As mentioned in a similar post on Singapore, a lot of places I visit do not merit full length reviews but for my own record (and help to others), I like to note down places I enjoyed visiting.
Top 3 coffee outlets in Dubai for having the right mix of ambience and roasted beans :-
1. Rubicon's coffee at Dubai Mall (coupled with their chocolate muffins)
2. Caribou coffee at Mirdiff City Centre (I quite liked the quiet outlet at Deira City Centre also)
3. Paul's Patisserie at Burjuman (must try their crepes too)
I must add Dubai is a haven for coffee lovers and there must be innumerable niche cafes in almost every corner of the city. This list is a compilation of the best 3 coffee shops that I came across and I look forward to more coffee tasting trips to Dubai.
Top 3 value for money Indian dining options in Dubai :-
1. Aryaas Vegetarian restaurant near Bank Street - for excellent South Indian cuisine
2. Al Kauser at Satwa Roundabout - for delicious Hyderabadi and Awadhi cuisine
3. Chinatown at Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, Dubai (As Chindian as Chinese Indian cuisine gets!)
Top 3 shopping malls in Dubai (based on where you can actually shop and not just window shop) :-
1. Mall of the Emirates - for sheer variety of stores and other entertainment options
2. Mirdiff City Centre - for its quiet and elegant ambience
3. Deira City Centre - for some value shopping in Dubai (outside of the Dubai Shopping Festival)
Dubai Mall is of course the newest player on the block and extremely popular. But if you are not into branded shopping, then there is very little for you to do here.
Top 3 M's of Dubai :-
1. Dubai Marina - The Marina area of Dubai is a joy for walking and cycling enthusiasts apart from being a scenic open space where one can take in lovely views of the moored yachts, glitzy skyscrapers and bustling restaurants / cafes along the promenade. If only they would allow wine bars.....
2. Dubai Metro - Dubai was viewed as an unfriendly place for pedestrians and public transport users. The Metro has changed that perception in the 4 years it has been operational. It is efficient, clean, air conditioned and a joy to ride.
3. Dubai Malls - Enough has been said about them. Without singing their paeans, I'll only emphasize what I like best about them - compared to Singapore/other Asian city malls, the layout is spacious and even with a few thousand fellow shoppers, you don't feel boxed in.
Top 3 coffee outlets in Dubai for having the right mix of ambience and roasted beans :-
1. Rubicon's coffee at Dubai Mall (coupled with their chocolate muffins)
2. Caribou coffee at Mirdiff City Centre (I quite liked the quiet outlet at Deira City Centre also)
3. Paul's Patisserie at Burjuman (must try their crepes too)
I must add Dubai is a haven for coffee lovers and there must be innumerable niche cafes in almost every corner of the city. This list is a compilation of the best 3 coffee shops that I came across and I look forward to more coffee tasting trips to Dubai.
Top 3 value for money Indian dining options in Dubai :-
1. Aryaas Vegetarian restaurant near Bank Street - for excellent South Indian cuisine
2. Al Kauser at Satwa Roundabout - for delicious Hyderabadi and Awadhi cuisine
3. Chinatown at Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, Dubai (As Chindian as Chinese Indian cuisine gets!)
Top 3 shopping malls in Dubai (based on where you can actually shop and not just window shop) :-
1. Mall of the Emirates - for sheer variety of stores and other entertainment options
2. Mirdiff City Centre - for its quiet and elegant ambience
3. Deira City Centre - for some value shopping in Dubai (outside of the Dubai Shopping Festival)
Dubai Mall is of course the newest player on the block and extremely popular. But if you are not into branded shopping, then there is very little for you to do here.
Top 3 M's of Dubai :-
1. Dubai Marina - The Marina area of Dubai is a joy for walking and cycling enthusiasts apart from being a scenic open space where one can take in lovely views of the moored yachts, glitzy skyscrapers and bustling restaurants / cafes along the promenade. If only they would allow wine bars.....
2. Dubai Metro - Dubai was viewed as an unfriendly place for pedestrians and public transport users. The Metro has changed that perception in the 4 years it has been operational. It is efficient, clean, air conditioned and a joy to ride.
3. Dubai Malls - Enough has been said about them. Without singing their paeans, I'll only emphasize what I like best about them - compared to Singapore/other Asian city malls, the layout is spacious and even with a few thousand fellow shoppers, you don't feel boxed in.
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