Dubai: My Dubai in Five Days Top Attractions

Dubai
My Dubai in Five Days Top Attractions
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Day 1, Sunday, November 5 2017
09:00 Al Barsha Hotel
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09:40 Jumeirah Mosque

Non-Muslims are welcome here to see the beautiful
architecture
11:30 Mercato Shopping Mall

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13:25 Dubai Aquarium

Within Dubai Mall, home to more than 33,000 species of
water creatures
16:00 Dubai Fountains

See the world's largest dancing fountain set to lights and
music
16:50 Dubai Mall

The world's largest shopping mall with stores, eateries and
entertainment
19:10 Emirates Towers

Jumeirah Emirate Towers soar 355 meters and have a
shopping center at the base
09:40 Jumeirah Mosque
Visit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins
This is the city's most photographed mosque and the only one where non-Muslim visitors can take a tour
inside. Tours are arranged by the Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding. All you need to do is
arrive at the mosque at 9:45am Saturday-Thursday. The tour lasts about two hours and you are allowed to
take photos inside. Be sure to wear modest clothing when entering a Muslim place of worship. The mosque
was first constructed in the 1970s and officially opened in 1979. The large building can hold 1,200 worshipers
and was built in the Medieval Fatimid style of 909-1171AD. The mosque features on the UAE 500 dirham
banknote. The interior has exquisite intricate artwork, mosaics and a high ceiling supported by elegant pillars
and arches. In accordance with Muslim tradition the décor bears no images of living beings but instead is
adorned with mosaics and murals of plants and Arabic calligraphy. The colors used in the interior mosaics
and murals are pale blue, gold, cream and brown. Beneath the dome gorgeous intricate patterns have been
painted in shades of yellow and gold. The floor of the main prayer room is carpeted from wall to wall. The
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exterior features the traditional domes and minarets and is completely off-white. There is a circular washing Image Source:
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Address: 45 Jumeria Road, Dubai, United Arab

Emirates
Phone Number: 4 353-6666
Admission: Tour AED 20
Opening Hours: Sat-Thu 9am-5pm
Web: http://www.cultures.ae Neighborhood:
Jumeirah Beach Rd., Jumeirah
11:30 Mercato Shopping Mall 1
3.0 KM, 21 minutes by transit from Jumeirah Mosque
Address: Emiratul Dubai - Emiratele Arabe Unite
13:25 Dubai Aquarium
Visit Duration: 2 hours, 30 mins
4.5 KM, 24 minutes by transit from Mercato Shopping Mall 1
Not to be confused with Dolphin Bay at The Palm where there are only dolphins and activities involving
one-on-one encounters with the creatures. This site is located in the Dubai Mall and is home to over 33,000
species of aquatic creatures. There is a huge 10 million liter tank on one level and an underwater zoo on an
upper level where people can interact with the animals. A variety of experiences are offered. You can go
underwater in a cage and get up-close with the marine animals including 300 sharks and stingrays. You can
take a dive (without a cage) down among the sharks. You can even learn to dive and get certified at the
aquarium. The aquarium is the proud owner of giant crocodiles 5 meters long. There are daily presentations
and feedings. You can see the stingrays, fish, crocodiles and sharks being fed. One of the most thrilling
experiences at the aquarium is to walk though the transparent 48 meter long tunnel which goes through the
aquarium tank. So you can see all the animals swimming around and overhead. The latest attraction is the
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UAE Night Creatures. This attraction covers 200m² and is home to creatures which live in the Arabian Desert Image Source:
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environment. In the Underwater Zoo you can see creatures from the Rainforest, Rocky Shore and Living
Environment.
Address: The Dubai Mall, Doha Street, off 1st
interchange - Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Phone Number: 4 448-5200
Admission: AED 100-AED 200
Opening Hours: Sun-Wed 10am-11pm, Thu-Sat
10am-12am
Web: http://www.thedubaiaquarium.com
Neighborhood: Inside Dubai Mall, Downtown
Dubai
Transportation: Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro
Red Line, and then shuttle bus (runs every 15
minutes)
16:00 Dubai Fountains
Visit Duration: 45 mins
0.5 KM, 6 minutes walking from Dubai Aquarium
The Dubai Fountain show is the world's largest fountain show of its kind. It is located on the 12 hectare
man-made Burj Lake outside the Dubai Mall on the Lower Ground Waterfront Promenade. The fountain was
devised by the same team which created the Las Vegas fountains outside the Bellagio Hotel. The fountain
cost approximately $218 million to create. The fountains are spread out in the lake covering 274 meters
(900ft); they shoot up 152 meters (500ft) in the air which is as high as a 45 floor building. 6,600 lights are
used to create the incredible effects with 25 colorful projected images and 83279 liters (22,000 gallons) of
water in the air. The fountains "dance" to the sound of classical music, Arabic music and famous
internationally loved tunes. Visitors can get an up-close view of the fountains by taking the Dubai Fountain
Lake Ride on a traditional Abra. The Abra takes you on to the lake itself while the fountains perform.
Otherwise you can watch the show for free from the Fountain Promenade and you can also see the show
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from as far away as 32km (20 miles) or from any high building in the area. Image Source:
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Address: Burj Khalifa Lake, Lower Ground

