Almaz by Momo, 141 Beach resorts, best, 4–5 Index Al Midfaa house (Sharjah), 146 Big Bus Company, 108, 160 Alms (zakat), 19 Bin Lootah Mosque, 101 GENERAL INDEX See also Accommodations and Al-Mulla Mosque, 100 Bloomingdale's, 128–129 Restaurants indexes, below. Al Naboodah family home Blue Souk (Central Souk; (Sharjah), 146 Sharjah), 150 Al Nasr Leisureland, 110 Boat racing, 24 Al Noor Hospital (Abu Dhabi), Bookstores, 128 General Index 160 Boudoir, 136, 141 A Al-Otaibat Mosque, 100 Boutique 1, 129 Alpha Tours, 109 Bowling, 110 AAA (Arabian Automobile Al Qassimi Hospital (Sharjah), Bravo (Abu Dhabi), 169 Association), 170 146 Bridges, 28 Abras (water taxis), 29 Al Shindagha Square Fort, 100 British Airways, 158 Abu Dhabi, 156–169 Al Wasl Hospital (Dubai), 171 Buddha Bar, 137 accommodations, 162–165 American Hospital (Dubai), 171 Budget, 158 exploring, 160–162 The Apartment Lounge + Club, Bur Dubai, 41, 44 getting around, 158–159 136 accommodations, 60–67 layout of, 159 Aquariums restaurants, 79–85 nightlife, 169 Dubai, 106 walking tour, 98–101 restaurants, 166–168 Sharjah, 146 Burj Al Arab, 17 shopping, 168–169 Aquaventure, 106 Burj Khalifa, 17–18 traveling to, 158 Arabian Adventures, 36, 109 BurJuman Centre, 120 Abu Dhabi Classics, 25, 169 Arabian Automobile Association Business hours, 170 Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, (AAA), 170 Bus travel, 28–29 160 Archaeology Museum, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, 159 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix, 146 Al Ain, 150 25 Architectural Heritage Society Sharjah, 144 Abu Dhabi International Airport, (Bastakiya), 16 27 Architecture, 15–18 Abu Dhabi Mall, 169 suggested itinerary, 53–55 C Academic trips and language Area codes, 170 Cable car, Creekside Park, 108 classes, 36 Abu Dhabi, 160 Cabs, 27, 28 Accessibility, 33 Sharjah, 144 Abu Dhabi, 159 Accommodations, 39–40, 59–77. Art Dubai, 24 Calendar of events, 23–25 See also Accommodations Art galleries, 127 Camel racing, 25, 98, 111 Index Arts Area (Sharjah), 144 Camels, "Ship of the Desert" Abu Dhabi, 162–165 Art Space, 127 beauty pageant, 112 Al Ain, 154 Association of Independent Tour Camel Souk (Al Ain), 152 best, 3–5 Operators (AITO), 37 Canada Deira & Bur Dubai, 61–67 Atlantis Dive Centre, 111 embassy, 171 Jumeirah, Palm Island & Australia passports, 172 New Dubai, 71–77 embassy, 170 Carbonfund, 37 New Dubai, 39 passports, 172 Carpets, 128 outside Dubai, 77 Aviation Club, 111, 112 Carpet Souk (Abu Dhabi), 169 rates and deals, 60 Avis, 158 Car rentals, Abu Dhabi, 158 Sharjah, 147–148 Car travel, 27–28 Sheikh Zayed Road, 39, 67–71 Abu Dhabi, 158–159 Adventure and wellness trips, B Al Ain, 150 36–37 Balloon Adventures, 109 Sharjah, 144 Agency, 141 Baniyas Square, 173 Cellphones, 38 Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, 130 Banks Central Souk (Blue Souk; Airport, 27 Abu Dhabi, 160 Sharjah), 150 Air travel, 26–27 Sharjah, 144 Centrepoint Theatre, 133 Abu Dhabi, 158 Barasti, 139 Children, families with, 34 Ajmal Eternal,COPYRIGHTED 130 Bar 44, 137 MATERIALsights and attractions, Al Ahmadiya School, 101 Bars, 137–141 106–107 Al Ain, 142, 150–155 outdoor, 139–140 suggested itinerary, 55–58 Al Ain National Museum (Al Ain), Bastakiya, 17, 97, 100, 101, 104 Children's City, 106 