Cool Arts & Culture

If you're interested in the arts and contemporary culture, Dubai has more to offer than you might expect! Plan an outing to the industrial warehouses of Alserkal Avenue to discover emerging Middle Eastern artists. Then visit the DIFC for more established galleries. Stop in between for a fabulous lunch or dinner. (Check out our suggestions for Destination Dining!)

Many intriguing shopping concepts are nearby in the Jumeirah neighbourhood. Ask for tips from the concierge team.

Art Dubai
Every March, Dubai hosts the leading international art fair in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. About 90 galleries from the UAE and around the world present contemporary art as well as specially themed programs.

Alserkal Galleries
Founded in 2007, Alserkal Avenue is Dubai's foremost arts hub, located in the Al Quoz industrial district. Explore the rows of warehouses, home to art galleries and creative workshops, offering a hip, laid-back atmosphere.

Lawrie Shabibi
A highlight of Alserkal, Lawrie Shabibi is a contemporary art gallery with a mission to promote innovative artists from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. Friendly, informative staff bring the art to life.

Cartel
The Cartel is Dubai's only conceptual fashion retail showroom, presenting a collection of artistic, progressive clothing. You'll find high fashion, wearable art and accessories. Located in the cool Alserkal Avenue area.

Boxpark Project
Built out of shipping containers, this offbeat outdoor concept offers specialty retail and dining, including Marimekko and Imaginarium. It's a hip, innovative shopping centre that makes for a fun Dubai destination.

DIFC Art Galleries
In the Dubai International Financial Centre, you?ll discover a dozen well-established galleries featuring acclaimed artists. Notable spots include the Ayyam Gallery, The Empty Quarter and Christies Dubai.

Street Art
Visit this colourful Jumeirah showroom for lovers of graffiti, street art and pop art. You'll be amazed by all the variations, including abstract and vandal styles, and cartoon characters on canvas and wood.

Bambah
Discover an exquisite treasure of vintage fashion pieces and accessories from the 1930s to the 1980s. The shop's collection is a mixture of everyday classics and designer pieces. Located nearby on Jumeirah Beach Road

Comptoir 102
A fascinating place to browse, Comptoir 102 is a concept store for interior design, art, fashion and jewellery, also including a café! You never know what you'll find! Close to Four Seasons on Jumeirah Beach Road.

D.tales
On Jumeirah Beach Road, D.tales is an intriguing interior design shop that offers high-level furniture and accessories of Scandinavian origin. Shopping here is a great way to pick up a lasting souvenir of Dubai.

S*uce
In Dubai Mall, S*uce (pronounced "sauce") is an award-wining multi-brand boutique, offering a variety of quirky, contemporary fashion accessories and gifts,  ideal for the tech-savvy shopper.

Dubai's Best Shopping

From old-style souks to ultra-modern shopping malls with over-the-top attractions, Dubai is a paradise for shoppers. Every January, the Dubai Shopping Festival brings amazing deals and promotions, raffles, fashion shows, concerts and sports events, making it a great time to plan your visit!

Then come back for more great sales during Dubai Summer Surprises from mid-July to early September.

Dubai Mall
Part of the Burj Khalifa complex, the 1,200-store Dubai Mall features Fashion Avenue for top designers and the amazing Shoe District. Retailers are known for stocking items that are hard to find anywhere else

Dubai Gold Souk
Bargain for the best deals in this old-style market, home to over 300 Dubai jewellery shops. As one of the largest gold retail markets in the world, there are strict government controls to ensure quality.

Dubai Spice Souk
Explore the narrow lanes of this lively traditional market in Old Town and discover an abundance of fragrances and spices from frankincense to cloves, cardamom and cinnamon sold straight from open sacks

Souk Al Bahar
Meaning "market of the sailor", Souk Al Bahar is an Arabesque-style shopping destination, steps from Dubai Mall. Explore over 100 shops, include 22 dining options, many with views of the Dubai Fountain.

Souk Madinat
A unique shopping, dining and entertainment destination, Souk Madinat is a re-creation of an ancient Middle Eastern marketplace. Explore a myriad of winding streets, with views of canals and the sea.

Dubai Textile Souk
An attractively restored traditional bazaar, shaded by an arched wooden roof, the Textile Souk features small stores selling fabrics, clothes, footwear and souvenirs. There are also numerous tailors plying their trade.

Mall of the Emirates
Popular among locals and expats, this multi-level Dubai shopping centre has nearly 600 stores and over 90 dining options. It also hosts many family leisure activities, including Ski Dubai, the indoor ski resort and snow park.

