Dubai travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

Dubai is located on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates and is roughly at sea level (16 m/52 ft above). Dubai lies directly within the Arabian Desert. But the topography of Dubai is significantly different from that of the southern portion of the UAE.

Dubai has a diverse and multicultural society. The city’s cultural imprint as a small, ethnically homogenous pearlingethnic groups and nationals — first by the Iranians in the early 1900s, and later by Indians and Pakistanis in the 1960s.

The diversity of cuisine in Dubai is a reflection of the cosmopolitan nature of the society. Arab food is very popular and is available everywhere in the city, from the small shawarma diners in Deira and Al Karama to the upscale restaurants in Dubai’s many hotels.

The two Emirates Towers amid other skyscrapers under construction.

The Five Green store.

The Al Mahara is a seven star seafood restaurant at the gaudy Burj Al Arab hotel at Jumeirha Beach, Dubai. Elevators to the restaurant take guests on an amazing underwater journey to a restaurant surrounding a 300,000 liters coral reef aquarium. If you’re planning to visit Al Mahara, you should wholeheartedly immerse yourself in all its folly to appreciate its true delights.
The dining tables are arranged around the giant glass aquarium, known as “The Oval” , the sweeping 360-degree tank contains 300,000 liters of deep-blue salt water, and with all kinds of marine life – including eels and blacktip reef sharks – darting about and throwing you wide-eyed stares. The window is made out of acrylic and is 18 cm thick, and cleaned every couple of days. With a dinning experience as exciting as this, it is no wonder that this place was named one of the 50 best restautants in the world. 

 

Example Menu for two

Mineral water – Dhs70, Scallops tart – Dhs110, Abalone soup – Dhs110, Truffle lobster – Dhs360, Turbot – Dhs360, Chocolate sphere – Dhs110, Strawberry composition – Dhs110

Total (including service) – Dhs1230

(1 U.S. dollar = 3.6725 dirhams) 

Open daily 12.30pm-3pm, 7pm-12 midnight.
All major credit cards accepted

Dubai is the busiest city of the seven United Arab Emirates and is a city raising the bar literally. Dubai is also famous with the world’s tallest building, the world largest aluminum plant and probably soon, the world’s longest bridge.

The only way to enjoy Dubai on a maximum scale is from the sky. So China Moon Champagne Bar is the perfect place for you. Surrounded by glass apex of the new Raffles Hotel, it is one of the hottest bars in Dubai. What makes this place really fabilous is the view: 360 degrees of sky out to the Arabian Desert.

At the same hotel you’ll also bump into the Fire & Ice Restaurant, which is very warm and invinting place with exposed brick walls, leather chairs and flattering lighting. But it is not just that. There is an open-air kitchen ringed by fire. The menu is wide so it’s easy to order everything you’re onto.

In Dubai there’re many boutiques which are rare and beautiful, even if it’s technically attached to a mall. Sauce, which doubled in size in November, carries an eclectic mix: funky gowns, wispy tops, ironic T-shirts, travel journals, candles, earrings, stilettos, pillows made of denim, and lamps made of neon bowling pins.

The design gallery Traffic is the Middle East’s answer to Moss in New York City. This 7,000-square-foot gallery in central Dubai contains one-of-a-kind designer chairs, tables, benches and fixtures — furniture so avant-garde as to be deemed museum-quality “pieces.”

The dune bashing or desert driving continues as you enjoy the dunes actually bashing, then with the thrill of going up and down the dunes provoke many a screem and laughter full of excitemen.
Dune bashing is to Dubai what skateboarding is to Venice Beach – just with higher-priced equipment. Hair raising thrill rides in 4×4 jeeps over miles of towering sand dunes, the fun starts when your Arab driver lets a little air out of the tires and instructs you to strap yourself in. Suddenly you’re off, zooming over swollen sands like a boat on stormy waves. The jeep rises, sinks and spins, sand spraying against the car windows like dense brown water. Add a pumping soundtrack of Eastern beats and you are in for the ride of your life.

Dubai’s newest luxury hotel, Grand Hyatt Dubai, towers majestically by the edge of Dubai’s historic creek. The hotel is an outstanding combination of resort facilities luxury hotel guest rooms and suites, residential apartments and one of the most advanced conference centres in the Middle East, all set within a lush oasis of 37 acres of landscaped gardens.

Grand Hyatt Dubai offers a first for a Dubai hotel – the concept of a city resort which includes first-class recreational facilities such as a Zen-inspired Grand Spa, tennis, 2 squash courts, yoga and pilates classes, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and jogging track set. A supervised childrens club is available for children of 4-12 years.The hotel is situated close to the city centre and just minutes from Dubai International Airport.

Grand Hyatt Dubai features 674 hotel guest rooms and suites, luxuriously appointed and classically-styled, yet in keeping with the ever changing needs of the international traveller, each providing ultra-modern digital technology andGrand Hyatt Dubai features 674 hotel guest rooms and communications.

Within the hotel, 14 restaurants, bars and cafes offer a selection of Dubai’s finest cuisine.With a choice of authentic, international dining including Italian, sushi and noodle bar,Vietnamese, Singaporean, Lebanese, coffee shop and bakery/deli and a fine American grill restaurant, as well as wine and cocktails bars and MIX, a multi-levelled nightlife complex, Grand Hyatt Dubai offers a one-stop entertainment hub.

Room Facilities

* AM/FM Alarm Clock
* Coffee Maker in Room
* Hairdryers Available
* Mini Bar
* Non-Smoking Rooms/Facilities
* Room Service
* Safe Deposit Box
* Television with Cable
* Air Conditioning
* Private Bathroom
* Internet Access

Hotel Facilities

* Concierge
* 24 Hour Front Desk
* Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
* Free Parking
* Laundry/Valet Services
* Tour Desk

Dining & Entertainment

* Bar/Lounge
* Restaurant

Sports & Leisure

* Pool
* Fitness Center and Spa

Meeting Facilities

* Business Center

360° boasts a refreshing way of life with a trendy
twist.
Situated at the end of the breakwater, this hotspot is set
amidst the ultimate in iconic views, surrounded by the
lapping waters of the azure blue Arabian Gulf.
A paradise for sun worshippers;welcome to an invitingtranquil afternoon haven of lazing on beanbags or

sunloungers. And for some ultimate chilling out, why not

relax in the Majlis whilst listening to the ultra-cool

sounds from our resident DJ.

Here you will find the most unique shishás that Dubai

has to offer in a vast choice of fresh and fruity infusions.

Couple this with our delicious snack menu and

extensive beverage list; you’ll soon find 360º fast

becoming a signature venue in your choice of exclusive

entertainment options, day or night.

Come and experience the glamorously relaxed

atmosphere as you wind down in the ideal place for the

ultimate sundowners. Enjoy a shisha in one hand, and a

decadent cocktail in the other and forget about the rest

of the world in one, long and chilled out session of pure

indulgence that satisfies all your senses.