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The Ultimate Guide to Dubai
Andreea's is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

1. Andreea's

7.6
Habtoor Grand Hotel (Falea St), دبي, دبي
Restaurant · دبي مارينا · 6 tips and reviews

Michael J.Michael Jeffs: Mondays here are brilliant! DJ on the beach with unmistakable Dubai skyline views

Fogueira is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

2. Fogueira

8.2
Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach (Bahar 7), دبي, دبي
Churrascaria · دبي مارينا · 41 tips and reviews

DigitalAgent O.DigitalAgent OO7: By far one the best dining experiences we have had in Dubai! The staff was excellent, live music was fantastic and the food... Well see for yourself! Ask Cristano, he'll take care of you!

Burj Khalifa is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

3. Burj Khalifa

9.3
(برج خليفة)
1 Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd (at Doha St), دبي, دبي
Monument · وسط مدينة دبي · 666 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: At night, the Burj Khalifa is as good a skyscraper as it gets, sparkly like tinsel, monumental like the Empire State Building.

Burj Al Arab is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

4. Burj Al Arab

9.1
(برج العرب)
Jumeirah St (خلف فندق جميرا بيتش - شارع جميرا), دبي, دبي
Hotel · أم سقيم الثالثة · 375 tips and reviews

HotelLookHotelLook: One of the best and luxury hotels of over the world has a height of 321 meters and 60 floors, located on an artificial island 280 meters from shore. You can book a room here Read more.

Souq Madinat Jumeirah is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

5. Souq Madinat Jumeirah

9.1
(سوق مدينة جميرا)
Al Sufouh (Jumeirah Beach), دبي, دبي
Shopping Mall · الصفوح الأولى · 180 tips and reviews

Khaled ☤Khaled ☤: A lovely souq fashioned in a way to resemble the old traditional arabian souqs. U can find a big variety of restaurants, cafes and pubs in this area!

Souq Madinat Jumeirah is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

6. Souq Madinat Jumeirah

9.1
(سوق مدينة جميرا)
Al Sufouh (Jumeirah Beach), دبي, دبي
Shopping Mall · الصفوح الأولى · 180 tips and reviews

Jumeirah HotelsJumeirah Hotels: Nice photo spots with Burj Al Arab in the background: the terrace near Costa Cafe or the terrace on top of the Amphitheatre (near Honyaki or Starbucks)!

Kite Surf Beach is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

7. Kite Surf Beach

9.5
2C St, دبي, دبي
Beach · أم سقيم الأولى · 184 tips and reviews

Jo S.Jo S.: Best beach in Dubai ... No perverts, just you and the beach. There are changing rooms too. Just don't forget to get your refreshing drinks with you! Enjoy the waves!

Dubai Museum is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

8. Dubai Museum

7.3
(متحف دبي)
Al Fahidi Fort, Opposite The Ruler's Ct. (الفهيدي - مقابل ديوان سمو حاكم دبي.), دبي, دبي
History Museum · السوق الكبير · 92 tips and reviews

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: Housed in the al Fahidi Fort built in 1787, the Dubai Museum is the oldest existing building in Dubai. Stop in for a slice of authentic Emirati history in a modern city.

Dubai Marina is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

9. Dubai Marina

(مرسى دبي)
Dubai Marina Walk, دبي, دبي
Harbor or Marina · دبي مارينا · 127 tips and reviews
Dubai Marina Walk is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

10. Dubai Marina Walk

9.4
Dubai Marina, دبي, دبي
Waterfront · دبي مارينا · 365 tips and reviews

MajedMajed: Walk and/or jog and get inspired by the High-rise buildings Architecture!

