Sheikh Zayed Road
Sheikh Zayed Road, which is the longest
road in the United Arab Emirates, stretches from the city of
Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah, and runs parallel to the
coastline along the Persian Gulf. This is the main road in
some of the important cities in the UAE, where it is known by
different names. It is known as Sheikh Maktoum Road in Abu
Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, and Sheikh Muhammed bin
Salem Road in Ras Al Khaimah.
Most of Dubai’s skyscrapers, including the Emirates Towers and
the famous Burj Dubai, are found along Sheikh Zayed Road. It
connects the newly developed areas such as the Palm Jumeirah,
Dubai Marina, and the Dubai Waterfront. This road, which is a
ten-lane highway, with five roads on each side of a barrier,
runs parallel to the coast, and is the newest modern business
district of Dubai. The road stretches for 55 km from the Dubai
World Centre roundabout to the border of Abu Dhabi. Many
modern buildings and constructions, built mainly of glass,
chrome, and steel, line the road on both the sides. The major
attraction of the Sheikh Zayed Road is the area between the
roundabout and the first intersection. You can have striking
views of a number of tall high-rise buildings consisting of
hotels, offices, shopping malls, and apartments.
There are a number of luxury 5-star hotels located on the
stretch between the Dubai International Financial Centre and
the Dubai World Trade Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road. The Monarch
Dubai is a luxury 5-star hotel located on this road. The 33
storey hotel offers an excellent and panoramic view of the
city of Dubai as well as the Arabian Gulf. The Al Murooj
Rotana Hotel & Suites is a landmark by virtue of its excellent
location. It is quite prominently located and quite close to
all the important places. Some of the other luxury hotels
located here are the Crowne Plaza Hotel, the Shangri-La Hotel,
the Dusit Thani, and the Fairmont. Some other well known
luxury 3 and 4 star hotels of Dubai are the Metropolitan
Hotel, the Towers Rotana Hotel, and the Four Points Sheraton –
to name a few. If you fancy staying in Hotel Apartments along
the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, you can choose from the Number
One Tower, Villa Rotana Suites or the Chelsea Tower, which are
just a few of the many hotel apartments available.
There are a number of restaurants along the Sheikh Zayed Road,
where you can dine to your heart’s content. If you are a
connoisseur of food, you can just go where your taste buds
beckon you. Some of the famous restaurants on this road are
the Apres, the Café Ceramique, the Cavalli Club, Flavours on
Two, and Pergolas, which are but a few of the famous
restaurants.
The Sheikh Zayed Road boasts of a number of night clubs to
cater to your tastes and moods. 'The 400' is an exclusive
hangout for the rich and famous, and holds exactly 400 people.
The Balcony Bar is a real swanky place which boasts of an
excellent selection of drinks and cigars. Other watering holes
are the 1897 Bar, the 19th Hole, and the 360 Degrees.
Do come and stay at any of the hotels on the Sheikh Zayed Road,
indulge your senses at the numerous bars, and taste the
gourmet food of the many restaurants here. You will never
forget the experience!
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