Jumeirah - Jumeirah

Jumeriah is a district of the city of Dubai.

To know

Jumeirah is a mostly residential area, but it also has beaches and lots of hotels, so it attracts tourists.

Geographical notes

It borders the old quarter of Bur Dubai on Sheikh Rashid Road and extends from the dry docks of Port Raschid west of the mouth of the Creek on the Persian Gulf coast to the Dubai Marina and adjacent Jebel Ali. It is located south of 2nd Street or D 73 Road, formerly Al Dhiyafa Road.

How to orient yourself

There 25.075755.142141 Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road formerly Trade Center Road, it is the largest and most famous road in Dubai. The expressway has evolved in recent years to become the main traffic artery of the deserted city and connects almost all parts of modern Dubai. It runs parallel to the coast from the World Trade Center roundabout to the Abu Dhabi emirate border in the area of Jebel Ali. The use of the road is partially tolled. This road has six lanes at the widest point in each direction, plus parallel side streets. It is almost exclusively for private motorized vehicles. For pedestrians there are some bridges and underpasses to cross the street.

Neighborhoods

• 25.0813555.1440751 Dubai Marina —The Dubai Marina will be the famous nightlife area in the future. This multi-billion dollar development is designed for tourists and water sports. The bars and cafes along the marina are popular gathering spots for families and young people. Most restaurants offer shisha and oriental food, but food chains are moving in fast too. The "Marina Walk" along the yachts is especially popular on Fridays and Saturdays. Yacht agencies offer services for exploring the coastal region and the Palm Islands.

• 25.11694455.1319442 Palm Islands - The Palm Islands are the best symbols of the construction boom in Dubai. The "older" Palm called Palm Jumeirah is completed and houses the gigantic Atlantis Hotel on its top. Numerous marinas, hotels and condominiums are located along the palm leaves. The development of the other two palm trees will depend on the financial situation of the construction sector, but one day Dubai will have its three largest man-made islands in the world on its coast.
• 25.22038755.2734013 Al Satwa - A small community that looks a lot like a city, its streets are lined with fabric shops, especially in front of the Satwa Mosque which ends at the opposite of the Satwa clinic. Most people flock to Satwa for their fabrics, sometimes you might grab offers and discounts, but if you don't try to haggle the price. Satwa is not just a hub for textile shops; some tailor shops on the corners can also be found if you want a suit made as soon as possible after purchasing the raw materials. Raw silk may also be available in some stores. Due to the row of fabric shops, it could be the version of Little India and Little Manila in Dubai, as many Indians reside in this district, as do Filipinos.
• 25.17156955.2336154 Al Safa
• 25.21513855.2810255 Trade Center
• 25.08794855.2234536 Al Barsha
• 25.15378555.2090317 Umm Suqeim

How to get

By public transport

The red line metro stations are lined up. Due to the settlement, not all planned stations are (yet) available, numbers 27, 28 and 30 are missing.

On a boat

• 25.19793855.233591 Dubai Water Canal Station. This station connects with:

• (FR1): connects Al Ghubaiba Ferry Station - Dubai Water Canal Station - Dubai Marina and Mall Station. Ferries depart at 11, 14 and 18:30. The duration of the journey is 1 hour and 40 min. One-way tickets cost: AED 50 Silver, AED 70 Gold, children 0-5 years free. 

• 25.07770455.1400722 Marina Mall. This station connects with:

• (FR1): connects Al Ghubaiba Ferry Station - Dubai Water Canal Station - Dubai Marina and Mall Station. Ferries depart at 11, 14 and 18:30. The duration of the journey is 1 hour and 40 min. One-way tickets cost: AED 50 Silver, AED 70 Gold, children 0 - 5 years free. 

How to get around

By metro

Red line:

• 25.225355.28553 World Trade Center
• 25.217155.27984 Emirates Towers
• 25.210855.27555 Financial Center
• 25.201355.26966 Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall
• 25.191255.26057 Business Bay
• 25.155455.22858 Noor Islamic Bank
• 25.126655.20789 First Gulf Bank
• 25.121255.200510 Mall of the Emirates
• 25.114755.19111 Sharaf DG
• 25.102155.173912 Dubai Internet City
• 25.088855.158213 Nakheel
• 25.079855.147714 Dubai Marina
• 25.07155.138915 Jumeirah Lakes Towers
• 25.057955.127316 Nakeel Harbor & Tower
• 25.07996255.1475717 Damac Properties

By tram

The first tram in the region is located in the Jumeirah district. Can be used with valid metro and bus tickets. The designated stops are marked in yellow on the map. In subway stations Jumeirah Lakes Towers is Dubai Marina there are connections from the metro to the tram, while to the tram station Palm Jumeirah there is a passage to the monorail, which connects the Palm Island to the Atlantis Hotel.

