In the busy ground-floor retail level of the JBR The Walk pedestrian promenade in the Jumeirah Beach Residence neighbourhood of Dubai, 3D Blacklight Minigolf Dubai is one of the most popular indoor family-entertainment venues in the broader Dubai Marina district. The 5,000-square-foot venue opened in November 2017 as the first dedicated indoor blacklight miniature golf facility in the United Arab Emirates, capitalising on the rapidly growing demand for indoor family-entertainment venues in the E.....

Adventure Island's JBR branch is an indoor adventure attraction at the Bahar Plaza level of Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai, opposite the Roxy Cinema. It is the smaller of the brand's two Dubai sites, focusing on a concentrated pair of its most popular experiences rather than the full range found at its larger City Centre Deira location. The JBR site centres on PIXEL, a set of interactive digital game rooms, and Laser Island, an arena-based laser tag experience suited to groups and friendly .....

Styled as a grand Arabian summer palace, Al Qasr is the regal centrepiece of the sprawling Madinat Jumeirah resort. Its name meaning "the palace" in Arabic, the hotel anchors a recreation of a traditional Arabian township, complete with palm-lined waterways plied by abra boats and views toward the iconic Burj Al Arab. Opulent interiors, grand chandeliers and intricate Arabesque detailing set a tone of old-world luxury throughout. Guests have access to the wider Madinat Jumeirah complex, with i.....

A contemporary hotel on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah, Aloft Palm Jumeirah sits on the outer ring of Dubai's landmark man-made island, facing the Arabian Gulf. Part of Marriott's Aloft brand, the property is pitched at younger and design-minded travellers, with a style that leans towards bold, modern interiors and a sociable, music-led atmosphere. Its rooms and suites are arranged across a curved tower, many with balconies looking out over the sea, the island or the Dubai skyline beyond. Leis.....

Reached by lift to an upper floor of the Pier 7 dining tower, Asia Asia is a Pan-Asian restaurant and lounge overlooking the yachts and towers of Dubai Marina. Its concept draws on the ancient Spice Route, with a menu that travels from the Far East through to the Middle East and interiors hand-furnished with pieces collected along the way. The space is arranged around a central dining room, a sushi bar, a series of semi-private lounges and a wrap-around terrace that takes in the marina on most.....

On the 50th floor of the Palm Tower at the gateway to the Palm Jumeirah artificial archipelago in Dubai, AURA SKYPOOL is the first 360-degree infinity sky pool in the world and one of the most heavily Instagrammed leisure venues in the entire United Arab Emirates. The dramatic 50th-floor venue opened in December 2021, occupying the upper levels of the 240-metre Palm Tower (the tallest building on the Palm Jumeirah) and providing panoramic 360-degree views over the entire Palm Jumeirah, the Dubai.....

Perched 210 metres above Palm Jumeirah, Aura Skypool is billed as the world's highest 360-degree infinity pool, set on the 50th floor of The Palm Tower. Created by Sunset Hospitality and opened in 2020, it was designed as an island in the sky, reached by dedicated lifts that carry guests up to the rooftop level. The centrepiece is a continuous infinity pool that wraps the full way around the building's core, giving unbroken views in every direction as swimmers circle the deck. From the water .....

Channelling the seductive cocktail bars of St-Tropez and Cannes, Bar du Port brings a slice of the French Riviera to Dubai's waterfront. Set within the Pier Club at Dubai Harbour with views over the marina and its moored yachts, it pairs indulgent French-Mediterranean cooking with expertly crafted drinks and music-filled evenings. Its bohemian design leans into the coastal theme, with earthy tones, wicker lighting and a grass-topped roof that conjures a breezy seaside escape. The kitchen serve.....

Operating from the Dubai Marina Walk, Boat Tours UAE runs small-boat trips around the marina and the nearby coast of Dubai. Departing from a berth near the marina promenade, the trips give visitors a way to see the district's towers, yachts and waterways from the water. Routes typically loop through the marina canal before heading out past the breakwater towards the open sea and the surrounding landmarks. From the boat, passengers take in the dense ring of skyscrapers around the marina, the b.....

Presided over by its trademark giant Buddha and wrapped in a soundtrack of lush, Asian-tinged lounge music, Buddha-Bar Dubai brings the celebrated global brand to the Grosvenor House hotel. An elegant, atmospheric venue, it fuses pan-Asian fine dining with a dimly lit, theatrical bar in one of the city's most recognisable hospitality settings. The space is defined by its dramatic, opulent design, all moody lighting, ornate detailing and the towering Buddha that gives the brand its name. Its ki.....