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Must be Seen

Activities

When to go

Between November and April, when the weather is coolest.
Travel Tip: Ramadan, which takes place at a different time each year on the Western calendar, is the Muslim month of fasting and is strictly adhered to throughout the UAE. During this period, there are RESTRICTIONS ON ALCOHOL, OUTDOOR DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT. It is also important to note that unlike other countries, Dubai enjoys their weekends on Thursday and Friday.

Events

Between mid-January and mid-February: the Dubai Shopping Festival is held.
Other similar shopping festivals include the Dubai Summer Surprises and Dubai, The City That Cares.
The Dubai World Cup: is the world's richest horse race.
It is also important to note that unlike other countries, Dubai enjoys their weekends on Thursday and Friday.

Dining Out

Al Mahara - award winning signature seafood restaurant accessible by a three minute virtual submarine voyage. Magnificent oval aquarium visible throughout the restaurant and 2 private dining rooms for private functions at no extra cost (at Burjal Al Arab Hotel)
Skyview Bar - located adjacent to Al Muntaha, a wonderful location for pre and post dinner drinks with views of The World Islands, The Palm Jumeirah, and Jumeirah Beach shoreline. (at Burjal Al Arab Hotel)
Amwaj - Seafood Cuisine Restaurant at the Shangri-La Hotel
Al Nafoorah - Arabic / Lebanese Cuisine Restaurant at the Emirates Towers Hotel. / Address: Shk Zayed Road, Dubai
Mezzanine - European Cuisine Restaurant at the Grosvenor House DubaiThe chef patron, Gary Robinson, spent seven years as personal chef to Prince Charles. / Address: Jumeirah, Dubai
Juna Lounge - a stylish and intimate lounge with a fine selection of cigars. (at Burjal Al Arab Hotel)

Shopping

Burjuman; the “Residence of High Fashion” shopping mall -
Situated on the Trade Centre Road in Bur Dubai, offers over 300 retail outlets.
Top shops can be find, such as Saks 5th Avenue, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Dior, DKNY, Polo and much more top designers.
Souk Madinet Jumeirah - Opened in 2004, this shopping mall is completely different from any other in the world: Designed in traditional Arabic fashion, this mall is part of the Madinet Jumeirah complex and is located on the beach next to the world famous Burj Al Arab hotel. It is a must see for everyone… not because of the shops but due to the atmosphere and the setting. It is ideal for people staying in the Jumeirah Beach area and a short drive from the Marina. Many people enjoy a night out within the complex as there is a vast choice of restaurants and bars, where you can sit alongside the waterfront and watch water taxis float by. The atmosphere is electric and the background is unbelievable.
Mall of the Emirates - This shopping mall opened in October 2005 and is the largest shopping mall outside North America. It is situated on Sheikh Zayed Road, very near the beach. It is bigger than 73 football pitches with more than 400 retail outlets.

Nightlife

Western style pubs and clubs, most of them are located in the luxury 5 * Hotels.
Spending a typical Arabic night, with belly dancers and Arabic bands, can be a very good choice
Art clubs
Cool seductive lounge bars, most of the venues are free entry
Bar - Live entertainment on Wednesdays: in the last years, we can name some top figures that played here such as Robbie Williams, Lionel Ritchie, West life and Destiny’s Child have performed in the city.