City Walk
Like a modern downtown shopping district, perfect for strolling, City Walk is an innovative outdoor destination with high-end lifestyle options focused in retail, grooming, wellness and upscale cuisine.

Gold and Diamond Park
A modern alternative to the Gold Souk, this complex sells beautiful items made of gold, diamonds and other precious metals. It's a great place to come for custom-made jewellery made quickly by trustworthy vendors.

Four Seasons Shops
Right here at Four Seasons, find shopping temptation at the first Chopard and 100% Capri stores in Dubai, as well as at high-end jewellery stores such as Istana and Levant.

Middle Eastern Culture

Dubai is a great place for an introduction to Middle Eastern traditions. Amidst the sleek modern skyscrapers and luxury shopping, you can still experience traditional Emirati culture in an atmosphere that feels safe, open and comfortable.

English is the common language, so it's easy to communicate, ask questions and learn. The concierge team can coordinate every aspect of your discovery.

Bastakiya
Dubai's tiny Bastakiya quarter was founded in the 1890s by wealthy textile and pearl traders from Bastak, Iran. It's like stepping into the past! The narrow laneways are now lined with galleries and cafés.

Dubai Museum
In a fort built in 1787, the oldest building in the city ,Dubai Museum depicts everyday life before the discovery of oil. Galleries recreate historic Arab houses, mosques and souks, and teach about pearl diving.

Cultural Meals
Enjoy a traditional Emirati breakfast or lunch inside a traditional local house in Bastakiya. While eating, you have the chance to chat with your Emerati host and ask questions about UAE culture, customs and religion.

Traditional Souks
In Old Dubai, you can experience authentic Middle Eastern markets with narrow laneways jammed with merchandise specialising in gold, spices and textiles. Get more specifics in our list of Dubai's Best Shopping.

Dubai Heritage Village
For an interesting evening, explore this old-style village at the edge of Dubai Creek. You'll find camel and donkey rides, people making traditional crafts and foods, as well as restaurants along the water.

Jumeirah Mosque
Visit the only mosque in Dubai that is open to the public and dedicated to receiving non-Muslim guests. It's a unique opportunity to learn about Emirati culture and religion in a relaxed, casual and open atmosphere.

Fishing Harbour
A short walk from Four Seasons, this newly developed harbour aims to bring back Dubai's ancient trade and cultural roots. Stroll the jetty and look at the boats, then choose from about five restaurants and cafés.

Breakfast with a Bedouin
Head to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reservation to a traditional Arabic camp where you'll hear tales of the past from a local Bedouin over a traditional breakfast. Then enjoy a ride through the dunes!

Dhow Cruise Dubai
Board a traditional dhow sailing vessel and cruise down Dubai Creek, enjoying the twinkling lights and fascinating scenery, as well as belly dancing and a barbecue buffet dinner. It's a remarkably romantic experience.

Sports & Adventure

In a city that's known for over-the-top excitement, Four Seasons can suggest all sorts of exhilarating adventures. Some are best for adults, while some are perfect to share with the whole family. Ask for tips from the concierge team at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach.

Desert Adventures
Experience the nearby desert on a four-wheel-drive safari, giving a fun and bumpy ride, dunebashing through the sand. For a more peaceful desert experience, you might prefer a hot-air balloon flight at sunrise.

Ski Dubai
The world's third largest indoor ski slope and the first in the Middle East, Ski Dubai includes a chair lift, T-bar and 6,000 tons of snow. Fly off a 10 ramp, or learn the basics from qualified instructors.

Dubai Boat Trips
From Dubai Marina, cruise the gulf by yacht, sailboat, speedboat or catamaran and view the reclaimed islands just offshore, including Dubai's Palm Islands and The World, a miniature map of the planet.

Skydiving
Here's your chance to try skydiving  with the highest safety standards. Enjoy all the thrills: the intense wait, the jump, the adrenaline rush, then a strong gust of wind as you shoot down at 210 km (130 miles) per hour.

Fly Above Dubai
Whether by helicopter or seaplane, enjoy a breathtaking aerial view of Dubai's cityscape and coastline. It?s an ideal way to see Dubai in a short time. The city lights are especially dramatic on evening flights.

Kitesurfing
Sail across the waves, as your kite catches the breeze. This thrilling sport is ideal in Dubai, thanks to our warm waters and steady winds. Great instructors can quickly teach both kids and adults.