The Walk at JBR is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

11. The Walk at JBR

9.5
(الممشى في الجي بي آر)
JBR Rd (at Al Gharbi St), دبي, دبي
Pedestrian Plaza · دبي مارينا · 763 tips and reviews

Jassim "Jesse" A.Jassim "Jesse" Al Hamdani: JBR Walk, or the place where everybody relaxes. You meet people from Uganda to England and from Hawaii to Peru. Besides all the restaurants, cafes and lounges, this place is a multi-cultural boom. It'

The Beach is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

12. The Beach

9.5
Shoreline of JBR, دبي, دبي
Beach · دبي مارينا · 443 tips and reviews
Atlantis The Palm is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

13. Atlantis The Palm

9.2
(أتلانتس النخلة)
Atlantis The Palm (Crescent Rd), دبي, دبي
Resort · النخلة جميرا · 425 tips and reviews

Saad M ™Saad M ™: I think this place by far the best family escape enjoy your time and prepare your self to have a blast 👪😃💦👍

Cayan Tower is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

14. Cayan Tower

10 B Dubai Marina, دبي, دبي
Apartment or Condo · دبي مارينا · 6 tips and reviews

GG: The second fastest elevator in UAE after burj Khalifa... It takes seconds to get to any residence... Great tip

The Dubai Mall is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

15. The Dubai Mall

9.5
(دبي مول)
Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd (بوليفارد محمد بن راشد), دبي, دبي
Shopping Mall · Downtown Dubai · 2314 tips and reviews

Q8Slayer99 Q.Q8Slayer99 Q8: A good place to have bite and a long curious window shopping walk from 10 am up to 5 pm then u need to run out from here from the swarm :-/

Dubai Opera is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

16. Dubai Opera

9.4
(دبي أوبرا)
Downtown Dubai (Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd), دبي, دبي
Opera House · وسط مدينة دبي · 37 tips and reviews

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: The Opera house is shaped like a dhow sail which allows more flexibility in the seating arrangements: it can be transformed in multi-formats such as Opera, concerts, art exhibitions among others.

Abra Station is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

17. Abra Station

Deira (Baniyas Road), ديرة, دبي
Boat or Ferry · Deira · 8 tips and reviews

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: Whilst strolling along Dubai Creek on the Deira side, take an Abra to cross the creek, and explore the winding streets of the gold and spice souks.

City Walk is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

18. City Walk

9.4
(سيتي ووك)
Al Wasl Rd (Al Safa St), دبي, دبي
Shopping Plaza · الوصل · 503 tips and reviews

Shamsa A.Shamsa Abdulrahman: Great place for outdoor outings. Good selection of rest & services. Positive energy. Parking is an issue. Currently packed at night until the novelty wears off

19. La Mer

(لا مير)
دبي, دبي
Neighborhood · 288 tips and reviews
Alserkal Avenue is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

20. Alserkal Avenue

9.3
Al Quoz (Street 8, Al Quoz 1), دبي, دبي
Art Gallery · القوز الصناعية الأولى · 49 tips and reviews
Ripe Market is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

21. Ripe Market

7.1
Al barsha pond park, دبي, دبي
Market · 1 tip

SS: Worth visiting .. Don't miss (kaak almanarah) four cheese with chili and zaatar 👌🏼❤️

#truckersdxb is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

22. #truckersdxb

Emirates Golf Club
Food Truck · No tips or reviews
The Scene Club is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

23. The Scene Club

دبي, دبي
Indie Movie Theater · الصفوح الثانية · 1 tip

Kamran Q.Kamran Q: Stay close to the theater door if u want to get good seats...it gets full as soon the door opens...

The Roxy Cinemas is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

24. The Roxy Cinemas

9.2
Jumeirah Beach Residences, دبي, دبي
Movie Theater · دبي مارينا · 39 tips and reviews

YssemYssem: Excellent cinema on the beach @ JBR. You have to try the Director's Lounge !! Awesomely comfortable and great experience

Crescendo is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

25. Crescendo

7.7
Anantara Resort
Restaurant · النخلة جميرا · 13 tips and reviews

Ville S.Ville Sointu: Friday brunch is excellent: sushi, sashimi, crab legs, oysters, Peking duck, fresh churros for desert.. Basically everything you could ever ask for. Great and attentive service too.

