The United Arab Emirates
Located on the tip of the Arabian peninsula, the United Arab Emirates is a prosperous, modern, peaceful nation. Founded in 1971, the country is young and dynamic, with a progressive leadership that is setting new trends in development for the Gulf region. The leadership and most segments of the population desire more prominent roles for women, who work side-by-side with men and, in fact, outnumber them in the country's higher education system. The country hosts a large population of expatriates, who live and work in a safe, tolerant and welcoming environment.
In the United Arab Emirates, a rich and enduring cultural heritage blends with the energy and excitement of one of the most rapidly changing areas on earth.
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Dubai, A City on the Move
Dubai is a thriving tourist destination that hosted almost five million visitors in 2003. The city is also a commercial hub linking the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Indian subcontinent, and a regional center for finance, health care, information technology and media. Awe-inspiring development projects such as Burj Dubai (world's tallest tower), The Dubai Mall (world's largest shopping mall), Dubailand (a colossal leisure and entertainment complex), and offshore property development ventures such as The Palms and The World are rapidly transforming Dubai into city unlike any other in the world.
With guaranteed sunshine, sea, sand, sports, desert excursions, unbeatable shopping, top-class hotels and restaurants, an intriguing traditional culture, and a safe and inviting atmosphere, Dubai offers visitors the conference opportunity of a lifetime.
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Suggested Restaurants in Dubai
Fast Food Restaurants
Food courts in major shopping malls in Dubai (City Centre, Mall of the Emirates, Wafi, Bur Juman, etc.) have a variety of fast food restaurants like McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King and others.
Zaatar W Zeit (Lebanese)
Tel. 800922827
Taxi: Sheikh Zayed Road, near Shangri La Hotel
Average price: Under 100 Dhs.
Youthful and Contemporary Beirut Restaurant
Chillies (Tex Mex)
Taxi: (1) Garhoud, (2) Jumeira Road, (3) City Centre Mall
Average price: Under 100 Dhs.
China Times (Chinese)
Taxi: City Centre Mall
Average price: Under 100 Dhs.
Organizing Committee Picks
Al Dar Restaurant (Lebanese)
Taxi: Above McDonald's, Jumeira Beach Rd
Average price: Under 100 Dhs.
Excellent daily buffet for a reasonable price
Safadi (Grills)
Taxi: Al Riqqa Road, Deira
Average price: Under 100 Dhs.
Excellent BBQ grills and salads
Noodle House (Asian)
Taxi: 1-City Centre Mall, 2-Madinat Souk, 3-Emirates Towers Hotel
Average price: 100-200 Dhs.
Popular modern Asian food
Award-Winning Formal Restaurants
Best Lebanese Restaurant - Al Nafoorah, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Tel: 043198088
Taxi: Emirates Tower Mall, Shaikh Zayed Road
Average price: 300-400 Dhs
Open: Daily 12.30-3pm, 8pm-12am
Best Iranian Restaurant - Shabestan, InterContinental Hotel
Tel: 042227171
Taxi: InterContinental Hotel, Deira, Dubai
Average Price:200-300 Dhs
Open: Daily 12.15-3.15pm, 7.15-11.15pm
Best North African Restaurant - Marrakech - Shangri-La Hotel
Tel:043438888
Taxi: Shangri-La Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road
Average Price: meal for two 400-450 Dhs
Open: Sat-Thu 6.30pm-1am
Best Indian Restaurant - Handi, Taj Palace Hotel
Tel:042232222
Taxi: Taj Palace Hotel, Deira
Average Price: Meal for two 200-300 Dhs
Open: 12 noon-3.30pm, 7-11.30pm
Best Chinese Restaurant - Zheng He's, Mina A' Salam, Madinat Jumeirah
Tel:043668888
Taxi: Mena A’salam near Wild Wadi, Jumairah Beach Road
Average Price: meal for two 600 Dhs
Open: Daily 12 noon -3pm, 7pm-11.30pm
Best South - East Restaurant - Sukhothai, Le Meridien Dubai
Tel:042824040
Taxi: Le Meridien Dubai, Garhoud Road
Average price: meal for two 400-500 Dhs
Open: Daily 12.30-3.30pm, 7.30-12.30am
Best Japanese Restaurant - Kiku, Le Meridien Dubai
Tel:042824040
Taxi: Le Meridien Dubai, Garhoud Road
Average price: meal for two 250 Dhs
Open: Daily 12.30-3.30pm, 7.-11pm
Best Latin American Restaurant - Latino House, Al Murooj Rotana Hotel
Tel:043211111
Taxi: Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites, behind Dusit Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road
Average price: meal for two 100-200Dhs
Open: Daily 12 noon -3pm, 7-12am
Best Italian Restaurant - Medzo, Wafi Pyramids
Tel:043240000
Taxi: Wafi Pyramids in Wafi Mall
Average Price: meal for two 300-400Dhs
Open: Daily 12.30-3pm, 7.30-11.30pm
Best International Restaurant - Spectrum on One, The Fairmont Dubai
Tel:043325555
Taxi: Fairmont Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road
Average price: meal 400-500 Dhs
Open: Daily 6.30pm-1am
Best Business Lunch - Vu's, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Tel:043198088
Taxi: Emirats Towers Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road
Average Price: meal for two 500-600 Dhs
Open: Daily 12.30-3pm, 7.30-11.30pm
Best Friday Brunch - Mina Terrace Brunch, Mina A Salam, Madinat Jumeirah
Tel: 043666730
Taxi: Mina A’salam, Madinat Jumeirah, behind Burj Al Arab & Wild Wadi
Price: for Adults 295Dhs, Children 85Dhs
Open : Brunch served on Fri 12.30-4pm
Best Romantic Restaurant - Eau Zone, The One & Only Royal Mirage
Tel:043999999
Taxi: Royal Mirage Hotel
Average Price: meal for two with drinks 400-500Dhs
Open: Daily 12 noon-3.30pm, 7-11.30pm
Best Seafood Restaurant - Pisces, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Tel: 043668888
Taxi: Souk Madinat Jumeirah, behind Burj Al Arab & Wild Wadi on Jumeirah Road
Average Price: meal for two with drinks 400-500 Dhs
Open: Daily 12 noon-3pm, 7-11.30pm
