An inside guide to Dubai’s most exciting neighbourhoods
From historical quarters to trendy art hubs, the many different faces of Dubai are there to be discovered.
beaches, you can be savouring authentic global cuisine in world-class restaurants that reflect the 200 nationalities that call Dubai home. In between, spend your days discovering vivid souks steeped in history; lose yourself in large-scale theme parks; learn about the past and future in groundbreaking museums; and be inspired by an ever-growing arts scene. Here is an essential guide to Dubai’s culturally rich neighbourhoods and their many treasures.
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Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
VISIT DUBAI
discover the NeigHbourhoods of Dubai
Perfect for: Culture hunters who want to immerse themselves in Emirati heritage
"Sample time-honoured staples at
Al Fanar in Al Seef as boats sail by
on Dubai Creek"
Downtown Dubai
Al Fahidi
Business Bay
Jumeirah & Umm Suqeim
Bluewaters Island
Dubai Marina
Palm Jumeirah
Al Quoz
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ubai dazzles at every turn. When you’re not gazing up at soaring skyscrapers or ambling along silken sand
Forward-facing Dubai also cherishes its history, and the best place to experience it is in the characterful Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. Step back in time in this historic quarter, home to atmospheric alleyways (or sikka), an 18th-century fort and museums.
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Downtown Dubai
Dubai’s most famous stretch of skyline frames the buzzing neighbourhood of Downtown Dubai. Dubbed the “Centre of Now”, it is dominated by gleaming skyscrapers, world-famous retail experiences and a collection of Instagram-worthy hotels.
WhAT to EAT
Start your day on a high note with an early breakfast at At.mosphere when the shifting morning light casts peachy tones across the sky.
Have lunch at Time Out Market Dubai in Souk Al Bahar (accessible by footbridge from Dubai Mall). New to the area, the ambient market has been an instant hit. Collating the UAE’s best homegrown culinary concepts under one roof, must-try dishes include chef Reif Othman’s famous Wagyu Sando and Folly Workshop’s crispy hen’s egg.
For dinner, head to Jumeirah Emirates Towers in nearby Trade Centre, where Ninive stirs up excitement over its contemporary Arabian dining in a modern open-air setting.
Neighbouring Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is an epicentre of fine dining. Make reservations at BB Social Dining for dishes spanning from the Middle East to Asia (the edamame hummus is delicious), and then head to Japanese izakaya spot Zuma Dubai.
Within walking distance of the area’s many attractions, chic city hotel Manzil Downtown is built around an open-air Arabesque courtyard.
Nearby, The Dubai Edition, opened in November 2021, is home to three restaurants – Italian Duomo, French Jolie and Thia, serving tapas.
Address Downtown has sophisticated rooms and an infinity pool, which cascades over five tiers and looks over Burj Khalifa.
Based inside Burj Khalifa, Armani Hotel Dubai, has designer suites, award-winning restaurants and a sumptuous spa.
Where to stay
Ninive
Dine on Arabic delights in an open air setting
BB Social Dining
Tuck into delicious sharing plates in a quirky townhouse setting
ZUMA Dubai
Expect top of the line sushi and chic surroundings
Time Out Market
Try food from a host of top chefs under one roof
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The Dubai Edition
A stunning spiral staircase can be found in the lobby of this sophisticated, minimalist design hotel
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Address Downtown
has sophisticated rooms and an infinity pool, which cascades over five tiers and looks over Burj Khalifa
Perfect for: Those who want to be close to the action
"Start your day on a high note with an early breakfast at At.mosphere"
The jewel in the crown of Dubai’s architecture is Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world at 2,722 feet.
Head to levels 124 and 125 for unparalleled views or visit At.mosphere on level 122 and savour the same jaw-dropping vista over breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner.
Next, head down to the adjacent Dubai Mall. Packed with more than 1,200 shops, restaurants and entertainment, children will be mesmerised by the sharks and rays in the 10-million-litre Dubai Aquarium.
Outside, from 6pm, the dancing Dubai Fountain comes alive with music and lights every 30 minutes. Catch this spectacle before heading to Dubai Opera, renowned for its dhow ship-like design.
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Overlooking Dubai Creek, Al Fahidi Fort is the oldest building in Dubai, dating back to 1787. Dive deeper still into the local culture at Al Shindagha Museum. Highlights include Perfume House, where the intoxicating world of Emirati fragrance is revealed.
At the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding you can share a traditional Emirati meal with local guides before embarking on the Creekside Walking Tour, which explores Diwan Mosque and the Textile Souq before guests are invited to board an abra boat and sail across Dubai Creek to explore the Gold Souk and Spice Souk in Deira.
