Jebel Ali, in Al Ain, is a large commercial port town located 35 km south of Dubai. Al Maktoum International Airport has been constructed just outside the port area. Sandy Jebel Ali Beach is near the busy harbor. “Jebel” means mountain or hill in Arabic. Ali perhaps refers to the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad.
Jebel Ali Recreations
The area is home to a golf resort and dive centers. The waters of the gulf are rich in marine life and submerged wrecks. Nearby, Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club in Abu Dhabi has tournaments and events open to the public.
From here you can walk up to the absolute top of the Jebel Hafeet, the second highest summit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). There are museums, forts and tombs present in the surrounding area. Legoland and Bollywood Parks are close by.
Jebel Ali Desalination plant
Among the infrastructure projects built to support the port and town is the world’s largest desalination plant, the Jebel Ali Desalination Plant, provides an ample supply of fresh water. The power plant complex, consisting of nine individual plants, extends over a length of more than three kilometers along the coast of the Persian Gulf between the port of Jebel Ali and the Jumeirah district. The facility, provides most of Dubai’s energy and water needs. With an installed capacity of 8.6 gigawatts, it is the world’s largest gas-fired power plant. Also the world’s largest seawater desalination plant, it can desalinate 2.135 million m³ of seawater per day, which corresponds to 470 million imperial gallons per day.
Jebel Ali desalination plant
Jebel Ali Port
Jebel Ali has become the port most frequently visited by ships of the United States Navy outside the United States. Due to the depth of the harbour and size of the port facilities, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and several ships of the accompanying battle group can be accommodated in the pier. Due to the frequency of these port visits, semi-permanent shore-leave facilities (referred to by US Navy service personnel as “The Sandbox”) have been erected adjacent to the carrier berth.
US Navy Vessel at Jebel Ali
Jebel Ali Free Zone
The Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) was created in 1985 and houses an industrial area surrounding the port. International companies that relocate there enjoy the special privileges of the free zone. The privileges include exemption from corporate tax for 50 years, no personal income tax, no import or re-export duties, no restriction on currency, and easy labour recruitment. The free zone has evolved into a trade catalyst and a smart business community that offers unprecedented growth opportunities and market access. JAFZA is a dynamic base for over 8,700 businesses from some100 countries. JAFZA offers pre-built warehouses for high-quality storage and light manufacturing activities with leasing rates starting as low as AED 400 per sq m.
Jebel Ali Industrial Area
Jebel Ali Industrial Area (aka Jebel Ali Industrial) is one of Dubai’s oldest industrial districts. It is located west of the Port of Jebel Ali, south of Jebel Ali Village, east of Dubai Investments Park, and north of the Jebel Ali Free Zone Extension. Jebel Ali Industrial Area is home to several factories, manufacturing companies, warehouses and apartment buildings. It is well-connected to the central city via the emirate’s major roads, providing a hassle-free commute to neighbouring areas.
Offices in the neighbourhood spread over 580 sq. ft. to 984 sq. ft. are available for rent in flexible payment options. The facilities in the area include shared parking space, 24-hour security and free maintenance. The area also features warehouses suitable for cold storage, building material storage and other storing goods. These warehouses are equipped with modern fire fighting systems, smoke detectors and loading and unloading equipment. Other commercial properties in the area include shops, labour camps and commercial plots. There are bus and metro service connecting to the city.
A range of residential properties in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 is available for rent and sale. As for accommodation spaces, prospective tenants can choose from studios, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments with an area ranging between 435 sq. ft. to 1,253 sq. ft. These apartments have a living area, fitted kitchen and a bedroom with an attached bathroom and built-in wardrobe.
Nation Galleria Mall Nation Galleria Mall sits at the foot of the stunning twin Nation Towers, which also house the luxurious The St. Regis Abu Dhabi hotel. Nation Galleria is known for world’s most high-end brands spread over three floors.The mall offers some of the best fashion, fitness, jewellery and treats in an elegant and easy to navigate layout.