Flyboarding
Harness the power of water as your jet ski-style flyboard launches you up into the air, high above the waves. Your instructor will provide in-depth training and will hand over the throttle once you?re ready.

Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Discover this thrilling, vigorous sport. Head down to Kite Beach, where you?ll find many instructors and rental boards at your disposal. Finish your day with a delicious burger at Salt, the food truck by the beach.

Dubai Ice Rink
This Olympic-size indoor ice rink is a cool place to hang out at Dubai Mall, whether you want to learn skating, perfect your technique, play ice hockey or socialise with friends. Skates are supplied with admission.

Dubai Golf Courses
With some of the best golf in the Middle East, Dubai offers lush green golf courses amid the desert sands. With our guaranteed sun, you can play year round ? and even at night! We'll make all the arrangements.

Camel Racing
Witness this extraordinary sport at the Dubai Camel Racing Club, with a season from October to March. There's even a Dubai Camel Racing Festival in February, attended by most of the UAE's 14,000 racing camels.

Dubai Autodrome
Feel the exhilaration of Dubai's first fully integrated motor sports facility. Witness incredible race-car driving or take the opportunity to drive sports and F1-style cars on the track. There's also kart racing.

Water Sports
Hourly rates for both non-motorised and motorised water sports are available upon request.

•     Kayaking Single
•     Kayaking Double
•     Paddle Board
•     Wakeboarding/Wakeskiing
•     Wake Skate/Knee Boarding
•     Wake Surfing
•     Big Marble Rida/Donut
•     Banana Boat
•     Body Board
•     Parasailing
•     Fly Fish
•     Fly Board
•     Jet Ski

Boat Cruises and Fishing

•     Speed Boat Cruise
•     Sport Fishing
•     Deep Sea Fishing

Family Fun

Your children will love their time in Dubai! . But the whole city becomes their playground, offering one-of-a-kind attractions made for family fun. Some of the most popular are located at Dubai Mall, right at the foot of the landmark Burj Khalifa tower.

To find activities for older children, check out our ideas for Sports & Adventure. Rely on guidance and planning from the concierge team.

Burj Khalifa
Your kids will love visiting the world's tallest free-standing structure. This tower measures 828 metres (2,717 feet) and took more than five years to build. Get thrilling views from the observation deck on the 124th floor.

Dubai Fountain Shows
Set on the 12-hectare (30-acre) Burj Khalifa Lake, the world's largest choreographed fountain features shows each afternoon and evening. The Dubai Fountain shoots water to the height of a 50-storey building.

Wild Wadi Water Park
Just south of Four Seasons on the beachfront, Wild Wadi offers 30 rides and attractions for the whole family. The water park is themed around the tale of Juha, a well-known character from Arabian folklore.

Dubai Aquarium
Among the world's largest suspended aquariums, the Dubai Aquarium at Dubai Mall features thousands of aquatic animals in state-of-the-art displays. Kids particularly love the hundreds of sharks and rays.

SEGA Republic
Conveniently located at Dubai Mall, SEGA Republic is a high-adrenaline indoor theme park. Discover 15 thrilling attractions and more than 170 games from cutting-edge motion simulators to virtual experiences.

KidZania
In this interactive edutainment centre at Dubai Mall, children can try out over 80 careers being a surgeon, firefighter, chef, actor, artist, jeweller or radio host. Each visit is a new and exciting experience.

Dolphin Bay
One of the world's largest and most sophisticated dolphin habitats, Dolphin Bay lets you stand in shallow water surrounded by these gentle creatures or go swimming or scuba diving right alongside them!

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Visit the first Ferrari-themed park and the world's largest indoor theme park. Blast off on the planet's fastest rollercoaster, and strap yourself into the F1 cockpit, accelerating to high speeds in just a few seconds.

Abu Dhabi Day Trip
Share a day of discovery in nearby Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, mixing tradition and progress from the Yas Island Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit to the Heritage Village and the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Restaurants

A fusion of excellence, where the flavours of the Middle East, Asia and the Mediterranean awaken the palate.

Zest
A fusion of flavours, east to west.
With flourishes of silver leaf and cut-quartz crystals accenting the stunning Arabian design, the resort's all-day dining restaurant blends the culinary influences of the Middle East, Asia and the West.

Enjoy lavish breakfast, lunch and dinner presentations in a delightfully elegant ambience. Generous seating both inside and on the shaded garden terrace make it an ideal choice for dining with friends and family.

