Both famous and infamous, Dubai features burgeoning financial districts, waterfront high-rises, and tax-free shopping malls right alongside the serene Gulf coast. But as the city charges into the future, it keeps a watchful eye on its Arabian legacy. Themed hotels and desert resorts celebrate cherished notions of local hospitality, while new art galleries, theaters, and performance venues tap into a newfound thirst for cultural stimulation. Written by knowledgeable locals, "Time Out Dubai" profiles a wealth of options for the visitor, from haute hotels and elegant restaurants to modest digs and street food stalls. The book covers every inch of the city and its often extraordinary surroundings, from the iconic The World islands to quirkier districts including historical Bastakia, cut-price Karama, and the ever-bustling Sheikh Zayed Road.

Step-by-Step Dubai is a new guide to this exciting city and its surroundings, revealed through a selection of clearly laid-out walks and tours, complemented by beautiful, full-color pictures, an authoritative narrative voice, and a wealth of practical information, all in a compact package. The guide starts with Recommended Tours, suggesting the book’s best tours for taking in various atmospheric neigborhoods, architecture, beaches, and resort areas. In the Overview, an engaging introduction reveals essential background information on local culture, lifestyle and traditions, plus the lowdown on food and drink, shopping, sport, beaches, and the region’s fascinating history. This provides all the background information needed to set the walks and tours in context. The Walks and Tours section features 14 irresistible self-guided routes. The first eight tours explore the city itself, and the final six extend further afield into the surrounding desert, mountains and villages as well as the neighboring cities of Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Most of the tours are on foot, but there are also boat and driving tours; for each we show step by step how to get the most out of the destination, with something for every budget, taste and trip length. All tours have clear, easy-to-follow maps, hand-picked places to eat and drink en route, great insider tips and informative feature boxes. All this makes it simple for the reader to find the perfect tour for the time they have to spare. The final section of the book is the Directory, incorporating a user-friendly, fact-packed A to Z of practical information, plus select hotel, restaurant and nightlife listings, which will lead the reader to the best that Dubai has to offer.  

Join Travel Delight Katrina Wright as she shows you Dubai like no one else can. With Katrina as your guide, you'll: Ski indoors in the middle of the summer in a city that lacks snow but makes up for it with plenty of ingenuity. Visit the spice markets of Deira, where you can buy a number of esoteric spices, including saffron, at a fraction of what you would expect to pay back home; or haggle for a gold bracelet in the jewelry markets, where you can find exquisite pieces at an affordable price. Check out the many malls throughout this shoppers' paradise, including Dubai Mall, which upon opening in 2008 became the largest mall in the world; Wafi City, a shopping mecca specializing in quality items representative of the Middle East; and Mall of the Emirates, one of the glitziest malls in the world. Or take in some of the city's sunny skies as you straddle a camel along Jumeirah Beach, where you'll feel like you're riding the way the sheikhs and sultans did in ancient times... until you glimpse the nearby skyscrapers of downtown Dubai. Mingle with the gorgeous people at a hip nightclub. Play your best game of golf at Dubai's most famous golf course. Put your feet up and relax while having a puff of shisha or enjoying a belly dancing show. Dine on cosmopolitan cuisine, influenced by Moroccan, Egyptian, Syrian, and Lebanese flavors. Or have a quick and tasty shwarma for when you're on the go. Go on a 4-wheel driving adventure to the desert, where you can go ride up and down the sandy dunes and take a crack at skiing down them as well. Visit a mosque to learn more about culture and religion in the Middle East. Check out the world's tallest building. Or go with Katrina to the new man-made islands off of Dubai's coastline. Katrina spends five days in Dubai, each in different sections of the city. This 30-minute high-definition DVD offers suggestions for exciting sightseeing possibilities. The DVD also includes websites for the places featured.