Waterfront outside Dubai Mall
Phone Number: 38224 6255
Opening Hours: 1pm-11pm
Admission:
Web:
http://www.thedubaimall.com/en/entertain/thedubaifountain.a
16:50 Dubai Mall
Visit Duration: 2 hours
0.4 KM, 5 minutes walking from Dubai Fountains
Dubai Mall is just one of the mind boggling malls in Dubai where you could spend the entire day shopping,
dining and enjoying amazing places of entertainment. This is the world's largest mall in terms of total area
(1,124,000m²) and it has 1,200 stores including the world's largest candy store. The mall opened in 2008 and
since then has set records for the most visited site surpassing many top attractions across the globe. The
mall's many attractions include DubaiDino a giant dinosaur skeleton. KidZania is an award winning interactive
edutainment venue where kids can dress up as any of 80 roles e.g. surgeons, nurses, mechanic etc. and play
as if they are adults in a mini adult world. Reel Cinema is the malls 22 screen cinema complex. SEGA
Republic is a 7060m² complex with 14 attractions and more than 170 games, simulators and virtual
experiences. The theme of the whole venue is the SEGA games hedgehog. Kids will also love Big Fun World,
a play area for children. At the Emirates A380 Experience you can enter an airplane cockpit for a 30 minute
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simulation and be a pilot for a while. The mall has a football themed arena called GOAL! The mall's main Image Source:
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attraction is the Dubai Ice Rink. Visitors can rent skates and skate on the Olympic size rink. The mall is the
site of the Dubai Aquarium and Underground Zoo (separate listing). Here you can see more than 33,000
marine animals through the world's largest viewing panel (32.8 meters by 8.3 meters). Outside the mall is the Address: Downtown Dubai near Souk Al Bahar
huge man-made Burj Khalifa Lake where you can see the Dubai Fountains (separate listing) dancing to music Bridge, Dubai between Sheikh Zayed Road and
and lights. The mall is also at the foot of the Burj Khalifa (separate listing) where you can enjoy the Financial Centre Road
breathtaking views from the observation deck on the 124th floor. Phone Number: 800 38224 6255; Ice RInk - 4
448 5111; Reel Cinema - 4 449 1988; SEGA
Republic - 4 448 8484; Big Fun World 4 229 6771;
Emirates A380 Experience - 4 388 2915
Opening Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-11pm, Fri-Sun
10am-12am
Admission:
Web: http://www.thedubaimall.com/en
19:10 Emirates Towers
5.7 KM, 20 minutes by transit from Dubai Mall
The Emirate Towers are two of the magnificent buildings worth seeing in Dubai. They are located on Sheikh
Zayed Road. One of the towers hold a business hotel managed by the Jumeirah hotel group and the other is
the Emirate Office Tower. The hotel offers luxury service and accommodation to business travelers. The
Towers are 355 meters and 309 meters tall with 56 and 54 floors respectively. The buildings are spread over
570,000sqm of land which include gardens, lakes and water features. The building's parking space can
accommodate 1,800 cars. If you want to see the view from the top of these towers then book a table at the
restaurant or go for a drink at the Alta Badia Bar on the 51st floor. The bottom two floors are connected by a
shopping center called The Boulevard. For those not lucky enough to stay in one of the 400 rooms or enjoy
the state-of-the-art facilities you can still visit the Tower's Boulevard for shopping, dining and nightlife.
Walkways are linked by enclosed air-conditioned courtyards with sky-lights which let in the natural light and
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give a feeling of an outdoor boulevard. The shopping center is home to exclusive fashion boutiques and fine Image Source:
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dining establishments.
Address: Sheikh Zeyad Road, Dubai