• 25.080355.139218 Jumeirah Beach Residences 1
• 25.073555.132219 Jumeirah Beach Residences 2
• 25.07255.137920 Jumeirah Lakes Towers
• 25.076255.141321 Dubai Marina Mall
• 25.082255.147922 Dubai Marina
• 25.085855.149923 Marina Towers
• 25.090655.147824 Mina Seyahi
• 25.094655.151625 Media City
• 25.099455.15626 Palm Jumeirah
• 25.104955.161827 Knowledge Village
• 25.110155.166928 Al Sufouh

What see

• 25.14111155.1855561 Burj al-Arab (Tower of the Arabs), ☎ 97143017777. Overnight stays over USD 1,800 per night, exclusive of taxes / fees.. This huge sail-shaped hotel completed in 1999 is a symbol of Dubai and its rise to the world. The world's first self-proclaimed seven-star hotel (actually a five-star deluxe hotel) was Dubai's first icon and still stands out on the skyline from its location on an artificial island 280m from the beach. The entrance to the hotel is reserved for guests and those with reservations in the restaurant. An elegant but not strictly enforced casual dress code applies. Book the restaurant in advance.  

• 25.19722255.2741672 Burj Khalifa (Khalifa Tower), 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard (Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall red line metro stop). Tickets cost 125 dirhams for a timed entry ticket, or 400 dirhams if you don't want to wait. Tickets can sell out several days in advance and it is advisable to book them online before your visit. For 500 dirhams you can book a 'sky' ticket, which includes a trip to level 148 of the building for 30 minutes, sweets and drinks, before returning to level 125 (which is empty and exclusive). It also includes a short tour of the private areas of the building. If you choose the 'sunrise breakfast' option for 140 dirhams you can visit floor 124 at 05:30 and later, floor 125 which opens at 08:30 - this is a great way to avoid the queues and see the city. At 828 m and 160 floors this is the tallest structure in the world, over 300 m higher than the previous contender a Taipei. The observation deck on the 124th floor is the second tallest in the world after it Shanghai World Financial Center. Dominating the Dubai skyline, the tower houses a hotel and a Las Vegas-inspired fountain system. The visitor entrance is located on the basement level of the Dubai Mall. Although the tour is called At the Top, it really isn't because it reaches 452m, just over half the tower itself. Take comfort in the fact that most of the rest of the tower is made up of service areas and the view down below looks suitably ant-like.  

• 25.19518655.2750613 Dubai Fountain, Dubai Mall (next to the Burj Khalifa). Daytime shows are at 1pm and 1.30pm, but night shows are best - every 30 minutes 6pm - 10pm on weekdays and 6pm - 11pm on weekends. At 270m in length and a jet that shoots water up to 150m, it is the largest dancing fountain in the world and one with a very enticing display - a must see. It is easily accessible via the Dubai Mall. There are also private entrances from the Burj Khalifa if you are staying. The whole area is very beautiful and pleasant for walking, both due to the presence of the artificial lake and the particularly well-kept greenery.  

• 25.22237555.2565824 Dubai Zoo, Jumeirah Rd crossing 51 St, ☎ 971 4 344 0462, 971 4 349 6444. 2 dirham / person. Oct – Jan: Wed – Mon 10: 00–17: 30. An outdoor zoo near the beach. Due to the extreme temperatures during the summer, there are plans to bring the zoo indoors. It is not worth visiting, due to the small number and the scarce variety of animals. Housing conditions are appalling; the animals are in cages too small to take more than a few steps and are frustrated and bored.  
• 25.2218755.255915 Jumeriah Beach. Dubai is known for its great beaches and this is the best. It is the most popular and busiest beach in the country. Expect to see swimmers in bikinis and women in abaya capes; this beach truly embodies the westernization of Dubai's culture.  

• 25.23397255.2655036 Jumeirah Mosque, Jumeirah Rd (opposite the Palm Strip Mall). Guided tours are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays starting at 10am, followed by a question and answer session. The largest mosque in the city is a wonderful example of Islamic architecture. It was built in the medieval Fatimid tradition with the interior decorated with elaborate Arabic calligraphy. It is one of the few mosques in the city open to visits to non-Muslims; the Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding organizes special tours for non-Muslims to promote understanding of Islam. The mosque is a particularly beautiful place to visit in the evening when illuminated by searchlights.  

