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DUBAI (p. 3 of 3)
Whether your taste runs to kitsch or haute, this man-made paradise has something to lure you in.
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WHERE TO STAY
1 Burj Al Arab Widely considered the world’s best hotel. Built on an island jutting into the Persian Gulf. The Bab Al Yam poolside bar is one of the best places anywhere to gawk at the ridiculously rich.
Jumeirah
Tel. 971-4-301-7777
www.burj-al-arab.com
2 Jumeirah Beach Hotel (above) An architectural wonder across the water from the Burj Al Arab at half the price.
Jumeirah
Tel. 971-4-348-0000
www.jumeirahbeachhotel.com
3 Hilton Dubai Creek A boutique-style resort with two of Dubai’s swankiest restaurants, Glasshouse and Verre, both run by acclaimed chef Gordon Ramsay.
Deira
Tel. 971-4-227-1111
www.hilton.com
WHERE TO EAT
1 Al Iwan In the Burj Al Arab. The food is brought to you concealed under a metal dome. The moment it’s revealed, the waiters do a funny dance around the table while clanging the tin domes together. Fabulous.
Tel. 971-4-301-7777
www.burj-al-arab.com
4 Vu’s At the top of the Emirates Towers Hotel. Sublime French and fusion cuisine at spectacular prices, though the view at dusk is worth twice the price.
Sheik Zayed Road
Tel. 971-4-330-0000
www.emiratestowershotel.com
5 The Irish Village You could be in a pub in Galway… but you’re not, so be prepared to pay for it. Dearly.
Aviation Club, Garhoud
Tel. 971-4-282-4750
www.aviationclubonline.com
6 India House Where Indian expats go for the real thing at a reasonable price. Expect fascinating if slightly dodgy gossip about the royal family from any waiter in the place.
8 & 9 Al Hisn Street, Bur Dubai
Tel. 971-4-352-6006
7 Aeroplane Restaurant Wacky, wackier, wackiest: three rooms done up like the interiors of three different aircraft... Oh please, get over yourself. It’ll be fun.
Deira
Tel. 971-4-272-2999
WHAT TO DO
8 The Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club (left) Wedge-shaped fishing boats ply the waters by the 18th hole.Slated to reopen, bigger and better, in December.
www.dubaigolf.com
Coastline Leisure Boat Tours A tour passes one of the many Maktoum compounds, home to what may be the world’s largest private zoo. Be sure to ask about animals escaping into the creek.
Tel. 971-4-398-4867
INFORMATION
Dubai Department of Tourism
Tel. 971-4-223-0000
www.dubaitourism.co.ae
HOW TO GET THERE
Air Canada offers daily service to Frankfurt from Calgary, Toronto and Montreal. From Frankfurt, travel to Dubai with Star AllianceTM member Lufthansa.
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Map of Dubai and points of interest.
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