Phone Number: 4 330 0000
Opening Hours:
Admission:
Web:
http://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/jumeirah-e
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09:45 Dubai Gold Souk

Rows and rows of stores selling gold at excellent prices
10:55 Dubai Spice Souk

A market devoted to spices from the east and around the
world
12:15 Hindi Lane

This is where the Hindu community gathers to worship, shop
and eat
13:15 Grand Mosque

Off-limits to non-Muslims but with beautiful architecture
13:50 Bastakia-Al Bastakiah

Dubai's historic quarter with narrow winding streets and
interesting buildings
15:25 Centre for Cultural

Understanding
Learn about the local culture, take tours and try traditional
cuisine and crafts
17:25 Burj Khalifa Observation

Deck
Take a look down on Dubai from the 829.8 meter high
observation deck
09:45 Dubai Gold Souk
Visit Duration: 1 hour
Shopping in general is one of the top activities for visitors to Dubai and visiting the Dubai markets is another.
Dubai is famous for its low cost gold and you can really find bargains here. But even if you have no intention
of buying any gold it is great to take a walk through the shinny souq where all that glitters is gold! Enter the
Gold Souq market and you will see wall-to-wall gold with over 300 venders displaying their gold. You can
shop with confidence in the Gold Souq and there is strict quality control. If you buy gold from a vender on the
street you don't have the same guarantee. You can buy ready-made gold jewelry here or come with a design
and have it made. You can even bring broken jewelry or a precious stone that you want set in a ring. In
addition to gold your find jewelry made of platinum, diamonds and silver. Remember to haggle over the price,
get a certificate of authenticity and when leaving the country it is best to wear the jewelry to avoid paying
extra tax as you enter your country. For more gold shopping visit the Gold and Diamond Park market.
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Address: Khalid bin Waleed Road, Al Dhagaya,

Deira, Dubai
Admission:
Opening Hours: 9am-10pm
10:55 Dubai Spice Souk
0.7 KM, 10 minutes walking from Dubai Gold Souk
This market is also called the Grand Souq, Deira Old Souq or Deira Spice Souq as it is located in Deira next
to the Gold Souq. The market is a covered group of narrow lanes with many small shops spilling out on to the
walkway with sacks of every kind of spice you can imagine. You will smell this market before you reach it from
the amazing aroma of the spices drifting in the air. The friendly store owners will give you advice about what
to use the spices for. You will also find stores selling other goods like household items, textiles, electronics
and even shoes. Although it is traditional to haggle over the prices in the markets it is not necessary when
buying small quantities of spices. As this is a real working market which supplies spices and goods to locals it
is a great way to get to know the people who live in Dubai and to get a taste (and smell) of their lives. It is
also a glimpse into the traditional way of life from the pre-oil era. For other markets you could visit the Fish
Souk, Perfume Souq, Electronics Souk or Textile Souk.
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Address: Sikkat Al Khail Road, Al Ras, Dubai

Opening Hours: 9am-10pm
Admission:
12:15 Hindi Lane
1.8 KM, 20 minutes walking from Dubai Spice Souk
At one end of the Textile Souk you will come across the Hindu Lane, named for the many businesses catering
to the huge Hindu Indian enclave living here. You can wander among the stores and find products that have
been imported from India or represent the traditions and tastes of the Indian community. Among the goods on
offer there are bells, religious statues, coconuts, flowers, jewelry and spices. There is the fascinating Shri
Nathje Jayate Hindu Temple also called the Krishna Temple. It is up a small flight of steps and you can spot it
by the pile of shoes at the bottom of the steps. Along Hindu Lane is another place of worship, Sikh Gurudaba.
Visitors are allowed in these temples but no photos are allowed.
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Address: Off Ali bin Abi Talib Street, at the end of

the Textile Souq and behind the Grand Mosque
Opening Hours:
Admission:
13:15 Grand Mosque / Outside only
0.0 KM, 1 minutes walking from Hindi Lane
This mosque is certainly not the most beautiful and unfortunately non-Muslims cannot enter. However it is
special because the original version of the mosque was the oldest of all the mosques in the UAE. The Grand
Mosque was constructed in 1850 and completely rebuilt in 1952 and then again in 1999 using the same style
as the original. The mosque was originally an elementary school for study of the Koran. The Grand Mosque is
situated close to the Textile Souk and Dubai Museum in the Bur Dubai area. Today it has the tallest minaret
in Dubai reaching a height of 70 meters. Visitors can go up the minaret to take photos but not visit inside the
main part of the mosque. It can accommodate approximately 1,200 worshipers. It has 45 small domes and 9
larger domes with panels of stained glass. The windows have wooden shutters and the walls are sand
colored. Inside there are beautiful blue tile mosques. Five columns line the entrance and are topped by a
large inscription from the Koran.
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Address: Ali bin Talib Street, Bur Dubai; between

