Take a stroll into City Walk, one of Dubai’s most exciting urban precincts. Expect chic shops, al fresco restaurants, beautifully designed outdoor spaces and even a swish boutique hotel in the form of La Ville Hotel and Suites.This lifestyle destination artfully combines shopping with entertainment, including stand-outs such as The Green Planet, Coca-Cola Arena, play areas, a cinema and a year-round calendar of events.

Explore fresh food, diverse crafts and family-friendly entertainment at weekly Ripe Market events. The outdoor markets take place every Saturday and Sunday during Dubai's winter months – with a flagship location at Police Academy Park and a Saturday pop-up at Al Barari. In the summertime, the artisanal fairs go indoors and are hosted at Times Square Center and Springs Souk. The market is all about fostering a thriving community and has something for everyone, with workshops, live music, fitness classes, educational activities and a petting zoo for the kids.

For a taste of an idyllic beachside lifestyle make your way down to The Beach opposite JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residences) – a relaxed district with restaurants, hotels, lounges and plenty of family-friendly entertainment. The bustling cosmopolitan area is like a sunny beach resort that's open for all, with a contemporary Arabian touch. Easily accessible from anywhere in Dubai, visitors can enjoy the water, sample a range of eateries and marvel at the fleet of supercars on show.