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Overlooking Dubai Creek, Al Fahidi Fort is the oldest building in Dubai, dating back to 1787. Dive deeper still into the local culture at Al Shindagha Museum. Highlights include Perfume House, where the intoxicating world of Emirati fragrance is revealed.
At the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding you can share a traditional Emirati meal with local guides before embarking on the Creekside Walking Tour, which explores Diwan Mosque and the Textile Souq before guests are invited to board an abra boat and sail across Dubai Creek to explore the Gold Souk and Spice Souk in Deira.
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Overlooking Dubai Creek, Al Fahidi Fort is the oldest building in Dubai, dating back to 1787. Dive deeper still into the local culture at Al Shindagha Museum. Highlights include Perfume House, where the intoxicating world of Emirati fragrance is revealed.
At the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding you can share a traditional Emirati meal with local guides before embarking on the Creekside Walking Tour, which explores Diwan Mosque and the Textile Souq before guests are invited to board an abra boat and sail across Dubai Creek to explore the Gold Souk and Spice Souk in Deira.
DON'tMISS
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Overlooking Dubai Creek, Al Fahidi Fort is the oldest building in Dubai, dating back to 1787. Dive deeper still into the local culture at Al Shindagha Museum. Highlights include Perfume House, where the intoxicating world of Emirati fragrance is revealed.
At the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding you can share a traditional Emirati meal with local guides before embarking on the Creekside Walking Tour, which explores Diwan Mosque and the Textile Souq before guests are invited to board an abra boat and sail across Dubai Creek to explore the Gold Souk and Spice Souk in Deira.
DON'tMISS
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Overlooking Dubai Creek, Al Fahidi Fort is the oldest building in Dubai, dating back to 1787. Dive deeper still into the local culture at Al Shindagha Museum. Highlights include Perfume House, where the intoxicating world of Emirati fragrance is revealed.
At the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding you can share a traditional Emirati meal with local guides before embarking on the Creekside Walking Tour, which explores Diwan Mosque and the Textile Souq before guests are invited to board an abra boat and sail across Dubai Creek to explore the Gold Souk and Spice Souk in Deira.
DON'tMISS
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Overlooking Dubai Creek, Al Fahidi Fort is the oldest building in Dubai, dating back to 1787. Dive deeper still into the local culture at Al Shindagha Museum. Highlights include Perfume House, where the intoxicating world of Emirati fragrance is revealed.
At the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding you can share a traditional Emirati meal with local guides before embarking on the Creekside Walking Tour, which explores Diwan Mosque and the Textile Souq before guests are invited to board an abra boat and sail across Dubai Creek to explore the Gold Souk and Spice Souk in Deira.
DON'tMISS
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Overlooking Dubai Creek, Al Fahidi Fort is the oldest building in Dubai, dating back to 1787. Dive deeper still into the local culture at Al Shindagha Museum. Highlights include Perfume House, where the intoxicating world of Emirati fragrance is revealed.
At the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding you can share a traditional Emirati meal with local guides before embarking on the Creekside Walking Tour, which explores Diwan Mosque and the Textile Souq before guests are invited to board an abra boat and sail across Dubai Creek to explore the Gold Souk and Spice Souk in Deira.
DON'tMISS
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Overlooking Dubai Creek, Al Fahidi Fort is the oldest building in Dubai, dating back to 1787. Dive deeper still into the local culture at Al Shindagha Museum. Highlights include Perfume House, where the intoxicating world of Emirati fragrance is revealed.
At the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding you can share a traditional Emirati meal with local guides before embarking on the Creekside Walking Tour, which explores Diwan Mosque and the Textile Souq before guests are invited to board an abra boat and sail across Dubai Creek to explore the Gold Souk and Spice Souk in Deira.
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Al Fahidi is liberally sprinkled with traditional restaurants serving machboos, a rice dish made with chicken or fish, and leqaimat, golden dough balls laced with date syrup. Sample these time-honoured staples at Al Fanar in Al Seef as boats sail by on Dubai Creek, or at the Arabian Tea House occupying the former home of a pearl merchant.
What to eat
If you feel at home in Al Fahidi, book a room in the heart of the neighbourhood at XVA Art Hotel & Cafe. This intimate boutique hotel has just 13 rooms, each designed by a different local artist, with a gallery and courtyard café serving vegetarian food at its centre.
Another hotel paying homage to Emirati history is Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton. Designed in the style of the UAE’s traditional coral-stone-and-gypsum dwellings with palm-covered ceilings, interior accessories include vintage-style radios and rotary dial phones, recalling the Dubai of the 1970s.
