Dubai
In between the champagne colored dunes and the sparkling "Arabian Gulf" lies a tax-free oasis of futuristic skyscrapers and basically, whatever the heart desires. Dubai boasts the finest hotels, like Atlantis - The Palm or Burj al Arab most exclusive spas, mega malls to bankrupt you and the best activities for adrenaline junkies like amazing golf courses with the most popular on the Al Ruwaya Golf course. Jet in between November and April - it's a much cooler melting pot. The Manhattan of the Middle East will definitely entertain with its bling-bling open-air and vip clubs from dust to dawn. All the big chefs came to this "Disneyland" to pamper all the gourmands of this world. Gordon Ramsey with its restaurant Verre, Rhodes' Mezzanine, Pierre Gagnaire's Reflets par Pierre Gagnaire, Giorgio Locatelli's Ronda Locatelli and not to forget the fashion world's King Roberto Cavalli opened in Mai 2009 his Cavalli Lounge; come in and play the game.
Cool Restaurants
Need a great restaurant for a business lunch, a romantic dinner or a down to earth eatery?
With WORLD TOP 7 you can now eat like a local.
Here the coolest and best restaurants:
AL HADHEERAH
Forty minutes outside of Dubai; extraordinary open-air desert diner setting on a huge village market place; perfect Arabic scenery with belly dancers, henna painters, live bands and falcon display; ethnic cuisine from the middle east; pre-book one of the booths or a tental Hadheerah
BICE
Superb Italian dishes in this award winning eatery in the "Hilton Jumeirah Hotel"; art deco design; relaxed atmosphere; upscale U.A.E. crowd
EAUZONE
Located in the Arabian court of the "One &Only Mirage Hotel" this is probably the most romantic restaurant in Dubai…
FLOOKA
"Flooka" is Arabic and stands for "boat"; it's a seafood restaurant fused with a Mediterranean twist located in the outgoing party resort of "Dubai Marine Beach"
PIERCHIC
Located in a wooden house inspired by a traditional Emirati home; terrace with spectacular views on "Persian Gulf" and the "Palm Jumeirah Island"; try the "seared scallops in crispy pancetta"
TEATRO
Trendy but romantic eatery; chilled atmosphere; very popular with the local expats; book a window seat for skyscraper views
ZUMA
This trendy Japanese restaurant is "the" perfect place to dine with friends, business partners or a date; try to get a table upstairs in the lounge; great bar to have a drink before and after the dinner
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.