Join Travel Delight Katrina Wright as she shows you Dubai like no one else can. With Katrina as your guide, you'll: Ski indoors in the middle of the summer in a city that lacks snow but makes up for it with plenty of ingenuity. Visit the spice markets of Deira, where you can buy a number of esoteric spices, including saffron, at a fraction of what you would expect to pay back home; or haggle for a gold bracelet in the jewelry markets, where you can find exquisite pieces at an affordable price. Check out the many malls throughout this shoppers' paradise, including Dubai Mall, which upon opening in 2008 became the largest mall in the world; Wafi City, a shopping mecca specializing in quality items representative of the Middle East; and Mall of the Emirates, one of the glitziest malls in the world. Or take in some of the city's sunny skies as you straddle a camel along Jumeirah Beach, where you'll feel like you're riding the way the sheikhs and sultans did in ancient times... until you glimpse the nearby skyscrapers of downtown Dubai. Mingle with the gorgeous people at a hip nightclub. Play your best game of golf at Dubai's most famous golf course. Put your feet up and relax while having a puff of shisha or enjoying a belly dancing show. Dine on cosmopolitan cuisine, influenced by Moroccan, Egyptian, Syrian, and Lebanese flavors. Or have a quick and tasty shwarma for when you're on the go. Go on a 4-wheel driving adventure to the desert, where you can go ride up and down the sandy dunes and take a crack at skiing down them as well. Visit a mosque to learn more about culture and religion in the Middle East. Check out the world's tallest building. Or go with Katrina to the new man-made islands off of Dubai's coastline. Katrina spends five days in Dubai, each in different sections of the city. This 30-minute high-definition DVD offers suggestions for exciting sightseeing possibilities. The DVD also includes websites for the places featured.

They're surprisingly safe and wealthy havens located in the midst of one of the world's most troubled regions, the Middle East. Oil-rich desert sheikdoms with savvy trading skills, booming real estate, growing tourism, and large expatriate communities, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman are two of the world's most fascinating countries. On the other hand, more traditional Yemen offers an exciting travel-shopping adventure unlike any other in the Middle East. These countries boast first-class tourist and business infrastructures, including some of the world's finest hotels and resorts. They also are terrific shopping destinations for everything from jewelry and designer apparel to arts, antiques, and handicrafts. Explore traditional markets or huge modern shopping malls with this unique book on the many treasures and pleasures of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah in the UAE, Muscat and Nizwa in Oman, and Sana'a in Yemen.

Free Worldwide Delivery : Dubai : Paperback : Lonely Planet Publications Ltd : 9781741795967 : 1741795966 : 01 Sep 2010 : Shopping is one of the most popular activities for Dubai visitors, followed by dining, architecture and beachgoing. This guide covers these activities. It also covers the desert safaris and day trips to nearby villages.

As Paris and its shopping arcades were to the 19th Century, Dubai and its wondrous malls may be to the new millennium. The Baudelarian flâneur, is replaced by the phoneur, a wired wanderer who uses the cell phone to text and call and access the internet, all the while snapping digital images on the fly. If the arcades were representative sites of early capitalism, then perhaps the postmodern shopping playgrounds of Dubai are exemplars of advanced capitalism. With this in mind, when Joel Sternfeld visited these malls in 2008, he documented them with the consumer fetish object of the moment - the iPhone. In the process, he achieves a very particular unity of form and content; the object that encapsulates the spirit of an era is used to document that era.The ramifications of a profusion of mobile phone cameras around the globe are numerous. We have already witnessed this phenomenon becoming a platform for news construction with civilian journalism changing the documentation of events. In Dubai, Joel Sternfeld uses his iPhone camera to get past mass media images of the Emirate as Disney World on the Persian Gulf, and find a human component.

Both famous and infamous, Dubai features burgeoning financial districts, waterfront high-rises, and tax-free shopping malls right alongside the serene Gulf coast. But as the city charges into the future, it keeps a watchful eye on its Arabian legacy. Themed hotels and desert resorts celebrate cherished notions of local hospitality, while new art galleries, theaters, and performance venues tap into a newfound thirst for cultural stimulation. Written by knowledgeable locals, Time Out Dubai profiles a wealth of options for the visitor, from haute hotels and elegant restaurants to modest digs and street food stalls. The book covers every inch of the city and its often extraordinary surroundings, from the iconic The World islands to quirkier districts including historical Bastakia, cut-price Karama, and the ever-bustling Sheikh Zayed Road.

