Lonely Planet Dubai

by Callan, Lou

• ISBN13: 9781864501315
• ISBN10: 1864501316
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

-- covers this fast-changing city's beaches as well as trips to the desert and mountain ranges
-- something for everyone -- from independent and business travellers to shopaholics
-- architecture section featuring Dubai's traditional and ultra-modern architecture
-- advice on cultural dos and don'ts

Table of Contents

The Author	4	(1)
This Book	5	(1)
Foreword	6	(3)
Introduction	9	(1)
Facts About Dubai	10	(25)
History	10	(4)
Geography	14	(1)
Climate	14	(1)
Ecology & Environment	15	(1)
Flora & Fauna	16	(1)
Government & Politics	17	(1)
Economy	17	(3)
Population & People	20	(1)
Education	21	(1)
Arts	21	(2)
Architecture	23	(6)
Society & Conduct	29	(3)
Religion	32	(2)
Language	34	(1)
Facts for the Visitor	35	(29)
Orientation	35	(1)
Maps	35	(3)
Responsible Tourism	38	(1)
Tourist Offices	38	(1)
Documents	39	(3)
Embassies & Consulates	42	(1)
Customs	43	(1)
Money	43	(2)
Post & Communications	45	(2)
Internet Resources	47	(1)
Newspapers & Magazines	48	(1)
Radio & TV	49	(1)
Video Systems	49	(1)
Photography	49	(1)
Time	50	(1)
Electricity	50	(1)
Weights & Measures	50	(1)
Laundry	50	(1)
Toilets	50	(1)
Left Luggage	50	(1)
Health	50	(5)
Women Travellers	55	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Travellers	56	(1)
disabled Travellers	57	(1)
Senior Travellers	57	(1)
Dubai for Children	57	(1)
Useful Organisations	58	(1)
Cultural Centres	59	(1)
Dangers & Annoyances	59	(1)
Legal Matters	59	(1)
Business Hours	60	(1)
Public Holidays	60	(1)
Special Events	61	(1)
Doing Business	61	(2)
Work	63	(1)
Getting There & Away	64	(8)
Air	64	(5)
Bus	69	(1)
Car	70	(1)
Taxi	70	(1)
Boat	71	(1)
Organised Tours	71	(1)
Getting Around	72	(7)
The Airport	72	(1)
To/From the Airport	72	(1)
Bus	72	(2)
Car	74	(2)
Taxi	76	(1)
Abra	77	(1)
Bicycle	77	(1)
Walking	77	(1)
Hitching	77	(1)
Organised Tours	77	(2)
Things to See & Do	79	(17)
Walking Tours	79	(2)
The Creek	81	(1)
Museums	82	(2)
Art Galleries	84	(1)
Heritage & Archaeological Sites	84	(3)
Souqs	87	(1)
Mosques	87	(1)
Other Attractions	88	(1)
Parks	89	(1)
Beaches	90	(1)
Activities	90	(5)
Courses	95	(1)
Places to Stay	96	(9)
Places to Stay -- Budget	96	(3)
Places to Stay -- Mid-Range	99	(2)
Places to Stay -- Top End	101	(2)
Long-Term Rentals	103	(2)
Places to Eat	105	(9)
Food	105	(2)
Drinks	107	(2)
Places to Eat -- Budget	109	(1)
Places to Eat -- Mid-Range	110	(2)
Places to Eat -- Top End	112	(2)
Entertainment	114	(6)
Pubs & Bars	114	(1)
Nightclubs	115	(1)
Coffeehouses	116	(1)
Cinemas	116	(1)
Concerts & Theatre	117	(1)
Spectator Sports	117	(2)
Computer Arcades	119	(1)
Shopping	120	(8)
What to Buy	120	(5)
Where to Shop	125	(2)
Shipping	127	(1)
Excursions	128	(13)
Organised Tours	128	(1)
Jebel Ali	129	(1)
Sharjah	129	(2)
Hatta	131	(1)
East Coast	132	(4)
Al-Ain & Buraimi	136	(3)
Ras al-Khaimah	139	(1)
Around Ras al-Khaimah	139	(2)
Language	141	(8)
Glossary	149	(12)
Index	161	(1)
Text	161	(3)
Boxed Text	164