Moet Champagne brunch that, in my opinion, is the best Friday brunch in Dubai. More expensive than most, but worth it. Food cooking stations of all types from Indian to Thai to Japanese, plus oyster shots and a cheese room. And the Champagne just keeps flowing... and flowing. I've been several times now and I never get tired of it. Plus the desserts are to die for. It gets very busy, so reservations are a must.

P.O. Box 97555, Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 97555,

T.(971) 4-332-5555
F.(971) 4-332-4555
email:dubai@fairmont.com

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Fantastic! a great experience..we've been there only 3 days on stop-over but definetely to come back again.A local friend suggested us Net Tours to discover the country and they just showed us the paradise. Fun, Adventure, Culture, Traditions..all over palaces, dunes, unbelievable skylines with a professionality and friendliness we never met before. We went in every corner of Dubai, then continued to Abu Dhabi, Hata over the mountains and the most fascinating place in the desert we ever met. We were lucky to ride the camels and to assist a falcon demonstration. On the way to Abu Dhabi we went to a unknown place and photographed an old Oryx. The emirates are just fascinating and the contrasts among them captured our hearts from the beginning..

+971 4 2666655. Our local friend suggested us but we later found them in the Web and discovered they are the pioneers in tourism www.netgroupdubai.com and www.netgroupauh.com

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Yes, the restaurants, hotels and shopping are great but please note - Dubai isn't a country, the UAE is.

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This is a very ex-pat establishment where you'll instantly feel comfortable if you're from the U.S. I love the communal table stacked with magazines. Wi-fi access is a plus. The menu is varied and extensive: I enjoyed both my breakfast and lunch here. Has outdoor seating. Visit Bliss Spa (one hour reflexology: $35) right around the corner. Full description of each (with photos) at:

www.travelmusings.net

They don't have a website, but Time Out Dubai and Luxe Guide Dubai both have listings for it.

Shk Zayed Road
Tel: 971 4 343 3779

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If you are new to winter sports, and want to guarantee that you enjoy your too short holiday, Ski Dubai (located in the most incredibly luxurious mall) is ideal. You will quickly discover whether you have a talent for skiing or snowboarding under the expert guidance of the resident instructors, at very reasonable cost. And should you discover that snow sports don't float your particular boat, or you just want to ring the changes, there's sun, sea, desert, camels, dunes and all the usual tourist attractions right on the doorstep.

Mall of the Emiates, Dubai

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Despite the fact that gambling is very much illegal across the UAE, there are still opportunities for a little flutter now and again.

At the camel races, one of the country's most traditional events, it is possible to have a cheeky bet without the authorities finding out simply by wearing the right coloured clothing. If you head down to the front of the racetrack sporting a vivid red t-shirt (football tops won't do) then within a minute or two you should feel a tug on your arm by one of the local 'shirka' boys. They don't speak fantastic English but should be able to give you a brief run down of the odds. Choose your winning camel and give the boy your stake (not too obviously) and he'll scarper off.

If you lose you'll never see him again and it'll be like some bizarre dream, but win and he'll eventually come scampering back with your money (make sure you are still wearing the red t-shirt).

It is widely believed that the police know about this activity but keep quiet for their own gambling desires, but whatever the truth, it's one of the only ways to have a little bet while remaining out of trouble.

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A cozy Lebanese restaurant and cafe. While most Arabic restaurants in Dubai are either cafe-style dens full of screaming teenagers or cliched Arabic restaurants, Layali provides the perfect antidote to the "Disneyland"-style food offerings in Dubai.

First things first: the food is excellent. Authentic and tasty Lebanese food, not too expensive, and their Saj bread (steaming, freshly baked thin Arabic bread) is unforgettable. The sheeshahs are very good, and the staff are excellent.

Very reasonably priced, about AED 80 each (11 pounds) for a very big meal and a sheeshah.

It's located on Sheikh Zayed Road, at the back of Saeed Tower (the building with Pizza Hut and Nando's). Just ask a taxi to take you to "Sheikh Zayed Road, Crowne Plaza side", and count off 12 buildings past the Crowne Plaza. It's open until 2 or 3 every night.

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Ski Dubai is a newly-opened indoor ski resort located in the Mall of the Emirates. Skiing and snowboarding are available as well as as a ski school and snow park for children. Real snow, friendly instructors, and excellent fun! Equipment and clothes are provided (except gloves and hats). There are eskilators on the lower slope, and a proper ski lift to reach the higher slope(s). Restaurants and cafes overlooks the ski facility, and photographers capture your fear on film!

Mall of the Emirates

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Why? It's just one big building site and construction is sometimes around the clock. Maybe not what you want if you are paying £200+ a night for a beach-side hotel.......?

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Fashionistas is a personal shopping and style concierge in Dubai. It's every tourist's dream come true. I'm from Middlesex and went to Dubai for the second time. Not only did the personal shoppers at Fashionistas take me to the right stores to suit me and my budget, they also told me about the best bars, restaurants and must-see places in Dubai. I got some great style advice and felt as though I was shopping with a friend. I recommend calling Fashionistas to make your trip to Dubai a memorable one.

You can call Fashionistas on +971 4 3116776 / +971 50 4629845 / +971 50 8697451

Email: citychic@fashionistas.ae

I believe their website is coming up soon - www.fashionistas.ae

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Abras are used to ferry people across the creek for 1 dirham. For maybe 70 dirhams (dependent on your negotiating skills and length of journey etc), you can hire an abra for a journey of an hour or more on the creek, taking in the architecture of creek-side Dubai and enjoying a cool(er) breeze under an advertisement-adorned plastic awning. This is a very nice way to spend time in Dubai.

Board an abra opposite the spice souk, or the textile souk (Deira - south-side)

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Good place for a beer.

Madinat

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