• 25.1866855.230777 Majlis Ghorfat Umm Al Sheif, 17th St (Al Mehemal St), ☎ 9714394-6343. 1 dirham for adults and children over 6 years old. Sun-Thu 07: 30-14: 30. A traditional two-storey restored Emirati-style building used as a summer residence by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, one of the founders of the United Arab Emirates and father of the current ruler of Dubai.  

• 25.18555655.2472228 At Safa Park, Al Hadiqa Rd (Entrance 1 on Al Hadiqa Rd, entrance 2 on Al Wasl Rd. Business Bay Metro Station), ☎ 971508589894. 3 dirhams. 11:00–23:00. A beautiful park and one of the oldest parks in Dubai. It is a favorite with sports fans and many visitors enjoy playing tennis, volleyball and football. Children love to play video games, or ride the Ferris wheel and bumper cars. The park even has a maze to walk through. Barbecue and picnic areas are available for those who want to spend a day. It has lakes where you can take a boat ride and a hill that offers panoramic views of this beautiful green park and the gigantic skyline of Dubai. But as of 2017, the infrastructure is decommissioned and has construction work.  

• 25.24143355.2693319 Etihad Museum (Union House), 2nd December Rd corner Jumeirah Rd (Under the big flag of the Emirates), ☎ 97145155771, fax: 971 4 515 5100, @[email protected]. 25 adult dirhams. Mon-Sun 10: 00-20: 00. Museum on the construction of the Union of the Emirates, after the withdrawal of the British forces. Opened in 2017, it hosts exhibitions on the seven fathers and the constitution. The Union House, where the treaty was signed, can be visited as well as the Guest Palace. It also hosts temporary exhibitions.  

• 25.197755.278810 Dubai aquarium and underwater zoo (Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo), Dubai Mall, Doha St, Sheikh Zayed Rd (On the second floor of the Dubai Mall), ☎ 971 4 448 5200. Researcher experience for 100 dirhams / person, Explorer experience for 120 dirhams / person, VIP for 300 dirhams / person. Sun – Wed 10: 00–23: 00, Thu – Sat 10: 00–24: 00. Giant aquarium, 51 meters long and 11 meters high. The visit includes a crossing inside the water tunnel, behind the scenes and several other experiences. The underwater zoo has 140 spices of fish, desert animals, penguins and is also home to a "King Krok". The feeding hours of the animals are indicated in the zoo and it is also possible to participate in the feeding. 

• 25.1967955.241811 Jumeirah archaeological site, 16th St (close to the Dubai water canal, between Jumeirah Rd and Al-Wasl Rd), ☎ 971 0 4 349 6874, @[email protected]. Closed.  

• 25.131855.1185512 The Lost Chambers Aquarium and Ambassador Lagoon, Atlantis, Cresent Rd East (accessible from the Atlantis-Aquaventure monorail station). 110 dirhams / adult, 80 dirhams / children under 11, discounts for UAE residents, 30 dirhams for Ambassador Lagoon only. Mon-Sun 10: 00-22: 00. An Atlantis themed aquarium with many species of fish and jellyfish. Don't miss the giant room with numerous sharks and rays. Shark feeding 10:15 am and 3:45 pm, ray feeding at 9:30 am and 3:15 pm. Possibility to dive or do "Aqua Trek" in the Ambassadors Lagoon. 

• 25.21722255.28305613 Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Rd (Emirates Towers Metro Station). The Emirates Towers complex contains the Emirates Office Tower and the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel. The two towers, which rise to 355m and 309m. The two towers are connected by a 9000 m² two-story retail complex ("The Boulevard"). The Emirates Towers complex is located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, and is a symbol of the city. A curiosity of the project is that the towers have a similar number of floors; the tallest office tower actually contains 54 floors, while the hotel tower contains 56 floors. This is because the individual heights of the office tower floors are higher than those of the hotel. The Emirates Towers complex is set in gardens of over 570,000 m², with lakes, waterfalls and public seating. There is parking for up to 1,800 cars.  

• 25.0598155.2445414 Miracle Garden Dubai, ☎ 971 4 422 8902. Sun-Thu 9: 00-21: 00, Fri-Sat 9: 00-23: 00. Miracle Garden is the most beautiful garden in the world with over 45 million flowers. It is the largest natural flower in the world. This colorful garden is well maintained and has numerous sculptures made of flowers. A place full of flowers in the middle of the desert.  
• 25.04692355.21924115 ^{[link not working]}Dubai Sports City. A 50 million square meter mixed-use development that will be the first integrated sports city in the world. The development is being built around five major sports facilities and includes a number of major sports academy facilities.  