McGettigan's is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

26. McGettigan's

8.2
Cluster J (Cluster J, Jumeirah Lakes Towers), دبي, دبي
Irish Pub · 100 tips and reviews

Joel M.Joel M: Great overall atmosphere. One of my favourite burgers in town (real pork bacon). Prices are a bit high. Staff a bit rude sometimes.

Thiptara is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

27. Thiptara

8.5
The Palace Hotel, Downtown Dubai (Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard), دبي, دبي
Thai Restaurant · وسط مدينة دبي · 39 tips and reviews

LP Traveller MELP Traveller ME: Get a table on the balcony complete with fire lanterns overlooking the fountains. Very romantic

Al Qasr Hotel is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

28. Al Qasr Hotel

9.4
(فندق القصر)
Madinat Jumeirah, Al Sufouh Road (شارع الصفوح - مدينة جميرا), دبي, دبي
Hotel · الصفوح الأولى · 107 tips and reviews

Ali K.Ali K: Best Friday brunch in Dubai! Reservations are strongly recommended!

Bidi Bondi is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

29. Bidi Bondi

Shoreline apartments 1-5, The Palm Jumeirah, دبي, دبي
Beer Garden · النخلة جميرا · 38 tips and reviews

Salwan F.Salwan Finj: Great Aussie bar with great quality food...try the glazed prawn and salmon lemon grass skewers, beef sliders and chicken Parma classic just to name a few!!!

Ravi's مطعم الراوي is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

30. Ravi's مطعم الراوي

8.2
Satwa, Next To The Union Co-Op (السطوة - بجوار جمعية الإتحاد التعاونية), دبي, دبي
Pakistani Restaurant · السطوة · 120 tips and reviews

Mohamed Parham A.Mohamed Parham Al Awadhi: This place is an institution! You can't go wrong with the following dishes: Haleem, Mutton Kadai, Brain Curry, Butter Daal, and Chicken Tikka.

Pier 7 is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

31. Pier 7

8.7
Dubai Marina, دبي, دبي
Restaurant · دبي مارينا · 53 tips and reviews

Lina A.Lina A.: Abdelwahab and Asia Asia restaurants are your best options for food. For drinks, great music and view of marina at Atelier M. All the venues are good for friends gathering or on a date.

Gold & Diamond Park مجمع الذهب والألماس is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

32. Gold & Diamond Park مجمع الذهب والألماس

7.7
4th Interchange, Al Quoz (Sheikh Zayed Rd North), دبي, دبي
Jewelry Store · القوز الصناعية الثالثة · 22 tips and reviews

Thuraya A.Thuraya Al-Dharwi: The best place to buy gold and diamonds. Especially at Cara and Clara

Sheikh Mohamed Centre For Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) مركز الشيخ محمد للتواصل الحضاري is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

33. Sheikh Mohamed Centre For Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) مركز الشيخ محمد للتواصل الحضاري

8.8
Al Bastakiyh, دبي, دبي
Historic and Protected Site · السوق الكبير · 16 tips and reviews

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: The staff are very knowledgable and friendly and are more then happy to answer any questions. Breakfast was delicious and well explained as to why certain foods were chosen. A must visit in Dubai.

QD's is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

34. QD's

8.6
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, دبي, دبي
Lounge · بور سعيد · 130 tips and reviews

TJ S.TJ Sultanaly: Nice place for evenings when the weather is cool and balmy. Table by yhe water was perfect.

Irish Village is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

35. Irish Village

8.9
10 31 A St (Casablanca Rd), دبي, دبي
Irish Pub · القرهود · 259 tips and reviews

Laura B.Laura Bos: An actual Irish village in Dubai! Come here for pints, live music, rugby matches, soda bread and great craic!

