(DK Eyewitness) Top 10 Travel Guide - Dubai & Abu Dhabi

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almost entirely using petrodollars. A DAY AROUND ABU DHABI
Billing itself as the “world’s largest
indoor theme park” this vast red Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Public Beach
extravaganza boasts an amazing Louvre
range of rides. Highlights include TAXI
a Formula 1 simulator, the world’s Manarat al
fastest rollercoaster and the Saadiyat Yas Waterworld
vertiginous Tower of Speed ride. Yas Marina
Al Maqtaa Aldar HQ
Fort
Aldar HQ
9 Sheikh Zayed Bain al Jessrain
TAXI
Mosque
MAP W4 • Al Raha, next to
the Dubai–Abu Dhabi highway Qaryat al Beri Shangri La Hotel
The Aldar HQ is another strong
contender for the title of Abu Dhabi’s MORNING
most unusual building, clearly visible
from the main highway as you Spend the morning exploring
approach from Dubai. Claimed to be the myriad treasures of the Abu
the world’s first circular skyscraper, Dhabi Louvre (see p97), including a
the structure looks a lot like a huge large selection of Middle Eastern
and Islamic art. Afterwards, pop
magnifying glass, supported by into the nearby Manarat al
a diagonal grid of steel girders. Saadiyat exhibition to see what
Casual visitors are welcome to go the future of Abu Dhabi looks like.
inside for a look at the airy atrium. If museums aren’t your thing,
spend some time on the sands
Capital Gate
0 at Saadiyat Public Beach or brave
the looping rides and slides of Yas
MAP U3 • Al Khaleej al Arabi St
The so-called “Leaning Tower Waterworld. Pick up some lunch
either in the museum or at one
of Abu Dhabi”, Capital Gate is one of the numerous places to eat
of the most remarkable of Abu around the Yas Marina.
Dhabi’s many strange modern
buildings. Officially recognized by AFTERNOON
Guinness World Records as the Next, head back to the mainland.
world’s most tilted tower, this If you have time, make a short
enormous skyscraper looks detour to see the innovative Aldar
as if it’s on the point of HQ building en route. Spend the
toppling headfirst into rest of the afternoon visiting the
the sea, with four iconic Sheikh Zayed Mosque and
times more lean than admiring its incredibly ornate
even the famously courtyard and interior.
wonky Leaning As evening approaches, catch a
Tower of Pisa. cab for the short drive over to
Bain al Jessrain. Look out for
The tilting the 200-year-old Al Maqtaa Fort
Capital Gate and then dive into Qaryat al Beri
souk to explore the boutiques
and eateries there. Watch the
sun go down over the historic
Maqtaa Creek whilst sipping a
cocktail at the kitsch Left Bank
(see p100). Afterwards, head
to one of the many excellent
restaurants in the area. Bord Eau
(see p101) at the Shangri La Hotel
is an especially memorable place
for a romantic evening meal,
boasting sweeping views across
the creek from the terrace.
See map on pp96–7
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100 ❯❯ Dubai and Abu Dhabi Area by Area

Bars















Y Bar, with its striking brick-vaulted ceiling
Stars ‘N’ Bars
Y Bar
1 6
MAP W4 • Yas Island, Abu
MAP W4 • Yas Island Rotana
Hotel • 02 656 4000 • Open noon– Dhabi • 02 565 0101 • Open
2am • www.rotana.com 11:30am–2am daily
A funky bar with an outdoor terrace. Enjoy a variety of international
It’s a great place for evening cocktails. cuisine along with free arcade games
at this American­style sports bar.
Cabana 9, Saadiyat
2 Sorso
Beach Club
MAP V4 • Ritz Carlton
MAP V2 • Saadiyat Island • 02 656 7
3500 • Open 8am–10pm • www. • 02 818 8282 • Open 5pm–1am
saadiyatbeachclub.ae • www.ritzcarlton.com
Sip a drink overlooking the sea at A smart bar that looks like the
this idyllic beachfront pool bar. lounge of an old­school European
gentlemen’s club, with huge
Relax@12
3 armchairs and plush sofas.
MAP V3 • Aloft Hotel, Khaleej
Belgian Beer Café
al Arabi St • 02 654 5138 • Open 5pm 8
till late • www.relaxat12abudhabi.com MAP W4 • Radisson Blu Hotel,
A cool rooftop bar offering sweeping Yas Island • 02 656 2407 • Open noon–
views through huge picture windows. 2am Sat–Wed, noon–3am Thu & Fri
Visiting DJs keep things lively. A chic café serving lunch and dinner
favourites accompanied by a fine
Turquoiz
4 selection of Belgian beverages.
MAP V2 • The St. Regis Saadiyat
Iris
Island Resort • 02 498 8888 • Open 9
noon–11pm Sun–Thu, noon–2am Fri & MAP W4 • Yas Marina • 055
Sat • www.turquoizabudhabi.com 160 5636 • Open 6pm–3am Mon–Sat
A beach restaurant offering an array of • www.irisabudhabi.com
appetizing seafood, light meals, deli­ Pose with a drink at this chic bar­club,
cious snacks and signature cocktails. while admiring views of Yas Marina.
Chameleon
Skylite Rooftop Lounge
5 0
MAP W4 • Yas Viceroy Hotel,
MAP V4 • Fairmont Bab Al
Bahr, Bain Al Jessrain • 02 654 3238 Yas Island • 02 656 0600 • Open
• Open 6pm–1am Tue–Sun 6pm–1am (8pm–2am May–Sept) •
This chic cocktail bar with views over www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
the water is one of the classiest spots A hip venue set under a dramatic
in the city. Prices reflect its popularity. latticed roof, with a nightly DJ.
See map on pp96–7
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Restaurants


Bord Eau
1 PRICE CATEGORIES
MAP V4 • Shangri-La Hotel,
Qaryat Al Beri • 02 509 8888 • Open For a three-course meal for one with half
a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal),
6:30–11:30pm • DDD taxes and extra charges.
This elegant French restaurant D Under AED 100 DD AED 100–400
in the Shangri-La Hotel offers DDD Over AED 400
classic French dishes and modern,
innovative cuisine. There is also
Shang Palace
a really excellent wine list. 7
MAP V4 • Shangri-La Hotel,
Sardinia
2 Qaryat Al Beri • 02 509 8555 • Open
MAP U3 • Abu Dhabi Country
noon–3pm & 7–11:30pm • DD
Club • 02 657 7640 • Open noon– Enjoy excellent Chinese cuisine
3pm & 7–11pm • DD cooked with panache.
An award-winning kitchen serving
p&c by Sergi Arola
top-notch international cuisine. 8
A complimentary amuse-bouche MAP V4 • Shangri-La Hotel,
is served between each course. Qaryat Al Beri • 02 509 8777
• Open 7–11:30pm • DD
Entrecôte Café de Paris
3 Sip cocktails and tuck into a
selection of tapas dishes at this glitzy
MAP V4 • Shangri-La Hotel,
Souk Qaryat al Beri • 02 557 6508 venue overlooking Maqta Creek.
• Open noon–midnight • DD
Ushna
An offshoot of the famous Geneva 9
restaurant, serving just a single MAP V4 • Souk Qaryat al Beri
dish – the famed entrecôte fillet • 02 558 1769 • Open 12:30–11:00pm
steak – in the café’s special • DD
secret sauce. A chic North Indian restaurant in
an attractive waterside setting.
Amici
4 Angar
MAP W4 • Yas Viceroy Hotel,
Yas Island • 02 656 0600 • Open 0
MAP W4 • Yas Viceroy Hotel,
12:30–3pm & 7–11pm • DD Yas Island • 02 656 0600 • Open
An Italian restaurant serving 7pm–11am Wed–Mon (from 2pm Fri)
authentic freshly made pasta and • DD
wood-fired pizza, plus good antipasti. A stylish and upmarket restaurant
serving innovative and delicately
Atayeb
5 spiced modern Indian cuisine.
MAP W4 • Yas Viceroy Hotel,
Yas Island • 02 656 0600 • 7pm–1am Interior of the sophisticated Angar
Sun–Fri • DD
This intimate restaurant (with a
spectacular outdoor terrace) offers
a rich array of classic Levantine
dishes from Lebanon and Syria,
cooked over charcoal stoves.
Hoi An
6
MAP V4 • Shangri-La Hotel,
Qaryat Al Beri • 02 509 8555 • Open
6–11:30pm • DD
A smart colonial-style restaurant
dishing up great Vietnamese cuisine.
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Getting To and Around
Dubai and Abu Dhabi 104
Practical Information 106
Places to Stay 112
General Index 118
Acknowledgments 124
Phrase Book 126





















































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Getting To and Around
Dubai and Abu Dhabi


Arriving by Air the metro isn’t running. one-day travel pass (AED
To get from Abu Dhabi 20), offering unlimited
Centrally located just airport, you’ll either have transport around the city.
outside the old city, sleek to catch a taxi (around There are also three types
Dubai Airport is one of the AED 70–80 into the city of rechargeable Nol cards
world’s best. Emirates centre) or ride the (Silver, Gold and Blue)
Airline has its own, 24-hour airport bus #A1, which can be pre-loaded
ultramodern terminal (3), which runs regularly with up to AED 500 of
while most other long- into the centre (AED 4). credit. Cards/tickets can
haul international flights It’s around a 30–40 be bought and topped up
land at Terminal 1. minute drive into the city, at any metro station and
Abu Dhabi Airport is depending on traffic. various other locations.
also very modern in design Fares are identical across
and international visitors Arriving by Sea metro, tram and bus
will arrive into an unusual networks, and offer
circular terminal (1). Numerous cruise ships superb value, costing
If you’re from one of include Dubai in their between AED 3 and
the 49 countries eligible itineraries, docking at AED 7.5 (or double that
for an on-the-spot visa the Dubai Cruise in the more luxurious
(see p106), the entry Terminal in Port Rashid, metro/tram Gold Class
process is a breeze. If centrally located between compartments).
you don’t come from an Jumeirah and Bur Dubai.
eligible country, make By Metro
sure you have your visa Arriving by Road
documents to hand. Be The impressive driverless
aware that the UEA has The UAE’s land borders Dubai Metro is by far the
very strict narcotics laws, with Saudi Arabia are quickest and cheapest
and some prescription open only to GCC nationals. way to get around. There
drugs are banned. Check There are five border are two lines – Red and
with your local UAE crossings with Oman Green – which between
embassy before flying, as currently open, with visas them cover most of the
you may have to ask your issued on the spot to city’s sights. Trains run
doctor for documentation. citizens of 49 different daily from around 5:30am
There are almost countries (see p106). to midnight (later on
always plenty of taxis at Thursday) and from
both airports. In Dubai the Transport Tickets 10am on Friday. There
fixed rate from the airport are departures every five
is AED 25, with a fare into Run by RTA, almost all to ten minutes. Children
Deira or Bur Dubai of public transport in Dubai, under five or shorter than
around AED 50, or including the metro, tram 0.9m travel free. All trains
AED 75–100 to Jumeirah. and city buses, is covered have a plusher and more
Alternatively, Terminals 1 by the Nol ticketing expensive Gold Class
and 3 are both connected system. You’ll need a compartment and a
to the Dubai Metro. There ticket before you use any dedicated carriage for
are also various airport of these since none are women and children.
buses including the useful sold onboard any form of
Sky Bus (Terhab) transport. The cheapest By Tram
network, run by RTA, option is the reusable Nol
which runs 24 hours from Red Ticket (AED 2). To use Opened in 2014, the
all three airport terminals this you need to pre-pay superb Dubai Tram loops
with departures every the correct fare for each around the marina and
30 minutes. This is useful journey you make. You continues up the coast
if you arrive at night when can also use it to buy a for several kilometres,






