Valery Meladze’s concert, gastronomic exhibition and fashion week are the main events of autumn in Dubai

Autumn in Dubai promises to be eventful. It doesn’t matter if your tourist has arrived for two weeks or just for one day, there will be a lot of entertainment and activities.

Why should I plan a transit stop in Dubai?

Stopover in Dubai is two trips in one: your tourists will be able to get even more impressions from their trip by getting acquainted with several cultural traditions at once. During a short transit stop in Dubai, you can see the main attractions, taste the national cuisine, go shopping or visit a museum — depending on what your tourist wants. Dubai International Airport itself is able to impress travelers with its scope, but we advise you to introduce them to the city, especially since you can conveniently and quickly get to the center by metro or taxi.

The first step is to get a free prepaid SIM card at Dubai International Airport. Its balance is 1 GB of free mobile traffic for 24 hours. This way the trip will become even more comfortable, and your tourists will stay in touch. It is also convenient to exchange currency at a favorable rate at the airport.

What should I do?

Let’s assume that your tourists’ transit stop will take 24 hours. Even in this short time, you can get acquainted with the main tourist locations and symbols of the city. It takes only 15 minutes to get from the airport to the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa skyscraper. Tourists can climb to the two-level observation deck and admire the incredible views of the city, and then go to the largest shopping and entertainment center in the world — Dubai Mall. Here you can visit the shops of elite world brands and local designers, as well as buy souvenirs. Then tourists can go on an excursion to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, ride the Dubai Ice Rink, watch a movie at the Reel Cinemas and admire the dancing Dubai Fountain. You can have lunch at the Time Out Market on the territory of the neighboring Souk Al Bahar center — there are the best restaurants in the city.

If your tourists need somewhere to spend the night, look at the hotels in Downtown Dubai, Business Bay or Dubai Creek — most of them are located 15-20 minutes by taxi from the airport and close to the main city attractions.

Which transport should I choose?

Dubai has a well-developed transport infrastructure, so residents and tourists can comfortably move around the city. The emirate has an Uber taxi service and Yandex Go, which is familiar to tourists (it also has a local analogue — Careem). You can pay for the trip both in cash and by card. If your tourists have rights, you can rent a car through the Udrive carsharing app or at rental locations and move around the city on your own.

Public transport in Dubai is comfortable — the travel schedule is planned in such a way as to avoid excessive congestion, most bus stops are air-conditioned, and the RTA Wojhati app will help you plan a trip around the city. In addition to the usual ones, sightseeing buses run around the city — if you buy a ticket for them, you can get to an interesting location from anywhere on the route, and then continue the review on another bus. Please note: cash payments are not accepted in transport, so advise tourists to purchase a single Nol Card. You can top up her balance through the RTA Dubai app, as well as through vending machines at metro stations and bus stops.

The metro is one of the most inexpensive ways to get around the city. All stations have special sections for the elderly and people with disabilities. Nol Card holders can get access to the high-comfort carriages. Baggage allowance applies in the metro: tourists can take with them one suitcase (no more than 81 cm x 58 cm x 30 cm) and one piece of hand luggage (no more than 55 cm x 38 cm x 20 cm).

The main attractions of the winter season

If your tourists decide to go to Dubai for a longer period, be sure to tell them about the main cultural and entertainment events this autumn!

Concerts

This fall, many stars of the world stage are planning to perform in Dubai — from Thirty Seconds To Mars to Valery Meladze. And you should definitely pay attention to the poster of the Dubai Opera House.

• September 13-15: Giuseppe Verdi’s dramatic opera “Aida” at the Dubai Opera.
  How much it costs: from 380 dirhams.
• September 18-21 — ballet “Giselle” on the stage of the Dubai Opera.
  How much it costs: from 280 dirhams.
• September 27th — Carla Bruni concert.
  How much it costs: from 390 dirhams.
• November 2 — concert of the band “Hands up!” on the stage of Coca-Cola Arena.
  How much it costs: from 250 dirhams.
• November 23 — Valery Meladze’s concert at The Agenda.
  How much it costs: from 263 dirhams.
• December 12 — concert of the cult band Thirty Seconds To Mars on the stage of Coca-Cola Arena.
  How much it costs: from 295 dirhams.

