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styled in soothing earth tones, and wave goodnight to Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest
tower, from your balcony overlooking Dubai Fountain.
WORTH A TRIP
RAS AL KHOR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Right in the middle of town, about 5km south of Downtown Dubai, Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary (
606
6822; www.wildlife.ae ; cnr Oud Metha Rd & Ras Al Khor St; 9am-4pm Sat-Thu) is an amazing
nature preserve. Pretty pink flamingos steal the show in winter, but in fact avid birdwatchers can spot more than
250 species in this pastiche of salt flats, intertidal mudflats, mangroves and lagoons. At the mouth of Dubai
Creek, the sanctuary is also an important stop over on the East African-West Asian Flyway. There are three hides
(platforms) with fantastically sharp binoculars for close-ups of the birds without disturbing them. The flamingo
roost is off the junction of Al Wasl and Oud Metha Rds.
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4 Jumeirah & Umm Suqeim
This section also includes a couple of lower-priced properties inland, near the Mall of the
Emirates.
Centro Barsha$$ HOTEL
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( 704 0000; www.rotana.com ; Al Barsha; d from Dh500; ; Sharaf ) An easy 10-minute
walk from the Mall of the Emirates, this basic but good-value hotel has snug, contempor-
ary rooms hued in soft yellows, creams and browns and outfitted with features like desks,
flatscreen TVs and abstract art. There's a comfy cocktail bar, a couple of acceptable res-
taurants and a fitness centre, plus a rooftop pool.
One&Only Royal Mirage$$$ RESORT
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( 399 9999; http://royalmirage.oneandonlyresorts.com ; Al Sufouh Rd; r from Dh2600; ; Nakheel)
A class act all around, the Royal Mirage consists of three parts: the Moorish-style Palace,
the Arabian Court, and the Residence & Spa, with its majestic spa and hammam (bath-
house). All rooms face the sea and are tastefully furnished and supremely comfortable.
Spend your days meandering the palm-lined gardens, relaxing by the giant pool, or
 
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