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providing access to places street, and there are taxi There are car­rental
the metro doesn’t reach. ranks at most shopping desks at airports, hotels
The system connects malls – though during and other locations.
directly to the metro and busy times it might be The international
also links to the Palm better to call ahead. All companies Avis, Budget,
Monorail (see p85). Trams taxis use meters and cost Europcar and Hertz are
run Saturday to Thursday around AED 1.5 per km all well represented.
6:30am–1am and Friday plus flag fall. In Dubai the
9am–1am, with services flag fall is AED 5, with a By Boat
every 8 minutes. minimum charge of AED
12 per ride. In Abu Dhabi The plush Dubai Ferry
By Bus the flag fare is AED 3.50 runs three times daily
(AED 4 at night; minimum between Bur Dubai and
Dubai Buses, run by fare AED 10dh from Dubai Marina (75 minutes),
RTA, has an extensive 10pm to 6am). Reputable and there are also various
bus network, although companies are the Dubai sightseeing round trips.
services tend to cover Taxi Corporation and Fares on all trips are
routes and areas of little TransAD (for Abu Dhabi). AED 50. In the old city,
interest to most visitors. abras criss­cross Dubai
Abu Dhabi buses (DoT) By Car Creek, connecting Deira
are more useful, with and Bur Dubai. The fare
various routes criss­ Driving in Dubai can be is AED 1 per person. You
crossing Downtown. Fares challenging, given the can also hire your own
are around AED 3–4 per sometimes heavy traffic, abra to cruise the creek
journey. There are also labyrinthine road layouts for AED 120 per hour.
regular bus services and often aggressive
between the two cities, and driving styles, but is By Foot
to other major destinations feasible if you’re confident
across the country. behind the wheel. Cars Neither Dubai nor Abu
drive on the right, and Dhabi is very pedestrian
By Taxi speed limits are 60km/h friendly, apart from
on city streets, 80km/h on Dubai’s souks, marinas
Taxis are a great and major city roads, and 100– and Al Fahidi, and the
affordable way of getting 120km/h on highways. Do Corniche in Abu Dhabi.
around in both Dubai and not drink and drive unless Elsewhere, be cautious
Abu Dhabi. Vehicles can you want to spend the on pedestrian crossings,
be hailed anywhere on the night (or longer) in jail. which drivers ignore.
DIRECTORY
ARRIVING BY AIR BY METRO TransAD
∑ transad.ae
Abu Dhabi Airport Dubai Metro
∑ abudhabiairport.ae ∑ dubai-metro.me
BY CAR
Dubai Airport Avis
∑ dubaiairport.com BY TRAM ∑ avis.com
Emirates Airline Dubai Tram
∑ emirates.com ∑ alsufouhtram.com Budget
∑ budget-uae.com
Sky Bus (Terhab) BY BUS
∑ dubai-buses.com Europcar
DoT ∑ europcardubai.com
ARRIVING BY SEA ∑ dot.abudhabi.ae ∑ europcar-abudhabi.com
Dubai Cruise Terminal RTA Hertz
∑ dubaicruiseterminal. ∑ dubai-buses.com ∑ hertzuae.com
com
BY TAXI BY BOAT
TRANSPORT TICKETS Dubai Taxi Corporation Dubai Ferry
Nol ∑ nol.ae ∑ dubaitaxi.ae ∑ dubai-ferry.com





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Practical Information


Passports and Visas from the US Department hospitals. Good hospitals
of State, from the for tourists include the
Free 30-day (90-day for Australian Department American Hospital and
some nationalities) visit of Foreign Affairs and Emirates Hospital in
visas are available on Trade, and from the Dubai, and the Burjeel
arrival to citizens from UK Foreign and Hospital and Cleveland
47 countries. Passports Commonwealth Office. Clinic in Abu Dhabi.
must be valid for six The UAE also has good
months from the date of Embassies dentists and consultations
entry to the UAE. Visas for and Consulates are reasonably priced. In
30 days (but not for 90 an emergency, the best
days) can be extended by Canada, the UK, the US, place to go is the British
the General Directorate and other countries have Dental Clinic (branches in
of Residency and consular representation Dubai and Abu Dhabi).
Foreigners Affairs at a in the region. Check your There are numerous
cost of AED 620. consulate’s UAE website pharmacies, including
for travel warnings and many that open 24 hours
Customs security information. (ask at your hotel for the
Regulations nearest branch).
Travel Insurance
The duty-free allowance Personal Security
for each traveller is 400 While petty crime is rare
cigarettes, 500g of in the UAE, insurance While petty crime is
tobacco, 50 cigars and covering loss of luggage almost unheard of, be
4 litres of alcohol. It’s not and theft is always good sensible – don’t leave
possible to buy alcohol to have, along with com- valuables unattended and
in shops in the UAE prehensive health and don’t flash cash around.
without a liquor license dental insurance. Hospitals As a pedestrian be vigilant;
(only available to UAE are very efficient, but drivers will not stop for
residents), so buy duty services are expensive. you on a crossing, so
free at the airport if you cross only at lights where
want to have your own Health possible. If your taxi driver
supply. In addition to the is driving too fast or
usual items (firearms, No special vaccinations recklessly, tell him to slow
illegal drugs and porno- are needed for the UAE. down (“shway shway”).
graphy), it is forbidden The biggest danger to If you’re driving and you
to bring in any banned your health is the heat. have an accident, first get
movies, TV programs Take precautions to avoid out of harm’s way, then
and offensive publi- dehydration, sunburn and call the police for instruc-
cations, especially films sunstroke. Be careful, too, tions. Do not move the car
and programs that may when crossing roads, and unless instructed to do
include scenes with when driving. Tap water is so by the police. Rainy
passionate kissing, sex, safe to drink. At most, you weather makes driving
nudity or semi-nudity, or may experience an upset hazardous simply
drugs use. Goods made in tummy as your body because UAE residents
Israel (or bearing Israeli adjusts to new bacteria. If aren’t used to driving in
logos) are also forbidden. you need urgent medical the rain – they won’t
Check the Dubai Customs attention, call the necessarily slow down.
website for the most Emergency Number. Decelerate or pull over
up-to-date information. Standards are out- in sand storms when
standing in both private visibility is poor. When
Travel Safety Advice and public hospitals, you see oncoming drivers
although the service is with their hazard lights
Visitors can get up-to-date faster at emergency on, it means conditions
travel safety infor mation departments at private are even worse up ahead.






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The UAE is an Islamic seat of taxis and in the also see Emirati men rub
state and you can land in “women’s section” of noses when they meet, in
trouble for not respecting buses. Dedicated women’s the same way that close
local religious customs queues at banks and male friends kiss cheeks
and decency laws. Never government departments in Europe’s Mediter-
drink alcohol and drive. indicate that women will ranean countries.
In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, get preferential service. When swimming, take
arrests have resulted Do not attempt to bring warning signs about
from foreigners being too medicinal drugs into the dangerous rips and strong
affectionate in public. If country. Bear in mind that undertows seriously.
you get arrested, do not even some prescription Despite the calm appear-
sign anything in Arabic drugs, such as codeine, and ance of the water, Dubai’s
immediately. Your consu- anti-depressant and HRT beaches have very
late should be your first medications, are banned. powerful undercurrents.
call – they can help The UAE has a zero toler- In Dubai, if you leave
facilitate contact with a ance policy on recreational something behind in a taxi,
local bilingual lawyer. drugs. Penalties and sen- you’ll need to file a report
In Sharjah, it’s illegal tences are harsh. While at Dubai Taxi. For any
for women to travel in a the death penalty is an other lost property, contact
vehicle with men other option, it’s rarely applied. the Police Lost and Found.
than their husband. Homosexuality is illegal Casual irritations while
Women must dress and punishable with harsh visiting Dubai include the
modestly and not show penalties, although rarely numerous touts in old city
their upper arms or back. enforced. You will some- souks attempting to sell
Women travelling solo times see men from “copy watches”, “copy bags”
in the UAE shouldn’t Central Asia and the and so on. Male visitors may
experience any harass- Indian Subcontinent also be approached by pros-
ment if they follow local holding hands – this titutes in bars, especial ly in
norms. Sit in the back signifies friendship. You’ll the older parts of the city.
DIRECTORY
PASSPORTS EMBASSIES Cleveland Clinic
AND VISAS AND CONSULATES (Abu Dhabi)
General Directorate Canada § 04 313 9999, 800
of Residency and ∑ canadainternational. 5111, 800 8 2223
Foreigners Affairs gc.ca ∑ clevelandclinic
§ 04 313 9999, 800 5111 UK abudhabi.ae
∑ dnrd.ae ∑ ukinuae.fco.gov.uk/en Emergency Number
CUSTOMS US (Ambulance, Fire
REGULATIONS ∑ dubai.usconsulate.gov and Police)
∑ abudhabi.usembassy. § 999
Dubai Customs gov
∑ dubaicustoms.gov.ae Emirates Hospital
HEALTH (Dubai)
TRAVEL SAFETY § 04 313 9999, 800 5111,
ADVICE American Hospital 04 349 6666
(Dubai) ∑ emirateshospital.ae
Australian Department § 04 337 5000
of Foreign Affairs and ∑ ahdubai.com
Trade PERSONAL SECURITY
∑ dfat.gov.au British Dental Clinic Dubai Taxi
∑ smartraveller.gov.au § 04 342 1318 (Dubai) ∑ dubaitaxi.ae
§ 02 677 3308 (Abu Dhabi)
UK Foreign and ∑ britishdentalclinic.com Police Lost and
Commonwealth Office Found
∑ gov.uk/foreign-travel- Burjeel Hospital § 901
advice (Abu Dhabi)
§ 04 313 9999, 800 5111 (Dubai)
US Department of State 02 508 5555 § 02 699 9999
∑ travel.state.gov ∑ burjeel.com (Abu Dhabi)




