Years ago, before the skyscrapers, before the 12-lane
highway, there was only Jumeirah. In fact, when the
UAE was formed, its rulers signed the agreement in
Union House, at the very start of Jumeirah Beach Road.
Often called “The Beverly Hills” of Dubai, a drive
down Beach Road reveals one enormous, lavish villa
after another. Originally residential-only
neighborhoods, they are now also home to an array of
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cafes, smart boutiques, and art galleries. Home to one
of Dubai’s few public beaches, this recently renovated
area includes a new boardwalk, running and walking
track, with changing facilities and cafes along the
way. Another landmark, Jumeirah Mosque, is the only
mosque in Dubai that can be entered by non-Muslims. As
part of the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural
Understanding, the mosque hosts regular tours and
talks about Islam, as part of an “Open Doors, Open
Minds” program. A wonderful way to understand more
about the UAE and Islam.
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