There is direct access from Nation Residences, Nation Offices and The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, which also boasts a string of entertainment avenues, family-friendly events, elegant cafés and restaurants, serving delectable cuisines from around the world. Nation Galleria Mall showcases breathtaking views from its terraces, and is one of the most sought-after dining and social venues on the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Designed to inspire a relaxing shopping, dining and lifestyle experience, Nation Galleria’s interiors and ambience will take your breath away.
Well-known brand names at the mall include Wafi Gourmet, Café Bateel, Godiva, Leopold’s of London, Organic Foods and Café, Lamborghini, Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor and Villeroy & Boch.
Nation Galleria Mall
VILLEROY AND BOCH This stylish, lifestyle brand is one of the best Nation Tower Abu Dhabi shops, for beautiful crystal or ceramic collections for your kitchen, dining room, bathroom or garden.
ORGANIC FOODS & CAFE While Nation Towers Galleria does not have a supermarket, shoppers can pick up organic food items, including fresh produce, dairy items and more at the Organic Foods & Cafe.
THE LIBRARY FRAGRANCE BOUTIQUE This unique perfume boutique is inspired by a book library, but instead offers a ‘scent library’, where visitors can explore and discover their favourite scents.
AL FARDAN JEWELLERY Another one of the shops at Nation Galleria in Abu Dhabi to visit is Al Fardan Jewellery, which offers a diverse collection of intricately designed, handmade jewellery and watches for all occasions.
MAUZAN Mauzan is also one of the popular stores at Nation Tower Mall, which offers dresses and perfumes for women.
CAFES AND RESTAURANTS AT NATION TOWERS Nation Towers Mall in Abu Dhabi is also home to an interesting collection of cafes and restaurants. Diners can choose between eclectic options such as the popular bistro, Leopold’s of London, the elegant dessert spot, Godiva, and the Middle Eastern-inspired gourmet spot, Cafe Bateel. You can also shop at the fantastic roastery in Nation Towers Mall, Al Rifai.
Some restaurants may be temporarily closed due to COVID-19 restrictions in Abu Dhabi.
Take a look at some of the best restaurants in Nation Galleria Abu Dhabi:
LEOPOLD’S OF LONDON One of the most popular restaurants at this mall is Leopold’s of London, which is known for its massive tea library! Tuck into delicious breakfast items, salads, pasta, pizza and more.
CAFE BATEEL This gourmet cafe is known for its organic ingredients and natural flavours which you can enjoy in an elegant setting. Sample delicious sandwiches, soups, salads and main courses that are inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines at Cafe Bateel in Nation Towers.
TEUSCHER CHOCOLATES Satisfy your sweet cravings with Teuscher’s wide variety of fine chocolates, cheesecakes, croissants and desserts, which you can also pair with their range of salads and breakfast dishes.
CATCH RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE The Catch Restaurant and Lounge is located at the beach club across from the mall, but is a must-visit for seafood enthusiasts! From sushi platters to grilled sea bass and king crab, Catch Nation Riviera Beach Club will wow diners with its great food and relaxing ambience.
ENTERTAINMENT AT NATION TOWERS There’s plenty of entertainment and things to do at Nation Towers Mall, aside from shopping. This mall in Abu Dhabi boasts a cinema and discovery centre for kids, and also hosts regular events, activities and experiences for visitors!
VOX CINEMAS Catch the latest blockbusters at Vox Cinemas in Nation Towers Mall Abu Dhabi! For those who want to go all out, this Nation Towers Mall cinema offers four THEATRE screens. Movie-goers can also enjoy upscale experiences including access to a private lift to the cinema, waiter service, a gourmet menu and comfortable leather, reclining seats!
LITTLE WORLD Kids will have a whale of a time at Little World Discovery Centre, which combines fun and learning! Little World in Nation Towers is an experimental learning centre, where kids can develop their physical, mental and emotional skills in the different ‘Discovery Zones’, which encourages role-playing, building, designing, creating and more!
