Dubai & Abu Dhabi - Jumeirah (PDF Chapter)
This is the Jumeirah chapter from Lonely Planet’s Dubai & Abu Dhabi guide-book.
Hemmed in by the turquoise waters of the Gulf, Jumeirah translates as ‘the beautiful’ and is practically synonymous with beaches. It has been injected with pockets of urban cool by new lifestyle malls (BoxPark, Galleria) while the City Walk development has created an entire new neighbourhood.
- step into Madinat Jumeirah, a modern Arabian souq with its sumptuous architecture, Vene-tian-style canals and Burj Al Arab backdrop
- maps
- sip cocktails in the iconic Burj Al Arab while enjoying the view and debating if the decor is kitsch or class
- transport
- learn about Islamic architecture and religion on a tour of the intricately detailed Jumeirah Mosque
- restaurants & bars
Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Sports & Activities.
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