{"id":1793,"date":"2016-12-20T00:39:13","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T00:39:13","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2016-12-20T00:39:13","modified_gmt":"2016-12-20T00:39:13","slug":"eight-of-the-best-places-to-stay-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/feature\/eight-of-the-best-places-to-stay-in-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Which area of Dubai are you best suited to?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you’re planning a staycation or recommending areas to visiting friends and family…look no further. Here’s a guide to the perfect holiday havens in Dubai…<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0If you want to chill at the beach:\u00a0JBR<\/h3>\n

Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR to the cool kids), is the ultimate spot to\u00a0stay if you fancy some sun, sand, sea and (surprisingly) shopping.\u00a0A brand spanking new\u00a0outside mall \u00a0offers designer boutiques and cool cafes, minus the air-con, while camels wander the\u00a0shoreline just metres away. There’s even wifi in the palm trees…so you can Instagram and Snapchat away to your heart’s content.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0If you want to spend your nights on the town:\u00a0Dubai Marina<\/h3>\n

Mega-yachts, swanky\u00a0clubs and delicious\u00a0cocktails \u2013 these are just a couple\u00a0of the reasons why many of\u00a0Dubai’s\u00a0young professionals make the Marina their home. With over 4km of pretty palm-strewn\u00a0walkways and a great number of new trendy\u00a0restaurants\u00a0this is a super convenient place to both see and be seen.\u00a0Chef Jason Atherton\u00a0opened Marina Social restaurant in the new InterContinental\u00a0hotel there, which is worth checking out, along with Pier 7 which has seven different restaurants and bars across seven floors; from pan-Asian and\u00a0Mexican food\u00a0to French and Lebanese; literally\u00a0every taste bud is catered for.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0If you’re a culture vulture:\u00a0Al Fahidi<\/h3>\n

For a truly different way to see Dubai visit the historic Al Fahidi district.\u00a0Low-key, low-rise and\u00a0brimming with creative authenticity, every narrow walkway is an Instagram moment,\u00a0the traditional tearooms and galleries offer a slice of peace in an otherwise chaotic city.\u00a0Stay at the XVA art hotel to truly immerse yourself in culture or to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0If you want to see old school Dubai:\u00a0Deira<\/h3>\n

Think Dubai is all skyscrapers and supercars? Think again. Deira is the old centre of\u00a0the city, and is one of the few places you can still see traditional dhows and abras sailing\u00a0with purpose along the historic creek. Explore the gold and spice souks,\u00a0make the most of the\u00a0relatively cheap eats on offer and take an abra ride across the creek for AED1 (These boats run from 5am – midnight every day;\u00a0try going after dark to catch\u00a0the cities lights twinkling in the distance).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0If you want to live the dream:\u00a0The Palm<\/h3>\n

Adhering to the ‘go-hard-or-go-home’ ethos, The Palm is everything you expect Dubai to\u00a0be, and then some. It is home to some of the most iconic hotels \u2013 Atlantis, The Fairmont, One&Only\u00a0\u2013 and it’s the perfect spot to do a spot of supercar watching too. Spend your days at its exclusive beach clubs,\u00a0and your nights hobnobbing with\u00a0celebs at the likes of\u00a0Nobu or the Atlantis.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0If you plan to shop till you drop:\u00a0Downtown<\/h3>\n

The glistening new commercial hub of Dubai offers much more than the Burj Khalifa\u00a0(although that’s not a bad start). The Dubai Mall sits right beside it, and offers more shopping\u00a0opportunities than you ever thought possible, as well as some of the world’s finest\u00a0restaurants and hotels. It’s over 5km so we suggest\u00a0you take your walking shoes if you plan to make a day of it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0If you’re in the know:\u00a0Jumeirah<\/h3>\n

This laid-back part of town is where those who have lived in Dubai for a while tend to come and hangout. It’s got chilled spots aplenty (we love both\u00a0Jumeirah and Kite beache) as well as a strong surf scene. The recently opened Four Seasons hotel also\u00a0plays host to Coya \u2013 one of the hottest restaurants in town right now and smaller beach spots\u00a0like Salt (where you’ll get some of Dubai’s best burgers)\u00a0and a new skate\u00a0park pull in a more alternative crowd.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0If you want some serious resort-style luxury:\u00a0Madinat Jumeirah<\/h3>\n

Hard to describe this amazing resort; the\u00a0Madinat Jumeirah is the kind of place to stay if you\u00a0want to switch off from reality,\u00a0spend your time strolling\u00a0around cute (pretend) souks and sailing along picture-perfect canals. Think a mixture of Venice and Morocco but\u00a0with a huge splash of luxury thrown in.\u00a0With two 5 star hotels (Al Qasr, Mina A Salam), over 40 restaurants and\u00a0even a water park next door, you won’t want for anything.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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