Guidebook for Dubai
Food Scene
Just across the road. Site outside and enjoy views of the park and running track.
50 locals recommend
Starbucks
Just across the road. Site outside and enjoy views of the park and running track.
Biryani Street
Great choice for tasty Indian food. Just 2 minutes walk across the road.
Walk next door to the Fairmont Hotel and enjoy 5 bars and restaurants. Flow Kitchen is all day dining.
Flow Kitchen
Walk next door to the Fairmont Hotel and enjoy 5 bars and restaurants. Flow Kitchen is all day dining.
Ideal if you want a choice of bars and restaurants within easy walk. Lots of choice here. Around a dozen different venues all in one place.
22 locals recommend
Club Vista Mare
Ideal if you want a choice of bars and restaurants within easy walk. Lots of choice here. Around a dozen different venues all in one place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar and restaurant on the other side of the Trunk. Just a 10 minute walk. Views of the sea on the other side of The Palm.
16 locals recommend
RIVA
Bar and restaurant on the other side of the Trunk. Just a 10 minute walk. Views of the sea on the other side of The Palm.
Another bar within walking distance. Good for weekend pub food and watching live sports.
7 locals recommend
Barrel 12
Another bar within walking distance. Good for weekend pub food and watching live sports.
Shopping
The iconic Mall of the Emirates complete with indoor skiing is just a short taxi ride away. 10 - 15 minutes. All the shopping and dining you could want under one roof.
180 locals recommend
Mall of the Emirates station
The iconic Mall of the Emirates complete with indoor skiing is just a short taxi ride away. 10 - 15 minutes. All the shopping and dining you could want under one roof.
Sightseeing
Hive of activity close to Dubai Marina. 100s of restaurants, shops and more. Lots of open beach space.
193 locals recommend
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Hive of activity close to Dubai Marina. 100s of restaurants, shops and more. Lots of open beach space.
Parks & Nature
There's a park right across the road. Includes a running track if you enjoy an early morning jog.
Golden Mile 10
There's a park right across the road. Includes a running track if you enjoy an early morning jog.
Get out of the city and into the desert. Maybe 45 minutes out of town, depending on traffic. Man made lakes in the desert are well worth a visit. Close to Dubai Cycle Track. You can also hire bikes.
6 locals recommend
Al Qudra Lakes
Get out of the city and into the desert. Maybe 45 minutes out of town, depending on traffic. Man made lakes in the desert are well worth a visit. Close to Dubai Cycle Track. You can also hire bikes.
Arts & Culture
Dubai Opera
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid BoulevardYes, Dubai has it's own Opera and it's fantastic.
Essentials
Spinneys
Decent sized supermarket within walking distance.