the Textile Souq and the Dubai Museum
Opening Hours:
Admission:
13:50 Bastakia-Al Bastakiah
0.2 KM, 3 minutes walking from Grand Mosque
Al Bastakiya or Bastakia is a delightful historical quarter of Dubai with many narrow winding lanes, traditional
wind tower architecture and old buildings. Bastakiya was renamed the Al Fahidi Historic District in 2012 and is
situated on the Bur Dubai side of the Dubai Creek. The neighborhood dates back to the 1890s when the area
was settled by merchants from Iran who had come to the Gulf for commerce and were lured by offers of free
land. They settled in this area and named the quarter after a town in Iran – Bastak. Today Bastakiya has been
restored and the area has become the place to learn about Dubai's traditional culture. There are many art
galleries, boutique hotels, cafes, restaurants and several impressive mosques. Some of the most famous
buildings in the area include the Al Fahidi Fort which houses the Dubai Museum; Bait Al Wakeel, the city's
first office building; Majlis Gallery; XVA Art Gallery for contemporary art and the Sheikh Mohammed Center
for Cultural Understanding. At the SMCCU you can learn about the local culture and take a tour of the historic
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area. As you walk through Bastakiya look out for the wind towers. These tall square towers are a typical Image Source:
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feature of the traditional architecture and were used to cool the buildings by funneling fresh air into the rooms
of the house below. While in Bastakiya visit the Souk Al Bastakiya which is open on Saturdays and often has
street performers and activities for kids. If you are lucky you may be in town for the Bastakiya Art Fair. Address: Between Bur Dubai waterfront and Al
Mankhool Road, Al Fahidi Historic District, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
Phone Number: For walking tours - 4 353-6666
Admission:
Opening Hours:
Web:
http://www.cultures.ae/bastakia_heritage.php
Neighborhood: Bastakiya, Bur Dubai
Transportation: Al Fahidi Metro Green Line
15:25 Centre for Cultural Understanding / SMCCU Sheikh Mohammad Centre for Cultural Understanding
0.4 KM, 6 minutes walking from Bastakia-Al Bastakiah
This is a great place to start if you want to understand the Islamic culture and specifically the culture of the
Gulf and the UAE. The center hosts a full calendar of events focused on the local culture, religions, customs
and traditions as well as offering a number of regular tours, Arabic lessons and cultural awareness lectures.
Dubai is home to a diverse number of cultures mainly because of the high number of foreign workers. The
Prime Minister of the UAE and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was the force behind
opening the center. He saw the need to nurture understanding between the various communities in Dubai and
this led to his vision for the creation of the center. The center was opened in 1998 and is housed in a
traditional Wind Tower House in the historic district of Al Fahidi. The motto of the center is "Open Doors.
Open Minds." The centre has won several awards of excellence. The center runs tours of the Jumeirah
Mosque for all those interested, Muslim and non-Muslim alike. There are Heritage Tours through the Al Fahidi
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District with experienced and knowledgeable guides. A Creek Tour takes visitors through the Al Bastakiya Image Source:
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neighborhood and to the Diwan Mosque, Textile, gold and spice Souq and on an abra boat ride. The tours are
always followed by a Q&A session and Arabian tea and coffee with dates. They serve traditional Emirati
breakfast and lunch daily where you can get to know the Emirati hosts and talk to them about their culture Address: 26 Al Mussallah Road, Al Fahidi
and traditions. District, Bur Dubai
Opening Hours: Sun-Thu 9am-5pm, Sat
9am-1pm
Admission: AED 65- AED 100
Web: http://www.cultures.ae
17:25 Burj Khalifa Observation Deck
13.3 KM, 32 minutes by transit from Centre for Cultural Understanding
On the southern end of Sheikh Zayed Road rises the Burj Khalifa but you don't need to be standing near it to
see it. The stunning building is the tallest in the world. After five years of construction it reaches 828 meters
and looks like a shinny needle. The structure is built around a central core with tiers forming 27 terraces as
the building gets narrower and the central core eventually emerges at the top in the spire. It is also the
building with the most floors in the world (163 with another 46 levels in the spire); has 57 elevators; the
highest mosque in the world; the highest swimming pool in the world and has the world's fastest and highest
elevators. When you go up to the Burj Khalifa observation deck you get to ride in one of the supper fast
elevators. The building is predominantly residential with the world's first Armani Hotel on the lower levels and
the observation deck on the 124th floor. After you wait in a line (probably for longer than you expect) you can
take the speedy elevator to the 124th floor. At the Top is an outdoor observation deck; it is 452 meters from
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the ground. There are telescopes so you can see the city below and the rest of the emirate in the distance. If Image Source:
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you buy an At the Top SKY ticket you get a guided tour, jump the queue and get to go to the 148th floor as
well. If you'd rather not visit the observation deck there is the At.mosphere restaurant on the 122th floor. You
can also enjoy the fountain show at the foot of the building and the 11 hectare park which surrounds the Address: 1 Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd.,
skyscraper. Downtown Dubai Access from the lower ground
level of Dubai Mall
Phone Number: +971-4 888-812-4/from Dubai
80028843867
Admission: AED 125-AED 500
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 8:30am-12pm
Web:
http://www.burjkhalifa.ae/en/ObservationDeck/ObservationD
Neighborhood: Downtown Dubai
Transportation:
Metro: Red Line to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station
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09:20 Madinat Jumeirah

