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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket Dubai is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Crane your neck at the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa; marvel at the mythical old Arabian architecture of Madinat Jumeirah; and get some retail therapy in the charmingly chaotic warren of gold souqs or giant shopping malls. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Dubai and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Dubai: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus over 14 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Deira, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, Burj al Arab & Around, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah, Abu Dhabi, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Dubai is our colourful, easy to use, handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance for those seeking the best sights and experiences on a short visit or weekend away. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Oman, UAE & the Arabian Peninsula guide for an in-depth look at all the region has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and im
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Downtown Dubai
The Burj Khalifa overlooks the Dubai Mall, the world’s biggest shopping temple with 1200 shops and attractions such as a three-storey aquarium, an ice rink and a dinosaur skeleton. Next door is the mesmerising Dubai Fountain with choreographed dance, music and light shows nightly. There are also good views from the rooftop of the striking new Dubai Opera.
To tap into Dubai’s creative scene, swing by the emerging Dubai Design District or head straight to the hip Alserkal Avenue complex. In the industrial district of Al Quoz, the latter is a cluster of warehouses-turned-art campus with cutting-edge galleries alongside hipster cafes, a community theatre, a chocolate factory, art-house cinema and other creative enterprises. For more regional art, scan the prestigious galleries at Gate Village at the monumental Dubai International Financial Centre.
Top SightBurj Khalifa
Table of contents
- Table of Contents
- Welcome to Dubai
- Top Sights
- Eating
- Four Perfect Days
- Need to Know
- Dubai Neighbourhoods
- Deira
- Bur Dubai
- Jumeirah & Around
- Burj Al Arab & Madinat Jumeirah
- Downtown Dubai
- Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
- Dubai Experience: Let’s Do Brunch
- Worth a Trip: Abu Dhabi
- Survival Guide
- Language
- Behind the Scenes
- Our Writers