Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
DIPPING WITHOUT DIRHAMS
If you're not staying at a beachfront five-star hotel but want to swim in the Gulf, head to one of these public
beaches:
»
Jumeirah Open Beach
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(next to Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa;
Trade Centre)
- with kiosks, toilets and showers.
»
Jumeirah Beach Park
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
( 349 2555; Jumeirah Beach Rd; per per-
son/car Dh5/20; 7am-11pm Sun-Wed, to 11.30pm Thu & Fri ; Business Bay) - well-kept, with life-
guards, grassed picnic areas, barbecues, changing rooms and playgrounds.
»
Kite Beach
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(3km north of the Burj al-Arab;
Noor Islamic Bank)
- past Umm Suqeim Hospital, pristine but facility-free.
»
Umm Suqeim
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(btwn Jumeirah Beach Hotel & Kite Beach;
First
Gulf Bank)
- fabulous views of the Burj Al Arab, showers, changing rooms and a separate section for surfers.
»
Jumeirah Beach Residence Open Beach
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(Jumeirah Beach Residence;
Dubai Marina)
- No facilities.
Tours
Big Bus Company
BUS TOUR
( 389 1600;
www.bigbustours.com
;
24hr ticket adult/child Dh220/100, 48hr Dh295/130)
The 'hop on, hop
off' city tours aboard open-topped double-decker buses are a good way for Dubai first-
timers to get their bearings. Buses run on two interlinking routes, making 21 stops at
malls, beaches and landmarks and also include such extras as a souq walking tour and a
dhow cruise. Tickets are sold online, on the bus, at kiosks in malls and at hotels. There's
also a two-hour Night Tour (adult/child Dh125/75) leaving Dubai Mall at 7.30pm.
Wonder Bus Tours
BUS TOUR
( 359 5656;
www.wonderbusdubai.net
;
BurJuman mall, Bur Dubai; adult/child Dh130/85; BurJuman )
Offers
a combined city and creek tour aboard an amphibious bus with live commentary and twice
daily departures from BurJuman mall.
easytour
BUS TOUR