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Currency the mobile number. North America and
and Banking Within the UAE, dial Australasia takes about
050/055/056 for mobiles, 10 days. It’s unreliable,
The UAE’s currency is 04 to call Dubai from however, so register
the UAE dirham, written outside the emirate and anything valuable or
as AED (Arab Emirates 02 to phone Abu Dhabi use a courier for anything
Dirham) or as Dh. One from another emirate. urgent. Emirates Post
dirham is divided into If you’re bringing your also provides surface
100 fils. Notes are in own mobile/cellphone and air delivery services
denominations of AED 5, from home, note that for sending large parcels,
AED 10, AED 20, AED 50, GSM phones (the type although courier services
AED 100, AED 200, AED typically used in Europe) are more reliable. Com­
500 and AED 1000. Coins will work in Dubai, but panies with a good
are available as 25 fils, 50 make sure any international reputation for service
fils and one dirham. The call bar is switched off. include Aramex, FedEx
UAE dirham is pegged to North American CDMA and DHL. All will pick up
the US dollar. US$1 is phones will not work, so from your hotel – you can
equal to AED 3.67. All you’ll have to either bring pay on collection if you
other currencies a non­CDMA phone from don’t have an account.
fluctuate, but at the time home or purchase a
of writing €1 was equal handset locally. TV, Radio and
to AED 4 and £1 was If you need a mobile, Newspapers
worth AED 5. it’s generally easier (and
Numerous international cheaper) to get a local The UAE has a number of
banks operate in the UAE, SIM card. The national daily English­language
including HSBC, Citibank telecommunications newspapers (mostly AED
and Standard Chartered company Etisalat offers 3–4), although all practise
Bank. Good local banks visitors a useful “Visitor some degree of self­
include National Bank Mobile Line” (AED 35, censorship in order to
of Abu Dhabi, Mashreq including 20 minutes of avoid offending the
Bank and National Bank free local calls), which government. The best
of Dubai. Globally linked gives you a SIM card and is The National, published
ATMs are everywhere. allows you to make calls in Abu Dhabi. Gulf News
American Express, at local rates. The card is (published in Dubai) is
Mastercard and Visa are is available at the Etisalat also reasonable, while
widely accepted and shops and other outlets. the online newspaper
credit cards can be used You’ll need to present Emirates 24/7 provides
almost anywhere. your passport when the latest updates.
There are also buying a SIM card. The biggest of the
numerous bureaux de There is WiFi access various Emirati television
change, including the everywhere. Etisalat channels is the English­
leading Al Ansari operates numerous WiFi language Dubai One,
Exchange, which has “hotspots” in shopping which mainly screens
branches all over the city, malls, restaurants, coffee repackaged US shows
including in many malls. shops and elswhere. and movies, plus a few
You can pay online with local programmes. There
Telephone a credit card, with rates are also several English­
and Internet starting at around AED 10 language radio stations
per hour. including Virgin Radio
To phone the UAE from Dubai (104.4 FM), though
abroad, dial your inter­ Post and Couriers none is notably interesting.
national access code, the
UAE country code 971, Emirates Post is the Opening Hours
then 4 for Dubai or 2 for UAE’s national postal
Abu Dhabi, followed by service. You can buy The UAE weekend is
the local number. To dial a stamps at any post office Friday and Saturday.
mobile from abroad, dial and at some stationery Business hours aren’t
971 50/55/56 followed by shops. Mail to Europe, fixed but, generally,






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shopping malls and January) is usually when DIRECTORY
supermarkets are open Dubai is at its best and
daily 10am–10pm (some­ busiest, although you CURRENCY AND
times later on Friday and may experience a little BANKING
Saturday). Shops in the rain and overcast skies. Al Ansari Exchange
streets open at approx­ This is when the Dubai ∑ alansariexchange.com
imately the same times Shopping Festival, Global Citibank
but sometimes close for Village and most major ∑ citibank.ae
lunch from 1 to 4/5pm. sporting events take HSBC
Government departments place. October to November ∑ hsbc.ae
open around 7am and and March to April are a Mashreq Bank
close to the public around bit hotter and are almost ∑ mashreqbank.com
3pm. Private companies guaranteed sunshine. National Bank of
usually work 9am–6pm. Summer (May to Sep­ Abu Dhabi
Museum opening hours tember) is scorching and ∑ nbad.com
fluctuate wildly, and some it’s almost impossible
smaller places close to do anything except National Bank of Dubai
∑ emiratesnbd.co.uk
during the afternoon. lounge by a pool or stay
in air­conditioned buildings, Standard Chartered
Time Difference although hotel prices Bank
∑ sc.com/ae
tumble dramatically. The
The UAE time zone is holy month of Ramadan TELEPHONE AND
GMT+4. It is 9 hours presents some challenges INTERNET
ahead of North American to visitors and is best Etisalat
Eastern Standard Time, avoided unless you want ∑ etisalat.ae
12 hours ahead of North to experience the country’s
American Western more traditional side. POST AND COURIERS
Standard Time, and 6 Aramex
hours behind Australian Travellers with ∑ aramex.com
Eastern Standard Time. Disabilities DHL
There is no daylight saving. ∑ dhl.ae
Developers in Dubai and Emirates Post
Electrical Abu Dhabi have worked ∑ emiratespost.com
Appliances hard to cater for visitors FedEx
with specific require­ ∑ fedex.com/ae
UAE power sockets ments. Most of the two
generally accept the UK cities’ more modern and TV, RADIO AND
three­prong plug upmarket hotels now NEWSPAPERS
operating on 220/240 have specially adapted Dubai One
volts, although you may rooms, although cheaper ∑ dmi.ae/dubaione
also see the European accommodation is harder Emirates 24/7
two­round­prong plug. to find. ∑ emirates247.com
It’s a good idea to bring Transport facilities are Gulf News
an adaptor that works also good. There are ∑ gulfnews.com
for both. Some hotels excellent services at both
have adaptors you can airports for visitors with The National
∑ thenational.ae
borrow, or you can buy disabilities, while the
them in supermarkets. Dubai Metro boasts tactile Virgin Radio Dubai
guide paths, wheelchair ∑ virginradiodubai.com
Weather spaces in compartments TRAVELLERS WITH
and other facilities. The DISABILITIES
The UAE has an arid Special Needs Taxi
desert climate with service can be booked in Special Needs Taxi
§ 04 208 0808
infrequent rainfall. Dubai and in Abu Dhabi. (Dubai)
Temperatures average Many of the city’s malls § 600 53 53 53
20°C (68°F) in winter to also have some facilities, (Abu Dhabi)
45°C (113°F) in summer. including specially
Winter (December to adapted toilets.




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Sources of sightseeing bus tours are Shopping in traditional
Information offered by Big Bus Tours souks of the old city is
in both Dubai and Abu a different affair. Prices
Tourism in Dubai is Dhabi, while the unusual are generally lower and
overseen by the Wonderbus (see p54) haggling is expected
Department of Tourism in Dubai is another (credit cards may not be
and Commerce enjoyable tour. accepted except for big-
Marketing (DTCM) and in Abras can be chartered ticket items). A lot of the
Abu Dhabi by the Abu (see pp16–17) for your own items on sale consist of
Dhabi Tourism and private cruise up and everyday essentials, but
Culture Authority down the creek in Dubai, you’ll also find interesting
(ADTCA). There are no and there are also sight- collectibles – gold, spices,
proper tourist offices in seeing trips aboard the perfumes, designer fakes
either Dubai or Abu Dhabi, Dubai Ferry. and antiques.
but both DTCM and Walking tours of Al
ADTCA maintain tourist Fahidi are offered by the Where to Eat
offices overseas and SMCCU (see p19), and
operate helpful websites. interesting foodie tours of There’s a huge range of
For information on offbeat Dubai eateries by places to eat in both
the latest events and Frying Pan Adventures. Dubai and Abu Dhabi,
happenings, the best Shaheen Xtreme offer from inexpensive local
resources are Time Out falconry experiences at cafés to extravagant fine-
Dubai and Time Out Abu the Dubai Desert dining venues overseen
Dhabi magazines. Conservation Reserve by Michelin-starred chefs.
800Tickets sell tickets for (see p33), while for a walk There’s also a huge
many major music (and on the wild side in the array of cuisines on offer.
other) events. What’s On mountains of the UAE This is one of the best
magazine is also handy. and Oman, contact UAE places to sample classic
For more detailed Trekkers or Absolute dishes from across the
practical information, the Adventure. Middle East including
government-led website For the ultimate view of traditional Arabian cuisine
UAE Interact is sometimes either Dubai or Abu Dhabi, (or “Lebanese”, as it’s
useful, as is the brilliant try a helicopter ride with often described), along
(though now somewhat Emirates Helicopter with Iranian, Moroccan
out-of-date) expat-run Tours and Abu Dhabi and Emirati specialities.
Dubai FAQs website. Helicopter respectively. Indian food is also
The best source of popular, as is Italian
breaking local news is the Shopping and Chinese.
website of The National Cheaper places are
newspaper (see p109). There are basically two aimed largely at Asian
There are also a few blogs types of shopping in Dubai expats living in the city,
worth browsing including and Abu Dhabi: modern which explains the huge
Dubai at Random and (for malls and traditional souks. number of Indian and
food) the excellent I Live Shopping malls are every- Pakistani restaurants
in a Frying Pan. where, from huge mega- across the old city. There
developments to low-key are plenty of inexpensive
Trips and Tours local places. Many leading cafés serving up Arabian
local and international food including shawarma
There are dozens of tour shops have outlets in kebabs in pitta bread plus
operators in both Dubai malls, and chains such as other local dishes.
and Abu Dhabi offering a Damas (jewellery), Paris More expensive places
fairly stereotypical range Gallery (perfume) and are largely found attached
of desert outings, trips to Grand Stores (electronics to hotels and come in
neighbouring cities and and cameras) can be every conceivable shape
dinner dhow cruises. found in almost all the and form from opulent
Arabian Adventures major shopping centres. Arabian-themed venues
(see p33) is the biggest Prices are fixed and credit to ultra-chic boltholes.
and best. Hop-on hop-off cards normally accepted. Dining next to the sea is