Both famous and infamous, Dubai features burgeoning financial districts, waterfront high-rises, and tax-free shopping malls right alongside the serene Gulf coast. But as the city charges into the future, it keeps a watchful eye on its Arabian legacy. Themed hotels and desert resorts celebrate cherished notions of local hospitality, while new art galleries, theaters, and performance venues tap into a newfound thirst for cultural stimulation. Written by knowledgeable locals, Time Out Dubai profiles a wealth of options for the visitor, from haute hotels and elegant restaurants to modest digs and street food stalls. The book covers every inch of the city and its often extraordinary surroundings, from the iconic The World islands to quirkier districts including historical Bastakia, cut-price Karama, and the ever-bustling Sheikh Zayed Road.

As Paris and its shopping arcades were to the 19th Century, Dubai and its wondrous malls may be to the new millennium. The Baudelarian flâneur, is replaced by the phoneur, a wired wanderer who uses the cell phone to text and call and access the internet, all the while snapping digital images on the fly. If the arcades were representative sites of early capitalism, then perhaps the postmodern shopping playgrounds of Dubai are exemplars of advanced capitalism. With this in mind, when Joel Sternfeld visited these malls in 2008, he documented them with the consumer fetish object of the moment - the iPhone. In the process, he achieves a very particular unity of form and content; the object that encapsulates the spirit of an era is used to document that era.The ramifications of a profusion of mobile phone cameras around the globe are numerous. We have already witnessed this phenomenon becoming a platform for news construction with civilian journalism changing the documentation of events. In Dubai, Joel Sternfeld uses his iPhone camera to get past mass media images of the Emirate as Disney World on the Persian Gulf, and find a human component.

Sam Keller has been enlisted by his V.P. for Corporate Security and Investigation to spy on another employee while they’re traveling for the company. Ordinarily careful to a fault, Sam decides to live it up. What better spot for business-class hedonism than boomtown Dubai, where resort islands materialize from open ocean, fortunes are made overnight, and skiers crisscross the snowy slope of a shopping mall. But when Sam’s charge is murdered during a night on the town, it is only the first in a series of bewildering events that plunge him waist-deep into a lethal mix of mobsters, prostitutes, crooked cops, consuls, and corporate players. Offering a chancy way out is Anwar Sharaf, the unlikeliest of detectives. A former pearl diver and gold smuggler with an undignified demeanor, Sharaf is sometimes as baffled as Sam by the changes to his homeland, especially as they are embodied in the behavior of his rebelliously independent — and hauntingly beautiful — daughter. But he knows where the levers of power reside. As the unlikely duo work their way toward the heart of the case, each man must confront the darkest forces threatening Dubai from within. Here is Dan Fesperman’s most suspenseful novel yet: a stunning portrait of a city whose mysterious rhythm (“like the precision throb of an artificial heart, clicking and insistent, yet cool to the touch”) is underscored by the insistent clashing of old and new.

From the publishers of "The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World" "Indispensable" --"The New York Times" Eight Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by "The Unofficial Guide" All the details on Dubai's attractions - which ones are worth your while, and how much time to budget for the must-sees From souks to malls - insider advice on the best shopping in Dubai How to enjoy Dubai in all seasons - even the summer! More than 50 detailed profiles of hotels ranked and rated for value and quality The best restaurants for every taste and budget How best to enjoy Dubai's beaches Comprehensive coverage of Dubai's surprising nightlife scene Honest advice that allows you to feel safe and comfortable in Dubai, despite the language barrier

Sam Keller has been enlisted by his V.P. for Corporate Security and Investigation to spy on another employee while they’re traveling for the company. Ordinarily careful to a fault, Sam decides to live it up. What better spot for business-class hedonism than boomtown Dubai, where resort islands materialize from open ocean, fortunes are made overnight, and skiers crisscross the snowy slope of a shopping mall. But when Sam’s charge is murdered during a night on the town, it is only the first in a series of bewildering events that plunge him waist-deep into a lethal mix of mobsters, prostitutes, crooked cops, consuls, and corporate players. Offering a chancy way out is Anwar Sharaf, the unlikeliest of detectives. A former pearl diver and gold smuggler with an undignified demeanor, Sharaf is sometimes as baffled as Sam by the changes to his homeland, especially as they are embodied in the behavior of his rebelliously independent — and hauntingly beautiful — daughter. But he knows where the levers of power reside. As the unlikely duo work their way toward the heart of the case, each man must confront the darkest forces threatening Dubai from within. Here is Dan Fesperman’s most suspenseful novel yet: a stunning portrait of a city whose mysterious rhythm (“like the precision throb of an artificial heart, clicking and insistent, yet cool to the touch”) is underscored by the insistent clashing of old and new.

