JUMEIRAH BEACH:

Jumeirah Beach and Burj Al Arab, the "7 star" hotel that was the world's tallest full hotel upon completion in 1999, 321m to the spire. Now it has been surpassed by other hotels in Dubai and China. It has 60 floors and a helicopter platform on top. It resembles a sail and the architecture style is structural expressionism and was designed by Atkins & Partners. To get inside and see the spectacular tall atrium and other features, you must reserve a table at one of the super expensive restaurants or bars, something we didn't have the opportunity unfortunately.

Burj Al Arab means the Arabian Tower, and is built on an artificial island.There is a huge, fancy atrium inside, as well as an underwater restaurant.

The helicopter platfrom, Burj Al Arab

There is a spire on top of Burj Al Arab

You won't come any closer then this to Burj Al Arab if you haven't reserved a table in one of the exclusive bars or restaurants.

The helicopter platform, Burj Al Arab

Tow away zone

Jumeirah Beach Hotel has a curved shape. It was bult in the 1997 and was one of the first de luxe resort hotels in Dubai. It is hard to believe today that it was the 9th tallest building in Dubai upon completion, today lower then 100th tallest!

Jumeirah Beach Hotel from Jumeirah Road

Jumeirah Beach Hotel from Jumeirah Road

JUMEIRAH ROAD, Umm Suqiem District:

The skyline of Dubai's business district, seen from Jumeirah Road: Conrad Hotel, Park Place, Emirates Towers, The Tower, Al Yaqoub Tower, Al Attar Tower, Rose Tower, Burj Khalifa and more.

Jumeirah Mosque, the only mosque that visitors are allowed to enter. Actually there are many mosques along Jumeirah Road with almost similar design to this one, but this is the most famous one since it is open for non muslims. This is the one that usually occurs on photos, in the North part of Jumeirah Road.

Jumeirah Mosque was built between 1975 and 1978 in Fatimid style.

Jumeirah Mosque

Jumeirah Mosque

Jumeirah Mosque was built between 1975 and 1978 in Fatimid style.

Jumeirah Mosque

Jumeirah Mosque, annex

Union House is a small, round building with glass walls, there United Arab Emirates was declared an independent country by the sheikhs from the six emirates on December 2nd 1971. The tall flagpole is the symbol for this event.

The flagpole of Union House, situated near Jumeirah Mosque between Jumeirah Rd and Jumeirah Beach

Jumeirah Road seen from a taxi.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, a mosque and Burj Al Arab seen from Jumeirah Road

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, a mosque and Burj Al Arab seen from Jumeirah Road One of many Islamic banks, Jumeirah Road

The area around Jumeirah Road (this is a side street) is partly a bit gritty and more working class. The financial district can be seen in the background.

Typical neighbourhood near Jumeirah Beach, not very fancy

Jumeirah Road

Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.

HHR Tower and Emirates Towers seen from Jumeirah Road

Fairmont Hotel from Jumeirah Road

Jumeirah Road, from the left: Jumeirah Beach Hotel, a mosque and Burj Al Arab

An illuminated mosque and a Mc Donald's at Jumeirah Road Burj Khalifa, world's tallest building, seen from Jumeirah Road

Burj Al Arab, the "7 star" hotel that was the world's tallest hotel upon completion in 1999, changes colours at night.

Burj Al Arab

Jumeirah Beach Hotel also changes colours at night.

Jumeirah Road with Burj Al Arab

Jumeirah Road

Mercato Mall is a shopping mall along the North part of Jumeirah Road, that is inspired by historic Italian Renaissance cities like Rome and Venice.

Mercato Mall opened in 2002

Mercato Mall has 22 900 m² of stores.

Mercato Mall's Italian inspired facade and Burj Khalifa.

The fountain at the entrance to Mercato Mall

The interior of Mercato Mall is designed to resemble a Mediterranean town during the Renaissance.

Court, Mercato Mall

Venetian bridge, Mercato Mall

MADINAT JUMEIRAH:

Madinat Jumeirah (literally the town of Jumeirah) is the largest resort complex in the Emirates, inaugurated in 2004. It is built in Middle Eastern style, situated between Jumeirah Beach and Jumeirah Road (the intersection where it changes name to Al Sufouh Road.

You can see some sample pictures below, but to see and read more about Madinat Jumeirah, you have to visit the Madinat Jumeirah section (click here).

Madinat Jumeirah with the Mina A'Salam (harbour of piece) and Burj Al Arab hotels in the background and an abra (old ship) to the right

Along the lakes of Madinat Jumeirah, you can find several outdoor restaurants. You can also take a boat trip on the artificial lakes and canals.

Lakes of the Madinat

Lakes of the Madinat

The entrance to the Souk Madinat Jumeirah

The entrance to the souk at night

Madinat Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab at night