Where to stay
Al Seef Heritage Hotel
XVA Art Hotel
Al Seef Heritage Hotel
Travel back in time at this retro vintage hotel
XVA Art Hotel
Where rooms are designed by local artists
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Jumeirah and
Umm Suqeim
From the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel in Umm Suqeim to the vibrant neighbourhood of La Mer in Jumeirah, Dubai’s golden coast is abuzz with beach activities, food trucks and family attractions.
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Bu Qtair
"For “seven-star” decadence, stay in the Burj Al Arab hotel, or try Jumeirah Al Naseem, which thrills guests with postcard views"
Shimmers
Sink your toes into the sand over a long lunch
For “seven-star” decadence, stay in the all-duplex Burj Al Arab hotel, which enjoys its own private island, or try sister hotel Jumeirah Al Naseem, which thrills guests with both postcard views of the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab and a turtle rescue sanctuary.
For those on more of a budget, there’s Rove La Mer Beach Hotel. Pristine rooms come with 48-inch televisions, rain showers and Juliet balconies, and shared facilities include a 24-hour gym, laundrette and outdoor pool.
Where to stay
Further along, La Mer is a California-style beachside development with a winding, restaurant-lined boardwalk connecting its north and south quarters. Spend a day at Laguna Waterpark, hire a swan-shaped pedal boat to navigate the Arabian Sea or take a self-guided walking tour of the colourful street art.
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Kite Beach is the place to go for water sports, from kite surfing to wakeboarding. The popular promenade is serviced by food trucks and there’s a jogging track dotted with outdoor workout stations.
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For the first time in the hotel’s history, visitors can now inspect the Burj Al Arab’s Royal Suite as part of a 90-minute butler-guided tour. See where celebrities and royals have rested their heads, then learn about the hotel’s design in the newly created Experience Suite chronicling key moments in the property’s 21-year existence.
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What to eat
Umm Suqeim’s no-frills Bu Qtair seafood restaurant is a longstanding favourite with locals. Ask for the catch of the day by weight and have it cooked to order.
On Kite Beach, grab some sliders and a thick, indulgent Lotus biscuit shake at Salt, a laid-back trailer-café in the sand.
For more upscale seaside dining, sink your toes into Mediterranean restaurant Shimmers at Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, or find romance at Pierchic at Jumeirah Al Qasr, which is perched on its own private pier.
Pierchic
Dine on Italian cuisine to the sound of lapping waves
Aquaventure
Pierchic
For “seven-star” decadence, stay in the all-duplex Burj Al Arab hotel, which enjoys its own private island, or try sister hotel Jumeirah Al Naseem, which thrills guests with both postcard views of the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab and a turtle rescue sanctuary.
For those on more of a budget, there’s Rove La Mer Beach Hotel. Pristine rooms come with 48-inch televisions, rain showers and Juliet balconies, and shared facilities include a 24-hour gym, laundrette and outdoor pool.
Where to stay
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Towering Business Bay is a commercial centre with a residential soul, thanks to its lively restaurants, and its soothing, snaking canal with superb pedestrian walkways and bridges. Bordering Al Quoz is a low-rise warehouse district concealing an eclectic art hub.
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Business Bay
and Al Quoz
Perfect for: Long walks and art enthusiasts
Zaha Hadid’s Opus by Omniyat building is the architectural jewel in Business Bay’s crown. Drop by ME Dubai hotel – contained within this asymmetric, bridged, twin-tower structure – for afternoon tea in the typically “Zaha” atrium, compellingly curvaceous and eggshell white. At dusk, there’s a light-and-sound show that amplifies the design.
Industrial neighbour Al Quoz gave birth to Alserkal Avenue, a warren of warehouses spanning several streets that have been converted into art galleries and avant-garde eateries. Serious investors can peruse institutions such as Leila Heller Gallery or Ayyam Gallery, while entertainment is provided by Dubai’s first arthouse cinema, Cinema Akil, and the Courtyard Playhouse, where improvised productions dominate the programme.
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With interiors at ME Dubai also designed by Zaha Hadid, a night in an “Aura” or “Vibe” room or a “Passion” or “Personality” suite is a treat for any design buff, while the tallest five-star hotel in the world, Business Bay’s JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai offers unparalleled views over picturesque Dubai Canal.
WHERE TO STAY
Tuck into plant-based superfoods at Al Quoz’s vegan café Wild & the Moon, or, if you’re more fired up by robata-grilled cuisine, book a table at Rainer Becker’s Roka Dubai, also part of the Opus complex and the first international outpost of the London-based flagship restaurant.