A resort complex with recreated ancient Arabia, waterways,
market and entertainment
11:35 Heritage and Diving

Village
A recreated traditional Emirate village presenting arts, crafts,
food, entertainment
13:10 Sheikh Saeed Al

Maktoum's House
In the former house of the Sheikh, a traditional courtyard
home
15:25 Global Village

Open November to April, presenting traditional culture from
around the world
09:20 Madinat Jumeirah
Madinat Jumeirah is a huge resort complex which includes two boutique hotels, 29 private summer houses,
more than 40 restaurants, bars, conference facilities, a 1,000 seat amphitheatre, the Madinat Arena
entertainment venue, spas and Souk Madinat Jumeirah. The complex has its own private beach and is a
recreation of ancient Arabia complete with lush landscaped gardens and 3km of waterways which connect the
different attractions. Visitors can ride a traditional abra boat up and down these waterways while visiting the
different attractions. The Abra Tour takes you through the resort which has traditional Arabian architecture.
The tours take you on a 20 minute sail around the resort waterways starting and finishing at the Souk Abra
Station in the Souk Madinat Jumeirah. The Souk Madinat Jumeirah has been set up to resemble an authentic
ancient Middle Eastern market place. There are wood carved arches, winding lanes, waterfront cafes,
boutique stores, open front stores spilling onto the walkways and barrow stores. You can buy traditional arts
and crafts and products from the region as well as the top international brand names. Street artists and
musicians entertain on the streets and you can hear craftsmen at work and smell the delicious market foods. Image Source:
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demonstrations.
Address: Jumeirah Road, Dubai
Opening Hours:
Admission:
Web:
http://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/madinat-ju
11:35 Heritage and Diving Village
24.9 KM, 43 minutes by transit from Madinat Jumeirah
The Heritage Village is a recreated traditional Emirate village located next to the Diving Village which
highlights the traditional pearl diving trade of Dubai. The site is in the Al Shindagha Historical Neighborhood
on the bank of the Dubai Creek. In the Heritage Village thatch roofed mud brick buildings have been erected.
Some have the traditional wind tower which was used to ventilate the homes by allowing fresh, cool air to
enter through the open tower. In addition there are areas set-up like a traditional Bedouin tent camp. At the
site you can learn about the Islamic way of life, Arabic calligraphy, falconry and Arabian architecture. You can
see demonstrations of Emeriti arts and crafts by women in traditional garb. There are stalls selling the
traditional items including pottery, spices and woven goods. This is a good place to buy authentic souvenirs.
You can see camels and donkeys grazing and men smoking shishka or hookah pipes. In the evening the
village comes alive as local families come to eat in the restaurants which serve simple and delicious
traditional cuisine. During the Dubai Shopping Festival and national holidays there are even more Image Source:
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demonstrations like rifle throwing, cooking and desert living. In the Diving Village there are exhibitions of pearl
diving artifacts, photos of the heyday of Dubai's pearl industry and exhibits on marine life off the coast of
Dubai. From the two villages you can catch a ride across the Creek on a traditional Abra wooden boat. Pearl Address: Al-Shindagha Road, towards the mouth
diving is one of the oldest occupations in this region and it goes back to before diving equipment was of the Creek, Dubai
invented. Divers would often risk their lives to reach the precious pearls. The pearl diving season would last Phone Number: Heritage - 4 393 7151; Diving 4
for 6 months from April. In the Diving Village you can see life-size models of the dhow boats and pearl diving 393 5725
boats. The best time to visit is in the late afternoon or in the evening. Opening Hours: Sun-Thu 8am-8pm, Fri-Sat
3pm-10pm
Admission: Neighborhood: Near Al Shindagha
Tunnel, Bur Dubai
