique Hotel

Deira, Naif Road, Frij Murar, Next to EPPCO Petrol Station 04 273 5555 Lotus Hotel

Deira, Al Riqqa Street, opposite Al Ghurair Shopping Mall. 04227 8888 Marco Polo Hotel

Deira, Al Muteena Street 04 272 0000 Metropolitan Palace Hotel

Deira, Al Maktoum Street, next to Al Dana Centre. 04 227 0000 Movenpick Hotel Deira

Deira, corner of Abu Baker Al Siddique and Sallahuddin Road 04 444 0111 Radisson Blu Deira

Deira, Baniyas Street, Opp Dubai Creek. 04 222 7171 Rihab Rotana Suites

Diera, Port Saeed, Near Deira City Centre 04 294 0300 St. George Hotel

Deira, Al Ras area, near public library, Gold souk. 04 225 1122 Sun and Sand Downtown

Deira, Opposite Louts Hotel next to Hall Mark Hotel. 04 222 2110 Sun & Sands Hotel

Deira, Riqqat Al Buteen street, near Clock Tower. 04 223 9000 Time Grand Plaza Hotel

Al Ghusais, Damascus Road 04 233 4444 Traders Hotel

Deira, Salah Al Deen Street 04 265 9888

Stay Taj Palace Hotel

Deira, between Al Rigga and Al Maktoum streets. 04 223 2222 MID RANGE

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Sheraton Deira Hotel & Towers

Deira, Al Muteena Street 04 268 8888

City Season Suites Dubai

Port Saeed District, 8th street, Deira 04 294 27777 Hyatt Regency Hotel

Al Khaleej Road, Deira, 04 2091234 JW Marriott Hotel

Deira, Abu Baker Al Siddique Road, adjacent to Hamarain Shopping Centre 04 262 4444 Jumeirah Creekside Hotel

Al Garhoud, Deira 04 230 8555 Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Garhoud, opp Terminal 1 04 217 0000 Le Meridien Fairway

Garhoud Bridge, Opp Creek Golf Club 04 283 3000 Novotel Hotel

Deira, Deira City Centre Port Saeed 04 292 5200 Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre

Deira, Adjacent to Deira City Centre Mall 04 294 1222 Samaya Hotel

Deira, Riggat Al Buteen Street, Opposite Dubai Chamber 04 703 3333

Deira, along Baniyas Road, Opp Deira City Centre 04 602 1234 Hyatt Place Dubai

AFFORDABLE LUXURY

Asiana

Deira, Salahuddin road, 04 238 7777

Park Hyatt Dubai

Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City

Deira, Dubai Festival City 04 701 2222 Hilton Creek, Dubai

Deira, Baniyas road Close to Deira City Centre Mall 04 227 1111

Deira, Al Rigga Road, Near Rigga Metro Station 04 608 1234

SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD, DOWNTOWN DUBAI, UMM SUQEIM, AL BARSHA AND DUBAILAND VERY ECONOMICAL

InterContinental Dubai

Abidos Hotel

Festival City Deira, Dubai Festival City 04 701 1111

Al Barsha, Dubailand Residence Area 04 437 8500 IBIS World Trade Centre Hotel

Marriott Executive Apartments

Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai World Trade Centre 04 332 4444

Dubai Creek Deira, Rigga Al Muteen St 04 213 1000

Premier Inn

Dubai silicon oasis 04 382 1555

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Hyatt Place

Hyatt Place Dubai/Al Rigga is conveniently located in the heart of Deira - Dubai’s historic district on the eastern side of Dubai Creek - famed for its accessibility and offering a wealth of enriching individual experiences to both business and leisure travellers alike. The hotel is just minutes away from Dubai International Airport and the key business districts of Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai Media City and Dubai Airport Free Zone, and is adjacent to the Dubai Metro and bus stops. HYATT PLACE Dubai/Al Rigga also offers easy access to many of the city’s best heritage and modern-day tourist attractions and world-class luxury shopping at Deira City Center, The Dubai Mall and Festival City. 04 608 1234 www.dubaialrigga.place.hyatt.com

ECONOMICAL CityMax Hotel - Al Barsha

Al Barsha1, behind Mall of the Emirates 04 409 8000 Dunes Hotel Apartments

Al Barsha, Near Mall of the Emirates 04 323 6333 Holiday Inn - Barsha

Mall of the Emirates 04 323 4333

Towers Rotana

Sheikh Zayed Road, World Trade Centre 1, Dubai, near Financial Centre Metro Station 04 343 8000 Suite Novotel

Mall of the Emirates 04 382 3200 AFFORDABLE LUXURY Al Manzil Hotel

Dusit Thani Hotel.

04 343 8888

Sheraton

Sheikh Zayed Road, Mall of the Emirates, Barsha 04 377 2000 Sofitel Hotel

Sheikh Zayed Road - Downtown Dubai 04 503 6666 The Oberoi Hotel

Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay. 04 444 1444

Al Barsha 1, Opp Sharaf DG 04 304 9000

Sheikh Zayed Road, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, The Old town, Downtown Dubai. 04 428 5888

IBIS Barsha Hotel

Damac Masion

Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 04 399 6699

Hotels and Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai 04 323 8888

Novotel

Desert Palm Hotel

Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai World Trade Centre 04 332 0000

Fairmont Hotel

Hatta Oman Road, near International City 04 323 8888

Sheikh Zayed Road, opposit Dubai Convention Centre 04 332 5555

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana

Four Points by Sheraton

Sheikh Zayed Road 04 323 0111

Sheikh Zayed Road, next to Crown Plaza Hotel 04 323 0333

Hilton Dubai Jumairah Resort

Hotel Novotel Dubai

The Apartments

Dubai World Trade Centre 04 331 4555

Vida Downtown Dubai

Sheikh Zayed Road, The Old Town, Downtown Dubai 04 428 6888 MID Luxury

Jumairah Beach Road, Dubai 04 3991111

Shangri-La Hotel

Jumeirah Emirates Towers

Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite

Sheikh

Zayed Road, Trade

Stay Centre 2, Dubai 04 330 0000 Jumierah Living World Trade Centre Residence

Dubai World Trade Centre, Zabeel Road 2 04 511 0000

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Downtown Dubai. 04 428 7888

Jumeirah, Al Sufouh street near Dubai Marina 04 3995000

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Media ONE (DMC)

Jumeirah Beach Road, Umm Suqeim 04 348 0000

Dubai Media city, behind Shatha Towers. 04 4271000

Kempinski Hotel Dubai

Sheikh Zayed Road, 4th Interchange, Al Barsha 1, Dubai, Near Mall of the Emirates 04 341 0000 Mina Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Salam

Jumeirah Road, Jumeirah beach 04 366 8888 Ramada Downtown Dubai

Radisson Blu (DMC) World Class Luxury Al Qasr Hotel

Madinat Jumeirah, Al Sufouh Road 04 366 8888 Dar Al Masyaf & Malakiya Villas Madinat Jumeirah 04 366 4888

Near Spinneys Supermarket, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard 04 330 7330

Dar Al Masyaaf & Malakiya Villas

Ritz Carlton (DIFC)

NEW DUBAI: MARINA, JLT, PALM JUMEIRAH

Sheikh Zayed Road, Gate Village, Next to gate 5 04 372 2222

Madinat Jumeirah 04 366 4888

Dubai Media City, opposite HSBC Bank Middle East Al Sufouh Road 04 3669111 AFFORDABLE LUXURY Bab Al Shams

Dubai Al Ain Road, Al Qudra Area. 04 8096100 Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites

Dubai Marina, near Damac Heights, Al Sufouh Road 04 319 4000 Fairmont The Palm Dubai

HIGH Luxury Al Murooj Rotana

Al Murooj Rotana Suites, Financial Centre Road Trade Centre 2, Opposite The Dubai Mall 04 321 1111 Armani Hotel Dubai

Sheikh Zayed Road, Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard Downtown Dubai. 04 888 3888 Marriott Marquis

Sheikh Zayed Road, Business bay. 04 414 0000 The Palace Downtown Sheikh Zayed Road, The OldTown Downtown Dubai. 04 428 7888 THE PALACE DOWNLOWN

Sheikh Zayed Road, The Old Town

ECONOMICAL Lotus Hotel Apartment & Spa Marina

Dubai Marina, near Trident Waterfront 04 4402888 Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lake Towers

Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster A 04 4380000 MID RANGE Arjaan by Rotana

Dubai Media City, near MBC Building, Al Sufouh Road 04 4360000 Dusit Residences

Dubai Marina 04 4259999 Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa

Palm Jumeirah, opposite Golden Mile 04 4573388 Hilton Dubai The Walk & Hilton Jumeirah Resorts

Dubai Marina, Near Al Fattan Marine Towers Bahar Tower 3, Jumeirah Beach Residence 04 3991111 Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach

Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence 04 4484848 Sofitel The Palm Dubai Resort& Spa

Palm Jumeirah, East Crescent Road 04 4556677 MID Luxury

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Grosvenor House Hotel

Dubai Marina, next to Jumeirah Beach. 04 399 8888

04 3995555

HIGH Luxury

Pulllman Hotel Atlantis The palm, dubai

The Walk, Jumairah Beach Residence 04 3991111

Off Sheikh Zayed Road, Exit Number 32, Cluster T, Jumeirah Lake Towers 050 640 2425

Jumierah Zabeel Saray

Ramada - JBR

Palm Jumierah, Cresent Road West 04 4530000

Bahar 7, Gate No 4, JBR 04 439 8888

Palm

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa

Sheraton Beach Resort

Hilton Dubai The Walk

Al Sufouh Road

Sufouh Road, 04 3995533

Palm Jumeirah, Crescent Road 04 4262000 Kempenski hotel & Residences

Jumeirah, Crescent West 04 4442000

The Address

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd, Downlown Dubai 04 8329900

Things To Do

Things to do

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Dubai Fountains

Show Timing

Afternoon 1.00pm - 1.30pm Evening: On every 30 minutes from 6.00pm 11.00pm The show is free for its spectators on the promenade, however if you want to get closer you can hop on a traditional abra (boat ride) and enjoy the show. Abra Timing: between 5.45pm and 11.15pm AED 65 per person can be bought at the ticket counter Boook Your Tickets Here www.tickets.atthetop.ae.

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s residents in the city of Dubai, we sometimes take the city’s attractions for granted and we always think there is time to go and see what the city has to offer. Then there are the attractions that keep you coming back for more as seeing it once is never enough. Dubai Fountains is the one and only attraction, which will leave you awed without fail. The Dubai Fountain is part of Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping, leisure and entertainment destination. In fact, you can cover a trip to the mall and see the fountain at the same time, not forgetting snapping a selfie with the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building as the background.Once you get to the mall, head toward the Lower Ground Waterfront promenade you can settle down for a quick coffee, have shisha or enjoy a complete meal while enjoying the Dubai Fountain shows. Fun facts to know about the magnificent Dubai Fountain are that it features water that jets as high as 450 ft or 140 metres, the equivalent to a 45-storey building. It is set on the 24-acre Burj Lake, the fountain is 900 ft (275 metres) long, has five circles of varying sizes and two central arcs. Couple this together with over 6,600 WET Superlights – the most advanced incandescent fountain lights available today – and 25 colour projectors and it results in creating a visual spectrum of over 1,000 abstract attractions. Furthermore the beam of light shining upward from the fountain can be seen from over 20 miles away, and is visible from space, making it the brightest spot in the Middle East, and quite possibly in the entire world. The Dubai Fountain performs daily, and each performance draws a big crowd so make sure you get there about five to ten minutes earlier to set up your camera or secure a standing spot in front.The show is a repertoire of approximately 35 songs, including Sama Dubai; Baba Yetu, an award-winning song in Swahili; classical songs from the Arab world; and the signature piece of world-renowned Andrea Bocelli, Con te Partiro (Time to Say Goodbye) and so much more. The Dubai Fountain has got an impressive name of being the World’s largest dancing fountain, as it has 1.5 million lumens of projected light, sprays to heights of up to 450 feet and 22,000 gallons of airborne water. But don’t just take our word for it, go down to Dubai Mall and see the Fountain yourself and you will find out why it is always on the top of lists of things to do and see in Dubai.

Things To Do

Flyboarding

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ubai is a top destination for water sports and activities and maybe you’ve done all there is to offer. You must’ve jet skied, you must’ve wake boarded, you must’ve even surfed, but not many have fly boarded! Welcome to this new sensation that is slowly taking the world by storm. Flyboard (invented in 2012) is a type of water jetpack attached to a personal water craft which supplies propulsion to drive the Flyboard through the air and water to perform a sport known as Fly boarding. How does it work? Simple! Flyboard stands on a board connected by a long hose to a watercraft. Water is forced under pressure to a pair of boots with jet nozzles underneath which provide thrust for the rider to fly up to 15m in the air or dive headlong through the water down to 2.5m or combine both and become a Dolphin. It’s truly a wondrous experience. Basically you can now fly like Ironman but in a limited scope and perform fun and endearing tricks such as spins, dives, flips, belly flops (if you want to live dangerously) and more with the safety of the water bed underneath you. And don’t worry; you’ll have professional trainers all around you to guide you and ensure your safety. Water adventure activities are some of the most fun and popular adventure activities to do and now with Flyboard in the fray, there’s no telling what’ll come next. Get on it now and feel the force! Dubai has plenty of places where you could get your hands on one of these Flyboard and take them for a spin yourself. Literally. Following are some of the destinations to get your Fly boarding on: Searide Dubai: ALT Dubai:

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Dubai

The United Arab Emirates is a constitutional federation of seven emirates; Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Quwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah. The federation was formally established on 2 December 1971. Four-fifths of the UAE is desert, yet it is a country of contrasting landscapes, from awe-inspiring dunes to rich oases, precipitous rocky-mountains to fertile plains. After exploring Dubai, why not visit the many cultural sites and natural wonders to be found in the other emirates.

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Wonder Bus Tour

Heritage & Diving Village

The first sea and land bus tour in the Middle East that offers a fun-filled sightseeing tour in Dubai creek which will let you unfold the heritage marvels of Dubai. Adult/Child: AED 160/115 Family package for AED 500 (2 adults + two child below the age of 12) wonderbusdubai.net or call 04 3595656

Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding

Embekke Devalaya build in around year 1370 is the best place in Sri lanka, may be in the world to see the finest wood carving work. The main hall has wood carving on each column, pillar and doors decorated with flowers, swans, dancers, soldiers and mythical animals. The entire structure is held together with wooden nails.

The Heritage and Diving Village showcases Dubai’s maritime history with photographs and exhibits focused on the emirate’s pearling past. Arabian handicrafts are also on sale as well as traditional Emirati food while vendors offer afternoon camel rides. The Heritage and Diving Village lies within walking distance of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House. 04 2081455 Location: Near Shindagha Tunnel

Things To Do Dubai Miracle Garden

The Dubai Miracle Garden Second Phase is now open with added beauty and life to the garden by the inclusion of new flowers, plants and butterflies. This season has more designs, new ideas and new colours that will surely take you to a new world of enjoyment and fun. The attractions include: -S even Flower Pyramids including a huge one with the UAE flag designed by Flowers. - Five Domes raised distributed in the middle of the Garden, shaded by coloured flower baskets designated as seating areas. - Floral Clock - A masterpiece of technology, a form of art and a first idea in Dubai. - Peacocks - As the Peacock is the most colourful species of Birds, Miracle Garden implemented three. - The garden is open from 9am – 9pm on weekdays and 9am – 11pm on weekends (Friday and Saturday). The rates are 30 AED for regular admission and free for disabled and three years and below.

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Al fahidi historical neighbour hood

The origin of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya date as far back as 1371. The ground work was formed by the Englishman Alexander Moon in 1821 with plants brought from Kew Garden. The classical Avenue of Palms are in this Garden. One item with a significant history is the Cannonball Tree planted by King George V of the United Kingdom and Queen Mary in 1901. It is often laden with fruit, which are thought to resemble cannonballs. During World War II, the Botanical Garden was used by Lord Mountbatten, the supreme commander of the allied forces in the South Asia, as his headquarters. The Gardens today attracts 2 million visitors annually and is renowned for its collection of orchids and more than 4000 species of plants.

Dubai’s Richly

Heli Dubai

HeliDubai is the only helicopter tour company in the UAE providing aerial scenic tours of Dubai. Its packages include the heritage tour, explorer tour and the night light tour and are for 12 min and 22 mins. Heritage tour: AED 595 Explorer tour: AED 895 Night Light tour: AED 1095 Special group offers are available. For more details log on to helidubai.com or call 04 208 1455

varied landscape offers myriad opportunities for photographers with everything from dynamic cityscapes featuring state-of-the-art high rises to the rolling dunes of the desert and stunning ocean views to inspire an album of impressive holiday snaps

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Top of the World Burj Khalifa

Al Mamzar Park

Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, standing at 160 storeys and more than 800 metres high. The tip of the spire can be seen from as far as 95 km away, and the specially designed elevators are amongst the fastest in the world, with a speed of up to 10 metres per second to take you up to the world’s highest viewing platform.

The park charges are divided into per person entry fee 5 Dhs, car fee 30 Dhs, pool entry 10 Dhs for adults and 5 Dhs for children, rental for large chalet (6 people) 200 Dhs and small chalet (4 people) 150 Dhs.

Big Bus Tour

Burj Al Arab

The Al Mamzar Park is open from 9 am to 9 pm on Sunday to Wednesday and 9 am to 10 pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, public holidays and during Ramadan. Mondays and Wednesdays are “Ladies Only” days, so plan accordingly. The park charges are divided into per person entry fee 5 Dhs, car fee 30 Dhs, pool entry 10 Dhs for adults and 5 Dhs for children, rental for large chalet (6 people) 200 Dhs and small chalet (4 people) 150 Dhs.

For a novel way to see the city why not take a tour in an open-top, double-decker bus. The journey takes you through Dubai’s landmark attractions, with a free dhow cruise and Dubai Museum ticket is included inthe fare. Choose between a day or night tour. 2 4-hour ticket AED 240 / AED 100 (Adult/Child) 48 hour ticket AED 295/ AED 130 For more information call 04 340 7709

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Ski Dubai Mall of the Emirates

Skiing in the desert might seem like a dream to some, but in Dubai, that dream has become a reality at Ski-Dubai. With real snow and a wide selection of activities to suit all levels, choose to ski, snow board or simply play in the snow. Don’t miss the chance to meet the adorable penguins who live here and love to make friends. Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 04 4094000

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IFLY Dubai Mirdif City Centre

The closest you can get to ski diving without actually jumping from a thousand meters above the earth. IFly Dubai allows you to practice and experience ski diving from the safety of indoors. Mirdif City Centre, Mirdif, 04 231 6292 www.playmania.com GETTING THERE

Bus

Taxi

Burj Al Arab

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Golfing Dubai

Skydive dubai

Skydive Dubai, the world’s premier skydiving location, neighbouring the luxurious manmade island The Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai Marina. With these beautiful and breathtaking views Skydive Dubai has always been the people’s number one choice for skydiving. Skydive with video and still: AED 1999 Skydive without video and stills: AED 1799 Dubai attracts golfers from all over the world to its first-class golf courses. Some of the sport’s greats have been instrumental in the design and planning of these spectacular spaces. The result is an incredible selection of golfing venues to choose from. Tee off in the shade of towering skyscrapers or take to the fairways at night and beat the summer heat. There’s something to suit all golfers on Dubai’s green scene.

GREAT OPTIONS FOR ENJOYING THE GAME OF GOLF

Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, off Baniyas Rd, Garhoud (04) 295 6000 www.dubaigolf.com The Els Club, Dubai Sports City, Emirates Road, Dubai (04) 425 1000 www.elsclubdubai.com Al Badia Golf Club by InterContinental Dubai Festival City (04) 601 0101 www.albadiagolfclub.ae Emirates Golf Club, Emirates Hills (04) 380 2222 www.dubaigolf.com The Montgomerie, Emirates Hills (04) 390 5600 www.themontgomerie.com Arabian Ranches Golf Club (04) 366 3000 www.arabianranchesgolfdubai.com Meydan Race Course (04) 381 3733 www.meydangolf.com Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa Jebel Ali, Dubai (04) 814 5555

SKYDIVE DUBAI Palm Jumeirah 8888 377 04 www.skydivedubai.ae

GETTING THERE Bus Taxi METRO: Located along the red line at Dubai Marina station.

Dubai Autodrome

Watch regional and international races at Dubai’s leading automotive circuit or take to the track behind the wheel of an Audi R8 V10 or a single-seater F1 car Motor City Dubai Arabian Ranches interchange www.dubaiautodrome.com

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04 367 8700

• Experience the kart racing at the kartdrome at Dubai Autodrome.

