NEIGHBOURHOOD GUIDE - % Arabica Dubai DIFC Limestone House

1 Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE

http://www.burjkhalifa.ae

+971-4-888-8888

Known as the world's tallest building standing at 2,722 feet (830 meters) with 163 floors, the Burj Khalifa is just outside connected to the Dubai Mall.  It was designed by Architect Adrian Smith, and he incorporated patterns from traditional Islamic architecture.  His main inspiration was a regional desert flower, the Hymenocallis, whose organic form is one of the main concepts of the tower's design.  The building's outer lobes extend from its center core, resembling petals from a stem.  The view is spectacular especially at night when everything is illuminated with light cubes.  We recommend going to the Fountain Show at night, which runs daily starting from 6:00pm to 11:00pm, for every 30 minutes.  The park is linked to the rest of Downtown by bridges and has a promenade going all the way around the edge.  The perfect place to take your cup of Arabica coffee and enjoy the view.

Gate #8, Gate Village, Al Mustaqbal St, Dubai, UAE

http://artsawa.com

+971-4-386-2366

Artsawa is a 10,000 sq. ft. space dedicated to showcasing world-class contemporary art from the Middle East and North Africa to a global and regional audience, located near Cuadro Fine Art Gallery, Opera Gallery Dubai, and Tabari Artspace. Founded in 2008 by Amel B.Makkawi, Artsawa aims to raise awareness on the Middle East and North Africa regions through their innovative exhibitions and educational programs, deepening the culture of modern Dubai. Come visit for a stroll through the magnificent space, alongside the many locals who often drop by the cultural area when in need of inspiration.

Opening Hours:
10am - 7:30pm
Closed on Fridays

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd, Souk Al Bahar, Level 2, Dubai, UAE

http://bateel.com

+971-4-339-9819

Established in 1989 in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, Bateel is a leading sweets brand in GCC countries.  Bateel is an Arabic word that stands for the young branch of a date palm tree.  As the trees grow in the desert under harsh conditions, dates have a symbolic meaning: to prosper in the midst of adversity.  Dates are high in nutritional value and has lots of fiber, potassium, and natural sugars, making it a great snack option.  Now Bateel has expanded to 40 boutiques across the GCC region with their high quality dates and fine chocolates.  Bateel offers all kinds of dates varieties, as well as dates stuffed with pecans, almonds, orange slices, or our favorite, chocolate covered dates!  The closest Bateel branch to our Dubai Mall location is on the lower ground floor of the mall, across from Bloomingdale's.

Opening Hours:
Mall timings (Sat - Wed)
Mall timings (Thu - Fri)

Jumeirah Rd, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

Jumeira Beach is a white sand beach that is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf and stretches across along on the coast of Dubai.  You can spend a relaxing afternoon enjoying the warm weather and listening to the beach waves here.  We love to go during sunset hours because the view is absolutely glorious.  To experience the serenity of Islam culture, there is also a mosque nearby, called the Jumeira Mosque.

City Walk, Al Wasl, Dubai, UAE

http://www.thegreenplanetdubai.com

The Green Planet in City Walk is a standalone bio-dome that is home to over 3,000 plants and animals.  It’s also the largest indoor, man-made and life-sustaining tree in the world.  There is a large tree that covers the entire height of the forest, but that tree is actually man-made.  The plants that have been planted all over it are real and will continue to grow and flourish.  Individual Tickets are AED95 for adults and AED70 for children (3 – 12 years).

Opening Hours:
10am - 10pm (Open Sat - Wed)
10am - Midnight (Open Thurs & Fri )

Al Multaqa Street, La Ville Hotel & Suites City Walk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

https://www.livelaville.com/restaurant/hotels/hotel-information/travel/dxblv/LookUp/index.aspx

+971-5430-95948

LookUp Rooftop Bar is a short walk from the % Arabica store, making it the perfect spot to grab drinks after a long day around City Walk. The bar has a chic and urban feel, with Instagram-worthy views of the Burj Khalifa. Bring your friends and party in style with their live DJ performances and variety of drinks!