The newest thriller from the author of The Amateur Spy and The Prisoner of Guantánamo (“Worthy of sharing shelf space with the novels of John le Carré and Ken Follett”—USA Today) is as dazzling as its setting.Sam Keller has been enlisted by his V.P. for Corporate Security and Investigation to spy on another employee while they’re traveling for the company. Ordinarily careful to a fault, Sam decides to live it up. What better spot for business-class hedonism than boomtown Dubai, where resort islands materialize from open ocean, fortunes are made overnight, and skiers crisscross the snowy slope of a shopping mall.But when Sam’s charge is murdered during a night on the town, it is only the first in a series of bewildering events that plunge him waist-deep into a lethal mix of mobsters, prostitutes, crooked cops, consuls, and corporate players. Offering a chancy way out is Anwar Sharaf, the unlikeliest of detectives. A former pearl diver and gold smuggler with an undignified demeanor, Sharaf is sometimes as baffled as Sam by the changes to his homeland, especially as they are embodied in the behavior of his rebelliously independent—and hauntingly beautiful—daughter. But he knows where the levers of power reside. As the unlikely duo work their way toward the heart of the case, each man must confront the darkest forces threatening Dubai from within.Here is Dan Fesperman’s most suspenseful novel yet: a stunning portrait of a city whose mysterious rhythm (“like the precision throb of an artificial heart, clicking and insistent, yet cool to the touch”) is underscored by the insistent clashing of old and new.

The newest thriller from the author of The Amateur Spy and The Prisoner of Guantánamo (“Worthy of sharing shelf space with the novels of John le Carré and Ken Follett”—USA Today) is as dazzling as its setting.Sam Keller has been enlisted by his V.P. for Corporate Security and Investigation to spy on another employee while they’re traveling for the company. Ordinarily careful to a fault, Sam decides to live it up. What better spot for business-class hedonism than boomtown Dubai, where resort islands materialize from open ocean, fortunes are made overnight, and skiers crisscross the snowy slope of a shopping mall.But when Sam’s charge is murdered during a night on the town, it is only the first in a series of bewildering events that plunge him waist-deep into a lethal mix of mobsters, prostitutes, crooked cops, consuls, and corporate players. Offering a chancy way out is Anwar Sharaf, the unlikeliest of detectives. A former pearl diver and gold smuggler with an undignified demeanor, Sharaf is sometimes as baffled as Sam by the changes to his homeland, especially as they are embodied in the behavior of his rebelliously independent—and hauntingly beautiful—daughter. But he knows where the levers of power reside. As the unlikely duo work their way toward the heart of the case, each man must confront the darkest forces threatening Dubai from within.Here is Dan Fesperman’s most suspenseful novel yet: a stunning portrait of a city whose mysterious rhythm (“like the precision throb of an artificial heart, clicking and insistent, yet cool to the touch”) is underscored by the insistent clashing of old and new.

Backed by 15 years' worth of research and experience of living in and enjoying Dubai, this complete residents' guide is crammed with all the essential stuff about one of the world's most exciting cities. Whether you want information on processing your residency, getting a car, finding a place to live, searching for a job, having a baby, getting married, taking up a new sport, what to buy and where, or on Dubai's best restaurants, bars, cafes and clubs, you will find it in the Dubai Explorer. This anniversary edition comes with a FREE Dubai Map and an Explorer Member Discount Card, for dozens of discounts on everything from eating and exploring to shopping and spas.

Bring the Persian Gulf emirate in focus, from its silvery beaches to its world-class golf courses, from exceptional shopping to its exciting nightlife. This portable guide leads the way.

