Must See:
Al-Mamzar Beach Park is a popular spot for picnickers with its 4 sandy beaches and 2 swimming pools. Laze in the shade of a palm tree or take a dip in the azure sea. At night, dramatic illuminations at the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab tower light up the sky.
Must Do:
Practise your bartering skills at the atmospheric Gold Souk, 3km from the Holiday Inn Dubai-Downtown hotel. Haggle with local stall-holders to secure the best prices on jewel-encrusted belts and weighty white gold pendants at the hundreds of busy stalls.
What's New:
The Dubai Metro opened in 2009 and provides a fast and inexpensive way to get around in air-conditioned cool away from the city's traffic jams. Al Rigga station is a 2-minute walk from the hotel and connects to Dubai Marina and the Mall of the Emirates.
Don't Go Home Without:
Sampling the best of multicultural Dubai. The hotel is situated in the busy residential neighbourhood of Deira, where the streets are packed with restaurants selling everything from Indian curries and Lebanese mezze to Thai noodles and Chinese fried rice.
Tips:
Ask the Concierge team at Holiday Inn Dubai-Downtown about our good-value sightseeing packages. Tours on offer range from romantic dinner cruises in traditional sailing boats, to camel riding and adventurous Jeep desert safaris.