Opening Hours:
10am - 12am

Villa 70b, 55c St, Mirdif, Dubai, UAE

https://www.facebook.com/GalleryArabesque/

+971-50-201-0042

Gallery Arabesque is an art establishment near City Centre Mirdif, founded in 2012 to promote Arabic calligraphy, Islamic arts, and local art exhibitions. They work with the most outstanding artists in the region to organize and produce beautiful collections and commissions, as well as art workshops and classes. The gallery regularly showcases the work of Narjes Noureddine, a famous calligrapher and interior designer in UAE, whose work ranges from classic calligraphy plates to modern paintings, murals, and sculptures.

Opening Hours:
8am - 6pm Daily
Closed on Fridays

Ground Floor, Mirdif City Centre, Dubai, UAE

instagram.com/karamstreetkitchen

+971-4-239-3935

Karam Beirut Street Kitchen is a popular Middle Eastern lunch spot offering the finest and most authentic Lebanese food. Lebanese cuisine is known for their abundance in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and fresh seafood, bringing you a flavorful experience while still being light and healthy on the stomach. Make sure to try their bestselling Mezze, which is a selection of fresh appetizers featuring Middle Eastern, Greek, and North African cuisine all in one, and is very Instagrammable too! Stop by their warm and open space in Mirdif City Centre for a refreshing Lebanese dining experience.

Opening Hours:
10am - 10pm

Al Khawaneej St, Mushrif, Dubai, UAE

https://www.dm.gov.ae/historic_item/mushrif-park/

+971-4-288-3624

Located in the eastern part of Dubai, Mushrif Park is a 5.25 square kilometre family-oriented park, showcasing 13 models replicating houses from around the world to promote international design, along with bicycle paths, football fields, a swimming pool, a 500-seat theatre, excursion, picnic, and barbecue areas.

Opening Hours:
Sun to Wed : 8am - 10pm
Thurs to Sat : 8am - 11pm

Al Barsha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A newly developed community, Al Barsha is still thinly populated when compared to other communities in the city. Al Barsha is close to Dubai Internet City, Dubai Marina and the Palm Jumeirah.

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd - Dubai, UAE

http://www.dubaiautodrome.com/

+971-4-367-8700

Dubai Autodrome UAE’s first fully integrated multipurpose motorsport and entertainment facility. It includes an FIA sanctioned 5.39km circuit with six different configurations, a race school, indoor and outdoor karting tracks,Located 10 minutes away from Mall of emirates, the Dubai Autodrome is a safe and controlled motoring environment that can accommodate large crowds, whether as a local social destination or as a tourist attraction for overseas visitors.

Opening Hours:
8am – 5pm

Jumeirah Street, Dubai, UAE

www.jumeirah.com/Dubai/Burj-Al-Arab‎

+971-4-409-9000

One of Dubai’s most famous tourist landmarks, the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah often stands among the top five – if not the absolute peak – of the world’s most iconic hotels.  The hotel with its distinctive sail-shaped silhouette has thrust Dubai onto the global luxury tourism landscape.  Burj Al Arab takes accepted standards of luxury to a new level, guests have access to service on par with royalty and fine dining alike.  Gold interiors, lush suites, the finest delicacies – Burj Al Arab’s long list of superlatives cannot be matched.

