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 ABOUT DUBAI
RICH CULTURE & HISTORY
Regional architecture, classic souks,

historical mosques, and life spent sailing

In Dubai, everything is bigger. It’s home to
on the creek - Dubai is living evidence of
the world’s tallest building, largest mall, the
life in Arabia.
biggest indoor theme park, and highest

Ferris Wheel.
TERRIFIC LOCAL FOOD
While Levantine dishes including hummus,
At the heart of the glitz and glam, however,
and shawarma are easily found here, the
is a city with a rich cultural heritage. Dubai
traditional Emirati machboos and

first made its name as a fishing and pearl luquimat is the real deal.

village, and a strategic port on the Persian

Gulf. Even with modern developments, the

OLD AND MODERN
city’s sense of history is still alive today.
ARCHITECTURE
Starting out in Old Dubai’s Al Fahidi
One can savor a cup of traditional coffee,
District featuring architectural elements

catch a ride on an old-fashioned abra or put in place between 1700-1800s to

shop in a traditional souk. EXPERT GUIDES downtown Dubai and witnessing the most

humbling size construction projects.

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TOP THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
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AL FAHIDI HISTORIC DISTRICT BURJ KHALIFA TEXTILE, SPICE AND THE GOLD SOUKS
Dubai's Original Residential Community Downtown Dubai featuring World's Tallest Appeal to all your senses in the traditional
to do on our
Building - The Burj Khalifa markets or souks.

website:

Top Things To Do
in Dubai
(click here)

RIDE THE ABRA ACROSS THE CREEK HIT UP ALSERKAL AVENUE LA MER BEACH
Cross the Dubai Creek on the traditional Be blown away by Dubai's very own Be seen where the sand meets art meets

wooden boat for just 1 dirham. meatpacking styled art district amazing eateries

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BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Dubai is during its cooler months i.e. between November and April.

It is advised to take into account the months when the holy month of Ramadan is observed through out

the emirate. The month of Ramadan is a particularly good time to visit Dubai if you are interested in

experiencing the culture and heritage of the emirate.

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GETTING AROUND DUBAI
Click here to be taken to our post on how to use public transportation in Dubai

The Dubai Metro is a fully automated, driverless metro network. It runs partly underground

and partly via elevated viaducts.

So far, two lines have been constructed. The Red Line runs parallel through Sheikh Zayed

Road for majority of its run.  The Green Line runs parallel to Dubai Creek, through Deira

and Bur Dubai.

The Dubai public transport system in divided into a number of zones. You are charged

based on the number of zones that you travel through.

There are a several different kinds of fare cards that can be purchased. However, tourists

generally purchase the Red Ticket or the Silver Card. The kind of ticket you buy will

depend on how long you are staying in Dubai, how often you will use the train and how

far you will be traveling.

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 MUST TRY EMRATI FOODS
Trying local foods is a must-do experience in a new place, but Emrati food may be new to you. Here are

some things to keep an eye out for.

LUQAIMAT MACHBOOS
emirati take on the Indian biryani,
traditional and auspicious, deep-fried
served with meat or fish
dough dumplings

CAMEL MILK BALALEET

ICE CREAM Emirati breakfast of champions with

when in Rome....cannot leave UAE eggs and vermicelli noodles

without tasting our homegrown ice

cream.

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RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS
ARABIAN TEA HOUSE, AL
FAHIDI

CHARCOAL GARDEN,
MEDIA CITY

KARAK HOUSE,
DOWNTOWN

SIKKA CAFE, LA MER

AL FANAR, AL SEEF

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