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62 official films, made by the places in our guide themselves. Choose one to watch it on its page, beside our review.

Shorts

  1. ShowroomRolls-Royce Motor Cars DubaiRolls-Royce: gradient two-tone
  2. In depth: history and heritagePearling, the Creek and the merchants: Dubai’s heritageWhere to go horse riding in Dubai
  3. Resort hotelPalazzo Versace DubaiHigh tea at Palazzo Versace Dubai
  4. ItalianChic NonnaChic Nonna, Dubai
  5. ShowroomLamborghini DubaiLamborghini Temerario: the thrill of performance
  6. Wildlife parkDubai Safari ParkElephants at Dubai Safari Park
  7. ShowroomBentley DubaiThe new Bentley Supersports
  8. Wood-fired11 Woodfire11 Woodfire: the Wagyu burger
  9. Wood-fired11 Woodfire11 Woodfire: at the fire
  10. SpanishJaleo by José AndrésJaleo by José Andrés: arroz over the fire
  11. Middle EasternSirajSiraj: dinner facing the fountains
  12. Beach resortAddress Beach ResortAddress Beach Resort: a drink by the infinity pool
  13. Beach resortAddress Beach ResortAddress Beach Resort: the rooms
  14. City hotelAddress DowntownAddress Downtown: the spa
  15. City hotelAddress DowntownAddress Downtown: afternoon tea
  16. City hotelPalace DowntownPalace Downtown: by the pool
  17. ShowroomBentley DubaiThe Bentley Flying Spur
  18. ShowroomLamborghini DubaiLamborghini Ad Personam: the art of embroidery

Restaurants

  1. 3Fils: the official film3Fils · Jumeirah
  2. Al-Fanar: authentic Emirati cuisineAl-Fanar · Al Seef
  3. Chic Nonna: the official filmChic Nonna · DIFC
  4. Hakkasan: the official filmHakkasan · Palm Jumeirah
  5. KIGO: Our StoryKIGO · DIFC

Bars

  1. At.mosphere: on the Burj KhalifaAt.mosphere lounge · Downtown Dubai

Hotels

  1. Address Beach Resort: the official filmAddress Beach Resort · JBR
  2. Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre: the official filmFour Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre · DIFC
  3. Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach: the official filmFour Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach · Jumeirah
  4. Jumeirah Al Qasr – Aerial ViewsJumeirah Al Qasr · Madinat Jumeirah
  5. Jumeirah Beach Hotel: the official filmJumeirah Beach Hotel · Umm Suqeim
  6. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab: the official filmJumeirah Marsa Al Arab · Umm Suqeim
  7. Jumeirah Mina A’Salam – Aerial viewsJumeirah Mina Al Salam · Madinat Jumeirah
  8. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray – Unique Perspectives From The TopJumeirah Zabeel Saray · Palm Jumeirah
  9. Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai: the official filmMandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai · Jumeirah
  10. One&Only One Za’abeel: the official filmOne&Only One Za’abeel · Za’abeel
  11. One&Only Royal Mirage: the official filmOne&Only Royal Mirage · Al Sufouh
  12. One&Only The Palm: the official filmOne&Only The Palm · Palm Jumeirah
  13. Palace Downtown: the official filmPalace Downtown · Downtown Dubai
  14. Raffles The Palm Dubai: the official filmRaffles The Palm Dubai · Palm Jumeirah
  15. The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai: the official filmThe Ritz-Carlton, Dubai · JBR
  16. W Dubai – Mina Seyahi: the rooms, the pools and a night out at the MarinaW Dubai – Mina Seyahi · Dubai Marina
  17. W Dubai – The Palm: the beach, the pools and the barsW Dubai – The Palm · Palm Jumeirah

Sights

  1. Expo City Dubai: the official filmExpo City Dubai · Expo City
  2. Visit Dubai: the sky, the sea, the desert, the cityPearling, the Creek and the merchants: Dubai’s heritage · Al Fahidi

Arts & Culture

  1. Alserkal Avenue: our storyAlserkal Avenue · Al Quoz
  2. Coca-Cola Arena: your guide to the arenaCoca-Cola Arena · City Walk
  3. Jameel Arts Centre: A Must-Visit for Your Dubai TripJameel Arts Centre · Al Jaddaf

Shopping

  1. Level Shoes: the official filmLevel Shoes · Downtown Dubai

Property

  1. Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty: the official filmDubai Sotheby’s International Realty · Dubai
  2. Knight Frank UAE: the official filmKnight Frank UAE · Dubai

Developments

  1. Armani Beach Residences: the official filmArmani Beach Residences · Palm Jumeirah
  2. AVA at Palm Jumeirah, Dorchester Collection: the official film (render)AVA at Palm Jumeirah, Dorchester Collection · Palm Jumeirah
  3. Expo City Dubai: the official film (render)Expo City Dubai (open) · Expo City
  4. Jumeirah Living Business Bay: a branded residence above DubaiJumeirah Living Business Bay · Business Bay
  5. Orla, Dorchester Collection: the official filmOrla, Dorchester Collection · Palm Jumeirah

Luxury Cars

  1. Bentley Dubai: the official filmBentley Dubai · Umm Al Sheif
  2. Ferrari – Al Tayer Motors: 75 years of FerrariFerrari – Al Tayer Motors · Al Manara
  3. Lamborghini Dubai: Lamborghini, Driven by DreamsLamborghini Dubai · Umm Al Sheif
  4. Porsche Centre Dubai: Porsche, The PromisePorsche Centre Dubai · Al Quoz
  5. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai: Rolls-Royce, 20 years at GoodwoodRolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai · Al Wasl

Getting Around

  1. Charter yachts: Xclusive Yachts: Xclusive Yacht Charter DubaiCharter yachts: Xclusive Yachts · Dubai Marina
  2. Etihad Rail: Dubai Station: the passenger railwayEtihad Rail: Dubai Station · Jumeirah Golf Estates

Beyond Dubai

  1. Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve: the official filmDubai Desert Conservation Reserve · Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

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