Opening Hours:
Shops
Sun - Wed : 10am - 10pm
Thu - Sat : 10am - 0am

Restaurant and food court
Sun - Wed : 10am - 10pm
Thu - Sat : 10am - 0am

Crescent Road – Dubai, Atlantis, The Palm,

https://www.atlantisthepalm.com/

+971-4-426-2000

Atlantis, The Palm is a majestic 5-star Dubai hotel situated on the Palm, a man-made island that has captured the world’s imagination with its magnificent scale and ingenuity. Hotel’s rooms and suites are designed for absolute comfort and luxury. The guests can enjoy spectacular views of the Arabian Sea or the magnificent Dubai Skyline. Atlantis hotel is well known for the absolute comfort and unparalleled luxury. Complete with spectacular views of the azure waters of the Arabian Sea, or across the beach and over the iconic Palm and magnificent Dubai skyline. Reside in one of the hotel’s rooms or suites, which include our famous Signature Underwater Suite. Imagine waking up to a breath-taking view of the ancient ruins of the mythical lost city of Atlantis and its marine inhabitants.

Al Seyahi St, Mina Seyahi, Dubai, UAE

http://www.skydivedubai.ae/

+971-4-377-8888

The world’s premier skydiving locations. An extraordinary vision. An innovative spirit. A dream to fly. The Palm DZ offers visitors truly unique experiences. A tandem skydive from 13,000 feet above the Palm Jumeirah is an incredible experience and should be on everyone’s Dubai to-do list. Today the company is world renowned for its extraordinary and innovative pursuit of excellence in aerial sports, holds multiple Guinness World Records, and has developed two of the foremost skydiving locations worldwide.

Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai 500272, UAE

+971-4-390-0091

The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence is a typically audacious feat of engineering that claims to be the world’s biggest residential development. Situated in the heart of the awe-inspiring Dubai Marina (which also claims to be the world’s largest, naturally), JBR accommodates 15,000 people within its hotel rooms, studios, penthouses and apartments overlooking the Gulf. While Dubai’s visitors are lured by the promise of sun, sea and sand, it is a fashionista’s paradise, famed for its shopping. The Walk is a mile-long, two-storey strip running the length of the JBR, with more than 300 retailers, restaurants, department stores, cafes and gyms.

Opening Hours:
8am - 2am

Fashion Parking - Dubai Mall - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Dubai

+971-4-567-2030

Stretching over 275 metres in length – equivalent to over two football pitches – The Dubai Fountain hails as the world’s tallest performing fountain. Resting on the 30-acre Burj Lake, it performs to a selection of songs from classical to contemporary Arabic and world music. Comprising five circles of varying sizes and two arcs, its powerful water nozzles shoot over 22,000 gallons water up to impressive heights equivalent to that of a 50-storey building. Incandescent and colour projectors create a visual spectrum of over 1,000 different water expressions. This is one of the finest fountain shows in the world and a must for visitors to the store.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Dubai

https://www.dubaiopera.com

+971-4-440-8888

Dubai Opera is the definitive destination for performing arts in Dubai, bringing together an eclectic curation across a wide variety of art, dance and music. Located at what’s billed as ‘the most prestigious square kilometer in the world’ in Downtown Dubai, Dubai Opera is a centerpiece of culture and arts in Dubai, and certainly the most prestigious in the Dubai Opera District. Dubai Opera passionately embraces its role as the creative heart of the city, producing and hosting the finest, most authentic, and engaging performing arts experiences from Dubai and also from across the world.

The Dubai Mall

https://www.thedubaiaquarium.com/

+971-800-3-8224-6255

The 10-million liter Dubai Aquarium tank, located on the Ground Level of The Dubai Mall, is one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world. It houses thousands of aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species. There are over 300 Sharks and Rays, including the largest collection of Sand Tiger Sharks in the world. There are numerous ways for visitors to experience the main Aquarium tank, which measures 51 metres in length, 20 metres in width and 11 metres in height. The 48 metre walk-through Tunnel provides 270 degree views from 11 metres below the surface of the tank, or visitors can go on a Glass-bottom boat ride, providing unique views of the tank from beneath their own feet ! Those who want to experience a dip in the tank can opt for a Cage Snorkeling Experience. And for the adventurous ones, a Shark Dive is a once in a lifetime opportunity, bringing you within inches of a large variety of sharks and rays.