Brenda’s guidebook
Food scene
LOWE Dubai
fabulous restaurant short 2 minute drive away.
https://lowe-dubai.com/
Just down the road walking or driving distance, fantastic setting.
https://www.thefarmdubai.ae/
11 locals recommend
The Farm Restaurant, Al Barari
Just down the road walking or driving distance, fantastic setting.
https://www.thefarmdubai.ae/
Best coffee in Dubai on the lower ground floor of Seventh Heaven over looking the gardens. You can order via their Instagram page and they will deliver.
Third Wave Cafe - Al Barari
Best coffee in Dubai on the lower ground floor of Seventh Heaven over looking the gardens. You can order via their Instagram page and they will deliver.
On the lower ground floor of Seventh Heaven.
http://cherabinth.com/
Cherabinth Seafood Restaurant 🦐🦞🦀🦑🐠
On the lower ground floor of Seventh Heaven.
http://cherabinth.com/
Zeeko Burger
On the lower ground floor of Seventh Heaven
Best mussels in Dubai, 10-15 minute drive away.
https://themaine.ae/studiocity
The MAINE Street Eatery, Studio City
Best mussels in Dubai, 10-15 minute drive away.
https://themaine.ae/studiocity
Great bakery and they deliver on delivroo. 10-15 minute drive away.
https://mm-argc.com/
Maison Mathis 'Arabian Ranches'
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311 Road)Great bakery and they deliver on delivroo. 10-15 minute drive away.
https://mm-argc.com/
Great Happy Hour in the same building as the apartment on the 1st floor.
https://www.zayahideout.com/
Zaya Hideout
E 311 Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed RoadGreat Happy Hour in the same building as the apartment on the 1st floor.
https://www.zayahideout.com/
Red Tomato Pizza Restaurant
On the lower ground floor of Seventh Heaven.
Full of restaurants with Burj Alrab views and nice place for a walk around.
81 locals recommend
Madinat Jumeirah
Full of restaurants with Burj Alrab views and nice place for a walk around.
Al Beiruti
Sheikh Zayed RoadBest Lebanese restaurant in Dubai, booking essential. 20-25 drive.
https://albeiruti.com/
Shimmers
Great location on the beach, must book. Minimum spend policy.
Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Dubai
906 Jumeirah StBest Italian in town. Must book.
Head to Kite Beach - Best Burger in town. Great atmosphere, very casual and perfect for adults and kids.
Salt Burger
Head to Kite Beach - Best Burger in town. Great atmosphere, very casual and perfect for adults and kids.
Located in the Four Seasons Hotel.
https://www.coyarestaurant.com/dubai/
24 locals recommend
COYA Dubai
Jumeirah Beach RoadLocated in the Four Seasons Hotel.
https://www.coyarestaurant.com/dubai/
Great views, nice bar get there early book a table outside.
https://www.jumeirah.com/en/dine/dubai/rockfish
Rockfish
Great views, nice bar get there early book a table outside.
https://www.jumeirah.com/en/dine/dubai/rockfish
Nobu is in Atlantis about 30 minutes away, many other restaurants in the same area.
https://www.noburestaurants.com/dubai/home/
20 locals recommend
Nobu Dubai
Nobu is in Atlantis about 30 minutes away, many other restaurants in the same area.
https://www.noburestaurants.com/dubai/home/
Zuma
06 Al Mustaqbal Stlocated in DIFC
https://zumarestaurant.com/locations/dubai/
Fantastic location - Seafood restaurant
https://www.jumeirah.com/en/dine/dubai/al-qasr-pierchic
12 locals recommend
Pierchic
Fantastic location - Seafood restaurant
https://www.jumeirah.com/en/dine/dubai/al-qasr-pierchic
Eat & Drink Restaurant
Al Mina StreetGreat Shawarma's, branches all over Dubai. Cheap and cheerful.
ROKA
https://www.rokarestaurant.com/restaurant/roka-dubai/
Ronda Locatelli
Crescent RoadGreat Italian in Atlantis, worth going after a day at the waterpark.
$$$ - located in the Four Seasons Hotel - next door to Coya
14 locals recommend
Nusr-Et Steakhouse Dubai
$$$ - located in the Four Seasons Hotel - next door to Coya
Great steak restaurant, located in Al Qasr Hotel. 20 minutes away.
https://www.jumeirah.com/en/dine/dubai/al-qasr-the-hide
The Hide
شارع الملك سلمان بن عبدالعزيز آل سعودGreat steak restaurant, located in Al Qasr Hotel. 20 minutes away.
https://www.jumeirah.com/en/dine/dubai/al-qasr-the-hide
Alici
Over in Bluewater where the wheel is.
http://alici.com/
Italian Seafood
Located in Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates
https://www.cipriani.com/us/cipriani-dubai
Cipriani Dolci
Located in Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates
https://www.cipriani.com/us/cipriani-dubai
Hunter and Barrel
Shop 12 Al Naseem StreetSteak restaurant - popular with the expats
https://hunterandbarrel.ae/
Hidden gem - follow google maps to get here as it's out the way. You cannot book so get there before 7pm.
Contemporary Asian and Japanese food
https://www.3fils.com/
10 locals recommend
3 Fils Restaurant
1 شارع العروبةHidden gem - follow google maps to get here as it's out the way. You cannot book so get there before 7pm.