13:10 Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum's House
0.2 KM, 3 minutes walking from Heritage and Diving Village
This museum house was the home of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum the former ruler of the Emirate (1912-1958)
who was the grandfather of the current ruler. The house was once the home of the ruler and the seat of
government. It housed political and social organizations. The house is located on Dubai Creek overlooking
Shindagha. The house was originally constructed in 1896 and is one of only a few of the traditional courtyard
homes left in Dubai and a registered national monument. It was built in the Arabian style using traditional
techniques including the use of coral, lime and plaster for the walls. It has four traditional wind towers which
would ventilate the home by allowing fresh air to enter. There are examples of Islamic art and building
decoration. The house has magnificent high vaulted beamed ceilings, arched doorways, intricate carvings
and trellis screens. It has two levels where you can see the original meeting rooms, living rooms, store rooms
and kitchen on the ground floor all of which open up to the central courtyard. On the upper level there were
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the bedrooms with balconies overlooking the Creek. The building has been completely restored to its original Image Source:
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glory and today houses a museum which covers the cultural, political and social history of Dubai. The
museum holds a collection of rare historic photos of Dubai, paintings, lithographs, coins, stamps, art and
documents which record the history of the city. Address: Al Shindagha Road, Bur, Dubai
Admission: AED 3
Opening Hours: Sat-Thur 8am-8:30pm, Fri
3:30pm-9:30pm Neighborhood: Next to Heritage
and Diving Village, Al Shindagha
Web:
http://www.dubaihistoric.ae/history/major/museums/sheikhsa
Transportation: Al Ghubaiba Metro Green Line
15:25 Global Village
30.3 KM, 46 minutes by transit from Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum's House
Global Village is a fantastic attraction in Dubai but take note it is only open each season from November to
April. During the open season the village is open daily. The Global Village was first launched in 1997 in a
different location and since 2005 has been at its present location on Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Road, exit
37. The site covers an area of 1,600,00m². It is a cultural and entertainment event where you can visit over 30
pavilions representing more than 70 countries from around the world. At each pavilion you have opportunities
to take part in activities, see performances, taste the traditional foods of each country and buy products and
souvenirs from that country. In addition there are amusement park-type rides for the kids in the sites Fantasy
Land. The extravaganza hosts more than 12,000 shows in the season, has more than 3,500 shopping outlets,
25 restaurants serving international cuisine and 150 kiosks showcasing handcrafts. You can take a ride in a
traditional abra boat across the village lake. A Mini-train travels through the village giving kids and their
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parents for a ride. Special attractions include the Al Remal Pit where you can see huge sand sculptures; the
3D Haunted House; Animal Land where there are moving sculptures of animals; Prehistoric Oceanarium
where you can discover the underwater world of 200 million years ago through 3D technology; Illumination Address: Exit 37, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed
World where famous international landmarks have been recreated and illuminated with lanterns and LED Road and Emirates Road, Dubailand, Dubai
lighting and the Heritage Village where you can see traditional Bedouin life around a camp fire.
Opening Hours: Nov-Apr Sat-Wed 4pm-12am,
Thu-Fri 4pm-1am
Admission: AED 15
Web: http://globalvillage.ae/en/
Note: Family Packs and Economy Packs are only
sold at select Enoc/Eppco Petrol Stations in
Dubai. Daily fireworks, dance and music shows.
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10:20 Mall of the Emirates