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Ski Dubai Mall of the Emirates

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Hot Balloon

Experience the UAE from above on a thrilling airborne adventure that takes in the best of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attractions. Sail through the skies with local tour company Seawings, which offers a range of routes around Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the other emirates. You can a catch a plane from the Dubai Creek Golf & Yatch Club to Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Ali beach hotel and further from there to Abu Dhabi Yas Island. Adult: AED 895/ Child 760 (You can upgrade for a premium seat / full seawings experience) 04 8070708 or log on to seawings.ae

Yellow Boat

The Yellow Boats are rigid inflatable crafts powered by the latest generation engines that are custom-designed for both speed and safety. As the boat industry goes, these 12-seat rib boats are top-of-the-line and they are equipped with state-ofthe-art equipment and machinery. P alm Jumierah, Burj Al Arab and Dubai Marina Tour: 90 Minutes AED 280/ 210 (Adult/Child) Burj Al Arab: 75 minutes AED 200/150 (Adult/Child) Dubai Marina: 30 Mins AED 80/ AED 60 (Adult/Child) Various other packages available for full charter for families. For more details log on to yellowboats. com/dubai or call 971 (0)4 800 8044

So close, yet so far from the glitz and the glamour of the city of Dubai! Enjoy a magic carpet ride over an endless ocean of sand dunes, emerald green oases, oryx, gazelles and wandering camels. Witness a breathtaking sunrise with the backdrop of the majestic Hajjar Mountains and be welcomed by the warmth of the desert people we chance to meet on landing. All this is only a 30-minute drive from Burj Khalifa! For Adult: AED 995, For Children (5-12years): AED 850 Various packages available for group booking, and special private charters. For more information log on to ballooning.ae or 04 285 4949.

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Desert Safari

â&#x20AC;˘ Take time out and experience the activities during an overnight stay. Call NORTH Tours for the best deals 04 456 9944 S P TI

A day in the desert makes for one of the most memorable outings to be had in Dubai. Choose from various safari packages that include morning, evening and overnight options. Head out across the dunes in 4x4s and experience the thrill of dune bashing, enjoy a camel ride, meet a majestic falcon and dine at a traditional desert camp as the sun goes down. A large number of local tour operators run desert excursions, including Arabian Adventures, Platinum Heritage and Desert Safari Dubai

Hatta

An enclave located not far from Dubai, Hatta is just 115 km east of the city and forms part ofthe stunning Hajjar mountains. Due to its altitude, the weather there is cooler in an area that consists of two military towers, 20 homes, and a Juma Mosque built in 1780. There is also Hatta Hertitage Village which gives an insight into the everyday life of local peoples past. Nestled in a rock crevice some 20km south of Hatta, beautiful natural pools form at the base of a hollow ravine. They fill up from natural spring water stores in the mountain and if there is enough rain during the year, there are two flowing waterfalls that make a lovely spot for a refreshing dip after an exploration of the surrounding wadis and mountains. You can reach Hatta by bus and tour operators also make the trip. Camp here overnight for a sensational evening under the stars.

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AbuDhabi Getting There Dubai to Abu Dhabi: 129km Approximate time: 145 minutes by bus Mode of Transport:Bus/ Taxi Intercity buses can be taken from major bus stations below: Dubai (Gubiba Station) to Abu Dhabi 20 DHS Dubai (Gubiba Station) to Abu Dhabi (Gazal Comp.) 15 DHS Dubai (Gubiba Station) to Al-Ain (Gazal Comp.) 20 DHS

Abu Dhabi is one of the most modern cities in the world and is the largest of the seven Emirates and the Federal capital of the UAE. It is the centre of government and business life in the UAE, headquarters to the emirateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oil operating companies and home to all embassies. The architecture of its modern buildings and sky scrapers is among the finest in the Middle East. Large gardens and parks sit alongside green boulevards and sophisticated high-rise structures. All the major international luxury hotel chains have a presence here and the city is home to a wide selection of shopping malls. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also cultural attractions and mega-events provide visitors with an unforgettable experience.

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Emirates Palace

The magnificent landmark Emirates Palace is a national landmark and one of the most impressive hotels and conference venues in the region. With a construction cost estimated to be roughly around $3 billion, it was, for a while, the most expensive hotel ever built. The hotel boasts stunning interiors spread over 400 rooms. Swarovski famously made a unique crystal chandelier just for this extraordinary hotel.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The stunning Sheikh Zayed Mosque is the biggest mosque in the United Arab Emirates, and one of the largest largest in the world. A structure that symbolises the diversity of the Islamic culture, the mosque was began by Late President His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The mosque is large enough to accommodate over 40,000 worshipers.

Ferrari World Yas Island

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the world’s first Ferrari theme park and largest attraction of its kind. Its iconic red roof is inspired by the classic double curve side profile of the Ferrari GT body, spans 200,000 square metres and carries the largest Ferrari logo ever created. Yas Marina Circuit is open year-round for karting, track days, drag racing and, passenger and driving experiences in a range of racing cars. A hub for families, adventure-seekers, racers and spectators, it also boasts renowned restaurants, world class hotels, water sports activities and shopping destinations.Yas Island is a day well spent in Abu Dhabi.

Emirates National Auto Museum Village

Abu Dhabi Heritage Village

Run by the Emirates Heritage Club, this reconstruction of a traditional oasis village provides an interesting glimpse into the country’s past. Traditional aspects of the desert way of life, including a campfire with coffee pots, a goats’ hair tent, and a falaj irrigation system, are attractively displayed in the open museum. There are workshops where craftsmen demonstrate traditional skills, such as metal work and pottery, while women sit weaving and spinning

This fascinating museum, located on the road from Abu Dhabi city to Liwa, is home to the H.H.Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan’s extraordinary car collection. Take the time to make a trip out to this museum as the weird and wonderful automobiles parked here are well worth seeing and include some truly remarkable vehicles such as a Dodge Power Wagon truck that is eight-times the size of a regular model and has four bedrooms inside, alongside race cars, classic cars and various prototypes.

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Sharjah Getting There Mode of Transport: Bus/ Taxi Intercity buses can be taken from major bus stations mentioned below: Dubai (Itihad Station) to Sharjah (Jubil Station) 5 DHS Dubai (Jabel Ali Stop) to Sharjah (Jubil Station) 10 DHS Dubai (BaniYass Stop) to Sharjah (Jubil Station) 5 DHS Dubai (Satwa Stop) to Sharjah (Jubil Station) 5 DHS Dubai (Workers Hostel Stop) to Sharjah (Jubil Station) 5 DHS Dubai (Gubiba Station) to Sharjah (Jubil Station) 5 DHS Dubai (Satwa Stop) to Sharjah (Jubil Station) 5 DHS

Sharjah is a city of learning and the arts, as confirmed by its 1998 UNESCO designation as the Cultural Capital of the Arab World. The city of Sharjah is home to over 20 museums with splendid collections of art and exhibits on science and natural history.

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Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation is a good place to dive into the roots of Arab and Islamic culture. A number of scientific and religious manuscripts as well as a collection of Islamic arts and craftwork are on display. Features of particular note include the exhibit of clay, pottery and glass as well as metallic handicrafts inlaid with silver, gold and brass. The collection holds items dating back to the Abbasid and Omayyad eras, including a coin collection of silver dinars and dirhams.

Khorfakkan

The name Khor Fakkan translates to ‘Creek of the Two Jaws’ reflecting its setting in a splendid bay flanked on either side by two headlands. A long stretch of sandy beach backed by a promenade runs alongside the bay and is a pleasant place to take a stroll.

Kalba

The most southerly village in the United Arab Emirates, Kalba is a quaint fishing village with a lively fish market on the seashore. It’s a charming place for a stroll and is worth the trip for the Al-Hisn Museum (built as a fort 200 years ago) and the fully restored House of Sheikh Saeed bin Hamad Al-Qassimi with its displays of musical instruments and traditional furniture.

Central Market

Sharjah’s Central Market is the city’s most famous landmark. The intricate blue tile work on the exterior has given it the nickname the Blue Souk. There are over 600 stores and stalls inside, where shoppers will find gold and jewellery, perfume, clothing, food, electronics and gifts. The upper floor has the atmosphere of an authentic Arabian bazaar with vendors selling antiques, carpets, Omani and Yemeni jewellery and all sorts of exotic souvenirs.

Al Qasba

The suburb of Al Qasba in Sharjah is home to plenty of entertainment options, but its most famous feature is the big wheel known as the Eye of the Emirates. A ride gives you a soaring perspective over the city.

Other Museums

Sharjah Science Museum Sharjah Art Museum, Discovery Centre, Aquarium, Heritage Museum, Bait Sheikh Saeed Bin hamad Al Qasimi, El Esah School Museum, Hisn Museum, Majlis Al Midfa, Bait Al Naboodah, Al Mahatta Museum, Archaeology Museum, Maritime Museum, Classic Car Museum Visit: sharjahmuseums.ae

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Fujairah

Getting There Dubai to Fujairah: 107km

Bus

Time taken: 120 minutes

Mode of Transport: Bus / Private rental car Intercity buses can be taken from major bus stations mentioned below: Dubai (Itihad Station) to Fujairah 25 DHS

Fujairah holds a unique position in the UAE. It is the only emirate that lies on the eastern side of the country, along the Gulf of Oman, while all six other emirates are along the Arabian Gulf. Its clean beaches, numerous water sports and deep-sea fishing attract tourists all year round.

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Fujairah Fort

Built in 1670, Fujairah Fort was badly damaged by a British attack in the early 20th century. Considered the oldest fort in the United Arab Emirates, it has served previously as both a defensive building and a home for the ruling family. For many centuries it was the only stone building along the Fujairah coast. The fort has three major sections, several halls, one square tower and two round towers. In recent years it has been fully restored to its former glory.

Bull Butting

In Fujairah, bull butting takes place every Friday and is a popular family event. The day begins with 20 bulls battling each other, and numbers slowly dwindle as winners move on to the next round. The prize for the winning bull is to have his value increased.

Fujairah Museum

Just south of Fujairah Fort, the Fujairah Museum has an excellent collection of artifacts dating from the early Bronze Age that were unearthed during archaeological digs at Qidfa and Bithnah. Exhibits include Bronze and Iron Age weaponry, painted pottery, carved soapstone vessels and pre-Islamic silver coins. One of the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prized pieces, discovered at Qidfa, is a bowl made from an ostrich egg dating back 2,200 years. There is also a section with

Ain Al-Madhab Hot Springs

Hajar Mountains

The Hajjar Mountains are the highest mountain range in the eastern Arabian Peninsula and run through both the

UAE and Oman. The highest named point in the UAE is located there, measuring 1,527 metres high and is called Jabal Yibir. This wild and beautiful mountain range stands proudly to the west of Fujairah. There are many hiking and tours to join. Some valleys to visit here include, Wadi Ham,Wadi Zikt,Wadi Al Wurayah (most visited), WadiSijiand Wadi Al Hail.

Located in the foothills of the Hajar Mountains, outside Fujairah city, the Ain al-Madhab Hot Springs are a popular local retreat. The mineral springs here produce warm sulphuric water that is pumped into two swimming pools. There are separate bathing areas for males and females. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a family-friendly place that gets packed on weekends.

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Ajman

Getting There Dubai to Ajman:

21 km

Bus Time taken:

45 minutes

Mode of Transport:

Bus / Taxi

Intercity buses can be taken from major bus stations mentioned below: Dubai (Itihad Station) to Ajman

7 DHS

The Emirate of Ajman is situated on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, extending over a distance of 16 km between the emirates of Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah. The two major regions in the emirate are Masfout, an agricultural area, lying at a distance of 110km long at the south-east, and Manama located 60 km to the east.

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Ajman Beaches

Ajman’s coastline is lined with luxury hotels, each with their own private patch of pristine white sand. Noted for some of the prettiest beaches in the United Arab Emirates, this is the place to come if you’re looking for relaxation. Non-hotel guests can usually use the beach and take advantage of the facilities by paying a day-pass fee. If you want a day of serious sun lounging, Ajman’s beaches really can’t be beaten. Few hotels:Kempenski hotel, Ajman Palace Hotel, Ramada Beach Hotel

Mowaihat

The Mowaihat archaeological site is located on the outskirts of Ajman city. It was discovered in 1986, when workers were laying a new sewage pipe. A circular Umm al-Nar type tomb was uncovered and a rescue excavation commenced. Numerous examples of soft-stone and painted Umm al-Nar ceramic vessels were uncovered, as well as over 3,000 beads, two stamp seals, a number of copper implements, and the remains of several dozen people. At the time of its discovery, the Mowaihat tomb was the first evidence of Umm al-Nar occupation in the Northern Emirates.

Ajman Dhow Building Yard

Located on the north side of Ajman creek, the Dhow Yard is noted as the world’s largest dhow building centre. Dhows are built using traditional tools and manual skills that have been handed down through the generations, all without blueprints. The Dhow Yard in Ajman also crafts the speedsters that participate in the Dubai Powerboat meets. About 20 to 30 boats are built at one time, and anyone interested in this ancient craft should definitely make time for a visit here.

Masfout Region

Located 130km from Ajman, the area boasts stunning scenery, such as mountains and valleys. Some to visit include Leshn, Gulfa, Leem, Defdhaa, Al Khanfareyah, Al Swamer and Hadf Valley.

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Ras Al Khaimah

Getting There Dubai to RAK:

Bus Time taken:

87 km 90 minutes

Mode of Transport: Bus / Private rental car Intercity buses can be taken from major bus stations mentioned below: Dubai (Itihad Station) to Ras Al Khaimah 20 DHS

Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost emirate in the UAE. Its history extends into antiquity. The traditional occupations of the emirate are mainly fishing, trading and agriculture, which have been heavily modernised to meet the demands of the UAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy. Fruit, vegetables, milk and poultry are supplied to the other emirates from here where the ocean in particular offers a rich bounty. W: rasalkhaimahtourism.com

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Khatt Springs

National Museum

The National Museum, which is based in a fort in the western part of Ras Al Khaimah, was home to the ruling family until 1960. With many archaeological and ethnological artifacts, the museum provides the opportunity to learn about local architecture, pearl diving, date agriculture, farming and fishing. The Qawasim room has a display of manuscripts and treaties signed between the rulers of the emirate and the British government, along with weapons that once belonged to the ruling family. (07) 233 3411

Rak Country Club

Its waters are rich with minerals and reach an under depth of 90 feet with a temperature approaching 40C. (07) 244 8777|

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Falcon Show in Banyan Tree Al Wadi

This venue offers the ultimate outdoor experience in the middle of a stunning nature reserve. It also boasts a fantastic restaurant and bar, alongside a swimming pool and horse-riding arena. Some of the finest instructors in the country are based here and are happy to give riding lessons for adults or children six years and over.

Pearl Farm

RAK has long been known as a source of brilliant natural pearls. The Pearl Farm produces beautiful cultured pearls by combining science and traditional techniques and one can learn all about these gems on a tour on an Arabic Dhow. (07) 227 7088 |

Khatt Springs is a natural hot spring renowned for its healing properties for a number of skin ailments as well as problems associated with rheumatic disease.

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One of the famous traditions in the region is raising falcons. RAK presents a unique falcon show with an exclusive rapture display in the first desert spa resort of the Middle East - the Banyan Tree Al Wadi. Housing the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most diverse and interactive display of falcons, hawks, kestrels, owls and eagles, Banyan Tree invites you to be a part of the action at the Falconry Deck or just sit back and be amazed. Resident professional falconers fly their team of dedicated birds of prey using both traditional Arabic and modern Western techniques. A tour of the world class Falconry Mews Rehabilitation and Breeding Centre rounds off this oneof-a-kind experience. Also try the ancient art of archery here with a dedicated archery trial. (07) 206 7777 banyantree.com

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Umm al Quwain Getting There Dubai to Umm Al Qawain 40 km Bus Time taken:

60 minutes

Mode of Transport: Bus/ Private rental car Intercity buses can be taken from major bus stations mentioned below: Dubai (Itihad Station) to Um Al Qawain^

10 DHS

Umm Al Quwain is situated between Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah on the west coast. The traditional occupation of this emirate has been fishing and date cultivation. Umm Al Quwainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attraction lies in its long clean beaches, an enclosed lagoon and public horse riding stables. Located 50km south of here is Falaj Al Mulla, the agricultural part of the emirate. Seneyah Island, one kilometre away from the town of Umm Al Quwain, is a natural reserve for large species of birds, deer and Al Qaram trees.

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Dream Land Aquapark

Umm Al-Quwain Fort and Museum

Dream Land is a viable alternative to Dubai’s Wild

Wadi. The park opened in 1997 and is actually the largest water park in the Middle East. Because of its size, it never seems to get crowded, so you don’t have to queue for rides. (06) 768 1888|

dreamlanduae.com

Umm Al-Quwain Fort once guarded the entrance to the old town by overseeing both the sea and the creek. The facade, with its two rounded towers, has been well restored. The fort now houses the town museum. Inside, the exhibits focus mainly on local archaeological sites including finds from Al-Dur. There are also ethnographic exhibits introducing local life and traditional customs.

Seneyah Island

Beautiful Seneyah Island, just a short drive from Umm Al-Quwain, is a tranquil nature sanctuary where Al Qaram trees grow (native to the United Arab Emirates) and deer and many species of birds make their home. It’s a great escape from the city and due to its proximity to Dubai, is a favorite day trip for those interested in the Arabian Gulf’s stunning natural environment.

Events

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EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS JANUARY Global Village 2015-2016

Description: The nation’s biggest shopping arena opens up again this year offering a world of options. Date: Tuesday, 3rd November 2015 Saturday, 9th April 2016 Venue: Global Village (+ 971) 4 362 4114 Category: Arts / Culture / Theatre, Family, Live Entertainment Carpet and Arts Oasis

Description: Carpets and souvenirs from around the world Date: Sunday, 20th December 2015 Friday, 15th January 2016 Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Contact: Not Available Category: Community Dubai Shopping Festival

Description: Kicking off every January, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is a retail celebration that is a shoppers’ paradise and renowned the world-over for its amazing deals and promotions. Date: Friday, 1st January - Monday, 1st February 2016 Venue: Not Available Contact: Not Available Category: Family, Lifestyle The Ripe Food & Craft Market

Description: Shop for fresh and organic produce and enjoy a unique

weekly market experience. Date: Friday, 1st January 2016 Venue: Zabeel Park (+ 971) 4 380 7602 Category: Lifestyle The Ripe Food & Craft Market

Description: Shop for fresh and organic produce and enjoy a unique weekly market experience. Date: Friday, 8th January 2016 Venue: Zabeel Park (+ 971) 4 380 7602 Category: Business, Community, Lifestyle Hankook 24H Dubai

Description: Yet another endurance race lasting a whopping 24 hours at the Autodrome. Date: Thursday, 14th - Saturday, 16th January 2016 Venue: Dubai Autodrome, Motor City, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (+ 971) 4 367 8700 Category: Sports World Classical Music Series

(Delphine Haidan and Karine Deshayes) Description: 2 Voices, 1 Passion. Grand Operas, Great Voices. Date: Thursday, 14th January 2016 Venue: One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai, Al Sufouh Road, Dubai (+ 971) 50 8702674 Category: Arts / Culture / Theatre

Salaam Dubai

Description: Salaam Dubai returns with Shaan and KK for an epic concert. Date: Friday, 15th January 2016 Venue: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium (+ 971) 55 636 0333 Category: Live Entertainment Meydan Race Nights 2015-2016 (Race 6)

Description: The sixth race of the season Date: Saturday, 16th January 2016 Venue: Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse, Nad Al Sheba (+ 971) 4 327 0077 Category: Sports Russell Peters “Almost Famous” Tour

Description: Comedian Russell Peters returns to Dubai Date: Tuesday, 19th - Wednesday, 20th January 2016 Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Contact: Not Available Category: Live Entertainment The Affordable Home Show

Description: An event catering to affordable housing in Dubai. Date: Thursday, 21st - Saturday, 23rd January 2016 Venue: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, Dubai Media City (+ 971) 4 346 5504

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Category: Business, Lifestyle The Grand Night 2016 with Tina Arena

Description: Celebrate Australia Day in style with Tina Arena Date: Thursday, 21st January 2016 Venue: Grand Hyatt Dubai (+ 971) 4 3172222 Category: Live Entertainment The Ripe Food & Craft Market

Description: Shop for fresh and organic produce and enjoy a unique weekly market experience. Date: Friday, 22nd January 2016 Venue: Zabeel Park (+ 971) 4 380 7602 Category: Business, Community, Lifestyle 5. Meydan Race Nights 2015- 2016 (Race 5)

Description: The fifth race of the season. Date: Friday, 1st January 2016 Venue: Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse, Nad Al Sheba (+ 971) 4 327 0077 Category: Sports Al Faris (The Knight)

Description: A one-act play inspired by the poems of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed. Date: Wednesday, 6th - Saturday, 9th January 2016 Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Contact: Not Available Category: Arts / Culture / Theatre Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Description: Disney’s Biggest Broadway Production comes to UAE for the very first time. Date: Wednesday, 6th - Saturday, 9th January 2016 Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai (+ 971) 4 338 8125 Category: Live Entertainment Ballet Gala Description: Experience an elegant

performance of French classical ballet. Date: Thursday, 7th - Friday, 8th

January 2016 Venue: Madinat Theatre, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Contact: Not Available Category: Arts / Culture / Theatre Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

Description: On its 16th year, this annual marathon is back again to challenge one and all. Date: Friday, 22nd January 2016 Venue: Dubai Police Academy, Umm Suqeim (+ 971) 4 433 5669 Category: Sports Quoz Arts Fest