150, 152 accommodations, 60 Chi@TheLodge, 136 Al Ain Oasis, 152 Bateel, 131 Cin Cin, 140–141 Al Ain Palace Museum, 152 BBQ Al Qasr (Abu Dhabi), 169 Cinnabar (Abu Dhabi), 169 Al Arabiya Al Swissriya, 131 Beach clubs and watersports, Cleopatra's, 113 Al Fahidi Fort (Dubai Museum), 109–110 Climate, 23 17, 100 The Beachcomber (Abu Dhabi), Clothing Al Liali, 130 169 dress code at restaurants, 79 Al Mamzar Beach Park, 107 Beaches, 107–108 national, 10 shopping for, 129–130 179 117_9780470711781-bindex.indd7_9780470711781-bindex.indd 179179 110/11/100/11/10 55:56:56 PPMM Connection kit, 170 Dubai Ice Rink, 106–107 FedEx, 172 Cool Climate, 37 Dubai International Airport, First Lady, 130 Corniche (Abu Dhabi), 160 26–27 Fishing, 110 Counter Culture, 82 Dubai International Film Festival, Fish Souk, 117 Courtesy policy, 126 25, 133, 136 Fitz & Simons, 129 Credit cards, 30 Dubai International Jazz Festival, Five pillars of Islam, 19 Creek Frontage, Dubai's, 100 24, 133 Food, 10 Creekside Park, 108 Dubai International Marine Club, health concerns, 31 Crime and safety, 32–33 110 The Foster's Laughter Factory, 133 Crossroads Cocktail Bar, 139 Dubai International Racing Free or almost free activities, 3 Currency and currency exchange, Carnival, 112 Friday brunch, 85 GENERAL INDEX 29–30 Dubai Mall, 121 Customs regulations, 26 Dubai Marathon, 23 Dubai Marine Beach Resort & G Spa, 109–110 Galleries, 127 D Dubai Municipality Emergency Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde, Damas, 130 Number, 171 127 Debenhams, 129 Dubai Museum (Al Fahidi Fort), Gasoline, 171 Debit cards, 30 100, 104 Gays and lesbians, 33 Deira, 44 Dubai Pet Show, 24 Global Village, 116 accommodations, 60, 61–67 Dubai Rugby Grounds, 112 Golden Tulip Hotel (Khasab), 153 restaurants, 79–85 Dubai Rugby Sevens, 25, 112 Gold Souk, 101, 104, 115, 117 walking tour, 98–101 Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), Golf, 24, 110 Deira City Centre, 120 23–24, 115, 116 tournaments, 112 Delta/KLM, 158 Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), Gourmet Abu Dhabi, 24 Department stores, 128–129 24, 116 Grand Mosque (Sheikh Zayed Desert Islands Abu Dhabi, 35–36 Dubai Taxi Corporation, 28, 33 Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque; Desert Rangers, 36 Dubai Tennis Academy, 111 Abu Dhabi), 161–162 Desert safaris, 98, 109 Dubai Tennis Open, 24, 112 Grand Souk Bur Dubai, 100 DHL, 172 Dubai Wall, 100 Grand Souk Deira, 101 Dhow cruises, Musandam, 153 Dubai World Championship-Race The Green Directory, 37 Dhow Harbor (Abu Dhabi), 161 to Dubai, 25 Greenhotels, 37 Dining, 78–96. See also Dubai World Cup, 24, 112, 116 Green Mubazzarah (Al Ain), Restaurants Index 152–153 Abu Dhabi, 166–168 Green Pages, 37 Al Ain, 154–155 E "Green Tourism Award" program, best, 5–6 Eco Directory, 37 35 Deira & Bur Dubai, 79–85 Economy of Dubai, 10–11 Green travel resources, 37 dress code, 79 Ecotourism Australia, 37 Friday brunch, 85 Electricity, 170 Jumeirah & New Dubai, 91–96 El Malecón, 138 H late night and 24-hour, 82 Embassies and consulates, Hadith, 19 outside Dubai, 96 170–171 Hamdan Centre (Abu Dhabi), 169 Sharjah, 148–149 Emergencies, 171 Hamdan Street (Abu Dhabi), 169 Sheikh Zayed Road, 85–90 Emirates, 158 H&M, 130 Dirham, 29 Emirates Golf Club, 110–112 Happy Days Cruising, 