umair_ahmed

Hi guys, I have a day stopover in Dubai next week. That means, I have very very limited time for sightseeing, if there is one place you suggest on visiting, what would it be.

A far as food is concerned, what is the most famous place to eat for the middle class crowd.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Umer

You could do the Big Bus Tour. That will allow you to see most of Dubai's sights within your limited timeframe.

In terms of food: Since you will be traveling, it will not obligatory for you to fast, even though it's Ramadan. However most of the restaurants, food courts, etc. will be closed during the day. And even if you get something from a supermarket or from one of the take-away restaurants that open around midday, you should not eat in public. After Iftar you can of course eat and drink wherever you want.

Umer

Here is a link with more info about the Big Bus Tour in Dubai including prices and the possibility to book your ticket online.

umair_ahmed

Thanks for the help Umer. I will be arriving at Dubai airport at 6:30 PM on Tuesday and departing for Umrah the following day at 6:30 PM. So most likely I will go out Tuesday night and rest for couple hours at the hotel and maybe a little sightseeing during noon time on Wednesday. I wanted to visit the Jumeriah mosque on tuesday night, I have heard alot of things about it and then downtown Dubai thereafter. Do you think it is logistically possible for me to explore the above mentioned sites in a limited time-frame of 24 hrs. What places do you suggest for me to explore during daylight.

During night time, what restaurants do you suggest is a good place to eat. Something not too pricy but very well known around the city for its quality of food. Apologies for being too detailed about the eating part as I am a big fan of eating out when I go to new places.

Umer

Is that a hotel provided by Emirates or did you book it yourself? I'm asking because I know the 2 hotels that Emirates mostly uses and could tell you what you could do in the vicinity of those hotels. If you booked your own, please let me know which one.

Jumeirah mosque is famous mostly because of its location and the fact that they do guided tours for Non-Muslims. It is certainly a beautiful Masjid, but I didn't really find it that unique. There are many other similar ones throughout Dubai. If you end up going there on Tuesday night, you might just make it there for Taraweeh, if your incoming flight is on time, your taxi driver is quick and you don't get stuck in traffic. Otherwise you will probably be late.

I think most of the places you explore on Wednesday during daytime should be indoors, ie malls, etc., because it will still be very hot and humid outside.

One idea would also be to visit Dubai Museum. I've never been there myself, but my parents have when they visited us in Dubai and they were quite impressed. It's located in Bur Dubai.

Since you will be at Jumeirah Masjid, I'd suggest you just cross the road from there and walk down Jumeirah Road to the left for approx. 400 metres. There you will find Chicken Tikka Inn (Jumeirah branch). Their food is good, you can choose whether you want to sit inside or outside (if there is space available inside) and it's reasonably priced as well.

umair_ahmed

Thanks Umer, I will be staying at the Millenium hotel accomodated by Emirates Airlines. I hear Dubai Mall is near the airport, so I might just visit their.

Umer

Dubai Mall is not really near the airport. It's a 25 km drive from there. The Millenium Hotel is very close to the airport though.