Description: A unique and one-of-akind arts festival returns to Alserkal Avenue. Date: Friday, 22nd - Saturday, 23rd January 2016 Venue: Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz 1 (+ 971) 05 556 9797 Category: Arts / Culture / Theatre

Contact: NA Category: Arts / Culture / Theatre Meydan Race Nights

2015-2016 (Race 7) Description: The seventh race of the season Date: Saturday, 30th January 2016 Venue: Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse, Nad Al Sheba (+ 971) 4 327 0077 Category: Sports Dubai International Kite Fest

Description: Prepare to be dazzled by spectacular kites. Date: Thursday, 28th - Saturday, 30th January 2016 Venue: Jumeirah Beach Contact: NA Category: Community, Family Dubai Show Jumping

Description: Join the Zumba fun this January at Zabeel Park. Date: Saturday, 23rd January 2016 Venue: Zabeel Park (+ 971) 4 382 9935 / (+ 971) 52 756 6508 Category: Community, Sport

Description: The Emirates Equestrian Centre is saddling for three days of intense competition. Date: Thursday, 28th - Saturday, 30th January 2016 Venue: Emirates Equestrian Centre, Dubai-Al Ain Road (E 66 Road), Exit 37 - Dubai (+ 971) 50 553 7986 / (+ 971) 50 558 7656, Category: Sports

The Ripe Food & Craft Market

Simple Minds Live in Dubai

Zumba Festival DXB

Description: Shop for fresh and organic produce and enjoy a unique weekly market experience. Date: Friday, 29th January 2016 Venue: Friday, 29th January 2016 (+ 971) 4 380 7602 Category: Business, Community, Lifestyle Einstein starring Naseeruddin Shah

Description: Watch a great Indian actor bring Einstein to life on stage Date: Friday, 29th - Saturday, 30th January 2016 Venue: DUCTAC (Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre), Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha 1, Dubai

Description: The Scottish rock band comes to the Irish Village. Date: Thursday, 28th January 2016 Venue: The Irish Village, 31 A Street, Al Garhoud Contact: NA Category: Live Entertainment Indian Republic Day Kavi Sammelan & Mushaira

Description: The 14th edition of this night of Hindi and Urdu poetry commences. Date: The 14th edition of this night of Hindi and Urdu poetry commences. Venue: Sheikh Rashid Auditorium (+ 971) 50 650 6811 Category: Arts / Culture / Theatre, Community

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f you love seafood then you will love Aprons and Hammers. When we first heard of this place we immediately visualised aprons and hammers and a visit to the restaurant won’t get you disappointed as you are presented with an apron and a hammer, an exciting start to the meal ahead. As we mentioned before, if seafood is your favourite then the restaurant is a paradise. However the first choice you have to make is not with the menu, you need to first decide where you want to go, they have locations On board, On the shore and On the beach. We opted to go ‘On board’ for our recent birthday celebration and it was an unforgettable night. After parking on the jetty we got On board a historic dhow by the DIMC Mina Seyahi Hotel, literally on a boat and you can choose which deck you want to dine on, while enjoying views of the Dubai Marina. The other locations you can choose from are, the ‘On the beach’ branch located at The Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence or JBR. While the ‘On the shore’ experience is located at Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Boulevard and offers an experience in a quirky, seaward design inspired setting by the vibrant, modern harbour-front. It is tempting to put on your apron and hold up a hammer and hope the food appears in front of you but have a look at the menu and decide which seafood you will devour. Of course, Aprons and Hammers has its own unique taste and it’s mostly in the freshness of its catch. Each portion is a generous helping prepared with signature herbs and spicy marinades, featuring creatively up-todate flavour combinations. The menu includes a variety of cuisines from British, Mediterranean, Italian to Indian. Some dishes even highlight chicken as an option for dinners. And that’s not all, there are a range of side dishes, starters such as Crispy Calamari and Shrimp Cocktail and desserts like the Choco-Ban Delight, which you will find only at Aprons and Hammers. However most of the exciting dishes are presented in buckets and you can decide on freshly-caught crab, jumbo shrimp or lobster, so grab a hammer and let the cracking, smashing and munching begin. Aprons and Hammers dhow is located at the Dubai International Marine Club, Mina Seyahi Beach Resort, Dubai Marina, Dubai and opened from 12.30pm till midnight and two diners can comfortably dine for approximately 300AED. For reservations please call +971 4 454 7097 or dimc@apronsandhammers.com. email

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Arabic & Middle eastern food ABD EL WAHAB Downtown Dubai,Souk Al Bahar, 04 4230988 AED140 Lebanese AL AMOOR Abu Hail, Al Muteena, beside Happy Land Supermarket, Other Location: Karama 04 3470787 AED70 Egyptian AL FANAR restaurant & cafe Canal Walk, Dubai Festival City 04 2329966 AED100 Emirati Food Al Hallab Level 2, Dubai Mall 04 3308828 AED200 Middle Eastern, Lebanese AL MALLAH Satwa 04 3984723 AED60 Arabic & Lebanese AL NAFOORAH Sheikh Zayed Road, Emirates Towers 04 3198088 AED300 Arabic, Lebanese AL REEF Al Karama, opposite post office 04 3961980 AED70 Lebanese, Arabian Bakery. AL SAFADI RESTAURANT Al Rigga Street 04 2279922 AED15 Lebanese, Middle Eastern AROOS DAMASCUS Deira, Al Rigga, Muraqqabat Street 04 2219825 AED100 Lebanese

ARZ LEBANON Dubai Marina, Marina Promenade 04 4221995 AED140 Arabic, Lebanese, Middle Eastern

KHAN MURJAN Garhoud, Wafi City 04 3279795 AED250 Arabic Lebanese

AUTOMATIC RESTAURANT Bur Dubai, Al Khaleej Centre 04 3550333 AED60 Arabic, Lebanese

KING KOSHARI Dubai Marina, near Radisson Blu apartments 80055 AED50 Egyptian

BAIT AL MANDI Deira,Muraqqabat St, Al Rigga 04 2629139 AED50 Emirati Food

MAN’OUSHE STREET Icon Towers, TECOM 04 457 9456 600 566667 AED80 Mediterranean, Arabian, Lebanese

CAFÉ ARABESQUE Deira, Park Hyatt 04 3172222 AED300 Pan Arabic buffet CASTELLO RESTAURANT & CAFE Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1 04 3422280 AED200 Arabian CEDAR TREE Next To Spinney’s, Motor City 04 4475889 AED90 Lebanese, Arabian FAIROUZ RESTAURANTJUMEIRAH Beach Road, Jumeirah 2 04 3443024 AED200^ Middle Eastern, Arabian ISTANBUL FLOWER Sheikh Zayed Road, Safestway Shopping Centre 04 3434585 AED200

Turkish

MARAKESH Sheikh Zayed Road, Shangri-La Hotel 04 4052703 AED350 Moroccan MASGOUF Next to Mercato Mall, Jumeirah 2 04 3420999 AED200 Middle Eastern MEZZA HOUSE Downtown Dubai, MBR Boulevard 04 420 5444 AED140 Middle Eastern, Arabian, Lebanese MOULIN D’OR Al Karama, Next to Karama Post Office 04 3369994 AED140 Arabian, Bakery, Middle Eastern NOOR AL MANDI RESTAURANT^Burj Al Noor Tower, Al Nahda 04 2390700

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/ 04 2390600 AED85 Mandi, Arabian OTTOMANS Dubai Marina, Grosvenor House 04 3998888 AED600 Turkish PARS Satwa, Jumeirah 1 04 3898444 AED200 Iranian REEM AL BAWADI Marina Walk, Dubai Marina^

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04 4522525 AED180^ Lebanese, Middle Eastern SAMAD AL IRAQI Jumeirah Beach Road, Beach Park Plaza Centre 04 3427887 AED180 Iraqi SHABESTAN Deira Creek, Radisson Blu Hotel 04 2227171 AED400 Persian ZAINA Al Barsha, Rose Garden Hotel 04 325 6100 Other Locations: JUMEIRAH BEACH ROAD

04 3944990 AED80

Yemeni

ZAROOB Restaurant Sheikh Zayed Road 04 3276060 AED120 Lebanese, Middle Eastern ZATAR W ZEIT Sheikh Zayed Road 600 522231 AED120 Other locations: Mall of the Emirates, Marina Walk, Dubai Festival City, Mirdif, JBR, Arabian The Dubai Mall

INDIAN Pakistani & AFGHANI CUISINE 25 DEGREES NORTH Damac Executive Heights Towers, Tecom 04 4527779 055 5894840 AED200 Biryani, Mughlai, Indian ADUKKALA Near Lamcy Plaza, Oud Metha 04 3344043 AED40 South Indian AMALA Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai 04 4530444 AED570 North Indian AL AFGHAN AL KABAB Deira, Naif Road 04 2733330 AED50 Other locations:Qusais, Damascus Road Afghani AL IBRAHIMI PALACE Opposite Burjuman Centre, Al Karama 04 3977070 AED70 Pakistani, Indian

AL KABAB AL AFGHANI Nakhil Road, Naif 600 522554 AED50 Afghani, Arabian Ashaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oud Mehta, Wafi 04 3244100 AED320 North Indian ANTIQUE BAZAAR Bur Dubai, Four Point Sheraton, 04 3977444 AED300 Pan Indian ASHIANA Deira, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, Baniyas Street 04 2071733 AED450 Indian ARYAAS Bur Dubai, Bank Street, Opp BurJuman 04 3577800 AED80 Other Locations: Al Qusaias Al Karama 04 3355776 Al Karama, behind

Park Regis Hotel 04 396 8813 AED80 South Indian BIKANERWALA Al Karama, Behind Park Regis Hotel, 04 396 8813 AED80 Chaat, Rajasthani, Sweets BILAL AFGHANI Restaurant V 14 Building, Russia Cluster, International City 04 4227922 04 4227923 AED50 Afghani BOMBAY CHOWPATTY Al Karama, behind Park Regis Hotel 04 3964937 AED60 Indian BOMBAY DINING Deira, Rigga Road 04 2238800 AED145 Other Locations: Mankhool, Bur Dubai BUNDOO KHAN

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Riggat Al Buteen, 04 2336333 AED70 Pakistani, Mughlai Cafe Aisha Y 01 Building, England Cluster, International City 04 4474775 AED40 Pakistani, Biryani, Indian CALICUT PARAGAON Al Karama, Opp Lulu Center 04 3358700 AED100 South Indian CHATORI GALI Oud Metha 04 3578484, 800 2428674 AED60 Indian DAILY RESTAURANT Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road 04 3373123 04 3373307 AED60 Pakistani DELHI DARBAR Al Karama, Zabeel Road 04 2356161 AED100 North Indian DELHI RESTAURANT Frij Murar, Naif 04 2711885 AED75 Pakistani DUM PUKHT Near President Hotel, Al Karama 04 3371782 AED120 Indian, Pakistani ERICS Al Karama, B-2, Sheikh Hamdan Colony, Opp BurJuman Centre 04 3965080 AED80 Goan Flames Grills & Curry Lake Terrace Tower, Jumeirah Lake Towers 04 4526664 AED100 Indian GAZEBO Bur Dubai, Kuwait Road Al Mankhool

04 3598555 AED130 Traditional North Indian GHARANA Al Barsha, Holiday Inn 04 3234333 AED200 Traditional North Indian

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KULCHA KING Al Saya Building, Al Karama 04 3278622 050 583 8381 AED100 North Indian, Indian

HANDI Deira, Taj Palace Hotel 04 2322222 AED350 North Indian

MAHARAJA BHOG Al Karama, Ansar Gallery Near Post Office 04 3964744 AED70 Vegetarian Gujurati, Marwadi, Rajashthani Thali

HOT N SPICY Al Shaiba Towers A, Tecom 04 3688508 AED100 Pakistani, Indian

MANVAAR Al Karama, Opp Reem Residency 04 3368332 AED120 Rajasthani

INDIAN PALACE RESTAURANT Garhoud, Deira 04 2869600 AED120 Other Locations: Jumeirah Beach Residences, The Dubai Mall, Marina Mall, DFC, Ibn Batutta North Indian

MEERATH KEBAB Al Karama, near post office, 04 3583676 AED65 Kebabs

INDEGO BY VINEET Dubai Marina, Tower 1, Grosvenor House Hotel 04 3998888 AED650 Indian

MEMSAAB CURRY & TANDOOR Lake Front, J2 Tower, JLT 052 8483361 04 4429816 Indian, North Indian AED75

KAMAT Bur Dubai, Mankhool 04 3598444 AED70 Other locations: Qusais, Dubai Internet City Vegetarian

MINI PUNJAB RESTAURANT Meena Bazaar 04 351 5436 04 3515437 AED100 Indian

KARACHI DARBAR Al Karama Shopping Complex, Near Emirates Bank 04 3347272 AED40 Other Locations: Pakistani, Mughlai Khazana Oud Metha, Al Nasr Leisure Land 04 3360061 AED150 Indian

MEHEC Deira Le Meridian Dubai, Airport Road, 04 2170000 AED300 Indian, Contemporary

MUMTAZ Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Garhoud 04 2170000 AED250 North Indian OPTIONS Dubai World Trade Centre Office Tower 04 3293293 AED300 Other locations: Movenpick Deira 04 444 6466 Indian

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PAK LIYARI Al Fahidi Street, Meena Bazaar 04 3535587 AED30 Pakistani PARATHA KING Building 12, Dubai Internet City^ 04 4456977 AED50 North Indian^ PIND DA DHABA Behind Jumbo Electronics Al Karama 04 3885333 AED100 North Indian Qureshi’s Kebab & Curry Bur Dubai, Mankhool Country Club 04 3988840 AED200 Awadhi & Lucknowi RAVI Al Karama, Trade Centre Road Opposite BurJuman 04 3528090 AED50 Other Locations: Satwa, Al Qusais, Al Nahda Pakistani RED ONION

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Bur Dubai, Khaleed Bin Waleed Street, Meena Bazaar 04 3880832 AED80 Indian Fast Food SANKALP Al Karama, Near Lamcy Plaza 04 3795493 AED70 Vegetarian South Indian and North Indian SARAVANAA BHAVAN^ Abdul Aziz Mirza Building, Al Karama 04 3345252 AED50 South Indian SIGDI Al Karama, Zabeel Road, 04 3548978 AED100 North Indian SIGNATURE Bur Dubai, Melia, 04 3868111 AED350 Indian by Celebrity Chef SANJEEV KAPOOR Sindh Punjab Al Karama, Al Karama

Shopping Complex 04 3375535 AED80 North Indian, Punjabi Other Location: Meena Bazaar Bur Dubai SPINZER City House 1, Barsha 1 04 3236701 / 04 3236702 AED60 Indian, Pakistani SUKH SAGAR Al Karama, Opp BurJuman Centre 04 3967222 AED85 Other Locations: JLT, Jumeirah Beach Residences, Al Quoz, Al Qusais Vegetarian ZAFRAN Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Marina 04 3997357 AED150 North Indian / Mughlai ZAIQA –E- DILLI Al Qusais, Damascus Road 04 2382090 AED80 Mughlai, Kashmiri, North Indian

ITALIAN ALTA BADIA Jumeirah Emirates Towers 04 3198771 AED550 Italian

Jumeirah Beach Resort 04 5117391 AED400

Italian

BICE MARE Downtown Dubai, Souk Al Bahar 04 4230982 AED500 Italian

CASA MIA Deira Le Meridien Airport Hotel 04 7022506 AED400 Italian

BICE RISTORANTE Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort, Jumeirah Beach Residence 04 3182000 AED600 Italian

CUCINA JW Marriott Hotel Dubai, Al Muraqqabat, 04 607 7977 04 6077009 AED300 Italian

BUSSOLA Umm Suqeim, Westin Dubai

DA VINCI’S Garhoud, Millenium Airport Hotel

04 7028888 AED400

Italian

DELI Armani Hotel Dubai,Downtown Dubai 04 8883888 AED700 Italian DUCATTI CAFÉ Downtown Dubai, The Dubai Mall 04 3253321 AED200 Italian EATALY Lower Ground Level, Dubai Mall^ 04 3308899 AED180

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Italian IL RUSTICO Satwa, Chelsea Plaza 04 3982222 AED200 Italian

Italian RISTORANTE Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa 04 8883888 AED800 Italian

JAMIE’S ITALIAN Dubai Festival City 04 2329969 AED550 Italian

ROBERTO’S Gate Village, Building 1, DIFC 04 3860066 AED400 Italian

GRAMO Indigo Icon Tower, Jumeirah Lake Towers 04 4300212 AED200 Italian

ROCCOCO Sofitel JBR 04 4484848 AED400 Italian

LUCIANO’S Dubai Marina,Habtoor Grand Beach Resort 04 3995000 AED300 Italian

RONDA LOCATELLI Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Palm Jumeirah 04 4262626 AED500 Italian

PAX Sheikh Zayed Road, Dusit Thani Hotel 04343 333 AED400

ROSSO Amwaj Rotana,

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Jumeirah Beach Residence 04 4282000 AED300 Italian SEGRETO Umm Suqeim, Souk Madinat Jumeirah 04 3666730 AED350

Italian

SERAFINA Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai 04 3638447 AED380 Italian SPLENDIDO Ritz Carlton JBR 04 3994000 AED570 Italian VAPIANO Al Thuraya Tower 2, Dubai Media City 04 4370786 AED200 Italian

AFRICAN Kif Kif Opposite Emirates Petrol Station, Next to First Gulf Bank 04 3212766 AED100 Tagine One&Only Royal Mirage The Palace, One&Only Royal Mirage, Al Sufouh Road 04 3999999 AED350 Almaz by Momo Near Harvey Nichols, Level 3, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai 4 4098877 AED230 Tajin & Tanjiah

Abu Hail 42599099 AED50

Dubai 04 3951933 AED150

Hadoota Masreya Matloob Building, Between Noor Islamic Bank & First Gulf Bank Metro Stations, Sheikh Zayed Road 04 3809000 AED150

Al Ammour Zabeel Road, Near Sana Fashion 04 3707060 AED100

El3ezba Central Lake Tower, Al Abraj Street 04 4511000 AED140 Dar Elkamar Dorrabay Boardwalk, Next to Jewel Towers, Dubai Marina,

Al Qaherah Restaurant And Cafe Trident Bayside Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai 04 4470047 AED200 Geddy Ora Marina Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai 600529997 AED120

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hen you are in Dubai, you will get a chance to relish the choicest of cuisines from every corner of the world: Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Italian, American, European, Egyptian, Moroccan, Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, and of course, Arabian. You will find people voraciously tucking into these foods, from streets to star-rated restaurants in Dubai. Yet there is one cuisine which often slips by unnoticed and it has one of the most delicious foods as its signature dish. It is the Yemeni cuisine and the dish is called Mandi. For the true gourmet, the Yemeni cuisine is entirely different from the Middle Eastern cuisines and among the Yemini foods, the Mandi ranks right at the top and could possibly be the national dish or definitely a close contender. Believed to have originated in the Hadhramaut province, the Mandi is a rice preparation made with either mutton or chicken. The traditional method of making the Mandi was quite elaborate; it involved firing up wooden logs inside a pit dug in the ground and waiting till they became glowing embers of charcoal. The Mandi vessel with rice and meat would then be suspended inside the pit, taking care that it did not touch the live charcoals. The fire pit was then closed, sealed and the Mandi cooked for two to three hours. The aroma of the burnt wood would infuse into the Mandi and give it the unique smoky flavour. While clay-covered pit ovens dug into the ground may not be a possibility everywhere, Dubai offers plenty of options to try out Mandi that comes closest to the original. If you looking to taste Mandi in a restaurant you could take your choice from this list: Shaikh Al Mandi, Al Romansiah and Bait Al Mandi in Barsha 1, Maraheb in Al Safa, Noor Al Mandi, Raidan Mandi and Ahl Almandi in Al Nahda, Mandilicious in Jumeirah 1, Zam Zam Mandi and Khalis Mandi in Al Karama, Jood Mandi and Tibba in Qusais, Warsan Mandi and Mandi Time in International City. These are some of the most popular restaurants in Dubai for Mandi and it should cost your around AED 100 for two, and even less in some of these places. Like any other food worldwide, Mandi also has its own street version in Dubai, which might actually taste better for some. Though it is not a stall on the street, the Al Tawasol on Abu Baker Road does offer you a close taste. The best experience? Slowly stroll along the streets of Old Dubai, pause by the quaint little Mandi outlets, take a strong whiff of the aroma up close and choose the Mandi you like the best. Bilhanā’ wa ash-shifā’ – Bon Appetit!