• 25.2191255.282116 Museum of the future (Museum of the Future), Sheikh Zayed Rd (Emirates Towers Red Line Metro Station), @[email protected].  
• 25.21155.24417 Jumeirah fishing port, Jumeirah Rd junction 311 Al Urouba Rd. A quiet place with some nice restaurants. 
• 25.11178355.17561718 Al Sufouh archaeological site. In this site there is a circular tomb of the Umm Al-Nar culture dated between 2500 and 2000 BC. This funerary culture is also present in the Al Ain oasis and in the Hajar mountains ofOman.  

What to do

• 25.11722255.1983331 Ski Dubai, Mall of Emirates (Mall of Emirates Red Line Metro Station). An "Slope Session" pass costs 200 dirhams for 2 hours or 300 dirhams for the whole day, plus 20 dirhams, for a locker. The "Snow Park" starts at 190 dirhams, the package with all the unlimited activities "Ski Dubai Experience" costs 500 dirhams. Sun – Wed 10: 00–23: 00, Thu 10: 00–24: 00, Fri 09: 00–24: 00, Sat 09: -23: 00 - the ticket office closes 1 and 30 minutes earlier. Dubai has a snow ski center in the Mall of the Emirates, which offers both skiing and snowboarding. The slope of 400 meters is large enough for an internal area. All equipment is available for hire. Even though the temperature inside is -4 ° C, you don't need to bring a jacket as they provide pretty much everything except gloves and a hat which you can buy right there (gloves are included in some packages). It also offers the "Penguin Encounter" activity where you interact and play with penguins.  

• 25.13944455.1891672 Wild Wadi Water Park, Jumeirah Rd (entrance at the foot of the Burj al-Arab), ☎ 971 4 348 4444, 971 4 406 8374, 971 4 406 8654, @[email protected]. 295 dirham / adult, 245 dirham / child under 1.1 meters. Mon-Sun 10: 00-19: 00. The perfect place for the whole family to spend a day, as well as being a great way to beat the heat and enjoy the day away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Located near Jumeriah Beach hotels and resorts, the park offers rides, slides, and a hidden lagoon. You'll enjoy waterfalls, out-of-the-way swimming holes, and a tidal pool.  

• 25.13040655.1170963 Atlantis, The Palm. Atlantis-themed resort but Arab-style on the man-made island of The Palm. It has a huge water park with many exciting water slides, housed in a large shopping area with plenty of places to eat and drink. 
• 25.13441855.1203824 Aquaventure, Atlantis, Cresent Rd East (entrance inside Atlantis, reached Atlantis-Aquaventure from the monorail station). 320 dirhams / adult 275 dirhams / child under 1.2 meters (3 ft 11 in), 40 dirhams per locker, discounts via online booking. Mon-Sun 10: 00-18: 00. Aquaventure has many water slides, including extreme slides: Feath Jump and Poseidon's Revenge. Also includes encounter with dolphins, swimming with dolphins.  
• Superior Car Rental (Luxury Car Rental Dubai) (Atana Hotel - Barsha Heights), ☎ 971 50 974 0888. Mon-Sun 8: 00-23: 00. Rent a luxury car or a sports car. 
• 25.08004155.1237025 Ain Dubai, Bluewaters Island, ☎ 97 143173999. Dubai Ferris wheel. 

Shopping

There are so many shopping malls in Dubai that it will take days to explore only the biggest ones. A shopping mall stands out in Jumeirah, the Mall of the Emirates, with even a ski slope inside.

• 25.197555.2791671 Dubai Mall, Sheikh Zayed Rd, ☎800 382 6255, fax: 971 4 362 7566, @[email protected]. Sun – Wed 10: 00–23: 00, Thu – Sat 10: 00–00: 00. The largest shopping mall in the world, it opened in November 2008. It has over 1,200 branded stores from around the world. Features an indoor ice rink and indoor aquarium. It is located right next to the Burj Khalifah and the visitor entrance to the Burj Khalifa is located on the basement level of the Mall. The downstairs food court is spectacular in its variety. It is a good place to watch the water features of the Dubai fountain. It's breathtaking, so take your time and pick your points of interest.  
• 25.21755.28252 Boulevard - Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Rd (300m from Emirates Towers Metro Station). Sat – Thu 10: 00-22: 00, Fri 12: 00-22: 00. Part of the Emirates Tower Hotel complex. The shops here match the hotel, very high class, plus a Starbucks. Lipton café has free Wi-Fi. Restaurants and bars all serve alcohol. Quite a popular nightclub, with bars and nightclubs and is considered to be the most expensive mall in Dubai. 

