Lonely Planet Dubai Encounter (Paperback)

by Lara Dunston (Author), Terry Carter (Author) "In 1894 Sheikh Maktoum bin Hasher al-Maktoum, ruler of a fledgling Dubai, lured foreign traders to the city by offering a safe, tax-free port..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
"...Encounter guides...discreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load." -- Sherman's Travel, April 2007

Sherman's Travel, April 2007
'...Encounter guides...discreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load.'

Product Description
What Will Your Dubai Encounter Be?

...skiing on the world's first indoor black run (p98)
...commissioning a special gold ring at a market price (p17)
...spending hours doing nothing at a Jumeirah beach resort (p120)
...kicking back with a beer, a sea breeze and a view of the Gulf at sunset (p119)
...reclining on cushions and smoking sheesha (p124)
...clearing your head in the Arabian desert (p122)

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time...

...navigate easily with a fully indexed street map plus detailed neighborhood maps
...local authors share their passion for the very best in shopping, dining, clubbing and relaxing
...take the hassle out of daily planning with unique thematic itineraries
...go straight to the source: foodie tips from Gordon Ramsay's sommelier, shopping hints from a boutique owner.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; Pap/Map edition (October 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 174104765X
• ISBN-13: 978-1741047653
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #130,941 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Guide, June 8, 2007

By	Thomas M. Edwards (West Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Dubai (City Guide) (Paperback)

We used this guide extensively during our recent trip to Dubai. We found the information to be accurate and comprehensive. We tried a few or the reviewed restaurants, shops, and excursions and were very pleased.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Women going to Dubai, May 4, 2007

By	Rosemarie Krol "Beginner World Traveler" (Oceanside, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Dubai (City Guide) (Paperback)

Not know much about Dubai when I was first asked to go, I learned a great deal from this book. I learn about different areas, where to go and what the culture was like. Specificly I found the section on "women traveling to Dubai" very helpful. It pointed out how to expect to be treated when going out to eat, what to wear, and where to stay.
I highly recommand this book and even more so if you're a woman.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars LP = Awesome, February 21, 2007

By	Eric B. Wright (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Dubai (City Guide) (Paperback)

LP hits another grand slam. I have not bought one LP that wasn't great. I own about 12.

Keep up the good work.

This one has alot of great information on this amazing city. The maps are a little dated, but what can you expect when youa re mapping the fastest growing city in the world.