Accommodation Around Al-Maktoum Stadium, Deira

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Al Ghurair Centre in Deira. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is great for couples and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Al Seef, Naif Souq and Deira Twin Towers Shopping Centre.

You can learn about the history of Dubai with a stop at Deira Clocktower. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Al Mamzar Beach Park, located 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from central Dubai. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Al Khan Beach located nearby.

During your trip to Dubai, you can do some window-shopping at Deira Twin Towers Shopping Centre. Wander the riverfront or discover the desert landscapes in this culturally rich area.

Catch an event at Rashed Stadium and enjoy other activities in Dubai such as boating.Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Al Mamzar Beach during your trip to Dubai?