Guidebook for Dubai
Drinks & Nightlife
The most happening hang-out in Dubai, let alone the Marina - a 'must visit' for any nightlife nuts. Great beach, fantastic food, terrific cocktails, thumping atmosphere, live music, excellent !
295 locals recommend
Barasti Beach
The most happening hang-out in Dubai, let alone the Marina - a 'must visit' for any nightlife nuts. Great beach, fantastic food, terrific cocktails, thumping atmosphere, live music, excellent !
My favourite hotel in Dubai, with many great bars (including Buddha Bar, Embassy Club, Siddharta Lounge) and several wonderful restaurants
36 locals recommend
Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai
Al Emreef StreetMy favourite hotel in Dubai, with many great bars (including Buddha Bar, Embassy Club, Siddharta Lounge) and several wonderful restaurants
One of my regular hangouts, a wonderful restaurant and bar with terrific service, great food, cool people and wonderful ambiance
Amwaj Rotana
Al Sayorah StreetOne of my regular hangouts, a wonderful restaurant and bar with terrific service, great food, cool people and wonderful ambiance
Food Scene
The Observatory is the best rooftop bar in all of Dubai, with 360 views of Dubai Marina, Sheik Zayed road, DMC, Palm Jumeirah - and great food also
13 locals recommend
Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites
King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud StreetThe Observatory is the best rooftop bar in all of Dubai, with 360 views of Dubai Marina, Sheik Zayed road, DMC, Palm Jumeirah - and great food also
For all my South African friends, get a steak and meat as good as anything back home - visit the Grand Grill in the Habtoor Grand. Also, watch Premier League football in Underground bar
13 locals recommend
Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection
Al Falea StFor all my South African friends, get a steak and meat as good as anything back home - visit the Grand Grill in the Habtoor Grand. Also, watch Premier League football in Underground bar
Starbucks
Need your Starbucks fix? No problem
Try the full English breakfast here, it's the best in Dubai - with proper pork bacon - and a wonderful view of the yachts and boats
86 locals recommend
Dubai Marina Yacht Club
Try the full English breakfast here, it's the best in Dubai - with proper pork bacon - and a wonderful view of the yachts and boats
Atlantis The Palm station
Crescent RoadTry the Saffron brunch, or Nasimi Beach, or Sandance
Everything Else
If you fancy some celebrity spotting, here is a good place - as well as some fantastic restaurants - and it's where Premier League footballers often come for winter sun
14 locals recommend
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
Al Mamsha StreetIf you fancy some celebrity spotting, here is a good place - as well as some fantastic restaurants - and it's where Premier League footballers often come for winter sun
One of the most famous areas in Dubai - why take a car and get stuck in traffic when you can walk there in less than 10 minutes from home?
193 locals recommend
Jumeirah Beach Residence
One of the most famous areas in Dubai - why take a car and get stuck in traffic when you can walk there in less than 10 minutes from home?
Damac Properties station
Sheikh Zayed RoadHop on the Metro, it's only a 7 minute walk from home
View is wonderful - but don't pay as a walk-up, either book online first (and save 75%) or walk-up and ask to book the next cheap ticket
577 locals recommend
Burj Khalifa
1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid BlvdView is wonderful - but don't pay as a walk-up, either book online first (and save 75%) or walk-up and ask to book the next cheap ticket
Sightseeing
Palm Jumeirah
A 'must see' when visiting Dubai
Can't afford to stay here? Try the afternoon tea instead, it's affordable and wonderful, but pre-book for the best deal
216 locals recommend
Burj Al Arab
Jumeirah StreetCan't afford to stay here? Try the afternoon tea instead, it's affordable and wonderful, but pre-book for the best deal
One of the most famous hotels, try the Beachcombers brunch on a Saturday for beach access and great photos of the Burj Al Arab
15 locals recommend
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Jumeirah StreetOne of the most famous hotels, try the Beachcombers brunch on a Saturday for beach access and great photos of the Burj Al Arab
Shopping
Lovely, relaxing mall - escape the crowds here, not as hectic as Dubai Mall or Mall of the Emirates. One of the best cinemas in Dubai here, but beware of the ice cold aircom
211 locals recommend
Dubai Marina Mall
Sheikh Zayed RoadLovely, relaxing mall - escape the crowds here, not as hectic as Dubai Mall or Mall of the Emirates. One of the best cinemas in Dubai here, but beware of the ice cold aircom
Mall of the Emirates
Sheikh Zayed RoadGo ski here, it's great !
The Dubai Mall
The biggest mall in the world
Entertainment & Activities
Wild Wadi Waterpark
Jumeirah StreetGreat waterpark
Aquaventure Waterpark
Crescent RoadThe best waterpark in Dubai :-)