What Will Your Dubai Encounter Be?Skiing on the world's first indoor black runCommissioning a special gold ring at a market price,BR>Spending hours doing nothing at a Jumeirah beach resortKicking back with a beer, a sea breeze and a view of the Gulf at sunsetReclining on cushions and smoking sheeshaClearing your head in the Arabian desertDiscover Twice the City in Half the TimeNavigate easily with a fully indexed street map plus detailed neighborhood mapsOur discerning author recommends the very best in shopping, dining, clubbing and relaxingTake the hassle out of daily planning with unique thematic itinerariesGo straight to the source: cultural highlights from the founder of the Al Bastakiya Art Fair, shopping hints from an antique gallery owner

What Will Your Dubai Encounter Be?Skiing on the world's first indoor black runCommissioning a special gold ring at a market price,BR>Spending hours doing nothing at a Jumeirah beach resortKicking back with a beer, a sea breeze and a view of the Gulf at sunsetReclining on cushions and smoking sheeshaClearing your head in the Arabian desertDiscover Twice the City in Half the TimeNavigate easily with a fully indexed street map plus detailed neighborhood mapsOur discerning author recommends the very best in shopping, dining, clubbing and relaxingTake the hassle out of daily planning with unique thematic itinerariesGo straight to the source: cultural highlights from the founder of the Al Bastakiya Art Fair, shopping hints from an antique gallery owner

The Unofficial Guides is the series that has sold more than four million copies.Sophisticated, cutting edge research provides readers with extremely valuable information available in no other travel series, saving visitors time and money. It is the only series that offers evaluations based on reader surveys and critiques, compiled by a team of unbiased inspectors. From how to prepare for the trip and to how to get there to when to go and importantly how to get around efficiently, this guide provides an indispensable tool on the ground. The easy to use design, detailed maps and invaluable touring plans will make sure you enjoy every minute in Dubai. Hotels are ranked and rated, and with attractions and restaurants appear in all price categories. There's also extensive information on shopping, spas, nightlife and sports.Contents include:Valuable planning advice to ensure you have an easy tripAll the facts and information you need for getting to Dubai.Where to Stay: Old Dubai vs. New Dubai on the beach - detailed information on the main hotels around Dubai Creek and at Jumeirah including the Burj Al Arab, Madinat Jumeirah hotels and The Palm Atlantis.Shopping covering: Gold souks; spice and textile souks; shopping malls and such as Dubai Mall, Mall of Arabia, Ibn Battuta Mall,Spas and pampering covering massages, wraps, and therapies.All you need to know about watersports and spectator sports from the Dubai World Cup horse race, Rugby Sevens, to skiing, scuba diving, sailing and golf.All you need to know about Dining and Nightlife.

Discover DubaiBargain for bling in the Gold Souq and sniff out the best scents in the Perfume Souq with our market shopping tipsTravel by traditional wooden boat across Dubai CreekSample tasty international cuisine in eateries in Deira’s backstreetsTake a day trip to Sharjah, Dubai’s culture-rich northern neighborIn This Guide:Special chapter on desert safaris and day trips to nearby villagesExplore the city with our in-depth neighborhoods coverage and walking toursContent updated daily – visit lonelyplanet.com/dubai for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights

Discover DubaiBargain for bling in the Gold Souq and sniff out the best scents in the Perfume Souq with our market shopping tipsTravel by traditional wooden boat across Dubai CreekSample tasty international cuisine in eateries in Deira’s backstreetsTake a day trip to Sharjah, Dubai’s culture-rich northern neighborIn This Guide:Special chapter on desert safaris and day trips to nearby villagesExplore the city with our in-depth neighborhoods coverage and walking toursContent updated daily – visit lonelyplanet.com/dubai for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights

Navigate your way through Dubai & the United Arab Emirates with The Rough Guide Map. Printed on waterproof, rip-proof paper, this fully updated map pin-points the best this captivating region has to offer, from Dubai''s skyscrapers and shopping malls to the souk markets and charming old city centre, and everything in between. Reliable and user-friendly, the Rough Guide Map to Dubai & the UAE boasts an A-Z street finder with pedestrian zones and major buildings are all edged in different colours to make them easier to find. The useful ''Time Map'' charts the opening days and times of all the city''s sights and the map''s detailed transport information will help you discover Dubai''s top attractions with ease. Make the most of your time with the Rough Guide Map to Dubai & the UAE.

America’s #1 bestselling travel seriesWritten by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.More annually updated guides than any other series16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guidesOutspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itinerariesDozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color designOur first edition Dubai title has a leg up on the competition with extensive coverage of hotels, restaurants, nightlife, and shopping. Discover what makes Dubai one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, whether it’s the seven-star Burj al Arab, the combination of golden sand beaches and towering skyscrapers, or the world-class malls and shopping festival. Also included are coverage of Abu Dhabi, an Arabic-language glossary, and detailed neighborhood maps.