The jewel in its crown is the Marina Walk, an awe-inspiring place that delights visitors with its cosmopolitan and inimitable, refreshing lifestyle, and is an urban centre on the water. This man-made marina is strategically located near Interchange 5 on Sheikh Zayed Road, close to Dubai's well-known landmarks such as the Dubai Media City. It is connected through the Dubai Metro's red line and underground parking lots are available at the Marina Walk.
The Marina Walk offers an array of high-end shops, recreational activities and restaurants to enjoy. The restaurants offer everything from grills, seafood, Thai, Japanese and Indian Cuisine, alongside trendy coffee shops, spas and beauty salons. The retail spread includes supermarkets and boutique stores, and the Dubai Marina Mall is located nearby.
The view is spectacular, especially at night where the high-rise apartments and hotels all compete with each other to offer the best display lighting and marina views.
The Walk has beautiful yachts parked outside and the lights at night are particularly magical. Given the exotic location, the Marina is a restaurant destination and great for a night out. It is definitely worth a look at the lights and yachts, and towers are particularly good after sunset. It is also a great pedestrian-friendly place. It's an atmospheric and exciting visit where dhow trips and boat hires are available.
The waterside promenade is dotted with European-style boutiques, cafs, and restaurants - great for daytime browsing. There are around 20 restaurants and cafes in the medium price range, with a lot of variety.
Tucked away at the back of the Grosvenor House Hotel, the pedestrian walkway runs around the start of the broad inland waterway, with a string of low-key cafs and restaurants lined along the waterfront and dozens of luxury yachts and fancy speedboats moored up alongside, it forms an impressive attraction.
The area is particularly popular with both locals and expats, and is best after twilight, when the cafs fill up, the air mists over with fragrant clouds of shisha smoke and the surrounding towers light up in a modest blaze of neon - an appealing blend of traditional and futuristic Dubai.
A visit to the Marina Walk is a one-of-its-kind experience, where the Marina serves as the perfect backdrop for all aspects of lifestyle. It serves as an area for water sports with more marine enthusiasts checking in to Dubai Marina to enjoy its wide spectrum of facilities - from dining out to leisure and fitness.
Wander around the area in the evenings and you'll realise what a wonderful community atmosphere it has. The spectacular dancing fountain is the chief attraction for children, who delight in matching their steps with the rhythmic swaying of the fountain. There are always children playing by the fountains and the air is infused with their enthusiasm, making it a really pleasant place to spend some time.
SHOP
The Dubai Marina Mall is a haven for shopping, leisure and lifestyle pursuits of the community's residents and visitors. It offers around 140 outlets tiered over four levels that bring together high-street fashion brands, al fresco dining, cinematic thrills, children's entertainment, and a supermarket.
EAT
Pier 7 Dubai Marina offers visitors a unique and memorable dining experience. Each of the seven outlets in Pier 7 offers a different culinary experience that provides a diverse range of food choices for visitors. The restaurants include Atelier M, Asia Asia, Abd El Wahab, The Scene, Cargo, O Cacti and Fum.
PLAY
Soar like a bird over one of the most spectacular drop zones in the world with Skydive Dubai. Step out of a plane at an altitude of almost 4,000 metres and enjoy the rush of the wind. The free fall lasts around a minute before your instructor pops the chute and you begin a five-minute descent.
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