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SOUTH & FAR EASTERN/ ORIENTAL ASIAN FUSION Deira, JW Marriott 04 6077977 AED400 Thai, Malay, Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese, Mongolian BAMBOO LAGOON Deira, JW Marriott 04 6077977 AED800

Far East

BENJARONG Sheikh Zayed Road, Dusit Thani 04 3433333 AED350 Thai BETAWI CAFÉ Karama, behind Ministy of Health bldg 056 7598118 AED100 Indonesian BLUE ELEPHANT Al Garhoud, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel 04 2820000 AED380 Thai CAFÉ SUSHI Sheikh Zayed Road Fairmont Hotel Dubai 04 3118316 AED400 Japanese CHINA SEA Deira, Near Clocktower 04 2959816 AED150 Chinese CHINA TOWN Near Al Fahidi Metro Station, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, Dubai 04 3977342 / 04 3979434 AED100 Chinese DA SHI DAI JBR, Murjan Bldg 04 4264636 AED100

La Hotel 04 4052703 AED350 Vietnamese

Chinese EAUZONE Al Sufouh, One and Only Royal Mirage 04 3999999 AED450 Far Eastern ERIC’S Ground Level, Block B2, Street 10B, Sheikh Hamdan Colony, Al Karama 04 3965080 / 3964447 AED80 Thai FUCHSIA Two Towers, Al Khareef Road, TECOM 3617117 AED100 Thai

HAKKASAN Sheikh Zayed Road Emirates Towers 04 3848484 AED600 Chinese HAKO SUSHI Lake Level, Platinum Tower, Near Almas Tower, Cluster I, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) 04 4343423, 8004256 AED200 Japanese HAN CHENGGUAN Next to Union Bank, Omar Bin Al Khattab, Al Rigga 04 2299620 / 056 6192990 AED100 Korean HANNABI Deira, Asiana Hotel 04 2387777 AED400 Japanese HOIAN Sheikh Zayed Road, next to Shangri-

HOMEY CHINESE RESTAURANT JLT, Goldcrest Views 1 04 4317106 AED120 Chinese HUKAMA The Address Downtown Dubai 04 8883444 AED400 Chinese HYU KOREAN Oud Metha, behind Aroma Gardens 04 3344294 AED175 Korean ICHO Sheikh Zayed Road Radisson Royal Hotel 04 3080000 AED550 Japanese JULES Le Meridien, Airport Road, Garhoud 04 2170000 AED400 Filipino KATSUYA Level 1, Dubai Mall 04 3153633 AED200 Japanese KOREANA Sheikh Zayed Road near Ibis Hotel 04 3929918 AED150 Korean KIKU Garhoud, Le Meridien 04 7022703 AED350

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Japanese KRIS WITH A VIEW Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel, Level 19, Opposite Burjuman Centre, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, Al Karama 04 3771111 AED300 Malaysian KUNG Byblos Hotel, Mezzanine Level, TECOM 04 4327966 / 056 1422394 AED300 Korean LAMESA Asiana Hotel, Deira 04 2837777 AED200 Filipino, Asian & International LEMON GRASS Oud Metha, next to Lamcy Plaza 04 3342325 AED175 Thai LONG YIN Le Meridien Hotel Deira 04 7022325 AED300 Cantonese & Szechwan LOLA’S BEST RESTAURANT Satwa, opp Hana Centre 04 3989193 AED50 Filipino MANILA 365 Ramee Guestline Deira Hotel, Al Rigga 04 2958777^AED300 Filipino MANNALAND KOREAN RESTAURANT Mina Road, Satwa 04 3451300 / 04 3453200^ AED200 Korean

Jumeirah Lake Towers 04 4564954 / 052 8724669 AED170 Singaporean MINATO Deira Creek, Radisson Blu Hotel 04 2227171 AED250 Japanese

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ROYAL CHINA DIFC, Precinct 4 04 3535543 AED350 Chinese

MIYAKO Deira, Hyatt Regency 04 2091234 AED350 Japanese

SEAFOOD IN A BUCKET New Al Attar Centre Al Karama 04 3885219 AED80 Filipino

NOODLE FACTORY Dubai Marina, Marina Mall 04 4342701 AED150 Chinese, Malaysian, Thai

SHANGHAI CHIC The Gardens, Movenpick Hotel 04 4445613 AED600 Chinese

NOODLE HOUSE Dubai Media City, Gloria Hotel 04 3818065 Other Locations: DIFC, BurJuman, Souk Madinat, Emirates Towers, Dubai Mall, Clover Creek Hotel Apartments, South East Asian

SHANGHAI KITCHEN Emirates Cooperative Building, Al Mankhool Road, Satwa^ 04 3982131 / 055 8555481^AED80 Filipino, Chinese

OKKU Sheikh Zayed Road The H Dubai 04 5018777 AED800 Japanese P.F.CHANG’S Lower Ground Level, Dubai Mall^ 04 3253341 AED200 Chinese PAI THAI Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah^ 04 3666730 / 04 366 8888^AED370 Thai PEACOCK Dubai Marina, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort 04 3995533 AED350 Chinese

SIAM Deira, Asiana hotel 04 2837777 AED450 Thai SINGAPORE DELI CAFÉ Karama, Opp BurJuman Centre 04 3966885 AED100 Singaporean, Malaysian SOBAHN Matloob Building, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Safa 1 04 3807888 / 050 5845022^AED300 Korean SONAMU Deira, Asian Hotel 04 3287777 AED400 Korean

MAX’S RESTAURANT Bur Dubai, Trade Centre Road, next to Spinneys 04 3257797 AED120 Filipino fast food

PEPPERCRAB Oud Metha, The Grand Hyatt 04 3172222 AED350 Singaporean

SUKHOTHAI Deira, Le Meridien Airport Hotel 04 7022307 AED450 Thai SUMIBIYA Deira creek, Redisson Blu Hotel 04 2227171 AED200 Japanese, Korean, Asian

MERLION’S KING Platinum Tower,

ROYAL BUDDHA Al Barsha, Holiday Inn Hotel

SUSHI COUNTER

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Paloma Building, Marina Promenade, Dubai Marina^ 04 4427503 / 04 4427506^AED150 Japanese TANGERINE Bay Avenue, Executive Towers, Business Bay 04 4238040 AED150 Malaysian, Singaporean THAI KITCHEN Deira, Park Hyatt Hotel 04 3172222 AED100 Thai THE CHINA CLUB Deira, Radisson Blu Hotel 04 2227171 AED300 Chinese THIPTARA Downtown Dubai, The Palace 04 4287888 AED500 Thai TOMO Oud Metha, Raffles, Wafi 04 3577888 AED400 Japanese TONG THAI

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JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road,Business Bay 04 4143000 AED270 Thai

Other Locations: International City Chinese

TOSHI Grand Millennium Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, TECOM 04 4299999 AED350 Malaysian

YAKITORI Bur Dubai, Ascot Hotel 04 3520900 AED200 Japanese

VOI Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray 04 4530444 AED1000 Vietnamese WAGAMAMA Sheikh Zayed Road Crowne Plaza 04 3056060 Other Locations: JBR 04 3995900 The Greens 04 3615757 AED150 Japanese WOX Oud Metha, Grand Hyatt 04 3172222 AED200 Chinese, Vietnamese XIAO WEI YANG Deira Creek, near Radisson Blu 04 2215111 AED100

YUM! Deira Creek, Redisson Creek hotel 04 222 7171AED200 Japanese, Malaysian, Singaporean YURAKU IZAKAYA Deira, Asiana hotel 04 283 7777 AED300 Japanese ZHENG HE’S Madinat Jumeirah, Mina A’Salam 04 366 6730 AED800 Chinese ZUMA DIFC, Gate Village 6 04 425 5660 AED800 Japanese

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AMERICAN / SOUTH AMERICAN

ASADO Downtown Dubai, The Palace 04 888 3444 AED600 Argentinian

Level 1, Dubai Mall 04 325 3223 AED150 American Fastfood

BEACH HOUSE CABANA CLUBHOUSE Azraq, Shoreline Apartments, Palm Jumeirah 04 361 8856 AED300 Latin American

JW‘S STEAKHOUSE Deira, Al Rigga, JW Marriott Hotel 04 607 7977AED500 Steakhouse

BLUE FLAME Garhoud Jumeirah Creekside Hotel 04 230 8580 AED400 Seafood, Steakhouse

MO’S City Walk & Al Wasl Road Intersection, Al Safa 04 344 3305 AED100 American

CRAVIN CAJUN Novotel Al Barsha, Sheikh Zayed Road, Barsha 1 04 3049000 AED150 American CUT BY WOLFGANG PUCK The Address, Downtown Dubai^ 04 888 3444 AED500 American Steakhouse EL MALECON Jumeirah 1, Dubai Marina Beach Resort 04 346 1111 AED550 Cuban GAUCHO DICF, Gate Village 5 04 422 7898 AED300 Argentinian HARD ROCK CAFÉ Next to Marks & Spencer’s, Festival City^ 04 232 8900 / 04 232 8744^AED250 American IHOP

PACHANGA Hilton Dubai, Jumeirah Resort 04 318 2530 AED500 Latin American PALM GRILL Deira, Redissone Blu Hotel 04 222 7171AED350 Steakhouse RIBS & RUMPS Downtown Dubai, The Dubai Mall 04 434 0438 AED250 Steakhouse RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE Sheikh Zayed Road, The H Dubai 04 454 9538 AED600 Steakhouse

THE ACT Shangri-La, Sheikh Zayed Road, DIFC 04 342 5859 052 811 9900 AED600 Latin American THE RIB ROOM Sheikh Zayed Road, Emirates Towers 04 319 8088 AED European, Continental, Steakhouse THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY Downtown Dubai, The Dubai Mall, 04 325 3521 AED280 American, Desserts TEXAS ROADHOUSE Downtown Dubai, The Dubai Mall 04 325 33951 AED200 American Steakhouse TONY ROMA’S Dubai Festival City 04 232 9750 AED200 Other Locations: Ibn Batutta Mall, Sheikh Zayed Road 03 331 3777 Steakhouse, Seafood TORO TORO Dubai Marina, Grosvenor House 04 399 8888 AED800 Latin American WINGSTERS Marina Diamond 1, Dubai Marina 800 94649 / 04 427 9900 AED100 American Fastfood

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TOP 5 JAPANESE FOOD

Woyko Noodle Bar

https://www.zomato.com/dubai/wokyo-noodle-bar- jumeirah-lake-towers Wokyo Noodle Bar in JLT has brought the Japanese Street Food concept to the UAE, offering a host of choices at competitive prices. The concept is complete with ‘food in a box’ and a DIY approach to the dishes prepared, authentic Japanese style. If you’re looking for some unpretentious great food, Wokyo is the place to try out. www.zomato.com/dubai/wokyo-noodle-bar- jumeirah-lake-towers

Zeta Lounge

Exquisite outdoor dining experience in the heart of Downtown Dubai, specializing in Asian fusion cuisine, Zeta lounge offers the perfect ambience for a celebratory dinner or just a fun night out. Offering a range of great Japanese dishes along with authentic cocktails, live music and stunning views of the Burj Khalifa fountains, this amazing restaurant located in Address Hotel is well worth the price tag that comes along with it. They also offer a fun Friday brunch for those looking to spend some time outdoors enjoying the weather while having unlimited servings of food with cocktails and fun live music. www.zomato.com/dubai/zeta-restaurant-lounge- downtown-dubai

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Zuma

Zuma is a well known brand across the world offering top notch Japanese food. The pricing is on the higher end, but Zuma Dubai being one of the top 100 restaurants in the world assures top service, quality and food to justify the price tag that comes along with it. They are most known for their Izakaya style of dining where most ingredients are sourced from Japan resulting in authentic flavours. www.zomato.com/dubai/zuma-difc

Okku

OKKU at The H Hotel offers an elegant setting and design along with authentic Japanese cuisine and cocktails. The Multi Award winning Japanese Restaurant, Bar and Lounge OKKU is well known for its delectable offerings, both for vegetarians and non-‐ vegetarians alike. Perfect for celebration meals, or dinner parties, this great venue offers high-‐ end service at competitive prices.

Zeta Lounge

A buffet restaurant located in one of the oldest hotels in Dubai, Creekside offers different theme nights serving Asian/ Japanese cuisine. Classy interiors with low lighting, indoor & outdoor seating options, and a delicious array of dishes are what Creekside has to offer. Visit this beautiful restaurant if you are craving some Japanese delicacies at affordable prices. www.zomato.com/creeksidedubai

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EUROPEAN CUISINE AOC Sofitel Jumeirah Beach Residences 04 448 4848 AED400 French APRES Level 1, Mall of the Emirates^ 04 341 2575 AED300 European, Pizza HOFBRAUHAUS Deira, Al Muraqqabat, JW Marriott Hotel 04 607 7977 AED250 German IMPERIUM Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Palm Jumeirah, 04 453 0444 AED575 French JONES THE GROCER Etihad Travel Mall, Al Safa 2 04 388 1038 AED230 European KITCHEN 45 Grosvenor House, Tower 2, Dubai Marina 04 399 8888 AED500 European LA CAFETTE BY CARPE

DIEM Town Centre, Jumeirah 1^ 04 344 3629 AED225 Belgian, European

Palm Jumeirah 04 426 2626 AED450 French

LA PETITE MAISON DIFC 04 439 0505 AED700 French

SEVILLE’S Wafi, Oud Metha 04 324 4777 AED300 Spanish

NINETEEN Emirates Hills The Address Montgomerie 04 390 5600 AED600 European PICANTE Bur Dubai, Four Point Sheraton, 04 397 7444 AED300 Portuguese, Grills, Sea Food PINE GRILL Courtyard Marriott,Green Community Village, Dubai Investment Park 04 885 2222 AED300 International, European RHODES MEZZANINE Dubai Marina, Grosvenor House 04 399 888 AED500 European ROSTANG Atlantis The Palm, Dubai

TABLE 9 BY DARREN VELVICK Hilton Dubai Creek, Baniyas Road 04 212 7551 AED400 European THE AGENCY Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, DIFC 04 330 0000 04 319 8088 AED350 European THE ROTISSERIE One&Only Royal Mirage, Arabian Court, Al Sufouh Road^ 04 399 9999 AED300 European TRAITEUR Deira, Park Hyatt 04 317 2222 AED450 French & European

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RUSSIAN CUISINE ALSAHA Deira,Naif Road next to Galaxy Supermarket 04 272 7937 AED45 Other Locations: Sheikh Zayed Road, JLT 04 452 2289 Russian Amadeus Marina Byblos Hotel, Dubai Marina 04 448 8222 AED300 Russian Arbat Carlton Tower Hotel, Baniyas^ 04 222 7111 AED500 Russian

Bolshoi Moscow Hotel, Maktoum Road, Baniyas 04 228 8222 AED300 Russian

Tashkent Dusseldorf Business Point, Barsha 1 04 447 0706 / 050 115 7060 AED80 Russian

Gulnaz The Point Tower, Dubai Marina^ 04 453 4887 AED200 Russian NEFERTITI Bur Dubai Khalid Bin Walid Street 04 355 8855 AED100 Russian

Tchaikovsky Marina Byblos Hotel, Dubai Marina 04 448 8222 AED200 Russian

SUVOROFF Dubai Marina Jumeriah Beach Residence 04 437 0178 AED200 Russian

TROYKA Bur Dubai, Al Fahidi Ascot Hotel 04 352 0900 AED200 Russian Uzbegim The Zen Tower, Dubai Marina^ 04 392 7311 / 056 754 1461 AED180 Russian

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Shocho As the sun goes down over the Persian Gulf coast, the night side of Dubai comes awake in a spectacular fashion. Some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tallest buildings start getting lit up in a dazzling display of lights and lasers. The fountains become illuminated in psychedelic colours as they begin swaying to the rhythm of Arabian music. Pulsating music onsets on the pubs, lounge bars and clubs as glamour and style take over the charge. The beachside bars become open-air venues for the energetic to dance away under the stars till the wee hours of the morning. If you want to make it a truly distinctive night-out in Dubai, Sho Cho is where you should be seen. Sho Cho is a Japanese Oceanside restaurant and lounge that has been featuring on the top lists of Dubaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nightspots, for almost 15 years now. Experience the unique blend of oriental culinary and modern music, while perched on the

bar stools, seated on the sofas, or at the dining tables by the sea. Sho Cho offers you the finest choices in contemporary Japanese cuisine in Dubai. Along with authentic Sushi creations, the restaurant also serves contemporary food. For those hesitant of trying a raw fish, Sho Cho recreates the same Japanese magic of Sushi in cooked versions and this makes it a huge draw for one and all. Some of the recommended appetizers that you could order to go before or along with your drinks include the prawn and coriander gyoza (grilled prawn dumplings), yakitori (skewers of grilled chicken), sho cho kakiage (deep-fried prawn rolls) and sho cho edamame (green soybeans) or nasu miso (grilled aubergine) for the vegetarians. For the main course, you can never go wrong the traditional Teriyaki creations in vegetable, salmon, chicken or beef. Among the Tataki, the salm-

on with ponzu or the tuna with yuzo miso are the hot favourites, and beef with sesame comes a close second. As for the Sashimi, the best idea would be to order a Sashimi special with 12 kinds of assortment that ranges from cuttlefish to octopus to trevally to scallops to nine more forms of sea life. Likewise, the tokujyo nigiri is a special selection 20 pieces of sushi including akagai, tako, ikura, hamachi, shime saba, kanikama and more. The bar at Sho Cho offers some of the finest signature drinks in Dubai, along with an almost endless choice of international cocktails. A legendary night at Sho Cho will have you grooving to hottest music being belted out on the beach. The visiting and residential DJs make you move it and shake it through the night with generous decibels of Soul, Rock, R&B, Trance, Techno, Trap, House and of course, EDM.

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360 DEGREES:

Voted as one of the Top 100 clubs in the world for three years running. Spectacular view overlooking Dubai’s coastline. Caters to dance enthusiasts with quality house music Open Sun-Wed 5pm-2am; Thu-Sat 5pm-3am Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Umm Suqeim 04 4068999

40 Kong: 40 Kong is an outdoor rooftop cocktail lounge and restaurant, located at One Sheikh Zayed Road, the center of Dubai’s busiest business district. Roosted on the 40th floor of the H Hotel, with stunning panoramic views of the city. Sunday to Saturday from 6 p.m till 3 a.m. H Hotel Sheikh Zayed Road, 40th floor 04 3558896 ABOVE: Above at Sofitel Dubai Downtown is the latest rooftop bar and lounge. The rooftop oasis offers the perfect haven to enjoy an array of signature cocktails, international cuisine and and beats from resident and guest DJs. The ambiance brings together an eclectic design with gorgeous views of downtown Dubai and The Burj Khalifa Open Daily from 6pm to 3am Sofitel Dubai Downtown 052 925 9111 AMIKA: Amika serves sophisticated food and cocktails with an abundance of style and class, this is the ultimate ambiance with a plethora of live performers to sit back and admire, or dance! The H Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, 8pm - 3am 04 5018888 Après: Overlooking the slopes of Ski Dubai, Apres ski-lodge offers cocktails and delicious fondue. For those taking a break from their shopping spree, this place is a welcome respite. Open: Sun-Wed noon-1am, Thu-Fri noon-2am. Mall of the Emirates, Barsha. 04 3412575

SHISHA

DANCing

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AtMosphere Lounge Stylish

cocktails, snacks and unparalleled views of the skyline. This is nothing less than spectacular. Free entry, minimum spend AED400 for window table per person, AED300 for non-window table per person. Open daily noon-3pm: 5pm-2am, Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai. 04 8883828

Barasti:

A laid-back beach venue to relax with good music. Barasti serves tasty food and delicious cocktails. Open Sun-Wed noon-1.30am; ThuSat noon-2.30am Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, Umm Suqeim 04 3181313

Bliss Lounge:

Lounge located in Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort is promising the best chill out afternoons and up beat nights. Resident DJs mixing the best of chill out and deep house music. Bliss combines the contemporary outdoors with the sands of Jumeirah Beach. Sheraton Dubai Jumeirah 04 315 3886

BLUE MARLIN:

Imported from the smooth shores of the Mediterranean, Blue Marlin Dubai Beach Club encompasses the true Ibiza lifestyle. Open Friday 1pm-11am and Saturday 1pm-9pm. Ghantoot Exit 399 056 113 3400

Boudoir: A bar and club with a rich decor, top-rated DJ’s spinning the latest tunes and a hot spot for celebrities. Open daily: 10pm-3am. Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa, Jumeirah 04 3455995 Buddha Bar:

Extravagant dining experience thats nothing

AL FRESCO

less than chic with exclusive offerings of cocktails, fine bubbly, and lovely food. Its unique interior and ambience - simply heaven. Open Sun - Wed 8pm - 1am. Thu - Fri upto 2am. Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina. 04 3998888

Calabar: Vibrant, Latin-inspired Calabar is a premium lounge bar, attracting Dubai’s fashionable and elite. As the sun sets behind the Burj Khalifa, Calabar’s sundowner terrace comes alive with an energetic buzz. The Address Downtown, 6pm - 2:30am. 04 4507766 Caramel: Caramel Restaurant & Lounge boasts a warm inviting ambience and relaxing atmosphere that offers drinking, dining, and entertainment at one centrally located hot spot. DIFC, 7pm - 2am 04 4256677 Cavalli Club: Inspired by renowned designer Roberto Cavalli, a fashionable venue with Italian cuisine and exotic cocktails. Open daily 8pm-3am Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road 04 3329260 Chameleon: Whether you’re a visual creature, or tantalised by taste, textures and sublime sounds, Chameleon Club has something for everyone who wants to experience something totally unique in the clubbing world. Byblos Hotel, 8pm - 3am. 04 4488000 China White: Chinawhite Dubai is the epitome of luxury and exclusivity, taking nightlife to a new level in Dubai. Staying true to its ethos, Chinawhite Dubai is all about the people, providing an intimate yet collective clubbing experience where you can feel truly special. Grand Hyatt, 10pm - 3am.