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popular, and many places exclusively modern most of the world’s
offer outdoor terraces – hotels – although there leading hotel companies
those with outdoor are a handful of more now have at least one
seating may also offer characterful small hotels establishment in each
sheesha (waterpipes). in historic houses avail- city, often several.
Tipping is generally able in Dubai, including Accommodation is
not expected but is several places run by the available on all the usual
appreciated if you’ve Heritage Collection. You’ll booking websites. Rates
enjoyed your meal and also find plenty of Airbnb vary considerably from
service. A 10 per cent options and loads of self- month to month (some-
service charge may be catering apartments – times from week to week),
added to cover the tip, Golden Sands is the main peaking during the winter
along with other taxes. local operator, with over a months and falling hugely
These can add up to 25 dozen apartment blocks during the summer
per cent of the basic cost in Bur Dubai. (see p109). During busy
of a meal and drinks, so There is considerable periods, such as the
check before if included. variety amongst the more religious festival of Eid,
Children are generally upmarket hotels. At the hotel prices can soar.
well-catered for and top end of the scale Rates start from around
welcome everywhere places range from chic AED 250 (US$70) for a
except at the very best modernist highrises double in a rock-bottom,
fine-dining restaurants. through to lavish resorts old-city one-star hotel,
built in opulent pseudo- rising up into the
Where to Stay Arabian style. Cheaper thousands of dollars per
places, however, tend to night at top places. Many
There’s a mind-boggling be functional concrete hotels quote room rates
array of accommodation boxes of rather uniform exclusive of relevant
in both Dubai and Abu appearance. The main government taxes, which
Dhabi. The vast majority local chain is the can bump the price up
in both cities is generally luxurious, Dubai-owned by 25 per cent – always
in large and almost Jumeirah group, although check before booking.
DIRECTORY
SOURCES OF Time Out Dubai Emirates Helicopter Tours
INFORMATION ∑ timeoutdubai.com ∑ emirateshelicoptertours.
800Tickets UAE Interact com
∑ 800tickets.com ∑ uaeinteract.com Frying Pan Adventures
∑ fryingpanadventures.com
Abu Dhabi Tourism and What’s On Abu Dhabi
∑ whatson.ae/abudhabi
Culture Authority Shaheen Xtreme
∑ royalshaheen.ae
(ADTCA) What’s On Dubai
∑ tcaabudhabi.ae ∑ whatson.ae/dubai UAE Trekkers
∑ uaetrekkers.com
Department of Tourism TRIPS AND TOURS
and Commerce Absolute Adventure SHOPPING
Marketing (DTCM) § 04 392 6463 Damas
∑ visitdubai.com/en ∑ adventure.ae ∑ damasjewellery.com
Dubai at Random Abu Dhabi Helicopter Grand Stores
∑ dubaiatrandom. ∑ abudhabihelicoptertour. ∑ www.grandstores.com
blogspot.co.uk com Paris Gallery
Dubai FAQs Big Bus Tours ∑ parisgallery.com
∑ dubaifaqs.com ∑ eng.bigbustours.com/
dubai WHERE TO STAY
I Live in a Frying Pan ∑ eng.bigbustours.com/ Golden Sands
∑ iliveinafryingpan.com abudhabi ∑ goldensandsdubai.com
Time Out Abu Dhabi Dubai Ferry Jumeirah
∑ timeoutabudhabi.com ∑ dubai-ferry.com ∑ jumeirah.com





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PRICE CATEGORIES hotel distract you. There’s
For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast a wonderful interior
if included), taxes and extra charges. rainforest garden with
dhow bottoms embedded
D Under AED 600 DD AED 600–1500 in the ceiling and a variety
DDD Over AED 1500
of bars and restaurants.
Luxury City Hotels one of the two landmark The Palace
in Dubai Emirates Towers. The MAP C6 • Downtown
spectacular lobby is a Burj Khalifa • 04 428
Dusit Thani sight in its own right, while 7888 • www.theaddress.
MAP C6 • Sheikh Zayed the attached Boulevard com • DDD
Rd • 04 343 3333 • www. mall has several good Overlooking the Dubai
dusit.com • DD places to eat. Fountain, this luxurious
What sets the Dusit apart offering is designed in
is its gentle welcoming Radisson Blu Hotel lavish mock-Arabian
Thai hospitality, from the MAP L2 • Baniyas Rd, style. Facilities include
“Sawadee-ka” greeting Deira • 04 222 7171 three international
to the Thai canapés. The • www.radissonblu.com restaurants, a spa
spacious rooms cater well DD and excellent business
•
to the business traveller, The oldest five-star in facilities. Despite its
but it’s worth paying extra the city, very centrally close proximity to the
for Club Rooms. located with comfortable busy Dubai Mall, a stay
rooms and lovely creek here still offers a calm
Fairmont views from small and tranquil experience.
MAP E5 • Sheikh Zayed balconies. The superb
Rd • 04 332 5555 • www. selection of in-house Park Hyatt Dubai
fairmont.com • DD restaurants and bars is MAP E2 • Dubai Creek
Convenient for business, one of the best in the city. Golf and Yacht Club,
shopping and sightseeing, Deira • 04 602 1234
the hotel’s architecture Shangri-La • www.dubai.park.hyatt.
and plush rooms ooze MAP C5 • Sheikh Zayed com • DDD
elegance and style. Rd • 04 343 8888 • www. This beautiful white
shangri-la.com • DD Moroccan-inspired low-
Grosvenor House One of Dubai’s classiest rise hotel is situated on
MAP B2 • Dubai Marina city hotels, it boasts one of the most sublime
• 04 399 8888 • www. immaculate service and spots on Dubai creek,
grosvenorhouse-dubai. beautifully furnished offering guests idyllic
com • DD rooms designed in views over the marina
Spacious well-appointed contemporary Asian style, and yacht club.
rooms at this swanky plus several excellent
hotel have marina or sea in-house restaurants. Raffles Dubai
views. Guests can use the MAP H6 • Sheikh Rashis
beach and access water Grand Hyatt Dubai Rd • 04 324 8888 • www.
activities at its sister hotel, MAP E2 • Al Qataiyat Rd, raffles.com • DDD
the Royal Meridien. Bur Dubai • 04 317 1234 The Middle East’s first
• www.dubai.grand. Raffles combines
Jumeirah Emirates hyatt.com • DDD warmth and luxury with
Towers This massive property has impeccable service. Its
MAP D6 • Sheikh Zayed marvellous views over enormous rooms have
Rd • 04 330 0000 • www. Creekside Park across great views from the
jumeirahemiratestowers. to the Dubai Creek Golf distinctive Egyptian-style
com • DD and Yacht Club, but it’s pyramid building, which
The city’s most stylish easy to let the myriad gels with the nearby
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Luxury Beach Al Qasr spectacular coastal views,
Hotels in Dubai MAP C2 • Madinat especially from the Skyview
Jumeirah • 04 366 8888 Bar, make up for it.
Jumeirah Beach • www.madinatjumeirah.
Hotel com • DDD Jumeirah
MAP C2 • Jumeirah Rd The opulent Al Qasr Zabeel Saray
• 04 348 0000 • www. (“the palace” in Arabic) MAP B1 • Palm Jumeirah
jumeirahbeachhotel.com is graced with enormous • 04 453 0000 • www.
• DD wooden doors, elegant jumeirah.com • DDD
While the interiors of arches and Moroccan This extravagant hotel
this wave-shaped hotel stonework. Throughout often offers affordable
are rather gaudy when you’ll find mashrabiya rates. The outside looks
compared with Dubai’s screens, Moroccan like an Ottoman palace,
chic new hotels, families lamps and terracotta while the interior boasts
are still very enthusiastic urns. There’s a gorgeous an array of restaurants,
about the bright, bold white-sand beach and bars and public areas
colours, excellent beach views of Mina A’Salam and in a range of styles. A
facilities and innumerable Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. beach plus infinity pool
kids’ activities. completes the package.
Atlantis, The Palm
Le Meridien Mina MAP B1 • The Palm Mina A’Salam
Seyahi Resort Jumeirah, Dubai • 04 MAP C2 • Madinat
MAP B2 • Al Sufouh Rd, 426 0000 • www. Jumeirah • 04 366 8888
Jumeirah, Dubai • 04 399 atlantisthepalm.com • www.madinatjumeirah.
3333 • www.lemeridien- • DDD com • DDD
minaseyahi.com • DD Located at the top of the The old-Arabian archi-
This dated resort hotel Palm Jumeirah, this vast tecture of Mina A’Salam
is nothing much to look complex has a wide is inspired by the ancient
at but boasts one of choice of rooms, most towers of Yemen and Saudi
Dubai’s best stretches with views over the Gulf. Arabia as well as by the
of beachfront, backed by The ultimate in luxury, windtower architecture
splendid palm-studded however, are the Lost of Dubai’s Al Fahidi area.
gardens dotted with Chambers suites with Rooms feature inlaid
several swimming pools. underwater views into the furniture, rich Oriental
Rates are generally lower lagoon. Among the many lamps and Arabesque-
than in nearby places, facilities are a water park, patterned prints and tiles.
making this one of the a dolphinarium and a Lattice balconies overlook
most affordable of kids’ club, making it ideal the man-made waterways
the marina resorts. for families (see p84). and splendid beach.
Westin Mina Seyahi Burj Al Arab One&Only
MAP B2 • Al Sufouh Jumeirah Royal Mirage
Rd, Dubai Marina MAP C1 • Jumeirah Rd MAP B2 • Al Sufouh
• 04 399 4141 • www. • 04 301 7777 • www. Rd, Dubai Marina
westinminaseyahi.com jumeirah.com • DDD • 04 399 9999 • www.
• DD Jutting into the sea, this oneandonlyresorts.com
This elegant addition to iconic property provides • DDD
Dubai’s five-star coastline the ultimate in personal One of the world’s most
boasts spectacular views attention – from your romantic resorts, this
over the Arabian Gulf. arrival in a Rolls Royce, exotic Moroccan-inspired
The beautifully appointed to the staff greeting you in hotel is set in lush palm-
rooms are spacious and the flamboyant foyer with filled gardens with serene
well-equipped; some, welcome refreshments, ponds. The white-sand
but not all, have balconies. cold towels, incense and beach is lined with
Other facilities include a dates, to the personal elegant white umbrellas
spa, gym, several bars butler in your duplex suite. and regal, private VIP
and restaurants, and The interior is a little gaudy canopies overlooking
excellent water sports. for some tastes, but the the Palm Jumeirah.






