Beaches

Many kilometres of sandy beaches are lapped by crystal clear waters bordering several hotels of the highest class. These hotels include the 7-star Burj Al Arab and the 6-star Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. On the coast, there are two well-known complexes, the Al Mamzar Park, and the Jumeirah Beach Park. Nearby is the water park Wild Wadi — the second largest water park in Dubai.

Hotels

In the Jumeirah beach area, there are fourteen 5-star hotels, not far from the Burj Al Arab. On the island “Palm Jumeirah” (the world”s largest artificial archipelago, established in the coastal waters of the Gulf), there are several new hotels, including the Atlantis and the Dubai Palm Hotel. It is here that you will find the most expensive room in the world, the largest aquarium in the country and a unique dolphin aquarium. The capacity of the tank is 10 million litres and the number of inhabitants exceeds 33 thousand species. For the most daring of visitors, there is a special attraction — a dive with sharks. At a water park, you can ride on a glass pipe among the sharks.

In Dubai, there are two hotels offering the opportunity to plunge into the peaceful atmosphere of the desert away from the city — Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa.

The amusement park “Dubailand” is still under construction, but a small part of it is now open to the public. These areas include the Butch Harmon School of Golf, Dubai Autodrome, “Dubai Outlet Mall” and “Dubai Sports City”.

Sport

The long history of Dubai won it the name of “sports capital of the East”. Opportunities for international competitions and meetings attract athletes from around the world. Especially popular is horse racing, golf, tennis, polo, rally and falconry. The most famous golf clubs — Emirates Golf Club in Jumeirah and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club on the Gulf Creek — attract many international visitors. In addition, here you can learn exotic sports, such as skiing on the sand of the dessert or camel riding and racing.

Metro

Opened in 2009, Dubai Metro covers the entire city with its Red Line (52 km long) and Green Line (23.9 km long). In addition to the subway, the country has the Palm Jumeirah Monorail (only one in the Middle East), which connects the island of Palm Jumeirah to the mainland Dubai.

Shopping

Dubai is a city with unique shopping opportunities. You are welcome in more than 20 shopping centres. The biggest of them are the Mall of Emirates, Dubai Mall and Bur Juman Centre.

In the Mall of Emirates, you will find a year-round ski resort. The temperature is maintained at a constant -5 degrees Celsius. During the annual shopping festival, prices in all shopping centres drop by up to 70%.

Restaurants

Dubai is a place that can rightfully be called the gastronomic capital of the world. The most famous chefs in the world, from Gordon Ramsay to Nobu Matsuhisa, opened their restaurants in Dubai, confirming the gastronomic powers of the city.

We present to you the top 10 list of the best restaurants in Dubai, which will be an unforgettable visit to decorate your holiday.

Night life

If you are a night life lover, the doors of many bars, restaurants and clubs (most of which are located in the same building) are open for you.

Among the top exclusive clubs of Dubai are:

• “Cavalli Club Dubai” (Fairmont Hotel)

• “Armani Prive Club” (Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa)

• “Club Boudoir Dubai” (Hotel Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa)

• “400” (Fairmont Hotel)

• “N”Dulge” (Atlantis Hotel)

Ossiano

Ossiano (Hotel Atlantis) — the best seafood restaurant of 2013. The winner of the 3-star Michelin, Spanish chef Santi Maria offers modern Catalan cuisine and exquisite seafood dishes with views of the large aquarium surrounding the entire restaurant. Seafaire Steakhouse (Hotel Atlantis) — the best steak restaurant in 2011, where you will find the kindest and finest cuts of meat from Australia and America, in an environment of New York classics.

Nobu

Nobu (Hotel Atlantis) — world-famous Japanese restaurant managed by actor Robert De Niro and a 3-star Michelin guru of the new Japanese-Peruvian cuisine (chef Nobu Matsuisa), in the style of “fusion”.

CLE

CLE (Dubai International Financial Center) — new gourmet Arabic cuisine and a stylish lounge bar, which will surprise you with its fancy cocktails, such as “smoked whiskey”, which is presented in a puff of smoke. Variations of dishes of Middle Eastern countries (Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Algeria, etc.) mixed with European traditions provide an opportunity to feel the colour of the top of the Arab World.

Ossiano

Reflets par Pierre Gagnaire (Hotel Inter Continental Dubai Festival City) — French restaurant under the control of the holder of 3 Michelin stars, the famous chef Pierre Gagnaire. Interpretations of classic French cuisine, for example, a combination of unusual products such as veal chop served with a ragout of baby squid sauce and artichokes, truffles and chives, are experiences onto themselves.

Armani

Armani (Hotel Armani, Burj Khalifa) — combines the best features of the eponymous fashion house Armani. Minimalistic clean design and classic Italian cuisine based on the rich gastronomic traditions of Tuscany and other regions of Italy, serve as the foundation of the restaurant. Cooking is based on a combination of traditional recipes and modern trends.

Pierchic

Pierchic — located at the end of the pier on the beach at Jumeirah Al Qasr, on wooden stilts over the water. Modern, stylish and elegant interior perfectly complemented by stunning views of the Arabian Gulf, the coast of Dubai and the famous hotel Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. The concept of the restaurant was inspired by the style of the owner of this 3-star Michelin, Chef Laurent Gras. Having tried at least once their oyster risotto with crab meat, you will always be a fan of this restaurant.

At.mosphere

At.mosphere (Hotel Armani, Burj Khalifa) — a lounge bar and grill restaurant, located on the 122 floor, at a height of 442 metres. This is the highest restaurant in the world. At.mosphere pushes the boundaries of conventional lounges, offering a striking selection of drinks and a wine cellar, a delicious light lunch or a late tea. At night, the extraordinary atmosphere of the restaurant offers vistas of the city lights and the highest musical fountain in the world, the Dubai Fountain.

Buddha-bar

Buddha-bar (Hotel Grosvenor House) — is one of the most iconic places of the modern world, where you will dive into a world of oriental harmony and relaxation. It is the perfect place to enjoy the tastes of Indian, Thai and Japanese cuisine, in spite of the huge statue of Buddha.