Neighborhoods
Our Local Neighborhood
Dubai Marina is one of Dubai’s most exclusive neighborhoods.
The Beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) is within walking distance (15-20 mins) from the apartment . It is family-friendly, with activities for children ranging from inflatable waterparks to miniature trains and even camel rides.
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Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina is one of Dubai’s most exclusive neighborhoods.
The Beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) is within walking distance (15-20 mins) from the apartment . It is family-friendly, with activities for children ranging from inflatable waterparks to miniature trains and even camel rides.
Sightseeing
Take a Sightseeing Tour on a Boat in the Marina
The cruise departs every hour from the Marina Promenade and can be joined at any time of the day.
For a VIP experience, book an evening cruise with Xclusive Yachts. Departing at 8pm nightly from Pier 7 in Dubai, visitors will enjoy a gourmet menu aboard a 125-foot yacht. Try and book a seat on the upper deck for the best views
Cruise
The cruise departs every hour from the Marina Promenade and can be joined at any time of the day.
For a VIP experience, book an evening cruise with Xclusive Yachts. Departing at 8pm nightly from Pier 7 in Dubai, visitors will enjoy a gourmet menu aboard a 125-foot yacht. Try and book a seat on the upper deck for the best views
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. Go to the top and see the amazing views.
Book tickets
https://www.burjkhalifa.ae/en/observation-decks/at-the-top/
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Burj Khalifa
1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid BlvdBurj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. Go to the top and see the amazing views.
Book tickets
https://www.burjkhalifa.ae/en/observation-decks/at-the-top/
Shopping
Here are a selection of the closest Malls
Indoor shopping centre on 4 floors.
The Mall sometimes hosts events for children, it has a cinema and food court.
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Dubai Marina Mall
Sheikh Zayed RoadIndoor shopping centre on 4 floors.
The Mall sometimes hosts events for children, it has a cinema and food court.
Very nice shopping Mall, approx 15 mins drive from the apartment. Few stops on the metro.
High street brands, child friendly activities, large carrefour, food court, cinema, beautiful themed decor.
Website
https://www.ibnbattutamall.com/en
Cinema
https://www.cinemauae.com/dubai/ibn-battuta-mall-cinema/
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Ibn Battuta Mall
Sheikh Zayed RoadVery nice shopping Mall, approx 15 mins drive from the apartment. Few stops on the metro.
High street brands, child friendly activities, large carrefour, food court, cinema, beautiful themed decor.
Website
https://www.ibnbattutamall.com/en
Cinema
https://www.cinemauae.com/dubai/ibn-battuta-mall-cinema/
Mall Emirates is about 15 mins drive from the apartment. 4 stops on the metro. It is huge with all fashionable brands and wide selection of shops. Visit Ski Dubai, indoor skiing in the middle of the desert. Huge Carrefour.
Ski Dubai Prices
https://www.skidxb.com/snow-park
Cinema
https://uae.voxcinemas.com/cinemas/mall-of-the-emirates
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Mall of the Emirates
Sheikh Zayed RoadMall Emirates is about 15 mins drive from the apartment. 4 stops on the metro. It is huge with all fashionable brands and wide selection of shops. Visit Ski Dubai, indoor skiing in the middle of the desert. Huge Carrefour.
Ski Dubai Prices
https://www.skidxb.com/snow-park
Cinema
https://uae.voxcinemas.com/cinemas/mall-of-the-emirates
The Beach JBR
A must visit if you like sea, sand and shopping.
The Beach JBR is a great hangout, whether you want to shop, sunbathe, watch a movie, go to a restaurant, stroll, camel ride
The beach at JBR is one of the most popular place with locals and tourists, its bustling for most of the year.
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Isibhede
The WalkThe Beach JBR is a great hangout, whether you want to shop, sunbathe, watch a movie, go to a restaurant, stroll, camel ride
The beach at JBR is one of the most popular place with locals and tourists, its bustling for most of the year.
Family Entertainment
If you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure in Dubai, then the Atlantis Aquaventure Water Park has everything. Your all-day ticket allows you to access waterslides, Dubai’s longest lazy river a private beach, and much more.
You can also visit the aquarium, the state-of-the-art aquarium is themed around the mythical Lost City of Atlantis.
Located on the Palm Jumeirah. 16 mins drive or you can get on the tram outside and go up to Palm Jumeirah stop and then get on the monorail.
Monorail Price
https://www.palmmonorail.com/ticket-prices/
Book Tickets for Aquaventure
https://www.atlantis.com/dubai/reservations/atlantis-aquaventure-uae/book-now
Book Tickets for the Aquarium
https://www.atlantis.com/dubai/atlantis-aquaventure/lost-chambers-aquarium
Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
Crescent RoadIf you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure in Dubai, then the Atlantis Aquaventure Water Park has everything. Your all-day ticket allows you to access waterslides, Dubai’s longest lazy river a private beach, and much more.
You can also visit the aquarium, the state-of-the-art aquarium is themed around the mythical Lost City of Atlantis.
Located on the Palm Jumeirah. 16 mins drive or you can get on the tram outside and go up to Palm Jumeirah stop and then get on the monorail.
Monorail Price
https://www.palmmonorail.com/ticket-prices/
Book Tickets for Aquaventure
https://www.atlantis.com/dubai/reservations/atlantis-aquaventure-uae/book-now
Book Tickets for the Aquarium
https://www.atlantis.com/dubai/atlantis-aquaventure/lost-chambers-aquarium
A must visit and its FREE. The fountains are choreographed to music. The fountains shoot water as high as a 50 storey building. The fountains come to life every 30 minutes from 6pm, daily. Finish at 11pm
You can get the fountains through Dubai Mall.
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I-Dubai Fountain
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid BoulevardA must visit and its FREE. The fountains are choreographed to music. The fountains shoot water as high as a 50 storey building. The fountains come to life every 30 minutes from 6pm, daily. Finish at 11pm
You can get the fountains through Dubai Mall.
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Metro and Tram right outside the door
Right outside the door is the metro and tram station. All of Dubai on your doorstep. Inexpensive way to travel around.
Prices of metro and tram
https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/public-transport/Nol-Fares
Metro Line Map
https://dubaiguidemap.com/dubai-metro-green-line-map/
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It's summer all year around
Bring all your summer gear, it's T-shirt weather all year around, only indoors is it cooler, you may need a light jacket or shawl for the mall. No need for any umbrellas there's minimum rainfall.
Bring comfortable shoes and a pair of flip-flops for the beach. Plenty of sunscreen and strong UV protection sunglasses.
For partying don't forget your glad rags.
What to pack
https://www.learningescapes.net/dubai-packing-list/
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Take-Out and Grocery Delivery
If you wish to order a take-out or groceries
Make sure you download the apps for local delivery companies.
Such as
DELIVEROO
TALABAT
UBER EATS
ZOMATO
For Grocery Delivery
NOON GROCERY DELIVERY
https://www.noon.com/uae-en/grocery/
KIBSONS
https://kibsons.com/en/
INSTASHOP
www.instashop.com
ELGROCER
www.elgrocer.com
KFC
https://uae.kfc.me/
Dominos Pizza
https://www.dominos.ae/en/
McDonalds
https://www.mcdelivery.ae/ae/
FiveGuys
https://www.fiveguys.ae/
Nando's
https://www.nandos.ae/
Pizza Hut
https://www.pizzahut.ae/en/home