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Ritz Carlton waterfront. The nine courtyards are wonderful
MAP B2 • The Walk at rooms are attractively for relaxing in after a hot
JBR, Dubai Marina decorated in traditional day’s sightseeing.
• 04 399 4000 • www. Arabian style and there’s
ritzcarlton.com • DDD also a good little in-house Raintree Hotel
This sumptuous hotel restaurant serving local- MAP L5 • Garhoud Rd,
lives up to the reputation style food. Deira • 04 209 5111
of this renowned chain, • www.raintreehotels
with lots of marble, Golden Sands Hotel dubai.com • D
chandeliers, Persian Apartments Centrally located behind
carpets and fresh flowers MAP J2 • Al Mankhool St, Deira city centre, this
everywhere. Its palm- Bur Dubai • 04 355 5553 smart and competitively
filled gardens and white- • www.goldensands priced modern hotel
sand beach are stunning. dubai.com • D offers excellent service,
Comfortable self-catering plus a gym and
Inexpensive and accommodation in studios rooftop pool.
Moderate Hotels with kitchenettes, close
in Dubai to supermarkets and XVA
shops in Bur Dubai. All MAP K2 • Al Fahidi
Ahmedia Heritage rooms have a TV and • 04 353 5383 • www.
Guesthouse telephone. Free shuttle xvahotel.com • D
MAP K1 • Near Al bus to Jumeirah. This elegant hotel in a
Ahmadiya School, Deira restored courtyard house
souk • 04 225 0085 Ibis World Trade is full of atmosphere.
• www.heritage Centre Hotel The stylish hotel rooms
dubaihotels.com • D MAP E6 • Next to the are minimalist in design.
Book here for a real taste Dubai Convention and Don’t expect any extras
of heritage flavour. Located Exhibition Centre, Sheikh here; but who needs them
on the Deira side of the Zayed Rd • 04 332 4444 when you can hear the
creek, this guesthouse • www.ibishotel.com • D call-to-prayer echoing
has spacious, traditionally One of Dubai’s better through the streets?
styled rooms in a bright bargains, the Ibis offers
courtyard building. small, clean and stylish Four Points Sheraton
rooms in an excellent MAP J2 • Khalid Bin
Arabian Courtyard midtown location. The Al-Waleed Rd • 04
Hotel & Spa catch, however, is that 397 7444 • www.four
MAP K2 • Al Fahidi St, there’s no service or pointsburdubai.com
opposite Dubai Museum, extras for this price – don’t DD
•
Bur Dubai • 04 351 9111 expect someone to help Convenient for Bur Dubai
• www.arabiancourtyard. with your bags. The hotel souks, Dubai Museum,
com • D restaurant, Cubo, offers the Al Fahidi neighbour-
Views of this historic decent Italian fare. hood and Burjuman Mall
area from the Arabian shopping, this standard
Courtyard are some of Orient Guest House hotel is popular with
Dubai’s most fascinating. MAP K2 • Al Fahidi business travellers and
The Arabian-inspired Roundabout, Bur Dubai tourists on stopovers.
rooms are spacious and • 04 353 4448 • www.
the staff friendly. heritagedubaihotels.com Jumeirah Creekside
• D Hotel
Barjeel Heritage This delightful boutique MAP E2 • Garhoud
Guest House hotel is situated in a • 04 230 8555 • www.
MAP J1 • Shindagha, renovated courtyard jumeirah.com • DD
Bur Dubai • 04 354 4424 building in the historic Furnished with modern
• www.heritage Al Fahidi neighbourhood. art and contemporary
dubaihotels.com • D The traditional rooms designs, this wonderful
Attractive heritage with high ceilings are hotel offers top-notch
guesthouse in a stunning decorated in Arabian and facilities and gorgeous
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Luxury Hotels in occupying one of the five St Regis Saadiyat
Abu Dhabi soaring Etihad Towers. Island Resort
Rooms boast crisp MAP V2 • Saadiyat Island
Eastern Mangroves contemporary design and • 02 498 8888 • www.
Hotel & Spa all mod-cons, and there’s stregissaadiyatisland.com
MAP V3 • Salam St • 02 also a large private beach • DD
656 1000 • www.abu- with three pools. Sprawling modern resort
dhabi.anantara.com • DD on a long and idyllic
Opulent waterfront resort Park Hyatt stretch of Saadiyat Island
in a spectacular location Abu Dhabi beach. The monumental
overlooking extensive MAP V2 • Saadiyat Island mock-Tuscan design is
coastal mangrove swamps • 02 407 1234 • www. a little overwhelming, but
– a winning combination abudabi.parkhyatt.com the lush grounds create
of luxury and nature. The • DD an enjoyably rustic
Arabian-style interior is Located on a 9-km atmosphere, while
nicely done, and there’s (6-mile) stretch of beach, facilities include several
also a gorgeous spa and with its own landscaped excellent restaurants
several fine restaurants. garden, the Park Hyatt and a stunning pool.
has become one of Abu
Fairmont Bab al Bahr Dhabi’s most desired Yas Viceroy
MAP V4 • Between the locations. It is just a short MAP W4 • Yas Island
Bridges • 02 654 3333 drive from the city, but • 02 656 0000 • www.
• www.fairmont.com/ a world away in terms viceroyhotelsandresorts.
babalbahr • DD of tranquility. com • DD
Huge but homely five-star Upmarket (but often
hotel, with sumptuous Shangri-La surprisingly affordable)
rooms and views over a Qaryat Al Beri hotel at the heart of the
creek and Sheikh Zayed MAP V4 • Qaryat Al Beri swanky Yas Marina
Mosque. All rooms have • 02 509 8888 • www. development. Built
lavish bathrooms, plus shangri-la.com • DD directly over the F1 Grand
there’s a fitness centre Lavish Arabian-style hotel Prix circuit and wrapped
and a private beach. Chef with rooms overlooking in a spectacular illu-
Marco Pierre White has either the long private minated canopy roof, the
made his mark here with beach, or one of the hotel is one of the city’s
two restaurants. swimming pools. It also most memorable modern
has a lovely spa and fine buildings. Inside, every-
Intercontinental restaurants, while all the thing is the height of
Abu Dhabi amenities of the Souk contemporary cool, from
MAP N2 • Al Bateen St Qaryat al Beri (see p97) the immaculate rooms
• 02 666 6888 • www. are right next door. to a string of very chic
intercontinental.com restaurants and bars.
• DD Sofitel Abu
Spacious and relaxing Dhabi Corniche Emirates Palace
five-star option set at MAP N1 • Corniche Road MAP N1 • The Corniche
the quiet western end East • 02 813 7777 West • 02 690 9000
of Downtown. The idyllic • sofitel.com • DD • www.emiratespalace.
beach and huge pool are One of Downtown’s com • DDD
a major draw, as is the newest and most alluring Choose from amongst the
brilliant collection of hotels, with plenty of Coral, Pearl and Diamond
in-house restaurants. cool contemporary style. Rooms, Khaleej Suites
The Art Deco-inspired or Palace Suites at Abu
Jumeirah at high-rise building offers Dhabi’s grandest hotel.
Etihad Towers brilliant views from the All the rooms feature
MAP N2 • Corniche Rd upper floors, while the wide plasma TVs and
West • 02 811 5555 • www. chic Jazz ‘n Fizz Bar has extras such as welcome
jumeirah.com • DD become established as cocktails, flowers and
One of Abu Dhabi’s one of the area’s most fruit in the room, plus
smartest addresses, fashionable hangouts. butler service.
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Inexpensive and Mercure Abu Dhabi Southern Sun
Moderate Hotels in Centre MAP T1 • Al Mina St
Abu Dhabi MAP R2 • Hamdan St • 02 818 4888 • www.
• 02 633 3555 • www. tsogosunhotels.com/
Al Ain Palace Hotel mercure.com • D hotels/abu-dhabi • D
MAP S2 • Corniche Centrally located, this Very smart but affordable
Road East • 02 679 4777 old hotel looks worn modern hotel in a central
• www.alainpalacehotel. around the edges but is Downtown location.
com • D a good choice thanks to Facilities include a gym
One of the oldest hotels its rock-bottom rates and and rooftop pool, plus
in the city, it may look its brilliantly central location. there are a couple of top-
age but still enjoys large, Good street views from class restaurants
comfortable rooms, a higher floors.
friendly atmosphere and Traders Hotel
competitive prices. It Millennium Hotel Quaryat al Beri
also boasts a surprisingly MAP S1 • Khalifa St MAP V4 • Khor al Maqta
extensive selection of • 02 614 6000 • www. • 02 510 8888 • www.
places to eat and drink, millenniumhotels.com shangri-la.com/
making it an attractive • D abudhabi/traders • D
option for those who don’t This swanky but very Set in a lovely location
feel like heading out after reasonably priced hotel overlooking Maqta Creek,
a hot day’s sightseeing. has elegant and expansive this above-average mid-
rooms with splendid range hotel (part of the
Hilton Abu Dhabi views over the Corniche, Shangri-La hotel group)
MAP N2 • Corniche Rd Lulu Island and out to has very smooth service
West • 02 681 1900 sea. Ideally positioned for and, for the price, a
• www.hilton.com • D Downtown sight-seeing, surprising amount of
Long a favourite of Abu there is also a small style. Modern rooms
Dhabi’s expats for its swimming pool. and public areas are
excellent restaurants and decorated with colourful
bars, this hotel posseses Le Royal Meridien minimalist decor, and
beautiful swimming pools MAP T2 • Khalifa St there’s also a small pool
and Corniche-front beach, • 02 674 2020 • www. plus private beach.
lined with shady palm lemeridien.com • D
trees – it also offers an All the beautifully Beach Rotana
array of water sports. appointed rooms at this MAP T2 • 10th St, Al
Choose from a variety of contemporary hotel have Zahiyah • 02 697 9000
spacious and comfortable sublime views of both • www.rotana.com/
rooms that come with the Corniche and the beachrotana • DD
many little extras – some Arabian Sea, and there Vast resort-style hotel in
even offer Gulf views. are a couple of nice pools the heart of Downtown,
concealed amongst the with smart modern rooms,
Hyatt Capital Gate peaceful walled gardens. a small stretch of beach,
MAP U3 • Capital Gate private beach club and
• 02 596 1234 • www. Sheraton Abu Dhabi spa, stunning Al Maryah
abudhabicapitalgate. Resort & Towers Island views, and one of
hyatthotels.hyatt.com MAP T1 • Corniche Rd the city’s best selections
• D East, Tourist Club area of places to eat and drink.
A very smart but also • 02 677 3333 • www.
competitively priced hotel sheraton.com/abudhabi Beyond the Cities
in the famously leaning • D
Capital Gate tower (see Set right on the Corniche, Fujairah Rotana
p99). It boasts cool there are good water and Resort and Spa
modern rooms and leisure activities at this E99 coastal highway,
amazing views from its resort hotel, and the Fujairah • 09 244 9888
higher floors. There’s beachside sheesha spot is www.rotana.com • D
•
also a great spa and lovely. Eat at the excellent On beautiful Al Aqah
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coast resort offers a idyllic retreat from the roams the grounds, giving
blissful beachside break hectic pace of urban life. the whole place almost
from the big cities, with The superbly equipped the feel of an African
upmarket style and rooms come with private bush camp, while the
facilities for well under pool and all mod-cons, lavishly appointed tented
the price of similar hotels while the surrounding suites offer plenty of
in either Dubai or Abu polo fields create an luxury, including
Dhabi. It lies close to the enjoyably country private plunge pools.
equally large, though atmosphere and the
less overpowering, Le spa is second to none. Anantara Sir Bani
Méridien Al Aqah. Yas Islands Resort
Kempinski Sir Bani Yas Island (a
Al Ain Rotana Hotel Ajman 90-minute drive from
120th St, Al Ain • 03 754 Ajman • 06 714 5555 Abu Dhabi) • 02 656
5111 • www.rotana.com/ • www.kempinski.com 1399 • www.sir-bani-
alainrotana • DD • DD yas-island.anantara.com
The best hotel in Al Ain, In the tiny emirate of • DDD
centrally located and with Ajman, just north of One of the UAE’s most
a fine array of five-star Sharjah, the Kempinski magical – and unusual –
facilities. The lovely offers a convenient places to stay. The resort
gardens and pools are retreat from the big-city is located on Sir Bani
great for daytime lazing, bustle of nearby Dubai. Yas Island, which was
while the hotel’s excellent Despite this beachfront transformed by Sheikh
restaurants, including the resort’s dated appear- Zayed in the 1970s into
Arabian-style Min Zaman ance, the hotel remains a remarkable nature
and the lively Trader Vics, profoundly relaxing, with reserve teeming with
are enjoyable places to fine gardens, a beautiful wildlife ranging from
relax after dark. pool and a private white- indigenous Arabian oryx
sand beach perfect for to prancing giraffes. The
Anantara Qasr idle lounging. main resort itself is one
Al Sarab of the country’s most
A 90-minute drive from Le Méridien Al Aqah palatial, and there are
Abu Dhabi • 02 886 2088 Beach Resort also two separate luxury
• www.qasralsarab. E99 coastal highway, eco-lodges – Al Yamm
anantara.com • DD Fujairah • 09 244 9000 and Al Sahel – deeper
Looking like something • www.lemeridien- inside the reserve.
out of Lawrence of Arabia, alaqah.com • DD
this magical fortress-style On idyllic Al Aqah Beach Bab Al Shams Desert
resort sits majestically in with the Hajar Mountains Resort and Spa
the middle of the desert forming the backdrop, Emirates Rd • 04 809
surrounding the spec- this towering resort is one 6498 • www.meydan
tacular Liwa Oasis, the of the east coast’s major hotels.com/babalshams
UAE’s finest area of landmarks, with five-star • DDD
unspoilt wilderness. facilities and huge Spectacular resort hidden
Rooms feature five-star grounds. It’s a good place away in the desert, just a
luxuries and there are to set up diving trips. 45-minute drive from
private villas, each with a Dubai. Built in the style
pool and butler service. Al Maha Desert of a traditional Arabian
Resort and Spa fort, the resort has top-
Desert Palm Dubai Desert Conservation class facilities including
Al Ain highway • 04 323 Reserve (60km/37 miles a stunning infinity pool
8888 • www.desertpalm. from Dubai) • 04 832 9900 and the memorable
peraquum.com • DD • www.al-maha.com Al Hadheerah open-air
On the fringes of Dubai, • DDD desert restaurant. This
around a 20-minute drive Idyllic desert retreat in is a great place to enjoy
from the airport, the the heart of the Dubai desert activities, such
intimate little Desert Desert Conservation as camel riding and
Palm resort offers an Reserve. Rare wildlife falconry displays.
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Page numbers in bold Amusement parks 42–3 Bastakiah Nights
refer to main entries Aquaventure 42, 84 Restaurants 19
Ferrari World (Abu Bastakiya see Al Fahidi
A Dhabi) 98–9 Beaches 53
Abra trips 17, 110 IMG Worlds of Adventure Al Mamzar Beach Park
Abu Dhabi 7 42 43
Beyond the centre of Magic Planet 42 children’s attractions 43
Abu Dhabi 96–101 MOTIONGATE™ Dubai Dubai’s beach culture 78
discovery of oil 37, 92 42 Emirates Palace (Abu
Downtown Abu Dhabi Sega Republic 43 Dhabi) 31
90–95 Wild Wadi Water Park Jumeirah 78
hotels 115–17 42, 78 Jumeirah Beach Park
Abu Dhabi Art Hub 39 Yas Waterworld (Abu 78, 79
Abu Dhabi Corniche 7, 90, Dhabi) 43, 98 Kite Beach 43
93 Aquariums luxury hotels 113–15
Abu Dhabi Desert Dolphin Bay 84 Marina Beach 85
Challenge 39 Lost Chambers 83, 85 Russian Beach 43
Abu Dhabi Heritage Aquaventure 42, 84 Saadiyat Public Beach
Village 92, 93 Arabian Gulf 16 (Abu Dhabi) 98, 99
Abu Dhabi Louvre 7, 97, Arabian horses 36–7 safety 107
99 Arabian Tea House Café Umm Suqeim Beach 43
Abu Dhabi Mall 51 19 Bedouin
Accidents 106 Architecture culture and tradition 14,
The Address Downtown Al Fahidi 18 36–7
13 Traditional Architecture Dubai Museum 15
Air travel 104, 105 Museum 67 food 33
Al-Ahmadiya School 59 windtowers 19 jewellery 51
Al Ain 7, 54 Armani Hotel 12 Belly dancing 33
Al Bu Falah tribe 37 Art Dubai 39 Bidiya 55
Al Fahidi 6, 10, 18–19, 66, Art galleries see Birds
67 Museums and galleries falconry 33, 36
walking tour 55 Art Space 39 Ras Al Khor Wildlife
Al Fahidi Fort 14–15, 19, Atlantis, The Palm 41, 84, Sanctuary 53, 72
65, 67 85 Boats
Al Fahidi Metro Station At.mosphere 13 Abra trips 17, 110
102–3 creek cruises 6, 17
Al Ittihad Square (Abu B cruise ships 104, 105
Dhabi) 92, 93 Bab Al Shams Desert dhows 36, 61
Al Maha Resort 32 Resort 32 Dubai Creek 6, 16
Al Mamzar Beach Park Bain al Jessrain (Abu Dubai Creek Yacht Club
43 Dhabi) 97, 99 60
Al Maqtaa Fort (Abu Ballooning 32, 44 Dubai Ferry 105
Dhabi) 98, 99 Bani Yas tribe 66 Dubai Marina 7, 83, 85
Al Maryah Island (Abu Banks 107, 108, 109 Dubai Museum 15
Dhabi) 91, 93 Bars 48–9 powerboat racing 45
Al Mina Souks (Abu Dhabi) Beyond the centre of sight-seeing trips 110
92 Abu Dhabi 100 The Yellow Boats 55
Al Nahyan tribe 37, 93 Deira 62 Border crossings 104
Al Qasr 40 Downtown Abu Dhabi 95 Bu Falah tribe 37
Al Quoz Galleries 79 Dubai Marina and Palm Budget travel 52–3
Al Seer Road Park 43 Jumeirah 86 Bur Dubai 64–9
Aladdin slippers 51 Jumeirah 81 maps 64, 67
Alcohol 107 money-saving tips 53 restaurants and cafés 69
Aldar HQ (Abu Dhabi) 99 Sheikh Zayed Road and shopping 67
Ambulances 107 Downtown Dubai 74 walk 67




