Dubai's best areas
Downtown Dubai — the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain. The city's iconic centre. Premium apartments with tower views.
Dubai Marina — the waterfront skyscraper district. Marina Walk, yacht life, excellent restaurants, JBR beach.
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) — the Walk shopping and beach area. Most lively waterfront atmosphere.
Palm Jumeirah — the palm-shaped artificial island. Beach, Atlantis resort, the most exclusive addresses.
Business Bay — adjacent to Downtown. Corporate stays, slightly lower prices than Downtown with similar access.
Getting around Dubai
The Dubai Metro (Red and Green lines) covers main areas. RTA buses. Uber and Careem operate extensively. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 20 minutes by Metro from Downtown. Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) is further south.
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