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Lonely Planet: The worlds leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Dubai is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore culture and architecture in the historic district, shop at the worlds largest mall, or explore the chaos and charm of the Gold Souq; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Dubai and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Dubai: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out Dubai map (included in print version), plus over 14 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Burj Khalifa, Madinat Jumeirah, the Gold Souq, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Museum, Al Fahidi Historic District, Dubai Mall and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalize your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Dubai, a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the cant-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Dubais neighbourhoods? Check out the Lonely Planet Dubai & Abu Dhabi guide. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out the Lonely Planet Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet and Andrea Schulte-Peevers. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the worlds leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

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Survival Guide
Welcome to Dubai

Dubai is gearing up to host World Expo 2020, but clued-in travellers know that this tiny powerhouse emirate has long been an exciting place to visit for foodies, fun seekers, shoppers, art lovers and desert rats. Whether it's the simple life or futuristic luxury, you'll be sure to find it in this peaceful outpost brimming with energy, optimism and openness.

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Surfer on beach near Burj Al Arab HOLGER LEUE / GETTY IMAGES
DubaiTop Sights

Shaped like a deep-space rocket, the worlds tallest building also holds the records for the highest outdoor observation deck and the most floors.

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BURJ KHALIFA, BY ARCHITECT ADRIAN SMITH / PHOTO CREDIT: JOHN HARPER / CORBIS

Dubai Top Sights

Marvel at the mythical old Arabian architecture of Madinat Jumeirah, with its mesmerising shops, entertainment venues and restaurants set around photogenic Venetian-style canals.

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Dubai Top Sights

For a shot of Arabian Nights flair, plunge into this charmingly chaotic warren of souqs shaded by a wooden lattice roof and teeming with dazzling jewellery and gems.

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GALLO IMAGES - FRANK MARITZ / GETTY IMAGES

Dubai Top Sights

This landmark luxe hotel, with its dramatic design that mimics the sail of a ship, floats on its own man-made island and has become the iconic symbol of Dubais boom years.

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BURJ AL ARAB, BY ARCHITECT TOM WRIGHT / PHOTO CREDIT: MERTEN SNIJDERS / GETTY IMAGES

Dubai Top Sights

Housed in Al Fahidi Fort, the citys oldest surviving structure, this museum provides an excellent survey of Dubai's turbo evolution from desert settlement to 21st-century powerhouse.

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Dubai Top Sights

Exploring this restored heritage area in Bur Dubai provides a tangible sense of historic Arabian architecture and culture. Some of the traditional buildings house museums, craft shops, galleries, guesthouses and cafes.

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Dubai Top Sights

Hang on to those purse strings or give in to temptation at the world's largest mall, packed with such fun diversions as a giant aquarium, an indoor theme park and a huge dino skeleton.

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Dubai Top Sights

Dubai's neighbouring emirate makes for a lovely day trip. Feast your eyes on the country's most ornate mosque, keep tabs on the upcoming Cultural District and relax on the sandy beaches.

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DubaiLocal Life

Insider tips to help you find the real Dubai
After checking out Dubai's top sights, here's how you can experience what makes the city truly tick. Connect with your inner glutton at a Friday brunch, keep tabs on Middle Eastern art on a gallery hop, or take a leisurely saunter along the marina. All are features that make up the locals' Dubai.

Sociable gathering

Diverse cuisine

Meeting friends for a gut-busting all-inclusive Friday brunch is a time-honoured tradition in Dubai. Restaurants, many of them in the five-star hotels, outdo each other with table-bending buffets of global delicacies, live cooking stations, cheese and dessert rooms, and enough booze to fuel a party in Vegas.

Selection of desserts on display at Al Qasr Hotel BRIAN BJELDBAK ALAMY - photo 14
Selection of desserts on display at Al Qasr Hotel BRIAN BJELDBAK / ALAMY

Artistic inspiration

Urban landscapes

Tear yourself away from the beach or mall and find out why the art scene in Dubai is buzzing. Start by perusing the white cube warehouse galleries of Al Quoz, a gritty industrial area. It's a great way to familiarise yourself with an artistic vision still relatively unknown outside the Middle East.

Alserkal Avenue warehouse complex in Al Quoz COURTESY ALSERKAL AVENUE DUBAI - photo 15
Alserkal Avenue warehouse complex in Al Quoz COURTESY ALSERKAL AVENUE, DUBAI

Relaxed vibe

Family fun

Nobody walks in LA, and the same could be said about Dubai. Except, that is, at the scenic Dubai Marina where you can promenade along the waterfront amid sleek yachts and a phalanx of high-rises, perhaps stopping for coffee or a bite in a charismatic restaurant or

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