WHAT TO EAT
Ain Dubai is now open at Bluewaters Island. The world’s tallest observation wheel soars 820 feet into the sky. Dining pods are available for celebrations, proposals and even weddings; alternatively, just hop aboard a standard air-conditioned pod and soak up panoramas stretching to Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab and beyond.
Attractions spanning JBR, The Beach and The Walk include a cinema, beachside boutiques and eateries. Put the kids through their paces out at sea on the world’s largest inflatable water park, AquaFun, or enjoy life on Dubai Marina’s waters aboard elegant dinner cruises on the Alexandra dhow boat.
With a pool and restaurant, you can party the night away at Bla Bla beach club, while serene Arabesque-styled Drift at One&Only Royal Mirage is the place to show off your designer swimwear.
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Bluewaters Island is home to Caesars Palace Dubai, which has its own buzzing beach club, Cove Beach, and an impressive spa. A grande dame of Dubai Marina, The Ritz-Carlton Dubai also has a luxury spa, manicured gardens and a private beach.
WhERE TO STAY
An outpost of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen theme restaurant can be found at Caesars Palace Dubai, and the neighbourhood’s newest eatery, South American restaurant Tamoka, opens on to the powder-soft sand at the Ritz-Carlton Dubai.
Jason Atherton’s Marina Social Dubai, in InterContinental Dubai Marina, overlooks yacht-filled waters and offers upscale comfort food.
WhAT TO EAT
This idyllic artificial island isn’t just an amazing feat of engineering; it’s also a world-famous neighbourhood known for celebrity holiday homes, chic beaches and record-breaking attractions.
Start at Aura, the world’s highest 360-degree infinity pool, set at 650 feet up atop Palm Tower, presiding over a sweeping vista that incorporates Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island, Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab.
See the Palm from a different angle by booking a 90-minute Splash Tours speedboat ride around the fronds.
Get wet and wild at Atlantis, The Palm’s Aquaventure water park, comprising 18 million litres of water, as well as the longest water park zip line circuit in the Middle East.
The resort’s Lost Chambers Aquarium is alive with 65,000 marine animals that you can walk among in a wetsuit and special headgear while other tourists photograph you as part of the attraction. You can even joining an “underwater” yoga class as you view the sealife.
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where to stay
Palm Jumeirah is a foodie’s paradise. Multiple Michelin-starred restaurants have outposts here, including Yannick Alleno with Stay at One&Only The Palm; Massimo Bottura with Torno Subito at W Dubai – The Palm, and Heinz Beck with Social at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah.
Atlantis, The Palm has 32 restaurants and lounges under one roof, including Gordon Ramsay's Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, Ronda Locatelli’s pizzeria and Nobu Dubai.
For beachfront dining with bohemian vibes, make a beeline for Bali-inspired Koko Bay. Try the lo bak go – crumb-fried turnip cake with shiitake mushroom, fried garlic and shallots – then relax in a hammock and plan your next neighbourhood adventure
WhAT to eat
One of the UAE’s most established tourist spots, Dubai Marina encompasses a shopping mall, piers crammed with luxury yachts, JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence), and entertainment hubs The Walk and The Beach. Bluewaters Island stretches into the Arabian Sea and is connected to the mainland by a broad, sweeping pedestrian bridge.
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Dubai Marina and
Bluewaters Island
Perfect for: Beach club goers, families and adventure-lovers
Visible from space, with sandy fronds stretching into the azure Arabian Sea, Palm Jumeirah is a defining Dubai landmark, promising bucket-loads of fun and luxury.
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Palm Jumeirah
Perfect for: Languorous days by glamorous pools – take your pick
Shimmers
Aquaventure
Home to the longest water park zip line circuit in the Middle East
Anantara
The Palm Dubai Resort: Guests have exclusive access to a private beach
Nobu Dubai
Enjoy Japanese-Peruvian cuisine in one of Dubai’s most famous hotels
Aura Skypool
Take a dip in the world’s highest 360-degree infinity pool
The Palm Tower
ANantara THE PALM
Alserkal Avenue
Explore street art and avant-garde galleries
Check in
ME Dubai’s futuristic lobby; JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai’s wow-worthy pool
"ME Dubai is a treat for any design buff, while JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai offers unparalleled views"
"Put the kids through their paces out at sea on the world’s largest inflatable water park, AquaFun"
Pier 7
Take your pic from seven different restaurant concepts
"Attractions spanning JBR, The Beach and The Walk include a cinema, beachside boutiques and eateries"
Marina Social
Pair panoramic waterfront views with Michelin-starred food
Berners Tavern mac ’n’ cheese and the wild mushroom sourdough pizza will make your mouth water.
