Time Out Dubai: Abu Dhabi & the UAE (Time Out Guides)

Description

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. Review: Beyond the obvious - This guide definitely helped us get the most out of our time in Dubai. Traveling with kids, it was invaluable in helping us plan our days to balance culture, theme parks, shopping and find authentic as well as easy restaurants. I recommend this book for people who are looking to get more out of their visit than the headline attractions. Review: TIme Out Dubai guide - The book was advertised as "new, never read" but it was actually from a library with the library name in it & the ISBN sticker on the spine - this was sent as a gift and I was very embarrassed when the recipient asked me why I had sent a library book!