Attractions in Dubai

I. Exclusive Burj Khalifa At the Top tickets - http://www.burjkhalifa.ae/observation-deck/ticketinformation.aspx Atlantis Aquaventure http://www.atlantisthepalm.com/marineandwaterpark/aquaventure/waterslides.aspx Atlantis Dolphin Bay (for kids) http://www.atlantisthepalm.com/thingstodo/dolphinbay.aspx Atlantis Kids Club - http://www.atlantisthepalm.com/kidsandteens/kidsclub.aspx Museums in Sharjah - http://www.sharjahmuseums.ae (Sharjah Science Museum, Archeology Museum & Desert Park, Science Museum & Sharjah Aquarium are worth seeing) Indoor sky-diving experience at iFly in Mirdif City Center https://www.iflyme.com/Content.aspx?PageID=2 Videos of iFLy - http://www.facebook.com/iflydubai?v=app_2392950137 Eid promotions - http://www.arabiahorizons.com/EID-PROMOTIONS/ Amazing Hot Air Balloon experience - http://www.ballooning.ae (the early morning tour is a lifetimes experience) Speed Boat experience in Marina & Palm Juemirah (better than Dhow cruise) http://theyellowboats.com/ Newly opened Ice park - http://www.icelandwaterpark.com/ (the location is little far, about 120 kms. from Dubai, in Ras Al Khaima) Ferrari Theme World (has few rides for kids as well, features worlds fastest roller coaster, approx. 100-120 kms from Dubai, in Abu Dhabi where they have Marin Yas Grand Prix circuit) - http://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/ Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi (Grandest and most expensive mosque in world http://www.szgmc.ae/en/ Dubai Dolphinarium (for Kids) - http://www.dubaidolphinarium.ae/ It is better to purchase tickets online wherever possible, as there will be rush during eid holidays and you might miss out on the fun due to tickets being sold out

II. Of course, the popular ones

Water Park - http://www.jumeirah.com/hotels-and-resorts/Wild-Wadi/ Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates - http://www.skidxb.com/ Ice Rink, Aquarium & Underwater Zoon, Fountain Show, Sega Park & KidZania (for games), Fashion Avenue all at the Dubai Mall - (can be clubbed with At the Top, Burj Khalifa http://www.dubaiicerink.com/ http://www.thedubaiaquarium.com/ http://www.segarepublic.com/ http://www.kidzania.ae/ Some adventure fun Paintball - http://www.paintballdubai.com/ Dubai Autodrome - Here you can drive Ferrari and other sports cars/bikes (Audi, BMW, Merc, Lamborhini, Porsche etc.) on real racing circuits! Has Go-karting as wellhttp://www.dubaiautodrome.com/ Bowling and recreational center - http://www.dubaibowlingcentre.com/ Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club , Archery etc. - http://www.golfandshootingshj.com/ Snorkeling & Scuba Diving - http://www.adventuredubai.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=75&Itemid=83 Desert Safari - http://www.lamadubai.com/ Useful tips for Desert Safari - http://www.thatsdubai.com/dubai-desert-safari.html Do ask for Buggy Riding and Sandboarding activities as well. I know a great desert safari car driver I can recommend you (from Lama tours) I can check his availability and booking, let me know. It is better to purchase tickets online wherever possible, as there will be rush during eid holidays and you might miss out on the fun due to tickets being sold out

III. For Shopping

Dubai Mall - http://www.thedubaimall.com/en Mall of the Emirates (has Magic Planet & Toys-R-Us for kids) http://www.malloftheemirates.com/moe/Default.aspx Ibn Battuta Mall (these 3 are on Sheikh Zayed Road and can be easily covered by Metro) - http://www.ibnbattutamall.com/ Souk Madiant Jumeirah (must see, during evening see just before sunset, its near Burj Al Arab/Wild Wadi old Arabic market themed mall) -

http://www.jumeirah.com/hotels-and-resorts/destinations/dubai/madinatjumeirah/Madinat-Souk/ Mercato Mall (on Jumeirah road, near from Madinat Jumeirah) http://www.mercatoshoppingmall.com/ Dubai Marina Mall (near to Marina and JBR) - http://www.dubaimarinamall.com/ Deira City Center - http://www.deiracitycentre.com/dcc/ Burjuman Mall, Bur Dubai - http://www.burjuman.com/ Meena Bazaar (for Indian shopping clothes, electronics (grey market), jewelry etc.) There are good food courts for multiple cuisines and kids play zones in almost all malls.

IV. For Dining

Karama has good restaurants for Indian food. India Palace Hotel (in Ibn Battuta, Dubai Mall & JBR Walk) *Atmosphere (in Burj Khalifa) *Delhi Darbar Restaurant in Karama, Dubai Tel 04-3347171 *The Market Caf in Grand Hyatt http://www.dubai.grand.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp# 4159 (Excellent ambience and international cuisine and deserts) For reservations 04-317 2222 *Rajdhani in Dubai Tel 04-3934433 Aamchi Mumbai, Bank Street, near from Royal Ascot Tel 04-3275909 Kamath - http://www.kamat.ae/ (Mankhool/DIFC branch are good) Gazebo - http://www.gazebo.ae/ (Mankhool/DIFC branch are good) Govindas - http://www.govindasdubai.com/ (excellent for pure saatwik veg/jain food, in Karama Opp. Burjuman center) Tel 04-3960088 *Sai Dham (near Lamcy Plaza), Karama Tel 04-3358788/3366552 *Khazana by Sanjeev Kapoor (near Nasr Leisureland/Sai Dham) Puranmal in Meena Bazaar (Chat, North Indian & fast food) Tel 04-3511466/351380 Chhapan Bhog in Karama (Chat & fast food) Tel 04-3968176 Biknaerwala in Karama (Chat & fast food) Tel 04-3968813

*Royal Garden Restaurant in Karama (Good Buffet) Tel 04-3969191 Sarvana Bhavan in Karama (South Indian and fast food) Tel 04-3345252 *Sukh Sagar at the Beach (this and India Palace are BEST restaurants in JBR Walk) Tel 043967222 - http://www.sukhsagar.com/ *Bombay by the Bay in JBR Walk Tel 04-4297979 *Ashiana in Sheraton Dubai (Live Entertainment) http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/dining/index.html?propertyID=40 8 Tel 04-2071733 * prior booking/reservation to ensure table space.

V. For leisure time

JBR walk (in evening) & Marina walk (at night) both are nearby to each other Carrefour Hypermarkets Jumeirah Beach (great for morning and evening for kids to have fun) http://www.jumeirahbeach.org/jumeirah-beach.html Jumeirah Beach Park - http://www.jumeirahbeach.org/jumeirah-beach-park.html

VI. General Info

Etisalat and Du are the two mobile service providers in UAE. Du pre-paid cards are better ad available at the airport. However, keep at least one Etisalat sim card as they have better assistance for general enquires (call 101 from Etisalat for any kind of information in UAE, very helpful). Dubai Metro Ideal for travelling anywhere between Bur Dubai/Karama and Shk. Zayed Road saves lot of time otherwise wasted in road traffic. Travelling cards are available at all metro stations and can be easily refilled. These cards are valid on local buses in Dubai as well, just like in Singapore. More info on the routes http://dubaimetro.eu/dubai-metro-map For Bus information RTA www.rta.ae Toll Free # 8009090 / 04-2065555 Taxi Booking http://www.dubaifaqs.com/taxi-dubai.php
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