At Emirate Towers, site of Dubai Ski and other places of
entertainment
10:20 Mall of the Emirates
In Dubai shopping is one of the major pastimes but Dubai malls are also places of entertainment with
attractions to keep you busy the entire day. The Mall of the Emirates cost an estimated AED 800 million to
construct and was opened in 2005. It is a three level building with 700 stores housing both local and
international stores. The mall has many restaurants and cafes. Each level of the mall is connected to the car
park and the mall links to the Red Line metro system Mall of the Emirates station. In addition to the stores and
attractions the mall is the site of the Kempinski Hotel and Sheraton Hotel. The mall is also the site of
Carrefour's flagship store. Carrefour is the world's 2nd largest retailer and a huge hypermarket selling an
extensive range of products. The main attraction of the Mall of the Emirates is Dubai Ski (see separate
listing). This is an indoor ski resort and snow park where you can play in the snow, ski, snowboard and rent
all the gear and equipment you may need. DUCTAC (separate listing) is a community theatre complex which
can seat up to 500 in the audience. The mall is home to Magic Planet where you can find a 14 screen VOX
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game arcade; a kid's carousel ride; soft play zone for small kids; bumper cars; a racing car simulator; 4D http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mall_of_the_Emirates_(3679
cinema and amusement park type rides. Peek-a-Boo is an exciting play venue for kids 0-5 years old where
they can learn and take part in entertaining activities at the same time. In 2015 a new project called Evolution Address: Al Barsha 1, Dubai
will be launched, this will be a multi-stage venue. Phone Number: 4 409 9000
Opening Hours: Sun-Wed 10am-10pm, Thu-Sat
10am-12am
Admission:
Web: http://www.malloftheemirates.com
Day 5, Thursday, November 9 2017
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09:45 Burj Al Arab

A luxury hotel shaped like a dhow boat sail with vertical mast
09:45 Burj Al Arab
The Tower of the Arabs calls itself a 7 star hotel; it is of course a luxury 5 star hotel and is managed by the
Jumeirah Group. The Burj Al Arab is the 3rd tallest hotel in the world and is best known for its aesthetic shape
resembling the sail of a traditional dhow boat. The Burj Al Arab is located on a man-made island of reclaimed
land near Jumeirah Beach. The island stands 280 meters from the shore and is connected to the mainland by
a curved bridge. Construction began on the hotel in 1994. Its unique silhouette appears to be of a vertical
"mast" with a curved sail while the space between the mast and outer edge of the sail holds the building itself.
The design and construction was achieved with the collaboration of several top professionals from around the
world. The building was first opened in 1999. The building has a solid foundation of concrete topped by a 180
meter tall atrium. There are 202 bedroom suites in the building on 28 double-storey floors. The interior design
is a mix of eastern and western patterns and architectural elements. The hotel's Royal Suite is one of the
most expensive hotel suites in the world. For an exclusive dining experience you can visit the Al Muntaha
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restaurant 200 meters from ground level on the 27th floor or the SKYVIEW Bar also on the 27th floor. The Al Image Source:
Mahara restaurant is another of the hotel's eight restaurants and is accessed by walking through a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Al_Arab#mediaviewer/File:Burj_Al_
transparent tunnel through a huge aquarium. Although most tourists won't be able to enjoy the VIP luxury
service of the hotel they will be able to take a photo of this iconic building for free! Address: Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai
Opening Hours:
Admission:
Web: http://www.jumeirah.com/
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09:40 Jumeirah Mosque

11:30 Mercato Shopping Mall

13:25 Dubai Aquarium

16:00 Dubai Fountains

16:50 Dubai Mall

19:10 Emirates Towers

Address: 45 Jumeria Road, Dubai, United Arab

Address: Emiratul Dubai - Emiratele Arabe Unite

Address: Burj Khalifa Lake, Lower Ground

Address: Sheikh Zeyad Road, Dubai

09:45 Dubai Gold Souk

10:55 Dubai Spice Souk

12:15 Hindi Lane

13:15 Grand Mosque

13:50 Bastakia-Al Bastakiah

15:25 Centre for Cultural

17:25 Burj Khalifa Observation

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Address: Khalid bin Waleed Road, Al Dhagaya,

Address: Sikkat Al Khail Road, Al Ras, Dubai

Image By: Peter Dowley

Address: Off Ali bin Abi Talib Street, at the end of

Address: Ali bin Talib Street, Bur Dubai; between

09:20 Madinat Jumeirah

11:35 Heritage and Diving

13:10 Sheikh Saeed Al

15:25 Global Village

10:20 Mall of the Emirates

09:45 Burj Al Arab

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