Dubai Marina is designed for a refined, resort-like lifestyle. It offers plenty of options for family recreation. An artificial canal runs through the area, with Dubai Marina Walk offering a wealth of shops, boutiques, and restaurants. The Walk at JBR, a shopping and entertainment promenade with Arabic shops, cafes, and stores, is located practically on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. The area offers a wide selection of beauty salons and fitness clubs. Yacht clubs offer charters for a few hours or entire days. Dubai Marina Mall, with 140 stores and 20 restaurants, is perfect for shopping.
The well-maintained The Beach at JBR offers fine white sand, a serene atmosphere, and a unique charm. The seven-storey restaurant complex, Pier 7, offers a wide selection of international cuisines. Other noteworthy themed restaurants include Ammos Restaurant, Suvoroff JBR, Massimo's Italian Restaurant, The Cheesecake Factory, Wagamama, and more. The area is ideal for families with children, as it and its surroundings offer international nurseries and schools such as Emirates International School and British Orchard Nursery.