Armani Prive:

A venue that draws in the cream of Dubai’s fashionistas and hedonists.The decor dazzles with the mezzanine that entertains VIP tables and booths and an outdoor veranda overlooking the Dubai Fountain. The Armani lounge, exclusivity for an unparalleled nightlife. Open Tue-Sun 10pm-3am Armani Hotel Dubai, Downtown Dubai, Dubai 04 8883308 / 056 6833943

Atelier M: The epitome of a great dining experience and nightlife venue situated in the heart of Dubai Marina. Pier 7, Dubai Marina, 7pm - 3am

BLISS

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Jetty Lounge:

Cielo: Cielo is an ultra-chic roof terrace that is set to become the destination in Dubai, featuring the best DJs not to mention one of the most attractive places to enjoy sundowners combined with the spectacular views of the Dubai skyline. The Dubai Creek Yacht Club, 7pm - 3am. 04 4161800

Housed in chic Arabian architecture with contemporary interiors, the Jetty Lounge is an elegant beachside bar. Beverages and wines are complemented by a selection of light snacks such as mezzeh, Spanish ham and cheeses as well as dips and Asian-inspired platters. One & Only Royal Mirage, 2pm - 2am. 04 3999999

Cirque le Soir: A nightlife clubbing experience like you’ve never experienced before. Clowns, snake charmers, dwarfs, contortionists, stilt walkers, sword swallowers, fire eaters and mixologists are all on the list for the greatest show. Fairmont Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, 11pm - 3am. 04 3627900

Karma Kafé: Fine dining experience that will satisfy those with a discerning palate given the venue’s signature dishes and magnificent decor. Open Sun-Thu 4pm-2am; Fri-Sat noon-2am. Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai 04 4230909

Clé: Cle Dubai unlocks the experience of contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine as expressed through Michelin-starred Chef Greg Malouf’s eyes. Al Fattan Curreny Tower, 6pm - 2am. 04 3525150 DistricT Lounge:

The Capital Club is a prestigious private business and social club located on the top floors of DIFC, 9pm - 3am 04 8802285

DUBAI MARINA YACHT CLUB: An impressive clubhouse and four

marinas spread over a manmade 3.5-kilometre canal and state-of-the-art marina facilities. Open Fri-Wed 6pm-2am; Thu 6pm-midnight Dubai Marina Yacht Club, Dubai 04 3627900

Embassy:

At the top of Tower Two, panoramic 360 degree views over three floors of an exclusive late night supper club for an ultimate night out. Open Tue-Sat 8pm-2am; Close on Sundays and Mondays. Grosvenor House Dubai, Dubai Marina 04 3176000

GQ Bar Dubai:

Inspired by the contemporary men’s lifestyle magazine, GQ Bar offers much the same as its namesake; a sophisticated restaurant and bar, along with a separate shisha terrace, combining stylish interiors, upbeat music and a delectable food menu with an elaborate cocktail list. JW Marriott Marquis, 7pm - 3am. 04 3214541

Iris DUBAI: Located on

the twenty-seventh floor of The Oberoi Dubai, Iris Dubai transforms the upper deck into the perfect tropical yet modern getaway amid Dubai’s concrete skyscraper jungle. Iris Dubai stands out as Dubai’s ultimate outdoor rooftop experience featuring an extensive menu of international meals and creative specialty fruit cocktails and mocktails, sophisticated ambiance, stunning views of the city, complete with the best sounds of smooth lounge music courtesy of a live band every Sunday and Tuesday. Open seven days a week from 6 PM to 2 AM. The Oberoi, Dubai, 27th Floor, Business Bay 056 9511442

Mahiki: Mahiki is the ultimate party destination with its Tiki décor, delicious fresh fruit cocktails and tropical flowers adorning every Honolulu Honey’s hair; a night out is set to be unique in every respect. Jumeirah Beach Hotel, 7pm - 3am 04 3807731 Malecon: The place to be for the full-on Latin experience, a zesty blend of Latin American cuisines and a carefully selected fusion of international styles. Dubai Marine Resort & Spa, 7pm - 3am. 04 3461111 Maya: Having recently been revamped to usher in a new dining & entertainment experience for the many guests who visit Maya Modern Mexican Kitchen + Lounge, by celebrity chef Richard Sandoval. Le Royal Meridien Resort & Spa, 5pm - 2am 04 3165550 Movida: Five star hospitality along with special VIP Valet entry to the club. Music comes from world renowned DJ’s. Open WedFri 11pm-3am, Radisson Royal Hotel Dubai, S h e i k h Z a y e d R o a d 04 3866844 Music hall: The mythical MusicHall has brought its unique and original concept to Dubai, offering to cosmopolitan guests its distinctive short. Live shows are interspersed by the best DJ music sets Dubai Zabeel Saray 056 2708670 Nasimi Beach: An oasis of tranquility with a stretch of white beach where the DJ spins. Open Sat-Thu, 9am-1am; Fri 9am-2am, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, Palm Jumeirah 04 4262626

N’dulge:

A high-tech nightclub with dance areas providing the ultimate experience. Open, daily 9pm-3am. Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, Palm Jumeirah 04 4260561

Neos: Panoramic views of Burj

Khalifa, classic cocktails and fine Champagne with its elegant interior creates an ideal lounge experience. Open daily 6pm-2am The Address Downtown Dubai 04 4367700 Okku: A winner of many awards, Okku is a contemporary Japanese dining scene with a cutting edge service, style, and design combined with a see-and-be-seen atmosphere. The H Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, 7pm - 3am. 04 5018888

Pacha Club Dubai: Pacha Ibiza continues its history

and global expansion by opening its doors this November 6th in Dubai. Staying true to its Ibiza roots, Pacha Ibiza Dubai will host worldclass visiting DJ’s, but will also feature local talent. Souk madina Jumeirah. Reservation 04 5670000

People by Crystal: Nestled on the top levels of a large glass pyramid, People defines clubbing excellence. Its gorgeous swanky interior along with the panoramic views it affords of Dubai makes it the hottest social spots in Dubai. The interiors bound to enchant many.Open daily 10pm-3am. Raffles Dubai, OudMetha, Dubai 050 2972097 Provocateur New York: The club is expected to open in

December. Based on an intimate lounge in The Meatpacking District, Provocateur Dubai promises a new clubbing experience in which “all of its attributes sit in distinct contrast to the city’s existing nightlife landscape and is a truly unique version of its New York counterpart.” Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach 04 270 7777

Q43: Q43 is a New York loft style bar/lounge. Situated on the 43rd floor of Office Tower, Media One Hotel, Media City the new nightspot offers stunning vistas of The Palm 43rd Floor, Media One Hotel, Media City 04 4435403 Qbara: “The Q is calling” A vibrant venue that invites to see and be seen. Join us for an atmospheric journey that juxtaposes the ancient with the contemporary to touch your every sense and imagination… Located in Dubai’s famous Wafi Fort Complex adjacent toThe Raffles Dubai. SaturdayWednesday 7:00PM - 2:00 AM, Thursday Friday 7:00PM - 3:00 AM, Friday & Saturday Lunch 1:30 PM-4:00PM. 04 7092500 Rock Bottom Café:

The casual everyday spot with no frills and fancy and some good music and affordable priced menu, makes this an ideal pre drink place or a lighter night out. Open daily 6pm-3:30am Ramee Rose Hotel, TECOM. 04 4500111

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Sass Cafe: Sass Café Dubai will

offer what very few can – a place to enjoy an intimate dinner, followed by a place to enjoy a vibrant atmosphere into early hours of the evening. Tower 2, Podium level, Al Fattan Currency House – Dubai. 04 3527722 Shocho: The Shocho “experience” is something that has attracted people from all over the world, and it’s the place to go for dinning out and hanging out in Dubai. Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa. Open everyday from 7pm - 3am 04 3461111

Siddharta Lounge: A lounge by Buddha bar with an ambience that oozes class and sophistication. Excellent signature drinks with an array of Asian and Mediterranean dishes. Open Sat-Wed 10am-midnight; Thu-Fri 10am-1am, Grosvenor House Dubai, Dubai Marina 04 3998888 Societe: Societe is Dubai’s most entertaining nightclub with a clear vision for each of our guests. Nothing but the best night out. All about the music, entertainment and experience, giving guests and customersa stylish adventure, with music from the 80s, Marina Byblos Hotel, Dubai Marina, 1st floor. OPENING HOURS:10pm - 3am, Open : Tuesday, to Friday Closed : Saturday / Sunday / Monday 050 3571126 Spin: SPIN Dubai features

eleven designer Ping-Pong tables, a world class bar, a fusion of international cuisine and a shisha lounge on the terrace. This stylish new venue is the first venue to open outside of North America. Wafi City, Monday to Sunday 6pm to 1 am. 04 3707707

The ACT: The Only place where one can enjoy great shows and performances over some lovely diner and drinks. The highlest level of performances at the highest theatre in the world on the 42nd floor of the Shangri-la Hotel, Open Sun-Thu 9:30pm-3am Sheikh Zayed Road. 04 3551116 The Irish Village: An Irish pub with a vibrant atmosphere that’s bound to make you feel at home. Great food and drinks served with warm hospitality. Open Sun-Wed 11am-1am; Thu-Sat 11am-2am. Dubai Tennis Stadium, Garhoud 04 2395000 The Music Room: Incorporating a unique style with theme nights, this venue is a platform for talent. Open Daily 6pm - 3am. Majestic Hotel, Al Mankhool Road, Dubai 04 5012534

Toro Toro: PAN LATIN

RESTAURANT & LOUNGE by Chef Richard Sandoval. Located in Grosvenor House Dubai / Mon - Wed: 19:30 - 02:00 ; Thu: 19:30 - 03:00 ; Fri: 12:30 - 16:00, 19:30 - 03:00; Sat - Sun: 19:30 - 02:00. 04 3176000

Trader Vic’s:

A combination of live Cuban music and refreshing cocktails makes this place a haven to unwind. Open daily 5.30pm-2am, Crowne Plaza Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road 04 3311111 Trader Vic’s: A Tikithemed restaurant & bar offering lovely signature cocktails and Polynesian cuisine. Open daily noon-1.30 am. Dubai Festival City Mall 04 2559000

cation at Voda Bar, the most stylish bar and lounge in Dubai. from 18:00 to 03:00 Sunday to Thursday and Saturday Happy Hour from 16:00 on Fridays. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray – Dubai / Palm Jumeirah. 04 4530444

White DUBAI: WHITE Dubai has made nightlife history as Dubai’s very first outdoor rooftop nightlife experience. WHITE Dubai is a high-tech and ultramodern outdoor rooftop space that is the ultimate go-to party destination to steer anyone’s evening escapades in the right direction. Open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 PM to 3 AM. Meydan Grandstand Rooftop, Dubai. 050 4430933

Trader Vic’s Mai-Tai

Lounge: A venue that features a live band to delight many and strong mixed drinks. Tiki Puka Puka, being a popular concoction. Open daily 4pm-2am, Oasis Beach Tower, The Walk. Dubai Marina 04 3998993 Vanity: Located in heartbeat of Dubai night life at the 5 star hotel al Murooj Rotana opposite to Dubai Mall and few minute from DIFC with one of the best location for people “to see and be seen”. Mon: 23:30 - 03:00 / Wed - Fri: 23:30-03:00 055 2464555

XL Beach Club: A popular beach club that resonates luxury and a sophisticated ambience. Open daily 5pm-3am Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Marina 056 6406161 Zero Gravity:

VIP Room Dubai:

V oda bar : T H E ULTIMATE BAR AND LOUNGE EXPERIENCE.Immerse yourself in sophisti-

Zuma: The zuma bar and sake lounge have become stable fixtures on dubai’s social scenewith an eclectic mix of guests. the ambience is complimented by seductive lighting and the resident DJ’s artistic a Coustics. Sat – Wed 12.00 - 01.00; Thurs & Fri 12.00 02.00. Gate village 06, DIFC 04 4255660

VIP Room, the famous club brand of Paris, St Tropez and Cannes Film Festival has hit Dubai. The opulent two level nightclub is located in the JW Marriott Marquis. 04 8818888

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Shop Shopping in Dubai is a dream come true, as there are so many places to go to whether it is an opened air or indoor souq, a flea market or one of Dubai’s numerous malls, the choice is endless. There is one mall that captured our attention and that is the Mercato Mall located on Jumeirah Beach Road. Is one of Dubai’s most charismatic shopping malls because of its’ individually, ambience and design. Mercato is designed to be a community mall which is ideal for residents however that doesn’t stop thousands of tourists visiting it from all over the world; and after our trip to the mall, we can understand why. Spanning nearly 650,000 square feet, Mercato is home to over 140 shops and service outlets featuring a variety of international fashion and lifestyle brands, a comprehensive selection of service outlets and a mouth-watering choice of cafes and restaurants. It is also the perfect mall for fashion lovers as Mercato boasts a great range of women’s, men’s and children’s clothing brands, be it accessories, footwear, sunglasses, jewellery and much more. There are also stores that focus on health and beauty to homeware and confectionery, not forgetting a supermarket, Vox Cinemas, Virgin Megastore and Fun City. Combine all this with an ambience that takes you back in time to a place in Europe, ideally Italy. It is interesting to know that mercato means ‘market’ in Italian, and it is another hint of what to expect as this is its overriding theme. Mercato is designed with quaint cobbled streets and even has an al fresco terrace. The architecture is based on a distinctive Renaissance concept, and the mall captures traditional Italian, French and Spanish art. It essentially portrays how a Mediterranean town looked during the European Renaissance. For instance when you are in its’ grand main atrium you will find the structure is made of clear glass, which brings a wealth of natural light and sunshine into Mercato. In the evening the mall takes on a different vibe as the mall’s streets and piazzas are lit up with authentic style street lights. This mall looks amazing even from the outside and we would definitely go there again, if not for the shopping, just for a quick coffee and a temporary escape from life and feel like you are in Italy or in an exciting town in Europe. Mercato is opened daily from 10:00am to 10:00pm and if you need more information before your visit please call +971 04 344 4161 or visit their website www.mercatoshoppingmall.com

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Dubai is a shopper’s paradise. From some of the world’s most amazing malls, including the world’s largest shopping space, to the city’s atmospheric souks where traditional local commerce comes alive, the choice is endless. Spend some time in the modern bazaars of Souk Al Bahar and Souk Madinat Jumeirah and explore corridors filled with treasures and trinkets to take home as a fitting reminder of your time in Dubai. Or pay a visit to the Gold & Diamond Park where a shimmering selection of jewellery awaits, There is something to suit all shopping tastes in this eclectic city.

GOLD SOUK

The glitter of gold enchants every visitor to this space where more than 300 retailers trade in jewellery. A hive of activity, the craftsmanship on display incorporates both traditional and modern designs. Precious stones and semi-precious gems are available as and all come with a certificate of authenticity. Prices are very reasonable and are primarily based on weight. Choose from gold in various colours from yellow to pink. Location: Deira, Gold Souk. : Gold Souk Metro Station

TEXTILE SOUK

An assortment of fabrics of different hues, interlace, embroidery, souvenirs and various other goods avail. A huge variety of fabrics in all colours and designs are available in this rustic souq, which captures the essence of the old town from its location in Bur Dubai. Back when this part of the city was the main trading hub, the textile souq hummed with shoppers who came here to purchase their daily wares. Today, visitors can reach the souq via a pleasant abra (water taxi) ride across the Creek and wander through its atmospheric alleyways, soak up the sights, sounds and smells that hark back to a different time. A: Al Fahidi Street, Bur Dubai | : Al Fahidi Metro Station.

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ELECTRONIC SOUK

A treat for the gadgets enthusiast, the Naif area of the city is know as the Electronic Souq with more than a hundred shops offering miscellaneous gadgets. Prices are extremely reasonable but look out for products without warranty. Location: Naif Roa, Deira | :Union Metro Station.

PERFUME SOUK

Indulge your senses at the perfume souk where fabulous aromas greet you upon arrival. Arabic ittars, a spicy local fragrance, and the latest perfumes are all available here. Take the chance to replenish your scents at this aromatic oasis. Location: Sikkat Al Khail Road, Deira, just east of the Gold Souk.

SOUK MADINAT JUMEIRAH

A welcome haven from the bustling urban life of Dubai. Souk Madinat Jumeirah is a modern version of the Dubai Souk. The wind towers, wooden architecture, beautiful waterways and an open Emirati sky beckons any traveller. An array of inviting restaurants and coffee shops mean there are plenty of places to take a break from shopping. Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in Arabian culture and purchase a hand-woven carpet, prayer beads or even some authentic Arabian coffee. Set around breathtaking waterways, the picturesque setting is in itself part of the soukâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charm. Location: Downtown Dubai, :Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Metro Station

SOUK AL BAHAR

Souk Al Bahar (in Downtown Dubai) is another version of the Dubai Souk. An arabesque shopping mall with a distinct feel of Dubaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past and present inextricably intertwined. The waterfront promenade along with the intermingling of cafes, restaurants and lounges is sheer brilliance. The mix of authentic handicrafts, fashion wear, perfumes, carpets are worthy to indulge any shopper. The ambience along with the Moroccan amber lighting adds to the magic. Simply utter bliss. A: Downtown Dubai| Dubai Mall Metro Station.

Shop TO BARGAIN • Determine a maximum price that you are willing to pay S from the outset and stick to it TIP • If the vendor refuses to budge on price, look elsewhere to see if another retailer stocks the same item. The chances are that they could be more accommodating • Try to purchase as many items as possible from the same vendor as you are more likely to get a good discount this way • Be friendly and light-hearted - bargaining is best treated as a game and if it looks like you aren’t going to achieve your desired result then just walk away • Take time to browse rather than purchasing on impulse - often the best deals are to be had further inside the markets where the shops are less visible and receive less custom

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GOLD & DIAMOND PARK

Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, the Gold & Diamond Park is Dubai’s leading destination for gold and diamond jewellery. The vast area incorporates commercial space for over 350 offices and around 90 leading retail outlets displaying unparalleled jewellery and gemstones. Admire the skills and expertise of the artisans who will handcraft jewellery designs tailored to individual preference onsite. A selection of cafés and restaurants adds to the shopping experience. It’s also possible to catch a glimpse of the very rare gold alloy purple gold, which is still very new on the jewellery market. Sharaf DG Metro Station Location: Shiekh Zayed Road,

DUBAI FLEA MARKET

The biggest second-hand market in the region, it features 300 stands full of second-hand goods and handicrafts. To get the best bargain be there sharp at 8am on the first Saturday of every month at Safa Park, gate five, and the second Friday of every month at Uptown Mirdif, next to Spinneys, 3pm-8pm. 055 305 7389

ARTE MARKET/ SOUK

Over 340 stalls displaying handmade art and handicrafts from around the world. The market is indoor and can be visited through out the year. ARTE Market takes place at Festival City on the first Friday of the month, from noon until 9pm, while ARTE Souk is held at Times Square Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road on the second Friday of the month, noon until 7pm. Log on to arte.ae to find the next market date.