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Bur Dubai Meena Bazaar Crafts Drugs 107
27 Abu Dhabi Heritage Dubai
Bur Dubai Textile Souk 27 Village 92, 93 Bur Dubai 64–9
Bur Dubai Waterfront 16 shopping 51 Burj Khalifa and around
Bureaux de change 108 Credit cards 53, 108 12–13
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah 11, Creek, Dubai 6, 10, 16–17 Deira 58–63
13, 24–5, 34–5, 41, 76 Creekside Park 16, 43 Dubai Marina and Palm
exploring Dubai 6, 7 Crime 106 Jumeirah 82–7
Jumeirah walk 79 Crossroads of Civilization Jumeirah 76–81
Burj Khalifa 6, 7, 10, Museum 65 resorts 40–41
12–13, 73 Cruise ships 104, 105 Sheikh Zayed Road and
Burj Khalifa Lake 12, 73 Culture and tradition 36–7 Downtown Dubai
Buses 105, 107 Currency 108, 109 70–75
bus tours 54, 110 Currency exchange 53 souks 11, 26–7
Customs regulations 106, Dubai Creek 6, 10, 16–17
C 107 Dubai Creek Golf Club 17,
Cafés 50
Arabian Tea House Café D Dubai Creek Yacht Club
19 Dance 36 60
Bur Dubai 69 belly dancing 33 Dubai Desert Classic 39,
Deira 62 Date palms 37 45
Dubai Marina and Palm Deira 58–63 Dubai Desert
Jumeirah 86 cafés and bars 62 Conservation Reserve
money-saving tips 53 history 60 32
Call to prayer 21 maps 58, 61 Dubai Festival City 50
Camels 36 restaurants 63 Dubai Food Souk 27, 59
racing 45 souks 7, 26–7 Dubai Fountain 7, 53, 71,
riding 33 walk 61 73
Capital Gate (Abu Dhabi) Deira Covered Souk 26, Dubai International Film
99 61 Festival 39
Carpets Deira Grand Souk 26 Dubai International
shopping 51 Deira Perfume Souk 27 Financial Centre (DIFC)
Cars Deira Spice Souk 27, 60, 71
Abu Dhabi Desert 61, 67 Dubai International Jazz
Challenge 39, 45 Dentists 106, 107 Festival 39
accidents 106 Desert Challenge 39, 45 The Dubai Mall 6, 7, 51,
driving 104, 105 Desert escapes 11, 32–3 73
Ferrari World (Abu Designer fakes 51, 53 Dubai Marathon 39, 45
Dhabi) 98–9 Dhows 36 Dubai Marina and Palm
motor racing 44, 45 dhow wharfage 61 Jumeirah 82–7
motor rallies 39 Dubai Creek 16 cafés and bars 86
Cayan Tower 84 Dubai Museum 15 Dubai Marina 7, 56–7,
Children’s attractions Dialing codes 108 83, 85
42–3 Disabled travellers 109 maps 82, 85
Children’s City 43 Diving, scuba 44 restaurants 87
Cinema see Film Diving Village 16, 66, 67 walk 85
City walls 18 The Diwan 16, 65 Dubai Museum 6, 10,
Clothing Doctors 106 14–15, 65, 67
etiquette 107 Dolphin Bay 84 Dubai Rugby Sevens 45
in mosques 21 Downtown Abu Dhabi Dubai Shopping Festival
tailors 26 90–95 39
traditional dress 36 maps 90–91, 93 Dubai Tennis
Coffee Museum 18 restaurants and bars 95 Championships 39, 45
Coins Museum 18 shopping 94 Dubai Trolley 52
Consulates 106, 107 walk 93 Dubai World Cup 39, 45
Corniche, Abu Dhabi 7, 90, Downtown Dubai see Dubai World Trade Centre
93 Sheikh Zayed Road and 71
Courier services 108, 109 Downtown Dubai ”Dune bashing” 33