Next to Dubai Marina Mall, Pier 7 offers seven different restaurant concepts over different floors. With themed nights and brunch, Asia Asia is a popular choice.
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Manzil Downtown
The hotel’s rooftop pool has comfortable cabanas
Caesars Palace Dubai
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Set alongside the resort’s aquarium, the underwater suites at family-friendly Atlantis, The Palm are hard to beat, but if you prefer to do the swimming, check into Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort where you can book swim-up suites set around the hotel’s lagoon pool.
If you want to experience Dubai’s first wellbeing resort, stay at the Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel, and revive your spirits with treatments ranging from cryotherapy to detoxifying facials.
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Armani Hotel Dubai
Experince award-winning dining, luxurious spa facilities
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Shimmers
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For the first time in the hotel’s history, visitors can now inspect the Burj Al Arab’s Royal Suite as part of a 90-minute butler-guided tour. See where celebrities and royals have rested their heads, then learn about the hotel’s design in the newly created Experience Suite chronicling key moments in the property’s 21-year existence.
For “seven-star” decadence, stay in the all-duplex Burj Al Arab hotel, which enjoys its own private island, or try sister hotel Jumeirah Al Naseem, which thrills guests with both postcard views of the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab and a turtle rescue sanctuary.
For those on more of a budget, there’s Rove La Mer Beach Hotel. Pristine rooms come with 48-inch televisions, rain showers and Juliet balconies, and shared facilities include a 24-hour gym, laundrette and outdoor pool.
Where to stay
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For “seven-star” decadence, stay in the all-duplex Burj Al Arab hotel, which enjoys its own private island, or try sister hotel Jumeirah Al Naseem, which thrills guests with both postcard views of the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab and a turtle rescue sanctuary.
For those on more of a budget, there’s Rove La Mer Beach Hotel. Pristine rooms come with 48-inch televisions, rain showers and Juliet balconies, and shared facilities include a 24-hour gym, laundrette and outdoor pool.
Where to stay
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Bu Qtair
Pierchic
Shimmers
Sink your toes into the sand over a long lunch
Pierchic
Dine on Italian cuisine to the sound of lapping waves
Umm Suqeim’s no-frills Bu Qtair seafood restaurant is a longstanding favourite with locals. Ask for the catch of the day by weight and have it cooked to order.
On Kite Beach, grab some sliders and a thick, indulgent Lotus biscuit shake at Salt, a laid-back trailer-café in the sand.
For more upscale seaside dining, sink your toes into Mediterranean restaurant Shimmers at Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, or find romance at Pierchic at Jumeirah Al Qasr, which is perched on its own private pier.
What to eat
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Kite Beach is the place to go for water sports, from kite surfing to wakeboarding. The popular promenade is serviced by food trucks and there’s a jogging track dotted with outdoor workout stations.
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Further along, La Mer is a California-style beachside development with a winding, restaurant-lined boardwalk connecting its north and south quarters. Spend a day at Laguna Waterpark, hire a swan-shaped pedal boat to navigate the Arabian Sea or take a self-guided walking tour of the colourful street art.
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Jumeirah and
Umm Suqeim
Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim
From the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel in Umm Suqeim to the vibrant neighbourhood of La Mer in Jumeirah, Dubai’s golden coast is abuzz with beach activities, food trucks and family attractions.
For the first time in the hotel’s history, visitors can now inspect the Burj Al Arab’s Royal Suite as part of a 90-minute butler-guided tour. See where celebrities and royals have rested their heads, then learn about the hotel’s design in the newly created Experience Suite chronicling key moments in the property’s 21-year existence.
DON't MISS
SHIMMERS
Where to stay
For “seven-star” decadence, stay in the all-duplex Burj Al Arab hotel, which enjoys its own private island, or try sister hotel Jumeirah Al Naseem, which thrills guests with both postcard views of the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab and a turtle rescue sanctuary.
For those on more of a budget, there’s Rove La Mer Beach Hotel. Pristine rooms come with 48-inch televisions, rain showers and Juliet balconies, and shared facilities include a 24-hour gym, laundrette and outdoor pool.
Bluewaters Island is home to Caesars Palace Dubai, which has its own buzzing beach club, Cove Beach, and an impressive spa. A grande dame of Dubai Marina, The Ritz-Carlton Dubai also has a luxury spa, manicured gardens and a private beach.
