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you're ready to get back to the 'real world', there's a free boat shuttle to the sister prop-
erty One&Only Royal Mirage on the mainland from the private marina.
Eating
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Deira & Bur Dubai
Bur Dubai has some classy cafes with heritage flair, while Deira's ethnic street scene is
unsurpassed. Snag a pavement table beneath flickering neon, soak up the local colour and
fill up for under Dh20.
XVA Café$
CAFE
( 353 5383;
www.xvahotel.com/cafe
; off Al Fahidi St, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood; mains Dh20-35;
9am-7pm Sat-Thu year-round, also 10am-5pm Fri Nov-Apr; ; Al Fahidi)
Escape Dubai's bustle at this
artsy courtyard cafe where the menu eschews meat in favour of such offerings as eggplant
burger, tuna salad and
morjardara
(rice topped with sautéed veggies and yogurt). The
mint-lemonade is perfect on a hot day. Gordon Ramsay is said to be a fan.
Baithal Ravi$
PAKISTANI
(Al-Mussalah St; mains Dh15-40; 24hr; Al Fahidi)
The full complement of classic subcontin-
ental Indian fare packs comfort and complexity in this bi-level restaurant handily located
next to Al Fahidi metro station. The creamy chicken
handi
(pot) gets top marks.
Local House$$
ARABIC
Al Fahidi)
Lovely
(
354 0705;
www.localhousedubai.com
; Al Fahidi St; mains Dh30-55;
11am-11pm;
courtyard in a traditional house with camel burger on the menu.
Arabian Tea House$$
CAFE