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in Dubai and probably the world. With a height of 828m and 160 stories, Burj Khalifa is in Downtown Dubai. It was designed to be the centerpiece of large-scale, mixed-use development. Burj is in the main business district in in Dubai. Burj Khalifa has three separate outdoor observation decks on the 124th, 125th, and 148th floors, from which you get a good view of Downtown Dubai. The observation decks are equipped with high-powered telescopes to get a good view of the city. Refreshments are served at the Sky Lounge on the 148th floor. Admission prices for At The Top will vary according to the time of the visit and the level of the observation decks.
Burj Khalifa
At.Mosphere is a restaurant on the 122nd floor. The restaurant has floor to ceiling windows that give you a unique view of Dubai.
Light up of Burj Khalifa
The Development
This is a large-scale, mixed-use development. The design is derived from the Islamic architecture of the region, such as in the Great Mosque of Samarra. The construction of this building was based on the government’s decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, and for Dubai to gain international recognition. There are 57 elevators and 8 escalators in the building. It contains 30,000 flats, nine hotels, 7.4 acres of parkland, at least 19 residential skyscrapers, the Dubai Mall, and the 30-acre artificial Burj Khalifa Lake. The malls, hotels and condominiums in Downtown Dubai surrounding Burj Khalifa have generated the most revenue from the project as a whole.
The Building
The shiny aluminum and stainless-steel cladding to reflect the sun, reducing the load on the air-conditioning system. Its special glass is reflective and stops the heat getting in. It takes 36 workers three to four months to clean the entire exterior. The unmanned cleaning system developed in Melbourne, Australia cleans the top 27 additional tiers and the glass spire.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan
The building is named in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. For the development of the Burj Khalifa project both Abu Dhabi and the UAE government lent money. Outside the building, there is the Dubai Fountain which is a choreographed fountain system located on the 12 hectares of man made Burj Khalifa Lake, at the centre of the Downtown development in Dubai
Jumeirah Beach is a white sand beach that is located and named after the Jumeirah district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Jumeirah Beach Attractions The beach features large hotels, resorts, restaurants, shopping zones and housing developments. Also found in this location are the Burj Al Arab hotel, Wild Wadi Water Park, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and the old-style Madinat Jumeirah (a hotel and shopping complex) and the Jumeirah Beach Park. This park is a great tourist attraction where visitors relax, swim, or play sports like Volleyball etc.
In the beach you will find a number of exhibition halls and museums like Majlis Ghorfat Umm-Al Sheif, Etihad Museum, and Visitor center Jumeirah Archaeological Site where you can experience the old age charm as well as shop a wide range of trinkets, decorative items, furniture, tea sets, shishas and pashmina shawls.
Jumeirah is considered to be the party hub for Dubai. When the sun sets the beach transforms itself into a glittering world of pubs, clubs, and lively bars.
Scuba diving at Jumeirah Beach
Activities at Jumeirah Beach
Jet Skiing Tour operators provide one hour of jet skiing guided by professional coaches. While skiing you will also see the iconic views of the Al Arab and other beautiful skyline landmarks.2.Parasailing and Boat Tour The program is usually for 15 minutes. You will get aerial views of Dubai Marina and Palm Island.
Sun Lounge If you want to relax on the beach, you arrive at the beach early in the morning because that is when the sun is at its best.
Food and beverage When you walk along the beach you will come across some great cuisines from around the world. Usually the places are crowded. You can enjoy local delights along with many stalls dedicated to French and Chinese cuisines.
Jumeirah Beach
Several bars across the shore which enable bar hopping with night vibes and music.
Places to Eat at Jumeirah beach Dubai
La Parrilla is an Argentinian restaurant which offers fiery meat and seafood items.
At Latitude you can enjoy a live cooking station that offers platters of aromatic fresh fish, pasta dishes, and meats. On Tuesday Nights you get authentic Arabian food and on Saturday nights you get authentic American cuisine.
Shopping places near Jumeirah beach Dubai
Mercato Shopping Mall has 130 retail outlets offering a wide range of products. You can also relish some classic pizzas at the eateries at the mall.
Souk Madinat Jumeirah is a traditional market-style complex combining Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops and luxury fashion and jewellery outlets.