If your tourists like parties with DJ sets, advise them to go to the new Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience restaurant on October 26 – on this day the famous Scottish DJ Calvin Harris will perform there. Travelers are waiting for dancing all night long and the brightest hits of the artist. Tickets are already on sale! And if your tourists plan to go to the show with a group of friends, they can order a silver, gold, platinum or VIP table for 8, 10 and 12 people, respectively.

Dubai Design Festival

Dubai Design Week, the largest creative festival in the Emirate, will be held this fall for the tenth time. The event is dedicated to extraordinary solutions in the field of design and architecture. The festival is attended not only by local craftsmen, but also by representatives of studios from all over the world.

This year, Dubai Design Week will be held from November 5th to 10th. Tourists can go to the Downtown Design fair, where they can purchase products from limited collections of different brands, and visit the Global Grad Show, where projects from one hundred leading universities of the world are presented. And, of course, to get acquainted with the works of leading designers from all over the world — including from the Middle East, South Asia and North Africa.

Fashion Week and new collections show

From September 1-7, Dubai will host the Dubai Fashion Week event, which is the main fashion exhibition in the region. Here you can see the collections of local and international designers, admire fashion shows, listen to lectures on the history of fashion and discussions about its future, as well as get acquainted with projects dedicated to the cultural heritage of the region.

The Dubai Fashion Week Selection Committee are real experts in their field. They carefully evaluate each participant in terms of creativity, quality and mastery of performance. This selection process ensures that only the most talented, unusual and cutting-edge designers will participate in Dubai Fashion Week.

For sports fans

The Dubai Fitness Challenge Festival will be held from October 26 to November 24. This is a great opportunity to participate in free events dedicated to sports and a healthy lifestyle. Throughout the month, tourists can join master classes, group training and sports competitions. The program seems to have everything from interval training and cycling to yoga and dancing. The events take place in different areas of the city and are suitable for participants of all ages.

Gastronomic experiences in Dubai

Gastronomy in Dubai is another impression that will remain in the memory of travelers for a long time, no matter if they arrived for a day or two weeks. In the city you can find restaurants for every taste and budget, try dishes from different cuisines of the world and unusual delicacies. It is no coincidence that the prestigious Michelin restaurant guide has recognized Dubai as one of the most popular gastronomic destinations in the world and published its third guide to the emirate. Another restaurant guide, Gault&Millau, held an award ceremony for the finalists of its own rating among Dubai restaurants. Experts take into account the food, the level of service, the atmosphere, the value for money and other criteria. Which restaurants should your tourists definitely go to for gastronomic experiences?

Two Michelin stars

For the sake of visiting these restaurants, your tourists can safely change the already planned route! Two stars were awarded to the Italian gourmet restaurant Il Ristorante — Niko Romito, where you can taste seafood dishes, traditional cheese soup, salad of fried langoustines and spaghetti with sea urchins. Lovers of French cuisine may like STAY by Yannick Alléno— here they recommend a set for two, which includes beef cooked on a spit, a leg of lamb and whole fried halibut.

The Trésind Studio restaurant offers molecular Indian cuisine: guests will also enjoy the intimate atmosphere and creative serving of dishes. Fans of small halls, a cozy atmosphere and individual service can take a look at the new Row on 45 restaurant by chef Jason Atherton – it is designed for only 22 people.

One Michelin star

Visiting these restaurants will definitely not disappoint travelers — excellent dishes are served here, and the service is always on top. Fans of simple and natural flavors may be interested in the 11 Woodfire restaurant, where vegetable and meat dishes are cooked on a wood-fired grill using various wood species to create different flavors. French-Mediterranean cuisine can be tasted at Al Muntaha restaurant — here it is advised to take a warm salad with truffle, blue lobster, sea bass and homemade cheeses.

The authentic Italian restaurant Armani/Ristorante offers a modern interpretation of traditional recipes and an interesting serving format. And in the AVATARA restaurant you can try an unusual interpretation of Indian cuisine — vegetarian dishes are prepared here from farm products, reinterpreted in a modern manner.

Gault&Millau Culinary Innovators Gastronomic Exhibition

From October 24 to 26, The most talented chefs of Dubai will gather at The Space from ICD Brookfield Place. They will offer guests an 11—course tasting menu – in which each chef will present his signature dish. The evening will continue on the outdoor terrace, where you can enjoy live jazz music. There are only 100 tickets for this exclusive gastronomic event — your tourists better hurry up to catch a trip through the culinary masterpieces of Dubai!

Contacts:
Dubai DET (Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism)
www.visitdubai.com
Telegram: Dubai_pro

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