The best restaurants in Dubai

Here is my top list of the best restaurants in Dubai.
All with a stunning view and fab food.

Dine with a view

• Luxury at the Burj Al Arab voted the best hotel in the world. Nine restaurants to choose from. Al Muntaha is located on the 27th floor with stunning views. Resturant Bab al yam is located outdoors with lovely view of the pool and the sea. https://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/burj-al-arab/restaurant-at-burj-al-arab/
• Romantic at the Pierchic restaurant on a pier in the sea. Dine with a with a view of the sea, the Burj al arab and the Madinat resort. The restaurant has been voted the most romantic restaurant in Dubai. https://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/madinat-jumeirah/restaurants--bars/pierchic/

• For Meat Lovers at the Meat Company a steak house restaurant in Madinat. It is situated on the sea front of the Souk Madinat Jumeirah with a great view of the arabian gulf
• Spinning at the Revolving Restaurant with a fab view and a nice buffet.  http://www.restaurants.dubai.hyatt.com/al-dawaar
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• Thai with a splashing view of the fountain in award winning Thai restaurant Thiptara. Located by the Dubai Fontains at the Address, The Palace Downtown Dubai. www.theaddress.com
• Japanse with a view at the Tomo restaurant in Raffles Dubai, Wafi Oud Metha. Outdoor dining with a fab view of Dubai skyline. http://www.raffles.com/dubai/dining/tomo/
• Desert dining under the arabian sky at the luxury desert resort Bab Al Shams. http://www.meydanhotels.com/babalshams/dining.htm 
  
  
  
  Do you know a restaurant in Dubai with a fab view that should be on my top list? Please leave a comment here.

The best bargains in Dubai

The best bargains in Dubai

There are plenty of large shopping malls with luxury clothes, bags, shoes etc in Dubai. But there are also plenty of bargains to be made. Here is my top list of the bargains in Dubai.

1. Great Manicure and pedicure at great prices. Manicure or Pedicure 45 minutes approximately 70 DHS (approximately 130 SEK, 10 Euro). La Sirene Hair Beauty and Spa. Ladies only. Address: Dubai Marina, Al Fattan Tower Mall. This is on the walk next to the hotel Oasis Beach Tower. Phone +971 4 399 4612, email lasirene@emirates.net.ae 

2. Scarves (approximately 10 or 20 SEK, 1,5-2 Euro), t-shirts, children clothes etc. The market in Deira, the old town in Dubai.

3. Towels (approximately 40 SEK, 4 euro) , shirts (approximately 40 SEK, 4 euro) , football dress for kids (approximately 20 SEK, 2 euro) etc. The UM Amal Store on Sabakha road near the bus stand in Deira

4. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, keyrings etc can be bought on the market some weekdays. It is close to where the Bateaux dinner cruise boat is on Al Seef Road by Dubai Creek.

5. Cheap and fab art. By the art post cards or small canvases at the Gallery One. There are five shops in Dubai. One of them is in the lovely luxe souk: Store 138, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Al Sofouh Road. http://www.g-1.com/

6. Designer sun glasses and watches by luxury brands are best to be bought at the Dubai airport in the tax free shop. It is a lot cheaper than in the shopping malls in Dubai.

7. Pre-book your visit at the top of Burj Khalifa, the world´s tallest building. Pre-bok on the Internet approximately 1-2 weeks in beforehand. Save 75% of the price. http://www.burjkhalifa.ae/en/

8. Gorgeous perfumes at great prices in the Ard Al Zaafaran Trading shop. It is situated in the Gold Market in Deira, Dubai. I bought several perfumes here as gifts to take home and everybody loved them!

9. Time for lunch... Go for an lAfternoon Tea at the luxurious 5 star hotel The One and Only Mirage in Dubai. As for at table with sea view on the terrace. An extraordinary view, great food at a excellent price. Arabic food, homebaked scones, clotted cream, excellent finger sandwiches, lovely cakes, macaroons, tea and coffee at only 95 AED, approximately 180 SEK or 18 Euro) per person. 


Do you know a bargain or shop in Dubai that should be on my top list? Please leave a comment here.