Experience laidback Dubai
Get amazed at Dubai Fountain
Dubai Fountain is so excessive, it's almost laughable. It is, after all, the world’s tallest fountain, set in front of the world’s tallest building, and choreographed to spurt water 150 m in the air in time with swelling...more
Savour tea at the Burj al Arab
Before the Burj Khalifa came to town, the Burj Al Arab was the city’s largest architectural achievement. Designed by architects Tom Wright and Said Khalil to mimic the shape of a dhow, the self-proclaimed seven-star hote...more
Let down your hair at the laughter factory
Dubai has precious few comedy outlets. In fact, The Laughter Factory is the only one. Each month, a trio of established comedians from throughout the English-speaking world tour a handful of venues (usually bars, so stif...more
Fishing at Jebel Ali
Years before the oil graced Dubai, fishing and pearling were the main industries in town. Though a surge in population and dredging to create artificial islands has depleted the stocks somewhat, there’s still plenty of m...more
Go golfing at Emirates Golf Club
A desert metropolis may seem an odd spot for a golfer’s paradise, but then again, anything’s possible when you combine the world’s best course designers with billions in spending power. In the last two decades, many of g...more
Savour Emirati cuisine
Surprisingly, there are few opportunities in Dubai to sample the local fare (doner kebabs don’t count), and fewer outlets to have a heart to heart with an Emirati. The Sheikh Mohammed Cultural Centre for Understanding so...more
Set asail on an Arabian Dhow
Board a traditional Arabian dhow sailing in the Persian Gulf. Sit back and observe the exotically tantalizing ambiance that has metamorphosed over centuries to become the global landmark of Dubai. You will see palaces, ‘...more
Go gallery hopping at The Pavilion
The Pavillion is something of a rare beast in Dubai. A non-profit—yes, you heard right—art space that furnishes Emirates residents with a place to discuss and see artworks by local and international artists.
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