Lonely Planet Dubai & Abu Dhabi
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Lonely Planet Dubai & Abu Dhabi

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eBook - ePub

Lonely Planet Dubai & Abu Dhabi

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About this book

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Dubai & Abu Dhabi is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, wander the labyrinth of lanes and exotic souks in Bur Dubai and Deira, and shop for a new outfit before a night on the town - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Dubai & Abu Dhabi and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Dubai & Abu Dhabi: 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 Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Deira, Bur Dubai, Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah & Around, Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, UAE East Coast The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Dubai & Abu Dhabi is our most comprehensive guide to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Dubai and Pocket Abu Dhabi, our handy-sized guides featuring the best sights and experiences. 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 images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

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Information

Publisher
Lonely Planet
Year
2018
Print ISBN
9781786570727
eBook ISBN
9781788681346

Abu Dhabi

Al Markaziyah
With the White Fort (Qasr al Hosn) and the World Trade Center built on the city’s earliest souq, this is the heart of Downtown.
Breakwater & Around
Fine dining at the Emirates Palace, a 360-degree view from the Etihad Towers and Blue-Flagged beaches – welcome to the glamorous end of town.
Al Zahiyah & Al Maryah Island
Go shopping in the corner of the city built on trading and watch the new central business district evolve on the island opposite.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque & Around
Take a tour of the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, resting place of the revered ‘father of the nation’.
Al Mina & Saadiyat Island
Check out global masterpieces at the Louvre Abu Dhabi and learn how the islands’ future is shaping up at Manarat al Saadiyat.
Yas Island & Around
Home to the UAE’s Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Island offers an adrenaline rush at Ferrari World or gentler pursuits in the neighbouring mangroves.
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Top Sight
TOP SIGHT
SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE
Rising majestically from beautifully manicured gardens and visible from each of the bridges joining Abu Dhabi Island to the mainland, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque represents an impressive welcome to the city. Conceived by the first president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed, and marking his final resting place, the mosque accommodates 50,000 worshippers and is one of the few in the region open to non-Muslims.
Don’t Miss
AHand-loomed carpet
ASwarovski chandeliers
AInlaid floral designs decorating walls and pillars
Practicalities
AMAP, B2
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%02 419 1919
Awww.szgmc.ae
Aoff Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St
Aadmission free
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h9am-10pm Sat-Thu, 4.30-10pm Fri, tours 10am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm & 7pm Sun-Thu, 5pm & 7pm Fri
Architecture
With more than 80 marble...

Table of contents

  1. Table of Contents
  2. Welcome to Dubai & Abu Dhabi
  3. Dubai & Abu Dhabi’s Top 10
  4. What’s New
  5. Need to Know
  6. Top Itineraries
  7. If You Like...
  8. Month by Month
  9. With Kids
  10. For Free
  11. Eating
  12. Drinking & Nightlife
  13. Entertainment
  14. Shopping
  15. Sports & Activities
  16. Neighbourhoods at a Glance
  17. Deira
  18. Bur Dubai
  19. Downtown Dubai & Business Bay
  20. Jumeirah
  21. Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
  22. Abu Dhabi
  23. Day Trips from Dubai & Abu Dhabi
  24. Sleeping
  25. Dubai & Abu Dhabi Today
  26. History
  27. Politics & Economy
  28. Identity & Culture
  29. Environment
  30. The Arts
  31. Transport
  32. Directory A-Z
  33. Language
  34. Behind the Scenes
  35. Dubai Maps
  36. Our Writers