Dubai Festival City Mall is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

36. Dubai Festival City Mall

8.8
Dubai Festival City (at Al Rebat Rd.), دبي, دبي
Shopping Mall · رأس الخور · 252 tips and reviews

Jo S.Jo S.: Great place for shopping ... but mostly for their huge verities in restaurants ... I would skip the mall and head to their Marina Restaurant Pavilion directly!! Perfect in winter :)

Mall of the Emirates is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

37. Mall of the Emirates

9.4
(مول الإمارات)
Sheikh Zayed Rd (Al Barsha Rd), دبي, دبي
Shopping Mall · Al Barsha 1 · 895 tips and reviews

Saad M ™Saad M ™: Much quieter than Dubai mall and butter for shopping أهدى من دبي مول وأفضل للتسوق...استمتعوا 😊💸

Ski Dubai is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

38. Ski Dubai

9.1
(دبي سكي)
Mall of the Emirates (Shiekh Zayed Rd), دبي, دبي
Ski Resort and Area · 192 tips and reviews
Après is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

39. Après

7.4
Sheikh Zayed Rd. (Sheikh Zayed Rd.), دبي, دبي
Cocktail Bar · Barsha · 70 tips and reviews

Eli J.Eli Javier: Nice lounge with ski view. Very calm crowd. Nice deals for drinks w/ I think is buy 1 get 1 free for regular spirits.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

40. Jumeirah Beach Hotel

9.4
(فندق جميرا بيتش)
Jumeirah Rd. (شارع جميرا - بالقرب من برج العرب), دبي, دبي
Resort · أم سقيم الثالثة · 183 tips and reviews

Moritz B.Moritz Bleiblieb: Amazing place and architecture; even if you have not booked this Hotel you should at least visit for a coffee and enjoy the Place (see pic shot inside the lobby area, look up)

Global Village is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

41. Global Village

9.3
(القرية العالمية)
Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Rd, دبي, دبي
Amusement Park · Global Village · 659 tips and reviews

Saad M ™Saad M ™: just opens 6 months in one year amazing carnival all countries in one place check their website for more information.

RIVERLAND is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

42. RIVERLAND

9.0
دبي, دبي
Plaza · 14 tips and reviews

alhanouf a.alhanouf al: Riverland is a place to shopping and restaurants before enter parks

The Outlet Village is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

43. The Outlet Village

8.0
Ground Floor, Jebel Ali (near Dubai Parks and Resorts) (Near Dubai Parks and Resorts), دبي, دبي
Outlet Mall · 113 tips and reviews

Jaber M.Jaber Mohammad: A nice outlet mall that is well designed with a good collection of retailers and food options. There are shuttle services connecting the mall to the major Dubai hotels.

Zero Gravity is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

44. Zero Gravity

9.0
Skydive Dubai سكاي دايڤ دبي (Safouh Road شارع الصفوح), دبي, دبي
Lounge · دبي مارينا · 105 tips and reviews

samantha j.samantha john: Fabulous beach...more private..excellent service..great food...ambience is sweet...music excellent ...love it 🌞😍

Jetty Lounge is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

45. Jetty Lounge

9.3
One & Only Royal Mirage (Al Sufouh Road), دبي, دبي
Cocktail Bar · الصفوح الثانية · 85 tips and reviews

Laura B.Laura Bos: Gorgeous chilled out place to have a few cocktails with your feet in the sand while watching the sun set.

Fai Bar is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

46. Fai Bar

7.0
The Palace Hotel, دبي, دبي
Lounge · وسط مدينة دبي · 7 tips and reviews

Natt H.Natt H.: Get the table on balcony. Great fountain view and very friendly staffs.

Vida Downtown is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

47. Vida Downtown

8.9
Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard (The Old Town, Downtown Dubai), دبي, دبي
Hotel · وسط مدينة دبي · 102 tips and reviews

FerasFeras: Must try the beds on the pool side at noon!

Heritage Village قرية  التراث is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

48. Heritage Village قرية التراث

8.2
Near Shindagha Tunnel (Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road), دبي, دبي
History Museum · بر دبي · 38 tips and reviews

Jo S.Jo S.: Great place to connect with the local culture and heritage. There are a couple of restaurants+shisha joints ... With great view to the Creek. Perfect for winter

Arabian Tea House Cafe is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

49. Arabian Tea House Cafe

9.3
Al Fahidi St (Al Fahidi St), دبي, دبي
Café · السوق الكبير · 189 tips and reviews

Dusan S.Dusan Stojinovic: Beautiful restaurant in typical old Arabic style. Very nice traditional food in old part of Dubai, really wort of visiting! 👍🏽🙂

XVA Gallery is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

50. XVA Gallery

Bastakiya (Al fahidi st), دبي, دبي
Art Gallery · السوق الكبير · 1 tip

Xavier H.Xavier How-Choong: The Cafe serves tasty and affordable veggie food. The setting is very peaceful, a break from DXB madness.