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E Foster + Partners 98 Hotels (cont.)
Electrical appliances 109 Fountain, Dubai 7, 53, 71, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah 6,
Electronics 73 7, 11, 13, 24–5, 34–5, 41,
shopping 51 Free events 52–3 76, 79
Elizabeth II 71 Fujairah 55 Emirates Palace (Abu
Embassies 106, 107 Dhabi) 7, 11, 30–31, 92,
Emergency services 106, G 93
107 The Galleria (Abu Dhabi) money-saving tips 53
Emirates Palace (Abu 51 The Palace 72
Dhabi) 7, 11, 30–31, 92, Galleries see Museums resorts in Dubai 40–41
93 and galleries
Emirates Towers 70, 73 Gallery Isabelle van den I
The Empty Quarter 38 Eynde 39 Ibn Battuta Mall 7, 51, 83
Etihad Modern Art Gallery Gardens see Parks and IMG Worlds of Adventure
(Abu Dhabi) 39 gardens 42
Etihad Towers (Abu Dhabi) The Gate 71 Insurance 106
93 Gems Internet 108, 109
Etiquette 107 shopping 51 Iranian Mosque 65
in mosques 21 Global Village 39 Islam 20–21
Events 39 Godolphin racing stable etiquette 107
Excursions and tours 73 history 37
54–5 Gold see also Mosques
shopping 51
F Gold Souk 26, 61 J
F1 Grand Prix 45 Golf 45 Jazz 39
Fahidi see Al Fahidi Dubai Creek Golf Club Jewellery
(Dubai) 17, 60 shopping 51
Fakes, designer 51, 53 Dubai Desert Classic 39, Juma, Sheikh 67
Falconry 33, 36 45 Jumeirah 13, 76–81
Ferrari World (Abu Dhabi) Green Art Gallery 38 beaches 78
98–9 maps 76–7, 79
Festivals 39 H restaurants and bars 81
money-saving tips 53 Haerizadeh, Ramin 39 shopping 80
Film The Haj 20 walk 79
festivals 39 Hatta 54 Jumeirah Beach Hotel 40
open-air screenings 52 Health care 106, 107 Jumeirah Beach Park 43,
Financial crisis (2008) Helicopter rides 110 78, 79
37 Henna patterns 37 Jumeirah Mosque 7, 10,
Fire services 107 Heritage House 59 20–21, 77, 79
Fishing 36, 44 Heritage Village 16, 66, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
”Five Pillars of Islam” 21 67 40
Folklore Gallery (Abu Hindi Lane 66
Dhabi) 38 History 37 K
Food and drink Deira 60 Karama Souk 27
Bedouin 33 Homosexuality 107 Khalifa bin Zayed bin
Coffee Museum 18 Horses 36–7 Sultan Al Nahyan,
Deira Spice Souk 27 Godolphin racing stable Sheikh 13, 73
Dubai Food Souk 27, 73 Kidzania 43
59 Meydan Stable Tour 72 Kite Beach 43
see also Restaurants racing 39, 45 Kite surfing 45
Football 45 riding 45
Fortresses Hospitals 106, 107 L
Al Fahidi Fort 14–15, 19, Hot-air ballooning 32, Language, phrase book
65, 67 44 126–7
Al Maqtaa Fort (Abu Hotels 111, 112–17 ”Leaning Tower of Abu
Dhabi) 98, 99 The Address Downtown Dhabi” 99
Qasr al Hosn (Abu 13 Liwa Oasis 32, 54
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Lost property 107 Minarets (cont.) Museums and galleries
Luxury hotels 112–13 Sheikh Zayed Mosque (cont.)
28 Maktoum House 16, 67
M Minbar (pulpit) 21 The Third Line 38
Madinat Jumeirah 6, 7, 79 Mobile phones 108 Traditional Architecture
Magic Planet 42 Mohammed bin Rashid Museum 67
Majlis Gallery 18, 38, 67 Al-Maktoum, Sheikh 12, XVA Gallery 19, 38
Majlis Ghorfat um al 65, 70 Mushrif Park 43
Sheef 78 Money 108, 109 Music
Maktoum bin Buti, Sheikh Money-saving tips 53 festivals 39
37, 66 Monorail, Palm 85 shopping 51
Maktoum family 37, 66, Mosques traditional 36
73 Iranian Mosque 65 Muslims see Islam;
Mall of the Emirates 50, Jumeirah Mosque 7, 10, Mosques
79 20–21, 77, 79
Malls 52 Sheikh Zayed Mosque N
Manarat al Saadiyat (Abu (Abu Dhabi) 7, 8–9, 11, Al Nahyan family 37, 93
Dhabi) 98, 99 22–3, 28–9, 52, 97, 99 Naif Road Souk (Deira)
Maps MOTIONGATE™ Dubai 42 26
Beyond the centre of Motor racing 44, 45 National Bank of Dubai
Abu Dhabi 96–7, 99 Motor rallies 39 17, 59
Bur Dubai 64, 67 Musandam Peninsula 55 Newspapers 108, 109
Deira 58, 61 Museums and galleries Nouvel, Jean 97
Downtown Abu Dhabi 38–9
90–91, 93 free admission 52 O
Dubai and Abu Dhabi opening hours 109 Oil, discovery of 37, 92
highlights 10–11 Abu Dhabi Art Hub 39 Old Town 13
Dubai Marina and Palm Abu Dhabi Louvre 7, 97, One&Only Royal Mirage
Jumeirah 82, 85 99 41
Dubai souks 26 Al-Ahmadiya School Opening hours 108–9
excursions and tours 59 Ott, Carlos 59
54 Al Fahidi Fort 14–15, 19 Outdoor activities 44–5
Jumeirah 76–7, 79 Al Quoz Galleries 79
resorts in Dubai 40 Art Space 39 P
Sheikh Zayed Road and Coffee Museum 18 The Palace 41, 72
Downtown Dubai 70–71, Coins Museum 18 Palm Jumeirah see Dubai
73 Crossroads of Marina and Palm
Marathon, Dubai 39, 45 Civilization Museum Jumeirah
Marina, Dubai 7, 56–7, 83, 65 Palm Monorail 85
85 Diving Village 16, 66, Park Hyatt 41
Marina Beach 85 67 Parks and gardens
Marina Mall (Abu Dhabi) Dubai Museum 6, 10, Al Seef Road Park 43
50, 91, 93 14–15, 65, 67 children’s attractions
Marina Mall (Dubai) 50 The Empty Quarter 38 43
Marina Sky Tower (Abu Etihad Modern Art Creekside Park 16, 43
Dhabi) 91, 93 Gallery (Abu Dhabi) 39 Jumeirah Beach Park
Marina Walk 84 Folklore Gallery (Abu 43, 78, 79
Markets see Souks Dhabi) 38 Mushrif Park 43
Marsa al Seef 17 Gallery Isabelle van den Safa Park 43, 77
Medicines 107 Eynde 39 Za’abeel Park 43
Metro 104, 105 Green Art Gallery 38 Passports 106, 107
Meydan Stable Tour 72 Heritage House 59 Pearl-diving 37
Middle Eastern Heritage Village 16, 66, Diving Village 16, 66,
restaurants 47 67 67
Mihrab (niche in mosque Majlis Gallery 18, 38, 67 Perfume
wall) 21 Manarat al Saadiyat Perfume Souk 60, 61
Minarets (Abu Dhabi) 98, 99 shopping 51
Jumeirah Mosque 21 Sheikh Saeed Al Personal security 106–7






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Pharmacies 106 Restaurants (cont.) Shopping (cont.)
Photography Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Shopping Festival
The Empty Quarter Downtown Dubai 75 39
38 see also Food and drink Food Souk 59
Phrase book 126–7 Ritz Carlton 40 Gold Souk 61
Poetry 36 Rugby 45 Ibn Battuta Mall 7, 83
Police 106, 107 Ruler’s Court 65 Jumeirah 80
Portuguese traders 37 Russian Beach 43 Mall of the Emirates 79
Postal services 108, 109 malls 50–51, 52
Powerboat racing 45 S Marina Mall (Abu Dhabi)
Prayers 21 Saadiyat Island (Abu 91, 93
Dhabi) 98 Marina Mall (Dubai) 50
Q Saadiyat Public Beach money-saving tips 53
Qasr al Hosn (Abu Dhabi) (Abu Dhabi) 98, 99 opening hours 109
93 Saeed Al-Maktoum, Perfume Souk 60, 61
Sheikh 67 Souk al Bahar 7, 13, 72,
R Safa Park 43, 77 73
Racing Safaris, desert 6, 32 Souk Madinat Jumeirah
horses 39, 45 Safety 106–7 79
motor racing 44, 45 Scuba diving 44 souks 11, 26–7, 50
Radio 108, 109 Sculpture souvenirs 51
Raffles 40 Al Ittihad Square (Abu Textile Souk 66, 67
Railways see Trains Dhabi) 92, 93 Singing, traditional 36
Ramadan 20 Sega Republic 43 Ski Dubai Snow Park 42,
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Shakhbut bin Sultan Al 77
Sanctuary 53, 72 Nahyan, Sheikh 92 Skydiving 44
Rashid, Sheikh 71, 78 Sharjah 7, 54 Skyscrapers
Resorts 40–41 Sheesha 49 The Address Downtown
Al Qasr 40 Sheikh Mohammed 13
Atlantis, The Palm 41, Centre for Cultural Aldar HQ (Abu Dhabi)
84, 85 Understanding 18 99
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum Atlantis, The Palm 84,
41 House 16, 67 85
Jumeirah Beach Hotel Sheikh Zayed Mosque Burj Al Arab Jumeirah 6,
40 (Abu Dhabi) 7, 8–9, 11, 7, 11, 13, 24–5, 34–5, 41,
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray 22–3, 28–9, 52, 97, 99 76, 79
40 Sheikh Zayed Road and Burj Khalifa 6, 7, 10,
One&Only Royal Mirage Downtown Dubai 7, 13, 12–13, 73
41 70–75 Capital Gate (Abu Dhabi)
The Palace 41, 72 bars 74 99
Park Hyatt 41 maps 70–71, 73 Cayan Tower 84
Raffles 40 restaurants 75 Dubai Marina 56–7
Ritz Carlton 40 walk 73 Emirates Towers 70, 73
Restaurants 46–7, 110–11 Shindagha 6, 16, 67 Etihad Towers (Abu
Bastakiah Nights Shoes Dhabi) 93
Restaurants 19 Aladdin slippers 51 Marina Sky Tower (Abu
Beyond the centre of Shopping 110, 111 Dhabi) 91
Abu Dhabi 101 Al Mina Souks (Abu National Bank of Dubai
Bur Dubai 69 Dhabi) 92 17, 59
Deira 63 Bur Dubai 67 Sheikh Zayed Road 7,
Downtown Abu Dhabi Deira Covered Souk 13
95 61 World Trade Center (Abu
Dubai Marina and Palm Deira Spice Souk 60, 61, Dhabi) 91, 93
Jumeirah 87 67 slippers, Aladdin 51
Jumeirah 81 designer fakes 51, 53 Souk Al Bahar 50
Middle Eastern Downtown Abu Dhabi Souks 11, 26–7, 50–51
restaurants 47 94 Al Mina Souks (Abu
money-saving tips 53 The Dubai Mall 6, 7, 73 Dhabi) 92




