Synopses & Reviews
Frommer's Dubai gives you the complete overview of insider knowledge on where and what to visit in the United Arab Emirates’ largest and most exciting city, all in meticulous detail to point you towards the best that Dubai has to offer.
Packed with detailed, opinionated and honest reviews, this guide gives you the low-down on what's worth your time and what's not, providing extensive listings of accommodation, attractions and restaurants around Dubai whatever your budget. Area highlights are broken down into chapter sections with itineraries and accompanying maps to help you to plan the perfect trip, according to your timeframe.
Inside you'll find the best restaurants serving seafood and extensively varied range of international cuisines; where to go to find museums and cultural sights; plus information on excursions from the capital Abu Dhabi to the Sharjah's recently restored old city as well as Arabian safaris.
Importantly, this guide provides the latest trip-planning advice and money-saving tips, as well as a complete shopper's guide and directory of useful contacts to ensure you make the most of your stay in this spellbinding city.
Synopsis
Decorated slippers on display in a Dubai souk. See chapter 8.
Detailed maps throughout
Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information
Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife
Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
Insider tips from local expert authors
About the Author
Shane Christensen wrote Frommer’s Dubai after living in the rapidly expanding emirate for 2 years. He has written extensively for Frommer’s and is the author of Frommer’s Grand Canyon, co-author of Frommer’s Mexico, and an original co-author of Frommer’s Argentina & Chile. Shane is now based in New York City.
Table of Contents
1 THE BEST OF DUBAI.
2 DUBAI IN DEPTH.
3 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO DUBAI.
4 SUGGESTED DUBAI ITINERARIES.
5 WHERE TO STAY.
6 WHERE TO DINE.
7 EXPLORING DUBAI.
8 SHOPPING.
9 DUBAI AFTER DARK.
10 SIDE TRIPS FROM DUBAI.
11 ABU DHABI.
12 FAST FACTS.
13 USEFUL TERMS & PHRASES.
Index.