MAKE Art Cafe is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

51. MAKE Art Cafe

Al Serkal's Heritage House (Al Bastakiya, Al Fahidi Area), دبي, دبي
Café · السوق الكبير · 9 tips and reviews

Elizabeth O.Elizabeth O: A hidden gem! Stumbled across this when I was seeking refuge from the heat, and found a soulful space with friendly staff who made me a lovely latté, and the camel milk ice cream was really unique!

Cafe Rider Custom Motorcycles is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

52. Cafe Rider Custom Motorcycles

9.2
Warehouse 7, 14B street (off Umm Suqeim street), دبي, دبي
Café · القوز الصناعية الثالثة · 104 tips and reviews

The A R.The A Reviews: Coffee is served by UAE barista Dimitri; Speciality coffee batch & work shop coffee beans served here, For flat white ask for Colombia speciality batch; workshop suits machiatto

Mir Amin is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

53. Mir Amin

Dubai Marina, دبي, دبي
Middle Eastern Restaurant · دبي مارينا · 30 tips and reviews

Vanessa M.Vanessa Martini: Everything was excellent. Do not go alone so you can ask a bunch of plates and share them! The falafel was my favorite!

Lock Stock & Barrel is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

54. Lock Stock & Barrel

8.8
JBR, The Walk (JBR, The Walk), دبي, دبي
Pub · دبي مارينا · 22 tips and reviews
Urban Bar & Kitchen - UBK is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

55. Urban Bar & Kitchen - UBK

8.2
Cluster A (Jumeirah Lakes Towers), دبي, دبي
Bar · 29 tips and reviews

NushipediaNushipedia: Extremely underrated. Indoor and outdoor sections. Smoking and non smoking sections. Great value for money drinks. Yummy desserts. Happy hour starts at 8:30pm!

Barasti Beach Bar is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

56. Barasti Beach Bar

8.6
Al Sufouh Rd, دبي, دبي
Beach · دبي مارينا · 372 tips and reviews

Yorgos K.Yorgos Kliv: Bars on the beach. Great for burgers, beer and shisha. Western expat crowd and tourists. Read more.

Seva is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

57. Seva

8.9
Jumeirah Beach Road, Street 27-b, Community 332, Villa 5/1b (Street 27-b), دبي, دبي
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · جميرا الأولى · 17 tips and reviews

Jameela A.Jameela Ahli: A hidden gem! Have healthy food at a beautiful chilled garden

IMG Worlds of Adventure is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

58. IMG Worlds of Adventure

9.0
City of Arabia (Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road), دبي, دبي
Amusement Park · 148 tips and reviews

Mohammad A.Mohammad Albaiti: The Haunted Hotel is in a whole new level of scarceness 😳. Overall a very enjoyable experience and the rides are on par with Universal Studios 👍

Motiongate is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

59. Motiongate

9.3
Adventure Street - Dubai Parks & Resorts, دبي, دبي
Amusement Park · 88 tips and reviews

Xavier S.Xavier S: Very cool theme park. The Dreamworks pavillon is all indoor & it's where you'll find the best attraction: Madagascar Mad Pursuit. Hotel Transylvania was quite disappointing. The Smurf village is 👍🏻

Uptown is one of The Ultimate Guide to Dubai.

60. Uptown

8.5
Jumeirah Beach Hotel (Jumeirah Beach Road), دبي, دبي
Cocktail Bar · أم سقيم الثالثة · 15 tips and reviews

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Uptown is heady, impressive, rocking and has a superb view (inside or out). Dress up, and enjoy cocktails at elevation