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Souks (cont.) Traditional Architecture Walks (cont.)
Deira Covered Souk 61 Museum 67 waterside walks 53
Deira Spice Souk 60, 61, Trams 104–5 Water, drinking 106
67 Travel 104–5 Water parks
Food Souk 59 Dubai Trolley 52 Aquaventure 84
Gold Souk 61 money-saving tips 53 Wild Wadi Water Park
money-saving tips 53 Palm Monorail 85 (Jumeirah) 42, 78
Perfume Souk 60, 61 see also Boats Yas Waterworld
Souk al Bahar 7, 13, 72, Travel insurance 106 (Abu Dhabi) 98, 99
73 Travel safety advice 106, Waterside walks 53
Souk Madinat Jumeirah 107 Weather 109
79 Trips and tours 110, 111 Wild Wadi Water Park
Textile Souk 66, 67 (Jumeirah) 42, 78
Souvenirs 51 U Wildlife
Spectator sports 45 UAE Football 45 Dubai Desert
Spice Souk 27, 60, 61, Umayyad dynasty 37 Conservation Reserve
67 Umm Suqeim Beach 43 32
Sports 44–5 United Arab Emirates Ras Al Khor Wildlife
Suleiman the Magnificent (UAE) Sanctuary 53, 72
65 desert escapes 11, 32–3
Sun protection 106 history 37 see also Aquariums;
Birds
Swimming 107
V Wind surfing 44
T Vaccinations 106 Windtowers 19
Tailors 26 Visas 106, 107 Women travellers 107
Tax-free trading 37 Visitor information 110, Wonder Bus Tour 54
Taxis 105, 106, 107 111 World Trade Center
Telephones 108, 109 (Abu Dhabi) 91, 93
Television 108, 109 W X
Tennis 39, 45 Wafi City 50
Textile Souk 66, 67 Wakeboarding 45 XVA Gallery 19, 38
Theatre The Walk at JBR 85 Y
Emirates Palace (Abu Walks 105
Dhabi) 30 Beyond the centre of Yas Waterworld (Abu
Theme parks see Abu Dhabi 99 Dhabi) 43, 98, 99
Amusement parks Bur Dubai 67 The Yellow Boats 55
The Third Line 38 Deira 61
Tickets, public transport Downtown Abu Dhabi Z
104 93 Za’abeel Park 43
Time zone 109 Jumeirah 79 Zayed bin Sultan Al
Tourist information 110, Sheikh Zayed Road and Nahyan, Sheikh 37
111 Downtown Dubai 73 Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Tours 54–5, 110, 111 walking tours 55, 110 (Abu Dhabi) 28, 29, 97





















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126 ❯❯ Top 10 Dubai

Phrase Book I’ll call back later Raa’h at-tasel
ba’adeen
Please say … Khab-birho
In an Emergency called an-na… et-tasal
Help! Enjedooni
Stop Wak-kaf In a Hotel
Can you Momkin tatlob hotel fondok
call a doctor? tabeeb? Do you have a room? Ladaykom ‘hojra?
Can you call an Momkin tatlob I have a reservation Endi ‘hajz
ambulance? el es’aaf? With bathroom Bee ‘ham-maam
Can you call the Momkin tatlob single room ‘hojra fardiy-ya
police? el shorta? double room ‘hojra le etneen
Can you call the Momkin tatlob porter natoor
fire brigade? el etfaa? shower dosh
Where is the Wayn agrab key meftaa’h
nearest hospital? mostashfa?
Is there a telephone here? Ako telefoon Sightseeing
huna? art gallery ma’arad luw’haat
faney-ya
Useful Words and Phrases beach shaate’e
Yes Na-am bus station muwgaf el baahs
No Laa district mentakaa
Hello Salaam alaikum entrance madkhal
Goodbye Ma’aa al salaama exit makhraj
See you later Ela al lekaa garden ‘hadeeka
Excuse me ‘Afwan guide morshid
Sorry (said by man) Aasif guided tour morshid al juwla
Sorry (said by woman) Aasifa map khaarta
Thank you Shakereen mosque jaame’a
Please Luw tasma`h museum mut’haf
Peace be upon you Al salaam park motanaz-zah
‘alaikum river naher
Peace be upon you Alaikum al taxi taksi
(as response) salaam ticket tathkara
Good morning Sabaa`h al khayr tourist office maktab seyaa’hi
Good evening Masaa-o al khayr Please put the (taxi) Luw tasma’h,
Good night Tosbihoona ala meter on daw-war al
khayr ‘ad-daad
Pleased to meet you Ya ahleen How much is it to…? Kam raah tekal-
How are you? Keef al ‘haal? lafni ela...?
I’m fine Zeen Please take me to Khothni ela
I don’t understand Ma afham (this address) (haaza al
What did he say? Shenu kaal? ‘onwaan)
Do you speak English? Ta’hki enkleezi?
Does anyone speak Aku ‘hada ye’hkee Shopping
English? enkleezi? How much is it? Kam floos?
Have you got a Aku taawila I’d like… Areed
table for…? hug ...? This one Haaza
I would like to reserve Areed a’hjiz Do you accept Hal takbaloon
a table taawila credit cards? kredit kaard?
Can I have the bill please? Al ‘hesaab luw That’s too much Haaza waayed
tasma’h I’ll give you… Ana raa’h
I am vegetarian Ana nabaati a’ateek…
God willing Inshaal-la I’ll take it Raa’h aakhdoh
No problem Maafi moshkila market sook
big kabeer expensive ghaali
small sageer cheap rakhees
hot ‘haar chemist’s saydalaani
cold baarid
bad say-ye’e Menu Decoder
good tay-yeb ‘aish rice
open maftoo’h ‘aseer fruit juice
closed mesak-kar bedoon without
on the right ‘ala al yameen bee with
on the left ‘ala al yasaar beera beer
near kareeb beez egg
far ba’eed beez maslook hard-boiled egg
men’s toilet twalet hug al rejaal beriaani al dajaaj chicken biryani
ladies’ toilet twalet hug al beriaani al lahem meat biryani
‘hareem beriaani al robiaan shrimp biryani
a little kaleel beriaani samak fish biryani (with
a lot waajed bolti bones) spiced
tilapia (fish)
Making a Telephone Call grilled and
Hello Aloo served whole
I’d like to speak to… Areed akal-lim… da-en mutton
This is… Ana… dajaaj chicken
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Date 3rd June 2015
Size 100mm x 191mm

Phrase Book ❮❮ 127


faakiha fruit tshoop sooy chop suey
falaafel vegetarian wajba khafeefa snack
burger made zaatar thyme
with chickpeas zangabeel ginger powder
fee al forn roasted zobod butter
fulful white pepper
fulful aswad black pepper Numbers
gabgab steamed crab 1 waa’hid
guhwa bitter Arabic 2 etneen
coffee 3 thalaatha
haleeb milk 4 arba’aa
halwa Turkish delight 5 khamsa
with cardamom 6 sit-ta
ham-moor local fish that 7 saba’a
tastes like 8 thamaaneya
snapper 9 tes’aa
ham-moor magli deep-fried 10 ‘ashra
hammoor 11 ‘hedaash
harees gruel cooked in 12 etnaash
beef stock 13 talat-taash
heel cardamom 14 arba’-taash
holo sweet 15 khamastaash
kabaab kebab 16 sit-taash
kabsa dish of rice, 17 saba’ataash
meat/chicken, 18 tamantaash
dried lemon 19 tesa’ataash
and saffron 20 eshreen
kabsat dajaaj dish of rice, 21 waa’hid wa
chicken, dry eshreen
lemon and 30 thalatheen
saffron 40 arbe’een
kabsat lahem dish of rice, meat, 50 khamseen
dry lemon and 60 sit-teen
saffron 70 sab’een
kereem cream 80 thamaneen
khal vinegar made 90 tes’een
from molasses 100 me-aa
khamr wine 1000 alf
khoboz bread
khoboz jabaab large spiced Time
pancakes with Today el yoom
cardamom yesterday el bariha
khoboz shaami pita bread tomorrow baaker
khoboz tost toast morning sabaa’h
kofta grilled meatballs afternoon zaheera
koozi lamb evening masaa
koskos plain couscous night lail
maglee fried now al ‘heen
malh salt tonight el laila
marag spiced meat/ minute dageega
chicken stock hour sa’aa
marag dajaaj chicken stock week osboo’a
marag lahem beef stock month shahr
mashroob ghaazi soft drink year ‘aam
mashwi grilled
mashwi ala el fa`hm barbecued over Days of the Week
coal Monday al ethneen
masloog boiled Tuesday al thulathaa
mohal-li senaa-ee sweetener Wednesday al arbe’a
moham-mas toasted Thursday al khamees
nabeez wine Friday al jomo’aa
neskafee coffee Saturday al sabet
orz rice Sunday al a’had
orz bil zafaraan rice with saffron
robyaan large grilled Months
shrimp January yanaayer
shai tea February febraayer
shawirma doner kebab March maaris
suk-kar sugar April abreel
sulsa tomato purée May maayo
cooked in stock June yonyo
tahye motawas-sit medium July yolyo
tshaaw meen dajaaj chicken August agostos
chowmein September sebtamber
tshaaw meen lahem beef chowmein October oktoobar
tshaaw meen samak seafood November noovambir
chowmein December deesambir
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128 ❯❯ Selected Street Index

Dubai Selected Street Index

Abu Baker Al Khaleej Road L1 Al Satwa Roundabout Al Waleed Road J3
Al-Siddiq Road M4 Al Khor Street K1 E5 Mankhool Road F4
Airport Road L5 Al Maktoum Al Seef Road K2 Omar Bin
Al Adhid Road F5 Hospital Road L2 Al Urouba Street B4 Al Khattab Road M2
Al Athar Road A4 Al Maktoum Road L3 Al Wasl Road B5 Oud Metha Road J4
Al Dhiyafa Road E5 Al Mateena Street M3 Baniyas Road K2 Salahuddin Road M3
Al Dhiyafa Al Mina Road F4 Baniyas Square L2 Sheikh Zayed Road E5
Roundabout E4 Al Muraqqabat Road L3 Baraha Street M2 Sikkat Al Khail Street K1
Al Fahidi Roundabout Al Mussallah Road L2 Burj Nahar Trade Centre Road F5
K2 Al Nakhal Road L2 Roundabout M2 Umm Hurair Road J4
Al Fahidi Street J3 Al Qataiyat Road H6 Clock Tower Umm Hurair
Al Garhoud Road L5 Al Rasheed Road M2 Roundabout L4 Roundabout J3
Al Ghubaiba Stoud Al Rigga Road L3 Defence Roundabout Union Square L3
Metha Road J1 Al Riyadh Street J6 C6 Za´Abeel Road J4
Al Hadiqa Street A5 Al Rollard J2 Doha Road C6
Al Hudaiba Road E4 Al Sabkha Road L1 Fish Roundabout L3
Al Ittihad Road L4 Al Safa Street C5 Jumeirah Road C4
Al Jazeiba Street L3 Al Satwa Road E5 Khalid Bin
Abu Dhabi Selected Street Index
Al Falah Street Q2 Corniche Road Liwa Street P3 Street Q5
Al Nasr Street P3 (East) N2 Lulu Street P2 Taarig Bin
Al Ferdous Street P1 East Road Q2 Port Road N1 Ziyad Street P3
Al Khaleej Hazaa Bin Zayed Sheikh Hamdan Bin Tourist Club Street P1
Al Arabi Road Q4 Street Q2 Mohammad Street P2 Umm Al Nar Street P2
Al Manhal Street Q3 Khalid Bin Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed the Second
Al Ittihad Square P3 Al Waleed Street P3 Zayed Street P2 Street P2
Al Karamah Street Q3 Khalidiyah Street P5 Sheikh Rashid Bin Zayed the First
As Salam Street P1 Khalifa Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street P4
Bainunah Street P6 Shakhbut Street Q4 Street Q3
Baniyas Street Q2 Khubeirah Street P5 Stiglal Street N3
Corniche Road King Khalid Bin Sudan Street Q3
(West) P4 Abdel Aziz Street Q4 Sultan Bin Zayed































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