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SPICE SOUK

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Adjacent to the gold souk is the fragrant Spice Souk boasting the rich scent of spices and a marvellous array of colours at every turn. Welcoming vendors ply their trade along its narrow alleyways. A delight for the senses, soak up the atmosphere and pick up spices from all corners of the globe. Location: Deira, Next to Gold Souk | :Gold Souk Metro Station

DUBAI DESIGNER MARKET

• Carry cash and small bills to Flea markets as credit/ debit cards won’t usually be S accepted. Also carry a pair of P I T sunglasses and some water to stay hydrated in the hot sun as you browse In the hub of international fashion brands, rest assured that local fashion talent falls not far behind. This weekly market displays the best of traditional designs infused with modern influences. Save some of your spending for here. Location: Meydan Hotel and Racecourse

A cluster of shops right in the middle of the city’s Karama district is the ideal place to pick up cheap clothing, shoes, purses, belts, and accessories. Put your bargaining skill to good use here. Location: Karama | : Karama Metro Station

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MALLs in DUBAI The Dubai Mall A veritable shopping city with more than 1,000 retail outlets, this mall is the biggest in the world in terms of area. To navigate the sprawling space, hire a golf cart and speed up your shop. Awe-inspiring attractions here include an aquarium, ice rink and cinemas. Visitors to the mall can also access the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa. For children, Kidzania and Sega Republic offer hours of fun. Location: Downtown Dubai 04 362 7500 : Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Station

Ibn Battuta Mall

Deira City Centre This mall is good if you are looking at buying items that have a touch of the Middle East. You can purchase specialities such as silk, cashmere and oriental rugs. There is also a cinema and Magic Planet. Location: Deira 04 295 1010

: Deira City Centre

Mall of the Emirates With close to 500 retail stores, this sprawling shopping space has everything under one roof.There is also a host of activities to take part in during a visit including a session on the slopes at SkiDubai, the popular indoor ski resort. Location: Al Barsha 04 409 9000 : Mall of the Emirates Station

Burjuman Centre For fans of high-end labels such as Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Bvlgari, this is the place to shop.The home of luxury brands, this mall is made up of sunny courtyards and impressive gardens. Location: Bur Dubai 04 352 0222 : BurJuman Station

This venue is a must-visit as it is part mall, part educational spacel. It celebrates the travels of Ibn Battuta â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Arabic explorer who visited many parts of Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and China. The bold design sees a court within the mall dedicated to each region visited by the explorer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; India, China, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia and Andalusia. Influences from each destination can be felt in design details peppered throughout the mall. Location: The Gardens 04 362 1900

: Ibn Battuta Station

Mirdif City Centre Mall As well as having top retail brands this mall is also home to many local designers and boutiques. It offers an indoor sky diving experience which is also well worth a try. Location: Mirdif 800 6422

: Mirdif City Centre

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Dubai Festival City Built along the banks of Dubai Creek, Dubai Festival City has food, entertainment and shopping. Location: Deira 04 232 5444

: Dubai Festival City

Wafi Shopping Mall Dragon Mart Mercato Mall Fashion brands, boutiques set in Italian-themed architecture. Location: Beach Road, Jumeirah 04 344 4161

: Financial Centre

Dubai Outlet Mall There are more than 1,200 retail brands here offering top-tier brands at reduced prices from designer fashion to highstreet stores. Area: Dubailand 04 423 4666

: Union Station

The best deals on everything from fabric to furnishing are to be had in this quirky discount mall which focuses on Chinese wares Location: International City 04 428 5665 : Rashidiya

boulevard Jumeirah Emirates Towers High-end boutiques. Part of the world famous Emirates Towers. Location: DIFC 04 319 8999

If you are an art enthusiast, this mall is for you. Not only is it possible to purchase pieces of art here, the architecture of the mall is fascinating with its distinctive pyramid shape that adds an important feature to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skyline. Location: Oud Metha 04 324 4555

AL GHURAIR CENTRE One of the first malls to be built in Dubai, this shopping venue in the heart of Deira remains a popular retail destination for the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoppers 800 24227

: Emirates Towers

: Healthcare City

: Union Station

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Mirdiff City Centre 04 284 3989 Centrepoint, Bur Dubai 04 358 7002

Dubai Electronics • Ensure you ask for an international warranty card S TIP and receipt. Also check on the permitted value of electronics you can carry back to your home country SHARAF DG CALL TOLL FREE NUMBER:

800 34435 Union Metro Station, Deira City Centre, Ibn Battuta Mall, Times Square Centre, The Dubai Mall, Union Co-operative Society off Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Wasl, Mankhool Street, Al Raffa, Union Co-op Muhaisnah, Bur Dubai

opposite Astoria Hotel Meena Bazaar, Union Al Tawar, Mirdif City JACKY’S 04 223 8700 Nasser Square 04 434 0222 The Dubai Mall E-MAX 04 515 4444 Oasis Centre Mall of the Emirates 04 399 6562

Gold Between the Gold Souk and the Gold & Diamond Market, you’ll find more than 700 jewellers, but there are many more to visit throughout the city.

DAMAs MALLS 04 366 9944 Ibn Battuta Mall Dubai Marina Mall 04 434 2530 Mall of the Emirates 04 341 0633 04 339 7441 Oasis Centre 04 352 5566 BurJuman Centre 04 295 3848 Deira City Centre 04 339 8846 The Dubai Mall Mirdif City Centre 04 284 3597 04 232 5554 / 232 5958 DFC Emirates Towers 04 330 3262 04 342 0460 Town Centre Mercato 04 349 8833 04 335 5177 Lamcy Plaza Wafi Mall 04 324 2425 04 344 8821 Magrudy Jumeirah 04 284 Arabian Plaza Mirdif

5571 Al Bustan Centre Century Mall Reef Mall HOTELS: Sheraton Jumeirah Le Meridien Jumeirah Jumeirah Beach Hotel Burj Al Arab One&Only Royal Mirage OTHERS Barsha Gold & Diamond Park 9663 Madinat Jumeirah Satwa Karama Centre

04 263 0285 04 296 9963 04 222 4274 04 399 3449 04 399 3211 04 348 6716 04 348 4816 04 315 2172 04 341 8413 04 347 04 368 6201 04 332 6116 04 336 6690

JUMBO ELECTRONICS Mirdif City Centre 04 284 3470 Mall of the Emirates 04 409 9000 Jumbo House, 04 352 3555 Bur Dubai Centre, Union Co-op, Rashidiya, Al Barsha Mall, BurJuman 04 368 5311 Ibn Battuta Mall 04 325 3711 The Dubai Mall 04 232 967 Dubai Festival City 04 295 3915 Deira City Centre 04 352 1323 BurJuman Centre 04 221 6673 Al Nasr Square PLUG-INS ELECTRONIX Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha 04 295 0404 Diera City Centre Dubai Festival City 04 206 6777 04 434 0800 Dubai Mall Al Ghurair Centre 04 228 3657 Karama Gold Centre 04 337 3744 Meena Bazaar (three branches): 04 3595757 / 3525515 / 353 5119 Gold Souk (three branches): 04 2255481 / 2255582 /2253315 Gold Centre (five branches): 04 2266527 / 2264076 / 22527072 / 2263678 / 2264849 Al Qusais Sheikh Colony 04 2637751 • Gold is typically available in 18K, 22K or 24K. The karats refer to the gold content or purity of gold. 24 karat gold is the purest form of gold whereas 22K gold contains 22 parts of gold and two parts of other metal alloys. 18K gold is made up of 18 parts of gold with six other parts of metal alloys. Knowing the purity of gold by the colour:24K Richest and warmest yellow colour, Pink Gold Copper + gold mix Green Gold Zinc + gold mix Silver / White Gold Nickel + gold mix

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ARY GOLD Deira,Gold Souk, Opposite Gold 04 226 3535 Souk Bus Station POPLEY Deira Gold Souk 04 225 8345 / 226 7954 / 256 1485 04 223 0558 Al Ghurair City Meena Bazar, Bur Dubai 04 3512133 / 528288 04 341 0885 MoE 04 296 9235 Century Mall 04 434 1514 The Dubai Mall MALABAR GOLD Al Fahidi Street, Meena Bazar, Bur Dubai 04 354 0123 04 252 2001 Deira City Centre Gold Centre Gold Souq 04 235 3916 04 358 4916 Karama Centre Meena Bazar, Bur Dubai 04 388 7916 Mirdif City Centre 04 285 2563 Lulu Hypermarket, 04 298 8926 Qusais KALYAN Al Fahidi Street, Bur Dubai 04 353 3533 Opp. Cosmos, Bur Dubai 04 352 5033 Opp Karama Park, Al Karama 04 396 4133 Damascus Street, Opposite Grand 04 263 6833 Hotel, Al Qusais Joy alukkas: Gold Centre, Gold Souk, Deira 04 225 3646 Flagship Store 04 226 0930 Branch Store 04 323 4801 Barsha, Lulu Atlas Kanz houses one of the 04 225 Gold Centre Gold Souk finest jewelry collection from 4235 artist andDeira designers04 across 225 0977 Gold Land, theStreet, world, including04 the359 Rolla Buralso Dubai record ring weighting04 Fahidimaking Street, Bur Dubai 5866 351almost 2147 68 KGS. 04 327 31 Al Br. Gubaiba, 1 Bur Dubai 04 226 5639 57 Br. 2 3496786 3395 Maraya Center, Satwa 0404226 04 226 Br. 3 04 334 8749/ 3356660 3391 Karama 2632614 2325 Ghusais 0404226 Br. 4 2256603 4235 Global Village 0404226 Br. 5 Damiani 04 235 3111 Br. 6 3390557 8736 TheBr.Dubai 0404340 7 Mall

ANSAR GALLERY Ground Floor, Hamsah Complex, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road Al Karama, Dubai, Near Dubai Ice Plant & Cold Store 04 357 7789 PERFUMES AJMAL PERFUMES BurJuman Centre Gold Souk Union Cooperative Jumeirah The Dubai Mall Lamcy Plaza Deira City Centre Murshid Bazaar Satwa Mirdif City Centre Bin Sougat Centre Emirates Cooperative Al Mizhar Mall Of the Emirates Arabian Centre

JASHANMAL The Dubai Mall, Star Atrium Mall of the Emirates Festival City Mall, Dubai Festival City Mirdif City Centre Al Ghurair Centre

04 341 0644 04 515 4304 04 325 3464 04 451 5173 04 351 1130

04 351 5505 04 226 9939

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Burjuman 04 351 5551

04 394 7992 04 339 9303 04 396 6725 04 295 3580 04 226 6274 04 344 1010 04 284 0400 04 285 7717

PARIS GALLERY Mai Tower, Al Nahda 1 04 237 2222 04 295 5550 Deira City Centre 04 375 0550 Festival Centre 04 330 8289 The Dubai Mall 04 368 5500 Ibn Battuta Mall 04 221 1166 Al Ghurair City 04 261 1288 Bustan Centre 04 359 7774 BurJuman

04 264 4281 04 341 4151 04 285 1157

AMOUAGE The Dubai Mall, Financial Centre Road, Downtown Dubai 04 330 8184 DEBENHAMS Deira City Centre Ibn Battuta Mall Mall of the Emirates Mirdif City Centre The Dubai Mall

Splash (Centrepoint), Mall of the Emirates Splash (Centrepoint), Oasis Centre The Dubai Mall Outlet Mall Splash (Centrepoint), Next to BurJuman Mall, Bur Dubai

04 294 0011 04 362 1900 04 340 7575 04 231 6600 04 339 9285

04 325 3808 04 385 0139 04 232 9023 04 283 9556 04 227 7780

SPLASH / Centrepoint Ibn Battuta Mall, Sheikh Zayed Road 04 429 7930 Near Maktoum 04 335 0525 Bridge 04 222 2512 Reef Mall 04 227 4796 Ghurair City 04 284 5440 Arabian Centre Splash (Centrepoint), Mirdif City Centre 04 284 3343

ARABIAN OUD Deira City Centre 04 295 6767 Wafi, Umm Hurair 2, Dubai Healthcare City 04 324 4117 Souk Madinat Jumeirah, 04 368 Umm Suqeim, Dubai 6586 AREEJ Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha 04 340 5223 Mercato Mall, Jumeirah Beach Road 04 344 6894 Dubai Marina Mall, Sheikh Zayed Road 04 399 7436 LUSH 1st floor Dubai Mall Dubai 04 435 6114 Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;OCCITAINE Dubai Mall 04 339 8148 Deira City Center 04 294 3153 Mercato Dubai 04 349 9271

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THE BODY SHOP Deira City Centre Jumeirah Centre, Jumeirah Road Spinney’s Al Ghurair BurJuman Centre

04 295 0701 04 344 4042 04 228 9494 04 351 9335

THE NATURE SHOP Sheikh Zayed Road, City Tower 1, Near Crowne Plaza Hotel 04 331 0303 Deira, 2nd Floor, Deira City Centre 04 295 4181

Marina Mall Dubai 04 434 2563 Festival City First Floor 04 232 6050 Ibn Battuta Mall India Court 04 368 5505 Mall of the Emirates First Floor 04 340 4309 City Centre Mirdif City Centre 04 284 38 89 Dubai Airport Terminal 3 RASASI Ghurair City Mirdif City Centre Mall of the Emirates Deira City Centre BurJuman Centre Bustan Centre Jumeirah Palm Strip Century Mall Arabian Centre – Mirdiff Ghurair City Dubai Festival City Dragon Mart

04 222 9109 04 284 0121 04 341 0616 04 295 0670 04 351 2757 04 261 2451 04 345 6961 04 296 7133 04 284 5800 04 222 9109 04 232 5635 0561491209

BEAUTY & BATH BATH & BODY WORKS Mall of the Emirates 04 340 4530 04 330 8839 The Dubai Mall 04 368 5975 Ibn Battuta Mall Mirdif City Centre 04 231 6751 04 250 1029 Deira City Centre LUSH The Dubai Mall Mercato Mall Mirdif City Centre Deira City Centre

04 435 6114 04 454 7661 04 344 9334 04 252 4929 04 295 9531

APPARELS AL MOTAHAJIBA DUBAI Buy colourful Arabic clothes at Al Motahajiba Dubai. Al Motahajiba sells a wide variety of sheilas, jalabiyas and abayas made from high quality, durable fabrics. Whether shopping for everyday wear or something for a special occasion, you will find it at any Al Motahajiba store, at Mall of the Emirates, Town Centre, and Wafi City. AL THAWB AL WATANI TAILORING Ibn Battuta Mall 04 368 5324 Al Dhiyafah Street, 04 398 8093 Al Satwa Jumeirah, Near Safa Park 04 263 4275, 04 394 7375 Al Qusais, 04 267 Near Al Twar Centre 1453 At the Dubai Mall & Mercato Mall AL YASHMAC DUBAI Visit the Al Yashmac store in The Dubai Mall to buy Arabic clothing. The store offers a wide selection of clothes for the Arabic woman including abayas, jalabiya, sheilas, ready-made clothes and a range of colourful collections for special occasions. 04 269 0815 Hamarain Centre Bayat Al Yashmac-Hamarain 04 269 0853 The Beach Centre-Jumeirah 04 349 0244

Al Bustan Center Uptown Mirdif

04 261 0966 04 288 8091

KASHKA CLOTHES For the best in Arabic clothes for women in Dubai, visit Kashka. The store sells a wide variety of tunics, sheila, jalabiya, scarves and accessories, made from high quality materials, designed in catchy colours. The Kashka store is located within The Dubai Mall. MAUZAN Mauzan is the leading luxurious abaya fashion house in the UAE. It is a high-class Emirati brand designing and producing beautiful abayas, sheilas and arabian perfumes.The company was founded in 1990 by the artist and designer Ms. Rafeea Bint Helal Al Qubasi. Dubai Mall 04 339 9505 MAX Al Ghurair Mall Oasis Mall Abu Hail Centre Opp BurJuman, Bur Dubai Ibn Battuta Mall

04 223 2272 04 339 7398 04 266 8660 04 397 5111 04 368 5435

MUMBAI SE Find beautiful Arabic clothes at Mumbai Se, the leading Asian clothing stockist in Dubai. Mumbai Se deals in al kinds of clothes for women, including tunics, abayas, jalabiya, sheilaa, hijab and a range of contemporary women’s clothes suitable for Arabic women. All clothing sold at Mumbai Se is made from high-quality fabrics and comes in colourful designs. 04 366 9855 LA REINE Collections of abayas and sheilas are specifically designed to suit a variety of occasions here. An extravagant line for weddings and parties, a casual yet elite line for a day shopping in the mall and a line for the trend-setters who like to show off their individuality. Available at The Dubai Mall 04 339 9432

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Buys Al Nassma are the finest camel milk chocolates available. 04 2239289 www.al-nassma.com

Walk into any store at the Gold Souk and pick up a bar or two

shopping is central to any holiday in Dubai and a well-chosen souvenir offers a lasting memento of your travels. Here are some of the essential items to take away as a little reminder of Dubai.

Present in almost all of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s malls, Ajmal bring a collection of essences to suit all tastes. 04 3515505

The Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates have plenty to offer by way of designer fashions or check out Dubai designer market (Page 95)

A SHEEBA IRANIAN CARPET makes a beautiful addition to the home. Central Market, Sharjah 06 572 7489 050 678 6168

Pick up an authentic Arabian ceremonial knife at Karama & Satwa Markets

Shisha pipes are available at the Spice Souk, Karama, or Satwa. The price starts from AED35

Robin Ruth 04 3465344 www.robin-ruth.me www.robin-ruth.com

Dates are a delicious gift from Bateel at locations across Dubai. www. bateel.com

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o trip is truly complete without picking up a few souvenirs of your visit, either for yourself or for family and friends waiting back at home. Over the years, a souvenir becomes a cherished object, a keepsake, or a memento with lots of fond remembrances of the place you visited once. After all, the word souvenir itself has its origins in an old French word that denoted recall or memory. The best souvenirs always are the ones that are native to the place you visited, something truly belonging to the culture of the people. So when you are shopping for souvenirs in Dubai, explore the ethnic options that will let you take away a memento of the Arabian legacy. Bakhoor is probably the most unique and interesting souvenir you can take back from Dubai. It is a traditional fragrance that originates from the Agarwood tree and is one of the rarest natural resource on earth. Use of Bakhoor in the Middle Eastern culture goes back thousands of years, when the Levantine nomadic tribes burnt the tree chips to ward off evil spirits and add a calming effect to the surroundings. The modern day Bakhoor is conveniently available as Agarwood tree chips compressed into small square blocks that can be burnt on charcoals or electric incense burners. You can start your hunt for the choicest Bakhoor from Deiraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spice Souk, or the Yemeni pavilion in Global Village. The many kiosks at Dubai Mallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Souk also sell Bakhoor in different shapes, sizes and prices. Prices could start at AED 100 and go as high as AED 500 or even more for a small souvenir box. Some of the high end choices for buying Bahkoor include shops like the Ajmal, Swiss Arabian, Abdul Samad Al Qurashi, Syed Junaid Alam Al Rassassi, Arabian Oud, and Asgharali. Most of these brands have their outlets in the Dubai Mall, City Center Mall and Mall of the Emirates. The modern-day Bakhoor is available in the form of sticks, tablets, or even small granules. It would actually be a better idea to buy Mubkhara, the Bakhoor burner as well. Go for the electric option, should the prospect of arranging hot, glowing charcoals sound daunting in the place where you live. Some souvenirs also come as a beautiful gift set that includes Bakhoor, the incense burner and a matching Oudh perfume to AED 250 and be worn on person. Expect to pay upwards for a good quality set. When you are back at home, burn a few chips of the Bakhoor in Mubkhara and sit back to be engulfed in soothing notes of the fragrance that create the perfect harmony and contentment around you.

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Life can get a little overwhelming sometimes and fitting everything you want to do is difficult as finding time to do everything we want to can be challenging. Trying to balance work, family, friends and fitness is in itself a full time job. That’s why salons such as the Karisma Ladies Center have been created, an all in one one-stop place for all your needs. At Karisma Ladies Centre & Spa Dubai focuses on all the aspects a lady may need to attain a unique, attractive, confident and modern personality and physic without needing to go separately to a spa, a salon or a fitness centre. The Karisma Ladies Centre combines services together so that you may enjoy body, face and shape treatment, massage, hair styling, make up and nail care in one salon. They offer a fitness centre as well with aerobics, Pilates and yoga exercises, the website features all the details of the classes as well as timings www.karismacentre. com. All you have to do is decide what you want to achieve and perhaps you could take a look at your New Years’ resolutions list, contact Karisma and get your membership and package according to your preference. The exclusive Karisma Orchid SPA and the health area are designed to relieve the stress and strains of everyday life; it simultaneously works on both the body and soul. Their sauna, and steam bath chambers are equipped with massage rooms that come in different variations to match varying daily needs. The massages include relaxation, energy and vitality massages, Thai special massage, hot stone massage, as well as dedicated massages for fatigue or muscle tensions. If you want to pamper yourself then the Moroccan bath will assure full relaxation, or choose from one of the centre’s various water treatments, oil and natural herb treatments, as well as skin cleansing, face and body skin peeling. While the centre offers a number of services from spa, shape treatment, fitness centre, a swimming pool and an auditorium, the salon also provides ladies with hair care, cuts, colouring, hair type testing for all hair types and styles. An extensive selection for nail care, such as manicure and pedicure treatments, nail extensions and nail SPA are available. So ladies, it’s time to think of what you want and contact Karisma with your wishlist. Get in touch with Karisma Ladies Centre and call 04 33 595 33 or email info@karismacentre.com. The ISO 9001-2008 certified Health & Beauty Centre is opened Saturday to Thursday from 10m to 9pm and on Fridays from 12noon to 9pm.