• 25.11805655.2005563 Mall of the Emirates (Mall of the Emirates Red Line Metro Station), ☎ 971 4 409 9000, 971 4 409 9100, 971 4 409 9160, fax: 971 4 409 9888, @[email protected]. Sun – Wed 10: 00–22: 00, Thu – Sat 10: 00–00: 00; During Ramadan: Mon-Sun 10: 00-01: 00. It was the largest mall outside of North America until the Dubai Mall opened in 2008. Over 200 stores, cinemas and the Ski Center. It has many international chains and luxury brand stores, including Harvey Nichols. Lots of restaurants and cafes, although cafes tend to be much busier than other malls. It is connected to a Kempinski hotel, which has restaurants licensed to serve alcohol that are accessible from the mall. Very large Carrefour hypermarket attached, next to the Kempinski Hotel. Upstairs Arab / Middle Eastern souvenir shops. It is known for Ski Dubai and other spectacular attractions.  

• 25.21611155.2527784 Market, Jumeirah Beach Rd (77b St near Al Urouba St), ☎ 971 4 344 4161, 971 4 344 4705, fax: 971 4 349 0066, @[email protected]. Mon-Sun 10: 00-22: 00. Mercato takes its name from the Italian term and is the only Renaissance-themed shopping center in the Middle East. It captures Italian, French and Spanish flavors and artistic characteristics, hosting regular fairs and festivals from every country. Mercato offers a unique shopping experience, the best of international entertainment and famous brands such as Virgin Megastore, Top Shop, Mango and Hugo Boss. It is home to a large Spinneys supermarket, a 7-screen Grand Cinema, a Starbucks and delicious restaurants such as Bella Donna which has a must-see sea-view balcony.  

• 25.13277855.1847225 Suq Madinat, Jumeirah Rd (near Burj al-Arab, Malls of the Emirates metro station), ☎ 971 4 366 8888, @[email protected]. 10:00–23:00. It includes 75 shops, numerous bars, restaurants and cafes, a nightclub, a theater. More expensive and aimed directly for tourists than other malls where residents go. Most bars and restaurants are licensed for alcohol. Nice to walk around as it is designed to resemble a "traditional" souk, but with the modern comforts of air conditioning. Lots of souvenir shops.  
• 25.2150355.25156 Town Center Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Rd, ☎ 971 4 344-0111. Sat-Thu 10: 00-22: 00; Fri 13: 30-22: 00. With a bright, open and spacious vibe, it's a place to shop, relax, and casually dine at a huge selection of restaurants such as Sumo Sushi, Cafe Ceramique, La Cafette by Carpe Diem, and Simply Healthy. It is also home to a wide range of beauty shops for women such as the Nail Station, the Paris Gallery, the Kaya Skin Care Clinic, the Wax Lounge and the SOS Salon. 
• 25.076355.14067 Dubai Marina Mall, Sheikh Zayed Rd, ☎ 971 4 436 1020. Sat – Wed 10: 00-22: 00, Thu-Fri 10: 00-00: 00. Another shopping mall, with cinema, food court, etc. 
• 25.19463955.2764938 Suq Al Bahar (سوق البحار), Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, ☎ 971 4 362 7011.  

How to have fun

Where to eat

Where stay

Average prices

• 25.10235755.1785171 Atana Hotel, Hessa Street, Al Thanyah 1 (Barsha Heights), ☎ 971 4 356 6666. 4-star hotel with swimming pool and all comforts. A short distance from the subway. 

High prices

• Jumeirah Beach Hotel, PO BOX 11416, ☎ 971 4 3480000, fax: 971 4 3016800. 
• Dubai Marine Beach Resort, Jumeirah Beach Road, P.O. Box 5182, ☎ 971 4 3461111, fax: 971 4 3460234. 
• Le Méridien Mina Seyahi, PO BOX 213084, ☎ 971 4 399 3333, fax: 971 4 399 3111. 
• Westin Mina Seyahi, PO BOX 213084, ☎ 971 4 399 4141, fax: 971 4 399 9144. 
• Burj Al Arab Hotel, Jumeirah Beach area, P.O.Box: 74147, ☎ 971 4 3017777, fax: 971 4 3017000. One of the best hotels in the world, classified with 7 stars! 

How to keep in touch

Internet

• 25.1518455.2003629 Dubai Public Library (close to the Gold Souk). Sun-Thu 09: 00-20: 00. offers free Internet stations and WiFi, which is very difficult to find in Dubai 

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