DXB City Expert July/August 2019

GET YOUR BEARINGS
If it’s your first time in the city, you’re probably not au fait with the hip and
happening ’hoods. Here's the low-down on the top tourist districts to explore
Dubai Marina
DOWNTOWN DUBAI
Go big or go home is the name
of the game here, with the area
boasting an impressive collection
of landmarks and attractions,
including: one of the world's largest
shopping malls, The Dubai Mall;
the tallest tower on the planet,
Burj Khalifa; the all-singing-alldancing
The Dubai Fountain; and
the architecturally-stunning Dubai
Opera. Trawl the mall's multitude of
shops, pick up some mementoes at
the Arabian-style Souk Al Bahar and
pose for selfies along the Waterfront
Promenade before enjoying dinner
and drinks overlooking Burj Lake.
Burj Khalifa
DUBAI MARINA AND JBR
Those with a taste for luxury will feel right at home in this vibrant district, which
is one of the city's most popular (and glamorous) residential neighbourhoods.
Built around a man-made marina and flanked by a virtual forest of residential
towers, Dubai Marina boasts two beachfront promenades – The Walk and The
Beach at JBR. These are lined with hotels, eateries and super trendy shops. It’s
largely pedestrian friendly but is bisected by Dubai Tram, which handily stops
outside the popular Dubai Marina Mall, home to 140 retail outlets spread
across four levels.
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