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SPA ALL ASALLA SPA Al Asalla Spa is popular with the fitness-conscious ladies in Dubai. It offers specialised treatments for women of different ages and requirements. Unique treatment at Al Asalla Spa includes Reviving Back Cleanse that removes blemishes off the back, Arabic Rasul and traditional Moroccan baths.Dubai Ladies Club 04 3499922 Amara Spa With facilities, treatments and indulgent elegance unrivalled in Dubai, Amara offers the ultimate luxury spa experience. It features eight spacious luxury suites, including three couples’ suites, each with its own private outdoor terrace, lounge area and indoor/outdoor rain showers. Amara also offers a state-of-the-art sauna, a steam room, and a stunning 25-metre swimming pool featuring a series of palm islands. With its adjoining private courtyards and cascading water features, Amara is in perfect harmony with the sophisticated retreat atmosphere of Park Hyatt Dubai. Park Hyatt, Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club 04 6021234 ANCHOR BEAUTY SALON Anchor Beauty Salon is situated in the heart of Karama, opposite Karama Centre, next to Talal

Supermarket. We offer an array of services guaranteed to cater to all needs. Our team of qualified and friendly staff will assure our clients of professional and quality services while ensuring value for money. Opposite Karama Centre, next to Talal Supermarket. 04 3979875 / 055 7175689 AZUR SPA Azur Spa™, the unique and electric new spa introduces the latest craze, “SOCIAL SPA-ING”. At Azur Spa, we like to think that we are the solution to you gorgeous women who are just too busy. Gather your girlfriends and prepare to be pampered. Either come to our swanky salon or even

better, we will come to you. With Azur Spa on Wheelz™…, we bring the treatments, machines, candles, decoration, therapists and the joy of getting pampered to the comfort of your home. Building D06 Area CBD 2-1 International City 04 4475284 BANYAN TREE SPA The award-winning Banyan Tree Spa Al Wadi features lavish treatment pavilions and state-of-the-art hydrotherapy facilities, The Rainforest. Complete with the finest décor and time-honoured spa healing therapies, Banyan Tree Spa Al Wadi is an ultimate Sanctuary for the Senses in the majestic desert. Under the intuitive touch of the professionally trained

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therapists, simple sensory pleasures are reawakened, completing the experience that defines Banyan Tree Spa. Banyan Tree Spa Al Wadi, P.O. Box 35288, Al Mazraa, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates 07 2067777

life, to feel more comfortable in your skin and to realize your power for living. Villa 15, St. 7B Umm Sequim 1, Jumeirah. Opp. of Miraj Islamic Art Centre 04 3955799

BEAUTY WITHIN Beauty WIthin offers a wide range of luxurious treatments using the finest therapies from Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare and Tisserand. The Beauty Within team prides themselves on treating every client as an individual, to ensure that they receive maximum benefit from their experience. Level B1 of the Jewels (Building 1), next to Durrat Al Marsa (Kodak building) and opposite the back of Shams (JBR). 04 4308719

The internationally renowned French spa

CHASLU WELLBEING CENTRE We, at Chaslu, want to inspire you to live your life consciously and in a better way. We want you to feel good, to be in the best shape of your Cleopatra’s Spa,

Drawing inspiration from the style and elegance of the legendary ancient Egyptian queen of the same name, Cleopatra’s Spa captures the wonders of Arabia presenting them in a superbly luxurious spa experience. As one of the largest day spas in the United Arab Emirates, it is renowned for its outstanding service, luxurious settings and wide selection of international treatments designed to accommodate every need. Cleopatra’s spa offers a high standard of service and opulent surroundings. The spa operates both a Male and Female Spa 7 Days a week to offer you your treatment when you need it most! Wafi City 043247700

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company was founded by Jean-Louis Poiroux, who was fascinated by massages, aromatherapy and cosmetics. Cinq Mondes combines traditional treatments and ancestral rituals with cutting edge cosmetology. He spent over 10 years travelling the world to find the best treatments and massages. In 2001, after years of research, he opened the first Cinq Mondes Spa in Paris. Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah , The Crescent West, Palm Jumeirah spa.thepalm@kempinski.com 04 4442000 CLESSIDRA MED SPA Boasting a wide range of treatments for the face and body, Clessidra Med Spa offers you beauty and wellbeing. If you truly care for your body and hope to get that wonderful shape you dream of, Clessidra Med Spa is your answer.Dubai Healthcare City, District A, Al Razi Building, Block D 2020 04 4233663 DE LA MER DAY SPA De La Mer Day Spa is a peaceful sanctuary for women, far removed from the stress of the modern age and the urgency of everyday life. Walking through the doors guests are welcomed into a friendly and calm environment. Their tensions will immediately begin to dissolve in the tranquil and soothing atmosphere. With a total of 8 treatment rooms, clients can enjoy an array of services including a real Hammam experience, Hydrotherapy, Dry Floatation, Infrared Sauna, Facials and all types of Body Treatments. In the Beauty Spa, clients treat themselves to spa manicures, pedicures, waxing, makeup application and hair services. A haven to retreat to, dedi-

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cated to rest, getting back in shape, health and beauty. De La Mer Day Spa will be able to cater for all their needs inside and out by experienced accredited therapists and staff. Jumeriah Beach Road, Villa 783, Opposite the Surf Café 04 3282775 ELCHE NATURAL BEAUTY SALON Visit Elche natural beauty retreat in Jumeirah, Dubai where highly-qualified professional beauty therapists from Hungary will give expert advice on skin type and condition, recommend and apply the customized treatment and essentials - all 100% natural and free of preservatives - to achieve the best results. Villa 42, Street#10, Behind and next to Jumeirah Plaza 04 3494942 ELITE BEAUTY STUDIO Ever since its launch the Elite Beauty Studio has seen the whole Fashion crowd coming and going for treatment, for styling, for refreshing their look or just for being pampered. Entering an ELITE BEAUTY STUDIO, is entering a sensory universe of self abandonment. Jumeirah 1 Al Wasl Road G1 / U2 , 73595 Dubai 04 3442882 EMIRATES GRAND SPA Perched sky- high on 45th floor of Emirates Grand Hotel Dubai, Emirates Grand Spa offers you an ultimate retreat within the vibrant city of Dubai. Emirates Grand Spa comprises of 13 luxurious treatment rooms, attached rain mist rooms, imbued with contemporary splendor and serenity to complement the authentic Spa experience. Emirates Grand Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road 04 3230000 ESSENSUALS AROMA THERAPY CENTRE A holistic spa for ladies offering a wide variety of personalized treatments using pure organic oils according to the individual’s needs and requirement to help them to relax-

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,unwind and rejuvenate. 1st Floor, Jumeirah Centre, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1 (Next to Spinneys & Magrudies) 04 3448776 ETERNAL MED SPA Enter into the world of Eternel MedSpa, where you can be transformed in our relaxing first class medispa. With our extensive treatment list, offering a blend of medical and aesthetic skin, slimming and hair treatments, you can be assured you will leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to take on the world. Villa 397, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 2 (Opposite Gate 5 Jumeirah Beach Park) 04 3440008 FABIANAS HAIR AND BEAUTY SALON At Fabiana’s, indulge yourself to a variety of first-class treatments to enhance your natural beauty. Get that glamorous look when you visit Rina at Fabiana’s. She has spent more than 20 years perfecting and specializing in hi lights and will help you choose your style and create it to your perfection, ensuring your cut , Hi lights and colour is perfect for your taste and lifestyle. Flat No. 406, Al Hawai Tower, Shaikh Zayed Road 04 3434323 FIRST SALT ROOM First Salt Room is a newly opened company in JLT and it is the first of its kind in the Gulf Region. Operating as a part of a 10 year old Franchise from Croatia First Salt Room is introducing revolutionary type of Salt therapy also known as Halo Therapy. Halo Therapy has amazing curative effects on more than 20 different medical conditions such as; Asthma, Respiratory conditions, allergies and others…It has been used around the world for a decade, and First Salt Room as the name suggests is the First Salt Room in this part of the world.First Salt Room, PR Level Detached Retail, Cluster F, Jumeira Lake Towers 04 3918735

HAIR STATION LADIES SALON Hair Station has a friendly atmosphere emulated by its incredibly talented and well trained staff who ensure that everyone from fashionista’s to fancy-free are made to look and feel special. Hair Station Ladies Salon Shop # J3, Uptown Mall, Uptown Mirdiff 04 2886483

spectacular views of the desert and homely, chic, country cottage décor, the scene is set for total relaxation and tranquility. 1901, Tiffany Tower Bldg, 19th Floor, Jumeirah Lake Towers 04 4473626

HOMBRE MEN LOUNGE SPA Hombre is Spanish for Man. Hombre Men Lounge Spa is the most prestigious Saloon and Spa for men in Jumeirah. We focus on really great and precise services in an environment that is not stuffy or pretentious. Tarish Ali Abed Al Mehairi Shop 2, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 3, 04 3383173

LILIAN BEAUTY SALON Since its initiation in Dubai in 2009, Lilian Beauty Salon has managed to maintain a high standard using top quality products and skillful staff. Located in Business bay, we offer any beauty service ladies are looking for such as hair care, nail and spa, as well as professional make up, facial and other services.Shop No.R6 On Ground Floor, Empire Heights tower, Business Bay 04 4539900

INFINITY HEALTH CLUB AND SPA A unique experience opens its doors utilizing the most widely used therapy products, that will help you Escape to a tranquil retreat while enjoying our wide range of facial and body treatments, prepared with a delightful harmony by our Spa Therapists. Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. 04 3877777

LIME SPA Situated at Desert Palm by Per AQUUM, LIME Spa offers six treatment rooms overlooking one of the four championship polo fields – a lush green landscape that is far removed from the hectic pace of the city centre, creating an inviting country backdrop and secluded oasis. Desert Palm Hotel Hatta Road, Dubai 04 3238888

LA CONTOUR SPA La Contour Spa is an idyllic escape just minutes from Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Emirates Hills, Meadows and Springs. With

MACHKA BEAUTY AND BODY DESIGNS MACHKA is an exclusive world for ladies’ wellbeing providing a modern and chic concept in

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a convenient location. Offering an extensive variety of face and body treatments using exclusive and innovative products. Villa no 961 , Al Wasl Road, Al Manara, Jumeirah 04 3288800 MANCHESTER CLINIC MED SPA Manchester Clinic MedSpa is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of Medical, Surgical and dental facilities through a team of UK and US qualified specialists together with their assistants. Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 3 04 3956400 MAVEN SPA Maven Spa, the ultimate traditional Spa in

Dubai, is one of the few Spas where you can have absolutely authentic relaxation and beauty treatments in a very pristine, traditional Indonesian Spa atmosphere. There are eight spacious treatment rooms equipped with built in shower and (some) even with luxurious bath tubs for floral bath. Maven Spa uses 100% organic natural products which suits all skin types. Uptown Mirdiff 04 2888480

MORNING GLORY HEALTH CLUB & SPA Morning Glory Health Club & Spa is about Health, Fitness, Wellness and Rejuvenation and many of those things rely on pleasure. We work on

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the principle of pleasure, enjoying a lot of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for you and a little of what you like! 2nd floor Abaya Mall. street 37, 24b. Mirdif W: www.morninggloryspa.ae 04 2881166 NAIL CANDY BEAUTY SPA Indulge in our luxurious line of treatments. ALL Hand, Feet & Nail Treatments. Facials, Massages, Waxing, Threading, Eyelash extensions, curling and Tinting. Come and discover Nail Candyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sweet scented ambience and excellent customer service.Marina View Hotel Apartments, Dubai Marina. (Close to Marina Mall & Dubai Marina Metro Station) We have free valet parking. 04 4257788 OUR AL SHEHANA BEAUTY MEDICAL SPA Our Al Shehana beauty medical spa offers an oasis of rejuvenation in beauty, healing, relaxation and rehabilitation while under specialized medical supervision. We aim to enhance your beauty, revive your senses, detoxify your inner organs and clear any emotional blockage, stimulate your energy flow, restore your balance and improve your confidence and inner vitality. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, Dubai Healthcare

city, Bldg No 73 W: www.aacsh.com 04 4237600 OXYGEN SPA Oxygen Spa Treatments are designed to rejuvenate and transform your skin while you relax and drift away. Signature treatments include Oxygen Infusion and Multipeel Microdermabrassion facials, various massage treatments, traditional Moroccan bath rituals, Oxygen Infusion, Extensive Body Care and Slimming Programs together with traditional beauty anti-aging treatments. Marriott Executive Apartment, Tower B, Ground Floor, Maktoum Road 04 2222920 PAPION BEAUTY SALON Saloon is dedicated to provide excellent service for customers. Services we are offering includes hair botox,keratin, rebonding and slimming cavitation. Movenpick hotel and apartment oud metha road Dubai United arab emirates. 04 3578887 PLATFORM 3 FITNESS Platform 3 is an exclusive fitness facility located in the heart of Dubai Marina. P-3 consists of a team of health and fitness professionals that believe in a full-scale holistic approach when it comes to attaining physical fitness. Our approach towards better health and fitness is

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narrowed down to three vital components: Personal training, Sports Therapy and Nutrition. We believe by combining these elements we can achieve a higher level of health and wellness. Park Island, Dubai Marina 04 4358083 POUPA SALON Poupa Salon & Nail Spa is a beauty lounge which combines grooming and beauty services under one roof. It provides a trendy and unique quality of pampering to ladies of different ages, nationalities and lifestyles. Poupa aims to deliver a superb customer service, with high standard of hygiene and personal care, executed through a professional team of well trained and experienced therapists using products that are focused on well-being. Citywalk, Junction of Al Wasl Road and Safa Road Jumeirah 04 3855551 REFLECTION HAIR AND BEAUTY CENTRE Established in 1994, with the purpose of bringing a professional, top class, European styled hair and beauty centre to Dubai, Reflection Hair and Beauty Centre has become a bustling establishment looking after all hair, nails and beauty needs in a comfortable, friendly, professional and hygienic environment. Reflection is a beauty sanctuary for ladies looking for glamour and grooming. As soon as you enter the salon, your pleasurable moment of pampering begins. The tasteful, elegant salon creates the perfect location for indulging in relaxation and the calming ambiance allows the mind to rest,

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thus making one leave totally pampered.A beauty haven, Reflection Hair and Beauty Centre is your home from home salon. Villa 994, Umm Suqqueim 1, Al Wasl Road 04 3944595 /04 3949906

calming oils. A beautiful infinity pool as well as a state-of-the-art gym also compliments this new Dubai spa located at The Pullman Hotel. Pullman Hotel, Mall of the Emirates 04 3772380

RIVA INTERNATIONAL SPA Riva International Spa provides a serene and truly unforgettable experience of pure pampering and relaxation in exquisitely beautiful surroundings, using holistic therapies and massages which combine the very best of Eastern and Western practices. Mai Tower, 14th Floor, Flat No. 1410, Al Nahda 04 2327337

SENSASIA URBAN SPA When spa-going urbanites, glam-loving locals & spa-hopping sightseers want their massage or facial fix, they can always ‘glow’...downtown. Located in Souk Al Manzil amongst the boutiques and cafes, we introduce our latest addistion-fighting female only urban escape. Just a stone¹s throw from Dubai Mall, there¹s easy access and basement parking. SensAsia Urban Spa, Downtown, is our newest addition to our midtown locations for our beauty obsessed. Souk Al Manzil, Downtown 04 4560866

ROYAL RETREAT BEATY AND SPA Royal Retreat Beauty & Spa is a perfect spa for well-being and beauty treatments from head to toes, in an exclusive peaceful and hygienic ambiance. It offers a comprehensive range of services from international brands for face and body, facial treatments and massages, scrubs, body wraps, traditional Moroccan bath and all the beauty cares. We are here to sooth, pamper, de-stress and invigorate your mind and body. Let us put back a little of what life takes out. DVilla 72a, St. 2b, St. 49, Al Badaa, Al Wasl Rd., Jumeira 1 04 3447540 / 04 3447530 / 04 3442540 SANCTUARY SPA Sanctuary Spa offers a range of innovative spa treatments such as the relaxing “Light Legs” treatment which consists of a 45-minute leg massage involving enriching and

SENSO WELLNESS CENTRE Small spa with private rooms and facial treatment rooms. Hydromassage bath and jacuzzi available in some of the rooms. Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City 04 3669165 SERENITY SPA AND WELLNESS CENTRE Everybody needs a little self indulgence from time to time and what finer surroundings to relax in then at the Serenity Spa and Wellness centre. We have a wonderful range of massage treatments available all using natural organic blends of oils. Our superb facilities include swimming pool, thermal suites and life fitness gymasium. Flora Grand Hotel,

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Al Riqqa Street, Deira 04 2309898 SHANAZ HUSAIN SIGNATURE SALON Shahnaz Husain’ runs over 400 salons and spas around the world offering herbal beauty treatments and ‘Shahnaz Husain Products’. Her salon in Dubai is the latest offering.... The salon aims to cater to the busy women, whether homemakers or working ladies, who just don’t get enough ‘me’ time to pamper themselves. So that you can make the best out of your time, you can avail all the services under the same roof thus enabling you to get multiple services at one time... Shop 5, Zeenah building, opp Deira City Center P3 Parking, Deira 04 2594577 SIGNATURE LOUNGE Signature Lounge is established since 2008 in Dubai Media City as most sought after grooming place for men. Since 2011 we have also established our dominance on female grooming. We provide Dubai’s affluent with excellent hair, skin, nail and beauty treatments. Our highly trained technicians will provide you top of the line nail art, our hair stylist can provide you with the classy hair up do that you always desired. Be it a basic haircut, blow dry or a stylish evening make up our stylist will pour all their expertise to bring out a new

you. You could be modern day metro sexual men or affluent socialite women Signature Lounge – Grooming Passion is your one spot destination for all your grooming needs. Business Central Towers, Dubai Media City 04 4342110 SIMPLY SKIN CLINICAL CARE For a woman, is there anything more satisfying than a great body and healthy glowing skin? Simply Skin offers a wide range of facials and body contouring treatments to tackle common skin problems and help you stay younger looking. All you need to do is set aside time from you routine and enter the Simply Skin Clinical Care in Dubai. Al Ghazal Mall Mezzanine Floor 04 3456080 SOMA HEALTH CLUB AND SPA Soma Spa is the perfect blend of French elegance and Eastern tradition; harmonizing the whole persona by using western herbal based products, proven techniques and traditional Oriental aroma therapies to give you a distinct spa experience. 7th Floor, Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre 04 6038275 STYLE EXPRESS BEAUTY SALON Style Express Beauty Salon has been opened for a simple reason – to provide quality service at reasonable price. It is for all those modern age

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women who see hair & beauty care as a significant part of their complete image. Whether you require a 15 minutes quick fix or an hour long pampering, our aim is to make each and every visit of yours to Style Express a pleasurable one. 4, Al Mansoori Building, 45A Street, Near Lulu Hypermarket - Karama, Behind Kalyan Silks, Opposite Pioneer Building # 38 04 3577167 SUN FACE BEAUTY Sun Face Beauty, a Ladies Salon located in Jumeirah lake Towers is designed to be a relaxing environment dedicated to highly personalized service from highly trained designers and colorists. Shop 6, MAG 214 Tower, R Cluster, Jumeirah Lake Towers 04 4539784 TAJ SPA One of the finest Spa in the city, Taj spa offers a sanctuary combines tranquility and expertise from the ancient healing wisdoms. Rejuvenate your body and soul with proven healing power of aromatherapy and massage treatments. Our highly trained Spa therapists are available by appointment for a variety of spa services aimed at total relaxation and wellness. Taj Palace Hotel – Deira 04 2113114 TALISE OTTOMAN SPA Winner of multiple awards including The World Travel Awards ‘UAE’s Leading Spa Resort’ in 2011 and 2012 and the ‘Best Spa’ category in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards 2013, Talise Ottoman Spa is an experience like no other. With 42 treatment rooms, eight hydrotherapy rooms, steam rooms, saunas, snow rooms, floating baths and two thalassotherapy pools, you’ll discover almost limitless ways to treat yourself. The Spa Is the largest spa in the middle east. Talise Ottoman Spa, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah. W: JZSTalise@jumeirah.com 04 4530456

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TECHNOSHAPE SLIMMING TechnoShape Slimming Therapy in various outlets in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Active non invasive slimming therapy to lose stubborn fat from the midriff area. Lose 1-2 dress / trouser sizes with a course of sessions Various locations 800 497694

With an extensive treatment list, including hair, massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing and a range of slimming and specialist therapies, The Cure Green Community, DIP(Park & Shop supermarket, close to Armada II hotel) shop Nr.2 04 8830818 / 050 1574940

THAI PRIVILEGE SPA Thai Privelege Spa is a renowed chain of international spas practising time honored Thai massage concepts within an ambiance of luxurious serenity. 1047 Uttamah Villas Al Wasl Road 04 3489679

THE ORGANIC GLOW BEAUTY LOUNGE The Organic Glow Beauty Lounge is the UAE’s first completely green ladies salon, from our organic cruelty-free natural products, to our eco-friendly interiors. We’recommitted to providing our customers with safe toxic-free treatments, friendly service & utmost relaxation at an affordable price. Al Wasl Road 594, Jumeira 3, Opposite Safa Park 04 3804666

THE CURE BEAUTY LOUNGE Established for over 10 years in Dubai, The Cure Beauty Lounge offers an excellent range of treatments in Green Community. The Cure is a beauty and wellness lounge offering an excellent range of glamorous treatments, complemented by the highest quality products selected from across the globe.

