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Frommer's Dubai & Abu Dhabi day by day
13 Self-guided Tours. 27 Maps. One Great Trip.
At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everything—in the smartest, most time-efficient way.
The best of Dubai & Abu Dhabi in one, two, or three days
Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste
Hundreds of evocative photos
Bulleted maps that show you how to go from place to place
Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets
A tear-resistant foldout map—enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs
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Synopsis
Frommer’s Dubai & Abu Dhabi Day by Dayis a full-colour, practical, accessible book for sophisticated travellers who want to make the most of their stay. This guidebook helps visitor plan special-interest tours in Dubai, Arabian heritage, spas, and more as well as day trips to Sharjah, Al Ain, and Hatta. The handbook provides star-ratings for hotels, restaurants, and attractions as well as information on shopping, nightlife, and more. This valuable guide includes recommended itineraries and detailed bulleted maps, offering a unique experience of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
About the Author
Gavin Thomas is a freelance travel writer specializing in Arabia and Asia. He first visited Dubai in 2005, when the Burj Dubai was simply a big hole in the ground and Dubai Marina nothing but a forest of cranes, and looks forward to making many more visits to this ever-changing metropolis.
Table of Contents
15 Favorite Moments.1 The Best Full-Day Tours.
The Best in One Day.
The Best in Two Days.
The Best in Three Days.
2 The Best Special-Interest Tours.
Old Dubai.
Souks.
Religious Dubai.
Dubai for Kids.
Futuristic Dubai.
3 The Best Shopping.
Shopping Best Bets.
Dubai Shopping A to Z.
4 The Best Leisure Activities.
Spas.
The Best of Active Dubai.
5 The Best Dining.
Dining Best Bets.
Dubai Dining A to Z.
6 The Best Arts & Entertainment.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets.
Dubai Arts & Entertainment A to Z.
7 The Best Lodging.
Lodging Best Bets.
Dubai Lodging A to Z.
8 The Best Day Trips & Excursions.
Sharjah.
Al Ain.
9 Abu Dhabi.
The Best of Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Shopping A to Z.
Abu Dhabi Dining & Nightlife A to Z.
Abu Dhabi Lodging A to Z.
The Savvy Traveler.
Before You Go.
Getting There.
Getting Around.
Fast Facts.
Dubai: A Brief History.
Useful Phrases & Menu Terms.
Toll-Free Numbers & Websites.
Index.