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Souk Madinat JumeirahvsDubai Creek
Both are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Souk Madinat Jumeirah scores slightly better than Dubai Creek. Souk Madinat Jumeirah comes in at #9 in Dubai with praise from 4 reviewers such as Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Jumeirah Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Fodor's "Translating to Jumeirah City in Arabic, Madinat Jumeirah is a vast resort that pays homage to the best of classical Islamic architecture and art." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A city within a city, the Madinat Jumeirah is a Dubai must-see. There’s plenty to do at this fanciful hotel, shopping and entertainment complex with the Burj al-Arab in the background." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Jumeirah is not a traditional souk, but a complex of shops, where prices are non-negotiable." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "At this pleasant recreation of an ancient Arabian marketplace, you'll find bejeweled slippers and kaftan, plus waterfront bars and restaurants." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Contemporary and comfortable, but still has an old, authentically Arabic head on its shoulders. The pool is the lobby showstopper. The hotel stands at the gateway to the entire Madinat Jumeirah Resort." Full review
Dubai Creek Michelin Guide Fodor's
Afar Magazine
The Wall Street Journal
Dubai Creek, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Khor Dubai in Arabic, this saltwater creek reaches 15km inland." Full review
Fodor's "Dubai's abras have been transporting people across the creek for as long as anyone can remember. These tiny engine-powered wooden boats provide a perfect outlook of the bustle of the creek." Full review
Afar Magazine "The waterway known as Dubai Creek, a crucial part of the city's history, has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "Take the one-dirham sunset ride on a traditional wooden abra across the creek, and catch a glimpse of what this outpost in the desert looked like before it grew into a futuristic metropolis."