THE PURPLE SANCTUARY The Purple Sanctuary is an independent boutique spa practicing time-honored Thai massage con-

cepts within an ambience of luxurious serenity. It emerges with the spirit of restoring harmony and well-being to the body, mind and soul. Our Sanctuary was created to allow you to escape your routine and to be a catalyst towards regaining your inner serenity. The treatments at The Purple Sanctuary are intended to stimulate the body, mind and spirit and the experience will be unique, because you are unique. Uttamah Villas #1047, Al Wasl Road Jumeirah 04 3489678/9

THE SPA The Spa at The Address Downtown Dubai is a world apart from the whirlwind of modern life. You will find yourself in a tranquil haven of contemporary luxury, where modern techniques combine ancient wisdom with the finest ingredients and The Spa’s unparalleled selection of treatment rituals. Discover a sumptuous sanctuary of absolute relaxation and rejuvenation, overlooking the Iconic Burk Khalifa and dancing fountains. The Address Downtown Dubai, Mohammad Bin Rashid Boulevard

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spa.downtowndubai@theaddress.com 04 4368755

TICKLES AND GIGGLES KIDS SPA Tickles & Giggles Kid’s Spa is the place where your child highness pampered with the most delicious facials such as chocolate and yogurt and her little feet and hands are massaged gently and painted with one of our non-toxic, water based nail polish of her choice. Let us spoil your precious princess with a touch of luxury! Sadaf 2, Plaza Level, The Walk JBR 04 4328681

VITALITA SALON A well established beauty establishment offering top notch services in hair styling, permanent & all-occasion professional make up and nail care. Located in the newly refurbished Habtoor Grand Hotel, its friendly ambience has attracted a loyal following who have been regulars since it opened its doors in 2005. It’s well-trained staff will attend to your needs to get you ready for any event. G/F Habtoor Grand Resort and Spa, Dubai Marina 04 3995020 / 055 4304151

WELLNESS LIG SPA Wellness LIG Spa is a well-being destination where you can leave behind all your stress and tensions, to relax into a haven of wellness and relaxation. Our Turkish bath rituals and products which are specially imported from turkey, besides our Moroccan bath will make your experience a remarkable and unforgettable. Seven kinds of massages are offered, with an advise of our consultants, you may choose what is suitable for you. Our special weight loss programs are unbeatable in price and results, One week is enough to let you loose unnecessary inches and wear your favorable dress or suit. Our consultants are happy to assist you at any time. Yassat Gloria Hotel Apartments, Dubai, Tecom. Just beside the Internet city metro station. Free valet parking availabl 04 3818936 / 050 8205403

XPRESSIONS BEAUTY SALON A premier Salon & Spa in the International City area in Dubai, Xpressions Beauty Salon was established in 2008 and has rapidly become one of Dubai’s most popular salon and spas. With

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their success, comes their highly dedicated, imaginative, and accomplished hair designers and spa and massage aestheticians. Whether you live in Dubai, are planning to visit or are doing business in the area, they are the perfect spa and salon for relaxation and tranquility. Dubai International City, England Cluster, S22, Block Z-02 050 4505127 / 055 9265058

YAS BEAUTY SPA We strive to exceed each clients expectations by providing a salon and spa experience that nurtures each individual while bringing forth their own personal beauty and style.Souk Al Bahar, Level 2 & 3 near Dubai Mall 04 4513333

YHI SPA Full service indoor spa including a spa salon,9 treatment rooms with Moroccan and Turkish bath and a dedicated couples suit with private Jacuzzi, separate ladies and gents sauna and steam room. The spa provides a state of the art health club and a roof top swimming pool. YHI Spa, Melia Hotel Dubai, #23 Kuwait Street, Port Rashid 04 3868111 / 04 3767475

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he term “mud bath” may sound strange. How can you bathe in something that makes you dirty? And more prominently, why would

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But did you know that mud bath has some amazing benefits to offer and it can be extremely relaxing? Yes – a mud bath is one traditional way of unwinding and rejuvenating your body. This ancient treatment has been touted as a cure-all for a number of health ailments. A mud bath not just offers relaxation, but also promotes radiant complexion, detoxifies the skin, eases muscle tension, alleviates inflammation and soothes arthritis-related joint pains. Though the idea of lying in a tub full of mud sounds unlikable at best, its contents are as natural and kind to the skin as anything can be. The mud used in the process is made of seaweed, volcanic ash, clay and other mineral-rich substances mixed with mineral or spring water. Occasionally, essential oils are stirred into the bath, adding to the relaxing ambiance and providing the benefits of aromatherapy. Benefits of a Mud Bath ● Helps in increasing the blood circulation ● Energizes the skin tissues ● Cleanses and improves skin condition ● Improves skin complexion ● Reduces spots and patches ● Relieves muscle and joint aches and pains ● Takes the stress off your body Your Mud Bath Experience Your mud bath begins with you taking a quick shower – which prepares the body for immersion. The mud is heated at a temperature of around 110 degrees and you are immersed into the tub and the body is positioned in such a manner that it is entirely covered in the mud. The mud pack is kept on your body for around 45-60 minutes. The heat from the mud relaxes your muscles and increases circulation which then boosts the healing process and alleviates stress. You are then bathed with lukewarm water and the body is cleansed thoroughly. Throughout the process, you will feel completely relaxed and by the end of it, you’ll be all revitalized

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and energetic. When followed regularly, the therapeutic properties of mud bath help in maintaining good health and glowing skin. With such wonderful benefits, there’s no reason to wait for your next spa visit. Book for a mud bath and experience the leisure.

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REAL ESTATE Dubai is a tax-free city, with no income or capital gain tax. This makes it extremely attractive for people from all around the world to come and work in Dubai, as well as invest in property.

Why Invest in Dubai oreign investors are attracted to F

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very low crime rate – making it a perfect place for families and wealthy individuals.

Palm Jumeirah is the first manmade island to be completed in Dubai. This unique island is in the shape of giant palm tree and extends 6.5 kilometres into the Arabian Gulf, creating an extra 78 kilometres of waterfront property space on Dubai’s coastline. The island is surrounded by a 12 kilometer crescent shaped breakwater where the world-famous Atlantis resort is now situated. There are many options to choose here, from a 810 sqft fully furnished studio to a six bedroom Mediterranean waterfront villa.

The climate in Dubai is very

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Dubai due to the various Free Zones.

Dubai is easily accessible, having direct flights from all the major cities in the world.

Dubai remains a popular tour-

ism destination with its fabulous shopping malls, five-star hotels, beautiful beaches and numerous attractions.

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Located just off the coast of Dubai, The World is comprised of 300 man-made islands, shaped to form the continents. This incredible development adds over 232 kilometres of new beachfront to Dubai’s coastline, offering astute investors unprecedented opportunities with leisure, residential and tourist developments. BURJ KHALIFA DOWNTOWN by Emaar Properties PJSC

Downtown Dubai is Emaar’s flagship project in Dubai. Its home to some of the city’s most important landmarks including the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa - an architectural and engi-

neering masterpiece offering premium residential, office and retail space and houses the luxury Armani Hotel. It is a development that would include 30,000 homes, nine hotels (including The Address Downtown Dubai), three hectares (7.4 acres) of parkland, at least 19 residential towers, The Dubai Mal (the world’s largest shopping mall by total area) and the 12-hectare (30-acre) man-made Palm Jumeirah by Nakheel

Palm Jumeirah is the first manmade island to be completed in Dubai. This unique island is in the shape of giant palm tree and extends 6.5 kilometres into the Arabian Gulf, creating an extra 78

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• Navigate the legal requirements with the aid of an attorney that specialises in local property law • Be sure to visit the site of upcoming projects and go through the plans in detail to gain a thorough understanding of the project • Always purchase through a developer or an authorized real estate agent. • A fee of 2 to 5 percent is required by property agencies. This number should be clarified from the start

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kilometres of waterfront property space on Dubai’s coastline. The island is surrounded by a 12 kilometer crescent shaped breakwater where the world-famous Atlantis resort is now situated. There are many options to choose here, from a 810 sqft fully furnished studio to a six bedroom Mediterranean waterfront villa. WORLD ISLANDS by Nakheel

Downtown Dubai is Emaar’s flagship project in Dubai. Its home to some of the city’s most important landmarks including the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa an architectural and engineering masterpiece offering premium residential, office and retail space and houses the luxury Armani Hotel. It is a development that would include 30,000 homes, nine hotels (including The Address Downtown Dubai), three hectares (7.4 acres) of parkland, at least 19 residential towers, The Dubai Mal (the world’s largest shopping mall by total area) and the 12-hectare (30-acre) man-madeBurj Lake, The Dubai Fountain, the Burj Park Island (a private, manicured island with panoramic views and residential compound), and the Burj Vista. The Old Town and The Old Town Island is mostly low-rise residential buildings, in addition to three hotels and Souk Al Bahar. Emaar Boulevard, The Residences and South Ridge comprise high-rise residential towers. Emaar Square is a low-rise office complex. Jumierah Beach

Residences(JBR) by Dubai

Properties Group Jumeirah Beach Residence (also known as JBR) is a 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) long, two square kilometres (0.77 sq mi) waterfront community located on the edge of the Arabian Gulf. It is the largest single phase residential development in the world and contains 40 towers (35 are residential and five are hotels). JBR can accommodate about 15,000 people, living in its apartments and hotel rooms. The project has 6,917 apartments, from 900 sq ft (84 m2) studios to 5,500 sq ft (510 m2) penthouses. JBR has a total of six residential blocks Shams, Amwaj, Rimal, Bahar, Sadaf and Murjan (in order from east to west). The Walk at JBR restaurant and shopping strip, which is adjacent to the beach behind JBR, is a very popular location for al fresco dining. Dubai Marina by Emaar Properties PJSC

Dubai Marina is an artificial canal city, built along a two mile (three km) stretch of Arabian Gulf shoreline. When the entire development is complete, it will accommodate

more than 120,000 people in residential towers and villas. Jumeirah Lake Towers

A large development which consists of 79 towers constructed along the edge of artificial lakes as well as the JLT Embankment of eight towers facing Jumeirah Islands. The total area covered by the lakes, waterways and landscaping is730,000-squaremetre (7,900,000 sqft). The towers range from having 35 floors to 45, except for the centerpiece, which is 66 floors. The tallest tower and the centerpiece of the entire complex is Almas Tower which is situated on its own island between Lake Almas West and Lake Almas East. All residential towers are placed in clusters of three. The towers in JLT proper are organised in 26 clusters named from A to Z. Each cluster has its own parking and retail waterfront. The towers are numbered 1, 2 and 3 but also have official names. Business Bay by Dubai Properties Group

The project features numerous skyscrapers located in an area where Dubai Creek will be dredged and extended. Business Bay will have

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upwards of 240 buildings, comprising commercial and residential developments when complete. Business Bay is a commercial, residential and business cluster along a new extension of Dubai Creek extending from Ras Al Khor to Sheikh Zayed Road. Covering an area of 64 million square feet, once completed it will comprise office and residential towers set in landscaped gardens with a network of roads, pathways and canals. It will become the region’s business capital as well as a freehold city. Meydan Racecourse by Meydan Group

A spectacular racecourse accommodating 60,000 spectators. The development also includes an nine-hole golf course.The 7.5 million sq. m Meydan Racecourse includes The Meydan — the world’s first five-star trackside hotel with 285 rooms. The site also has two race tracks and the Grandstand, which comprises the hotel, restaurants, a racing museum and 72 corporate suites for entertaining throughout the year. It also features the Winter Racing Challenge, Dubai International Racing Carnival and the Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest race day with over US$26.25 million in prize money The Racecourse district occupies 67 million square feet (620 ha), the overall Meydan City develop-

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ment however is 200 million square feet (1,900 ha). Meydan is closely affiliated with Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. DUBAI LAND

A regional and international tourism hub, Dubailand is a unique multi-faceted district of sporting, entertainment and retail attractions sitting alongside growing residential communities. With an array of housing options that range from lush landscaped Mediterranean style villas, Spanish style haciendas, luxurious eco friendly villas set amongst exotic botanical gardens, communities set alongside stunning golf courses and lakes to spacious and affordable apartments, Dubailand caters to families with every

budget. The district also has a good support infrastructure for families with a range of community retail, supermarkets, groceries, schools, sporting, leisure entertainment and cultural attractions, as well as activities for children and adults. Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)

DSO offers a wide variety of high-quality villas and apartments for lease or purchase. These has been specifically planned and designed to create an authentic community of comfort and convenience. DSO offers schools, universities, hospitals, community centres, shopping complexes, swimming pools and tennis courts alongside the lush green parks, interconnected courtyards, and children’s play areas. Mohammed bin Rashid City

Developers Contact List Nakheel Emaar Properties PJSC Dubai Properties Group Meydan Group Damac Group Dubai Pearl Dubai Silicon Oasis Diamond Developers Cayan Developers Danube Properties

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by Meydaan & Sobha Developers

Mohammed Bin Rashid City is set among a natural desert reserve in the heart of Dubai. Dubai Hills is located less than three kilometres from Burj Khalifa, with Al Khail Road providing easy access not only to Downtown Dubai, but also to Dubai International Airport, Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai International Financial Centre. This prime location is set to become a unique lifestyle destination within the heart of one of the most vibrant cities in the world. MRC wil have the largest family centre for leisure and entertainment in the Middle East, Africa Indian subcontinent and region. It will be surrounded by the largest mall in the world, Mall of the World, and over 100 hotel facilities. The mall will have a family entertainment centre which will be developed in collaboration with Universal Studios International. The new city will include residential areas built to green building standards in terms of energy consumption, waste treatment and conservation of natural environment. It will also feature a number of golf courses. Dubai Hills by Emaar

Is situated in MBR and is part of the first phase. Dubai Pearl

Dubai Pearl is a world class, mixeduse, 22 million sq ft integrated development by Pearl Dubai FZ LLC. Overlooking Palm Jumeirah in the heart of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone, the development sets a new benchmark for sustainable urban communities in Dubai. Dubai Pearl offers a 24 hour living, walkable community where people can work, play and live in one destination. Dubai Pearl will redefine the pulse of the city by providing premium residences and offices, international retail and the highest quality dining, entertainment and leisure facilities. Dubai

Pearl’s prime location will offer an unparalleled combination of freehold in the convenience of a free zone with luxury, energy efficient sustainability and state-of-the-art technology. Dubai Waterfront by Nakheel

Waterfront is planned add more than 70 kilometres to Dubai’s coastline and encompass an area of 1.4 billion square feet of water and land developments. It is expected to house an estimated population of 1.5 million people. Located near the new Al Maktoum International Airport, and with direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road, Jebel Ali Freezone and Abu Dhabi, the city would be fully accessible on a local and international scale. The hub of the development would be along the shoreline, stretching in-land to offer a range of residences, commercial districts and industrial areas, with a number of major tourist attractions and leisure amenities. Extending from the coastline into the Arabian Gulf would be a series of connected islands featuring villas and high-end accommodation. DREAMZ BY DANUBE PROPERTIES

provides modern residences with more than 40% land dedicated for open spaces. The development is planned over 700,000 Square Feet and will be equipped with state of the art infrastructure facility. Dreamz brings you a collection of 171 Luxury Duplex Townhouses with a choice of 3 & 4 bedrooms. Each house is individually designed keeping comfort and convenience in mind. Spacious living spaces for the family, combines with the right balance for privacy, safety and security. Every little detail you could expect exuberates and compliments the lifestyle for today’s urban family. Cayan Towers by Cayan Developers

The 80-storey residential tower that

spirals in a smooth curve by an astonishing 90 degrees to give every apartment a stunning view of the sea or marina. Cayan Tower’s dynamic twisting shape challenges conventional architecture and redefines standards of luxury. Cayan Tower is situated in a key location at the mouth of Dubai Marina thus enjoying great views on to the marina, sea and Palm Jumeirah. It is truly an architectural vision. The units are special with spacious rooms, big courtyards with lots of sunlight that will enhance the feeling of space and freedom inside. AKOYA Park by DAMAC

Welcome to your dream home, among 400,000 square metres of lush foliage. Pick your perfect space from a cluster of luxurious villas nestled within the breathtaking AKOYA by DAMAC, just off Umm Suqeim Road in Dubai. This is where opulent lifestyles, world class retail and leisure spaces, and spectacular outdoor living come to life across 28 million square feet of luxury. Fendi Casa, Trump and Paramount Hotels & Resorts are just a few of the world-renowned names who bring their globally coveted vision of the gold standard in luxury living. Dubai Sustainable Cityby Diamond Developers

This city redefines sustainable living by providing an unprecedented experience in terms of no service or maintenance fees, energy efficient housing, green education and health care, eco-attractions and a full range of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities. The City will generate much of its own electricity through city-wide and rooftop solar panels. The inspiring architectural designs take into consideration the natural aspects of sunlight, wind and orientation in order to improve air

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re you fascinated by cars? Do you like motorsports? Then you would love to live in Dubai Motor City; a destination development equipped for both living and working. Dubai Motor City is based on a motor-sport theme and includes residential units, business towers, motorsport facilities, retail and a theme park. Yes, all of this in one society of motor lovers. MotorCity provides an abundance of experiences for all age groups and interests – experiences that become memorable events that individuals and families will want to repeat over and over and recount to their friends. Motor City celebrates modern man’s enchantment with automobiles and all it suggests: the freedom of movement, the thrill of speed, the sleekness of aerodynamic design, the efficiency of cutting edge engineering and the promise of technological progress. It is the ultimate destination development. What’s a destination development? Destination developments offer a combination of entertainment, dining and retail within a pedestrian-oriented, multiuse environment. It appeals to sophisticated customers who seek memorable experiences and sensations to enrich their lives. Motor City successfully taps into the desire for rich experiences on all depths and levels. It will be a city of adventure, thrills and fun as well as being the ultimate statement in fine living and working. Motor City is a development based on a unique automobile and motor sport theme that includes: • Dubai Autodrome – a 5.39 km FIA certified track which opened in October 2004. • F1-X – A Formula One theme park (half built). • Business Park – Office space in several high rise towers and retail space including automobile showrooms and other automobile related shops. • Uptown Motor City – A low-rise residential apartment development including recreational areas, parks and schools. • Green Community Motor City – Residential development consisting of family villas, townhouses, and bungalows as well as luxury terraced apartments. When you visit Dubai Motor City, make sure to go Karting, Laser Tagging, Cycling, Racing or just have a leisurely time Dining and enjoying everything else that it has to offer. Spread over a land of approximately 38,000,000 sq.ft. and located on Emirates Road, Motor City promises to be the very best in everything it represents.

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Business Presence in Dubai Dubai is definitely the location of choice - if you are looking for a unique destination that is both a dynamic business centre and a paradise offering attractions, shopping, fine dining and quality hotels, it’s all in the emirate The city attracts business houses from across the globe. Gems and jewellery, shipping, tourism, media, IT, retail, events and conferencing and banking are just some of the many industries that flourish Dubai. Though once an oil rich state, it is

no longer the case that most of the revenues that Dubai earns come from oil - it generates just less than 10 percent of Dubai’s revenues. Jebel Ali Free Zone and tourism make-up the rest of the emirate’s income.

Most Emirati businesses are family A run so you may be required to meet junior members to build a rapport before meeting the real decision makers English is widely used in the city but if interacting with Emirati businessman, using a couple of Arabic words will be much appreciated Choose the best quality for your brochures and have the content printed in Arabic and English. It is advisable that the brochures or pamphlets don’t have pictures of women that might be considered provocative. Also, avoid pictures of alcohol or pork. It is always advisable to arrive for meetings on time Start a conversation over tea, coffee or a soft drink. You could also be asked to introduce yourself or your business over a meal. If you receive an invitation for a meal, it is considered polite to respond in kind

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People usually put greater emphasis A on verbal agreement than most I IV executives in the Western corporate TR world. In the UAE, your word is binding so make sure you mean what you say when agreeing terms or prices. Patience is the name of the game. Be prepared to put in considerable time to build the relationship. The attitude towards women in Dubai is much more liberal than in some Middle Eastern countries. However, there are still some points to keep in mind. At large multinational conventions or smaller meetings with Arab female staff or clients, you may find tables labelled ‘women only’. Women are not required to use these tables, but men are required to sit elsewhere, allowing women to separate themselves from male company if they choose to do so. At formal dinners, women and men may be seated at different tables or on different sides of the room. Some Muslim men won’t touch women to whom they are not related or married. Take your cue on handshakes from your host. If he offers his hand, shake it; otherwise make eye contact and nod in acknowledgement as you are introduced to each other.

Special Investment Incentives

100 per cent foreign ownership and control

Renewable 15-year guarantee and control

No custom duties Flexible investment options

Starting a business in Dubai is becoming faster and easier than ever, in line with the vision of the Department of Economic Development (DED) to help business owners launch and expand their operations without the need for lengthy processes and administration. Broadly, there are two jurisdictions in Dubai for conducting

Efficient transport and distribution facilities

Full administrative and recruitment support

business: Dubai ‘mainland, and more than 20 Economic Freezones in Dubai. Mainland and freezones offer different advantages depending on your business type and activities. If you choose to conduct business in Dubai mainland, you will need to register with DED, who will issue you with a Dubai business license.

The Eight Steps to Start a Business in Dubai

Select your business activity

Select a legal form for your business

Select a trade name for your business

Apply for an initial approval certificate

Prepare a Establish memoran- your dum business location

Get licensing approvals

Collect your business license

For more information, please visit : http://www.brl.gov.ae/en/startbusiness/registeryourbusiness/Pages/default. aspx

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DESTINATION DUBAI A quick guide to things you should know if you are planning to settle in Dubai Except for UAE and GCC national citizens, other nationalities must obtain a UAE residence visa to legally live in Dubai, and other emirates. A residence visa is required to open a bank account, obtain a driving licence, register a car and apply for a PO Box.

A QUICK GUIDE

A driving licence is required in Dubai if your country’s driving license isn’t accepted. Dubai has right-hand side driving, so give way to your left.

Drinking and driving isn’t allowed in Dubai. Nudity and scant dressing is not allowed in Dubai Most companies will offer some sort of healthcare provision but it is important that you know exactly what you are covered for and also whether that covers your spouse and children. If you are pregnant in the UAE, then medical insurance is a necessity. There are many schools to choose from. Different curricula adopt different approaches but all lead to public examinations and qualifications. ^

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