Guidebook for Dubai
Everything Else
Expansive pedestrian boulevard with loads of cafes, bars and restaurants along with great shopping.
My picks: Margeritta for Pizza, Paul Café for Breakfast and Zaatar w Zeit to for something Arabic
193 locals recommend
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Expansive pedestrian boulevard with loads of cafes, bars and restaurants along with great shopping.
My picks: Margeritta for Pizza, Paul Café for Breakfast and Zaatar w Zeit to for something Arabic
Arts & Culture
Located just a 5 minute walk away, see all the latest movies and grab a bite beforehand at the many cafes and restaurants nearby. Book early in weekends to avoid disappointment :)
62 locals recommend
Reel Cinemas
Located just a 5 minute walk away, see all the latest movies and grab a bite beforehand at the many cafes and restaurants nearby. Book early in weekends to avoid disappointment :)
Food Scene
The number one expat hangout. An amazing beach bar with live music and atmosphere to match. Chill out during the day on one of the many beach loungers or enjoy a beer or two during the evening.
295 locals recommend
Barasti Beach
The number one expat hangout. An amazing beach bar with live music and atmosphere to match. Chill out during the day on one of the many beach loungers or enjoy a beer or two during the evening.
Catch the tram to the Dubai Media City station, from there you can walk a couple of minutes to discover Urban. One of my favorite Dubai cafes, with excellent coffee and great healthy food options.
Urban Bistro
Catch the tram to the Dubai Media City station, from there you can walk a couple of minutes to discover Urban. One of my favorite Dubai cafes, with excellent coffee and great healthy food options.
One of the more recent openings at The Beach, Busaba is a great spot for tasty Thai food served in a modern atmosphere. Try get a roof top table if you can to enjoy the great sea views.
Busaba Eathai
One of the more recent openings at The Beach, Busaba is a great spot for tasty Thai food served in a modern atmosphere. Try get a roof top table if you can to enjoy the great sea views.
A rare find tucked away in the loading dock of Double Tree Hilton Hotel, a waterfront British gastro pub with excellent food and ambience, along with great service.
24 locals recommend
The MAINE Oyster Bar & Grill, JBR
A rare find tucked away in the loading dock of Double Tree Hilton Hotel, a waterfront British gastro pub with excellent food and ambience, along with great service.
A staple in Dubai (and the Middle East), Zaatar w Zeit provides excellent affordable Lebanese cuisine. You can't leave Dubai without trying one of their excellent Manooshe with cheese.
11 locals recommend
Zaatar w Zeit - Jumeirah Beach Residences
A staple in Dubai (and the Middle East), Zaatar w Zeit provides excellent affordable Lebanese cuisine. You can't leave Dubai without trying one of their excellent Manooshe with cheese.
If you are in the need of a burger fix, this boutique New Zealand chain provides some of the tastiest burgers made to order. A great location for people watching too along the JBR Walk next to Hilton.
BurgerFuel Jumeirah Beach Residence
If you are in the need of a burger fix, this boutique New Zealand chain provides some of the tastiest burgers made to order. A great location for people watching too along the JBR Walk next to Hilton.
Located in the Rotana Hotel next to the apartment, a great Italian bar and restaurant popular with visitors and expats. Soak up the evening sunsets with a drink or two from for the huge terrace area
8 locals recommend
Rosso
The WalkLocated in the Rotana Hotel next to the apartment, a great Italian bar and restaurant popular with visitors and expats. Soak up the evening sunsets with a drink or two from for the huge terrace area
If you love a great coffee like me, Leopolds is located in 'The Beach' district and provides great coffee, cakes and pastries. A great spot overlooking the beach. Excellent for tea lovers too.
7 locals recommend
Leopolds of London
If you love a great coffee like me, Leopolds is located in 'The Beach' district and provides great coffee, cakes and pastries. A great spot overlooking the beach. Excellent for tea lovers too.
Adjacent to Dubai Marina Mall, Pier 7 provides 7 levels of excellent dining and bars, including Dubai hotspots 'The Scene', 'Asia Asia', 'Cargo' and 'Fume'. A taste for everyone from Arabic to Mexican
143 locals recommend
Pier 7
Sheikh Zayed RoadAdjacent to Dubai Marina Mall, Pier 7 provides 7 levels of excellent dining and bars, including Dubai hotspots 'The Scene', 'Asia Asia', 'Cargo' and 'Fume'. A taste for everyone from Arabic to Mexican
Shopping
The neighborhood shopping center provides a great shopping alternative to the big mega malls. Here you will find Waitrose Supermarket, H+M, Virgin Megastore, Ted Baker, Superdry along with 150+ stores
113 locals recommend
Dubai Marina Mall station
The neighborhood shopping center provides a great shopping alternative to the big mega malls. Here you will find Waitrose Supermarket, H+M, Virgin Megastore, Ted Baker, Superdry along with 150+ stores
Sightseeing
If it is your first visit to Dubai, it is worthwhile taking 'The Yellow Boat' from the Marina Walk, to explore the fascinating New Dubai from the sea.
6 locals recommend
The Yellow Boats
If it is your first visit to Dubai, it is worthwhile taking 'The Yellow Boat' from the Marina Walk, to explore the fascinating New Dubai from the sea.
If you are looking for that extra thrill on your holiday, SkyDive Dubai is world renewed providing a spectacular view gliding down. Bookings essential
169 locals recommend
Skydive Dubai
Al Seyahi StreetIf you are looking for that extra thrill on your holiday, SkyDive Dubai is world renewed providing a spectacular view gliding down. Bookings essential