Contemporary Asian and Japanese food
https://www.3fils.com/
Fish Gourmet Seafood Restaurant
Hidden gem. Next to 3 fils
https://fishgourmet.ae/
Spa / Gym / Beauty
Heart & Soul, Spa and Wellness
Short walk from the apartment.
Body Language Health Club, Al Barari
within the development
Razor Barbershop Al Barari
On the ground floor by the apartment entrance. Men only.
Ladies Nail/Hair/Beauty on the ground floor, they have 20% off on Sunday's and buy one get one free on all treatments on Monday. Open 9:00am to 9:00pm 7 days a week.
http://thenailpavilion.com/
The Nail Pavilion
Ladies Nail/Hair/Beauty on the ground floor, they have 20% off on Sunday's and buy one get one free on all treatments on Monday. Open 9:00am to 9:00pm 7 days a week.
http://thenailpavilion.com/
Luxury Spa at the Bulgari Hotel
https://www.bulgarihotels.com/en_US/dubai/spa-and-fitness/the-bulgari-spa
The Bulgari SPA, Dubai
Luxury Spa at the Bulgari Hotel
https://www.bulgarihotels.com/en_US/dubai/spa-and-fitness/the-bulgari-spa
FitRepublik Fitness Center
www.fitrepublik.com
15 minute drive
InnerFight Dubai
Hessa StreetGym
Barry's Dubai DIFC
https://www.barrys.com/studio/difc/
https://www.armanihoteldubai.com/wellness/
Inside the Burj Khalfia - check out their website for other restaurants and bars in here,
8 locals recommend
Armani/Prive
https://www.armanihoteldubai.com/wellness/
Inside the Burj Khalfia - check out their website for other restaurants and bars in here,
Jumeirah Al Qasr
شارع الملك سلمان بن عبدالعزيز آل سعودSUNSET YOGA ON THE BEACH
Shopping
Waitrose Al Barari
Next to the apartment entrance, very handy opened 8:00am to 10:00pm.
BinSina Pharmacy Al Barari
The White Blossom Flowers Boutique
Gorgeous flowers
Mall of the Emirates
Sheikh Zayed Road20 minutes drive. My favourite Mall.
Wear your comfy shoes and take sweatshirt, gets cold and be prepared to walk.
523 locals recommend
The Dubai Mall
Wear your comfy shoes and take sweatshirt, gets cold and be prepared to walk.
Gold And Diamond Park
Sheikh Zayed RoadDiamonds and gold, say no more.
Things to do - Adults & Children
https://www.albarariplayground.com/
Access via the lower ground floor in Seventh Heaven
Al Barari Playground
https://www.albarariplayground.com/
Access via the lower ground floor in Seventh Heaven
Indoor Children's fun fair. Across the road from the apartment.
https://www.imgworlds.com/language/en/
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Indoor Children's fun fair. Across the road from the apartment.
https://www.imgworlds.com/language/en/
Water park, aquarium and restaurants great day out, lots of restaurants and aquarium. Located on The Palm.
186 locals recommend
Atlantis The Palm station
Crescent RoadWater park, aquarium and restaurants great day out, lots of restaurants and aquarium. Located on The Palm.
Global Village
إ311Only open between 30 October to 30 April.
Wild Wadi Waterpark
Jumeirah StreetLa Mer Beach
Beach, Restaurants lots of the children
Skydive Dubai
Al Seyahi Street
Jabal Al Jais
https://zipline.headout.com/things-to-do-city-dubai/
LEGOLAND Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Roadhttps://www.dubai-jetski.com/our-activities/jet-ski/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItNejqtSZ9AIVy-DICh109gYmEAAYASAAEgI6DfD_BwE
Nemo WaterSports Dubai Jet Ski & Flyboard
Jumeirah Streethttps://www.dubai-jetski.com/our-activities/jet-ski/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItNejqtSZ9AIVy-DICh109gYmEAAYASAAEgI6DfD_BwE
Definitely a must in Dubai, morning or afternoon luxury desert trip.
https://www.platinum-heritage.com/collections
Platinum Heritage bedouin camp
Definitely a must in Dubai, morning or afternoon luxury desert trip.
https://www.platinum-heritage.com/collections
Sightseeing
Expo 2020 Dubai - Lake
Closes 30 March 2022.
1484 by PURO
Stunning views - worth the 2 hour drive. Must book.
Burj Khalifa
1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid BlvdAbra Dubai
90 Baniyas RdDubai Old City
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
5th StreetLouvre Abu Dhabi
Beach Clubs
Summersalt Beach Club
شارع جميراFantastic location. Adults only.
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai
Great ladies day. Adults only
Kite Beach by Meraas
Public beach (free) lots of cafes and places to eat.
Daily beach passes available and great for adults and children. Lots of options for places to eat. Great day out.
Jumeirah Al Naseem
Jumeirah StreetDaily beach passes available and great for adults and children. Lots of options for places to eat. Great day out.
NAMMOS Dubai
Burj Al Arab
Jumeirah StreetDaily pool access available, check the website as you must book.
DRIFT Beach Dubai
Adults only
Cove Beach Dubai
Nurai Island
Golf / Polo
Arabian Ranches Golf Club
Emirates Golf Club
The Els Club
شارع الشيخ محمد بن زايدJumeirah Golf Estate ClubHouse
Trump International Golf Club Dubai
Desert Palm Polo Club