Dubai City Guide

Located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, Mall of the Emirates is one of the newest and biggest malls in Dubai. The mall has 3 levels and is the home of Ski Dubai, the first indoors snow skiing resort in the region. With 2 large food courts, a wide range of restaurants and cafes spread around the mall, an indoors games and recreational area for the whole family, including a multi screen cinema and the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre, the mall is not only for shoppers, but a fun place to spend during the hot summer days in Dubai.

If you enjoy shopping, Mall of the Emirates is a dream. Stores in the mall include:

Debenhams
Harvey Nichols
The Toy Store
National Iranian Carpets
Benetton
BHV
Burberry
Osh Kosh B’Gosh
Jumbo Electronics
Aigner
Mont Blanc
Porsche Design
ID Design
The One
Villeroy & Boch
Alfred Dunhill
Boucheron
Bvlgari
Damas
Tiffany & Co.
AI Zone
Cerruti Jeans
CK Jeans
Diesel
DKNY
Gucci
Hugo Boss
Versace Collection
Yves Saint Laurent
Emporio Armani
Faconnable
Paul & Shark
Rodeo Drive
Axiom Telecom
Virgin Megastore
Monet & Co
Carrefour
Adidas
Esprit
Fila
Guess
Kenneth Cole
Hang Ten
Lacoste
Levi’s
Timberland
Zara
Athletes Foot
Clarks
Nine West
Nike Golf Outlet
Nike Super Store
…Just to name a few.

For a full list of shops and stores visit the website: http://www.malloftheemirates.com
Mall Timing:

Saturday - Tuesday: 10am - 10pm
Wednesday - Friday: 10am - Midnight
(Carrefour opens 9am - 12 Midnight, Friday: 10am - 12 Midnight)

Mall General Enquiries / Reception

Tel: (+9714) 409 9000
Fax: (+9714) 409 9888
Saturday - Wednesday, 8am - 6pm

Customer Service
Email: info@malloftheemirates.com
Web: www.malloftheemirates.com
Ski Dubai
Tel: (+9714) 409 4000
Magic Planet
Tel: (+9714) 341 4000
Cinestar Cinema
Tel: (+9714) 341 4222

Verre by Gordon Ramsay at Dubai’s Hilton Creek Hotel takes Restaurant of the Year Award at Time Out Restaurant Awards in double award scoop

Verre by Gordon Ramsay, the Dubai arm of the three-star British chef’s growing international empire, scooped not one but two Time Out Restaurant Awards, winning Restaurant of the Year and also Best Contemporary European Restaurant. A further 19 restaurants from Dubai’s highly competitive and dynamic hospitality sector were awarded at the glittering gala dinner held at the Grosvenor House Hotel and attended by some 250 of the city’s leading restaurateurs and hoteliers.

“The Time Out Restaurant Awards are a good boost to our industry, as they recognise the best of the best and reward those restaurants that strive to give you a memorable dining experience by focusing on areas such as decor, ambience, cuisine and the perfect service delivery,” added host Pam Wilby, General Manager of the Grosvenor House Hotel.

The Time Out Awards included awards to outstanding restaurants in the following categories:

-    Best New Restaurant – Mezzanine, Grosvenor House Dubai
-    Best Lebanese Restaurant – Al Nofoorah, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
-    Best Iranian Restaurant – Shabestan, InterContinental Hotel
-    Best North African Restaurant – Marrakesh – Shangri-La Hotel
-    Best Indian Restaurant – Handi, Taj Palace Hotel
-    Best Chinese Restaurant – Zheng He’s, Mina A’ Salam, Madinat Jumeirah
-    Best South – East Restaurant – Sukhothai, Le Meridien Dubai
-    Best Japanese Restaurant – Kiku, Le Meridien Dubai
-    Best Latin American Restaurant – Latino House, Al Murooj Rotana Hotel
-    Best Italian Restaurant – Medzo, Wafi Pyramids
-    Best International Restaurant – Spectrum on One, The Fairmont Dubai

As well as the following special categories:

-    Best Business Lunch – Vu’s, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
-    Best Café – Lime Tree Café, Jumeirah Beach Road
-    Best Family Restaurant – Café Ceramique, Town Center Jumeirah
-    Best Friday Brunch – Mina Terrace Brunch, Mina A Salam, Madinat Jumeirah
-    Best Romantic Restaurant – Eau Zone, The One & Only Royal Mirage
-    Best Seafood Restaurant – Pisces, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
-    Best Steakhouse – Manhattan Grill, Grand Hyatt Dubai
-    Best Wine Bar – Vintage, Wafi Pyramids

The Time Out Restaurant Awards is the first of its kind in Dubai.  Organised and based on the unparallel experience of Time Out’s editorial team, all restaurants were critically reviewed and evaluated not only on outstanding cuisine, but also, on quality service, ambience, and overall dining experience. “The Time Out Restaurant Awards have long been established as a key honour in London’s hospitality industry and we are proud to have been able to bring the Time Out standard of independent, impartial evaluation to Dubai and to these awards,”  said Justin Etheridge, publisher of the Time Out Group.

One if the many companies providing Desert Safaris is Xtreme Events. Having their own desert camp the Al Nazwa Village, you’ll get a variety of activities in just one afternoon. Here’s their daily program:

• Dune Bashing
• Sunset Watching
• Camel Riding
• Shisha (Water Pipe)
• Henna Lady
• Arabic Tea and Coffee
• Soft Drinks
• BBQ Dinner + Lebanese Appetizers
• Fresh Bread
• Arabic Music and Live Entertainment

Contact Details:

Extreme Events
Agent for Desesrt Adventures Tourism
P.O.Box: 25488 , Dubai, UAE
Phone:     +971 4 229 74 75
Fax:     +971 4 221 12 77
Email:     info@extevents.com

Website: http://www.extevents.com

Craving for some good ol’ KFC in Dubai? Call 800 5 600 (toll free from land line or mobile) and they’ll deliver within 30 minues. Next time you call from the same phone number, they’ll even know where to deliver to.

So go ahead and don’t count those calories.

If you are looking for one of the best Chinese restaurants in Dubai, you must try the Golden Dragon Restaurant in Karama.

Located right on the Trade Center Road, infront of Spinnies, and ample free parking for those who have their own car.
Here’s the incredible thing about this place; Not only do they serve the best chinese food I’ve ever tasted, but they are not located in some fancy hotel — which means that their prices are affordable.

Two thumbs up for location, atmosphere, service, quality, taste, and price.

Take Away and Home Delivery available.

Golden Dragon Restaurant
Telephone: 04-3967788

Catch a live jazz and blues performance at the Blue Bar at Novotel Hotel. Known for the lack of jazz venues, Dubai finally has one place where jazz lovers can enjoy some great music. You will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and smooth setting.

Location:

Blue Bar - Novotel Hotel
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Tel +971 4 332 0000
Taxi Directions Novotel Hotel, Behind World Trade Centre

Want to go and catch the latest movies? Here’s a list of Grand Cinemas in Dubai with their location and contact details.

Grand Mercato
Mercato Mall - Telephone:04-3498765

Grand Megaplex 21 Cinemas / IMAX
Ibn Battuta Mall - Telephone: 04-3669898

Grand Metroplex
Dubai Metropolitan Hotel - Telephone: 04-3438383

Grand Cineplex
Dubai Grand Hyatt - Telephone: 04-3242000

Grand Cinecity
Al Ghurair City - Telephone: 04-2289898

Grand Cinemas Website: http://www.grandcinemas.com

Sevilles restaurant is one of the popular restaurants in Dubai where the young and trendy hang out. This Spanish restaurant offers authentic food and a great outdoors area to have a few drinks after dinner. The atmosphere is lively and passionate with wandering Spanish flamenco guitarists. Open mid-day to 2am during the week and 3am on the weekends. For reservations: 04-3247300 

Wafi City Website: http://www.waficity.com/waficitymall/index.htm