The Mall Jumeirah offers home items as well as fashion goods. Top brands at this place and grab a delectable meal at the food court. Here you will also be able to enjoy some beauty treatments at notable N-Bar or Zuri Beauty Lounge.
Palm Strip Mall is a Californian inspired open air mall that is located opposite the Jumeirah Mosque. This is one of the busiest shopping places and home to Pro Art gallery, restaurants, and confectionery stores.
Ajman Ajman is the capital of the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. It is the fifth-largest city in the UAE after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Al Ain.
Ajman is the smallest of the seven emirates measuring about 259sq. km. which is about 0.3 per cent of the UAE’s area without the islands. Ajman has a few sandy beaches but is mainly characterised by the rugged Hajjar mountain range. Although Ajman city is modern and provides up-to-date services and facilities, it reflects its traditional charm.
Ajman
Ajman is home to the Ruler’s office, companies, commercial markets, and about 50 international and local retail shops. Banking interests include: Emirates National Bank of Dubai, Ajman Bank, Arab Bank PLC, Bank Saderat Iran, and Commercial Bank of Dubai. Ajman is also home to the fishing industry & Seafood Importers/Exporters in UAE. Shopping malls include Ajman China Mall and City Centre Ajman.
As of 2017, Ajman had an estimated population of 504,846.
Ajman Aerial
Ajman Free Zone has a capacity to accommodate 1500 companies and serves over 1,000 vessels a year. The Free Zone’s companies make up approximately 20% of the UAE’s overall industrial units, with some 256 industrial companies operating from the zone and Exporting to over 65 countries.
Tourist attractions include the Ajman Beach, Ajman National Museum situated at Ajman Fort, the Red Fort and the museum in the inland enclave of Manama.
Ajman Museum
City Centre Ajman, the Emirate’s biggest mall, is a big attraction as well for its unique architectural experience and variety of shops and confectioneries.
Ajman Museum is an old fort in the central square. Built in the late 18th century it has served as the ruler’s palace. In the 70’s it was used as a police station. Now it is used as a museum showcasing traditional life and culture.
Dubai has been dubbed the “shopping capital of the Middle East.” Large numbers of shopping tourists from countries within the region and from as far as Eastern Europe, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent visit Dubai for shopping. Dubai Duty-Free at Dubai International Airport offers duty-free merchandise to the tourists using the airport. Dubai is one of the most expensive shopping destinations in the world.
In Dubai, you can find world-famous brands, an endless line of charming local shops, exclusive designer boutiques, cheap wholesale stores and handicraft centres. Shops in Dubai are interspersed with spas, cinemas and high-end cafés and restaurants.
Shopping Mall
Souks are Arab market. They are found all over Dubai. Bur Dubai souk specializes in textiles and fabrics. Jewellery and lustrous gold bars are found in the Gold Souk, while soothing scents are sold in Perfume Souk.
The Dubai Mall is a shopping mall in Dubai completed in 2008. It is the largest mall in the world by total land area. It has a total retail floor area of 502,000 square metres. The mall has over 1,200 shops. In 2011, it was the most visited building in the world. Every year it has over 54 million visitors. It ranks 26th in the world in terms of gross usable space.
Dubai Mall
Its facilities include a 250-room luxury hotel, 22 cinema screens plus 120 restaurants and cafes. The Mall has over 14,000 parking spaces across 3 car parks, with valet services and a car locator ticketing system. The Mall also has Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink for skating.
The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, with more than 300 species of marine animals, including sharks and rays, is located in the Dubai Mall. VR Park Dubai is also located in the Mall. It has a floor area of 76,000 sq ft.
The park is dedicated to virtual reality under the name of VR Park Dubai. Reel Cinemas is a 22-screen cinema located in the mall that has four cinema suites, and 17 commercial halls. Rainforest Cafe opened in 2009 faces the aquarium and is made to emulate tropical ruins with moving ruins and light shows. Hysteria is a haunted house. It is decorated with special effects, fog lights and strobe lights. KidZania is an interactive children’s sized edutainment theme park.
Dubai Mall is owned by Emaar Properties, one of the biggest developers in Dubai.