110 Disabilities, travelers with, 33 Emirates Towers Boulevard, 121 Harry Ghatto's, 137–138 Discos, 136–137 Entry requirements, 25–26 Harvey Nichols, 129 Doctors, 31 Environmentally-Friendly Hotels, Hatta, 143 Dolphin Bay, 106 37 Hatta Fort, 143 Drinking laws, 138, 170 Etihad, 158 Hatta Heritage Village, 143 Drugstores Etisalat, 38 Hatta rock pools, 143 Abu Dhabi, 160 Etoiles (Abu Dhabi), 169 Health Call, 171 Sharjah, 146 Extreme weather exposure, 31 Health concerns, 30–31 Dubai Aquarium, 106 Health insurance, 171 Dubai Bowling Centre, 110 Hemingway's (Abu Dhabi), 169 Dubai Cinema, 133 F Herib Bin Harib Mosque, 98 Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Families with children, 34 Heritage & Diving Village, 98, 104 Centre (DUCTAC), 133 sights and attractions, Heritage Area (Sharjah), 144, 146 Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, 106–107 Heritage House, 101, 104 110 suggested itinerary, 55–58 Heritage Village Dubai Desert Classic, 24, 112 Fashion (clothing) Abu Dhabi, 162 Dubai Fashion Week, 25 dress code at restaurants, 79 Hatta, 143 Dubai Festival City, 120–121 national, 10 Hertz, 158 Dubai Fountain, 106–107 shopping for, 129–130 Hili Archaeological Garden (Al Dubai Healthcare City, 171 Fasting (sawm), 19 Ain), 152 Fatafeet Café, 141 Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, 110 180 117_9780470711781-bindex.indd7_9780470711781-bindex.indd 180180 110/11/100/11/10 55:56:56 PPMM Hiltonia Beach Club (Abu Dhabi), Kilachand Stu dio, 133 Neighborhoods in brief, 41, 162 Koran, 19 44–45 History of Dubai, 9–15 Neos, 137 GENERAL INDEX Holidays, 171 New Dubai, 44 Holy Kaaba Hall (Sharjah), 147 L accommodations, 39, 71–77 Homosexuality, 32 Language, 171 restaurants, 91–96 Horseback riding, 110 Language classes, 36 Newspapers and magazines, 38 Horse racing, 24, 25, 98, 112 Left Bank, 138 New Year's Day (Islamic), 25 Horse Racing Abroad, 36 Legal aid, 172 New Zealand Hospitals, 171 Le Méridien Mina Seyahi, 109 embassy, 171 Abu Dhabi, 160 Life Pharmacy, 31, 171 passports, 172 Sharjah, 146 Live music, 138–139 Nightlife, 132–141 House of Sheikh Obaid bin Liwa Centre (Abu Dhabi), 169 bars, 137–141 Thani, 98, 100 Long's Bar, 138 best, 7 H20 The Male Spa, 113 Lost and found, 172 clubs and discos, 136–137 The Lost Chambers, 107 live music, 138–139 I performing arts, 133–136 M shisha cafes and lounges, 141 Ibn Battuta Mall, 121 Night Souk, 116 Ice Rink, Dubai, 106–107 Madinat Arena, 136 Madinat Theatre, 136 Nol card, 29 IKandy Ultra Lounge, 139 N Style Nail Lounge, 113 Immigration and customs Madinat Zayed Gold Centre (Abu clearance, 27 Dhabi), 169 Insurance, 171 Magazines, 38 O Internet access, 38 Magrudy's, 128 Obaid bin Thani, Sheikh, House Abu Dhabi, 160 Mail, 172 of, 98, 100 Ireland Majlis Gallery, 100, 127 Off-Road Adventures, 109 embassy, 171 Mall of the Emirates, 121 One&Only Spa, 113–114 passports, 172 Malls and shopping plazas, Orient Tours, 109 Irish Village, 139 120–121, 126 Ounass, 130 Islam, 18–19 Marathon, Dubai, 23 Outdoor activities, 109–111 Islamic New Year's Day, 25 Marina Mall (Abu Dhabi), 169 Itineraries, suggested, 45–58 Marks & Spencer, 129 Masdar City, 36 P Maya, 140 Palladium, 133 J Medical insurance, 171 Palm Deira, 18 Jambase, 138–139 Medical requirements for entry, Palm Island, 18, 44 Jazz