HOTEL

 

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Some hotels are very expensive but offer breathtaking sea views! 

Expect to pay $2,000 per night without a doubt!

Otherwise, I really liked the SLS hotel. First of all, because they upgraded us (first to a duplex and then to a real apartment with two terraces) and secondly because the rooms are huge (even the basic rooms are 80 square meters) and everything is very clean. 
Centrally located and slightly north of the city, it's not far from the airport or the Dubai Mall. Depending on where you're going, you'll need to be patient when traveling.​

 

 

 

1000$

 

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This is the basis for the reasoning and it is the price of an hour's flight in First Class (a quarter of the price in Business Class) with Emirates. In First Class, you get your own little room! Emirates offers excellent service, including a chauffeur to take you from your home to the airport and from the airport to your hotel (the airport is very large, very beautiful, and very clean), all in both directions.  It's also the price of a restaurant meal for four people, the average price of a night in a hotel, the price of a Prada shirt, and the price of a coffee at Julith. The coffee is called Nido 7 Geisha and costs $980 (not $1,000, believe it or not!). Is this due to the quality of the coffee beans used? 

I almost forgot! Emirates serves really good cocktails (classic martini or dry martini perfect) and if you're traveling on an Airbus A380-800, you'll have a lounge/bar upstairs. In this case, you have to depart from Nice, but it might be worth it.

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FOOD

 

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There are a few “franchises” of all the luxury restaurants you know in Europe.  I really liked the Bar des Près for its view, decor, and espresso martini. It has a London vibe. The bar next door on the same floor is a great place to end the evening.   There's also La Petite Maison, which is always packed (with a more French vibe).  Finally, I enjoyed the Nuska beach restaurant. You're taken there along pretty little paths in electric carts. 

 

VISIT

 

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The old town (Al Fahidi) is interesting and will remind you of the early days of Dubai as a village of fishermen and pearl merchants, but there is a bit too much pressure from souvenir sellers. 

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MUST-SEES  

 

In no particular order 

The Burj Khalifa tower is the tallest building in the world. Breathtaking views and beautiful photos. You will be treated to a light lunch and lots of attention. 

The Museum of the Future for technology enthusiasts. 

The beach, where you won't lose your footing unless you walk for a very long time!

Don't forget to go to the Dubai Mall to see people skiing and bobsledding among the penguins. 

Have a drink  at the Burj Al Arab, the famous sail-shaped hotel.

Take a helicopter ride over Palm Jumeirah, famous for its palm-shaped islands. For enthusiasts, explore the Gold Souk  glittering with gold jewelry.

Finally, if you have a little time, visit the Jumeirah 

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