Dining lounge and marina
Late night cocktails and mediterranean fare.
Located by the resort's private marina, the striking 101 Dining Lounge and Marina boasts sweeping panoramic views of the New Dubai skyline. Alfresco seating opens onto a fashionable overwater lounge with seaside tables and bar. Guests enjoy a selection of light Mediterranean fare, from tapas and salads to fresh seafood.

 An energised vibe moves the space from day into night. The ultra-chic indoor and outdoor venue welcomes private boats and chill-out sounds over the weekend.

Stay By YANNICK ALLÉNO
Exceptional dining with a culinary genius.
Open for dinner, STAY by Yannick Alléno provides a distinctive dining experience within a comfortable yet stylish environment. Signature dishes use traditional methods in a contemporary fashion to surprise even the most sophisticated gourmand. An invitation for the cuisine to be part of the evening's conversation, the restaurant offers different seating arrangements including a sharing table allowing guests to sample and discover simple, great tasting food.

A unique Pastry Library follows the same premise as diners are taken on amazing culinary journeys. The exceptionally stylish environment boasts high timber walls and vaulted ceilings with black crystal chandeliers creating an atmosphere of refined elegance.

Bars and loundges

Ultra-chic. Amazing views.

Bar
Located by the resort's private marina, the striking 101 Dining Lounge and Marina boasts sweeping panoramic views of the New Dubai skyline. Alfresco seating opens onto a fashionable overwater lounge with seaside tables and bar.

Guests enjoy a selection of light Mediterranean fare, from tapas and salads to fresh seafood. An energised vibe moves the space from day into night. The ultra-chic indoor and outdoor venue welcomes private boats and chill-out sounds over the weekend.

The loundge
Small bites and evening cocktails.
Located adjacent to the lobby, an elegant indoor and outdoor alfresco rendezvous location to indulge in traditional selection of teas, coffees, light snacks and afternoon teas.

Our resident pianist will delight our guests with live entertainment every day from 6.00pm onwards.

Spa

A sanctuary of rejuvenating calm and blissful serenity.

Discover  peace  and  serenity  at  the  world-renowned  Guerlain  Spa.  The  beauty  therapies  of   every  indulgent  treatment,  inspired  by  nature  and  perfected  by  science,  are  tailored  to  each  individual  in  the  private  suites  of   our  garden  spa.  To  complement  rejuvenated  bodies  and  lit-from-within  skin,  finish  in  flawless  style  with  a  visit  to  Alexandre  Zouari  hair  salon  and  Bastien  Gonzalez's Pedi:Mani:Cure studio.

In a tranquil retreat set amidst gardens and fountains, expert therapists guide mind and body on restorative, harmonious journeys. Within the exclusive serenity of nine private treatment suites, guests are pampered with advanced facials and invigorating treatments.

The renowned Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez offers the most indulgent foot therapies, too.

Children

Kid'sclub

Every day a new adventure.

A parent-free zone located in the Manor House offers a holiday respite for KidsOnly, with TV room, games, books and an arts and crafts area.
Activites

Daily supervised programmes are adapted to specific ages: ages 4 to 5 years, 6 to 8 years and 9 to 11 years. Acrivities may include camel riding, henna painting, belly dancing, sand sculpturing, evening Arabian camping and more. Litle ones learn basic Arabic phrases during fun, interactive lessons.

Babysitting
Experienced babysitting services are offered at a nominal cost.

Wedding and Events

Moments to remember. Forever.

Wedding
Enchanting and elegant. On the magical shores of a pristine peninsula, chic celebrations herald a lifetime of happiness.
Pure elegance in Dubai's most exclusive setting.

Amidst lavish gardens and shimmering pools, an air of exclusivity envelopes the most dazzling spaces, each embellished with the intricate beauty of Arabia.
Every detail of your extraordinary day, brought to life just the way you always imagined.

Honeymoons
Amidst the cosmopolitan energy of Dubai and the refined luxuries of One&Only The Palm, life together begins.

Memories
From playing on the sea to sunset desert sojourns, breathe in the moments to be remembered forever.

Reconnect and Explore
A Dubai honeymoon is a perfect hideaway for an intimade celebration. Indulge in the intrigue of desert discovery, the playful adventure of water sports or the vibrant city, all within easy reach.

Luxury Dinners
Spend elegant evenings dining on sophisticated and deliciously surprising cuisine of Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno.

Couples Spa Treatements
Relax together at One&Only Private Spa, a tranquil place where tension dissolves with the gentle ebb and flow of the ocean, and the cares of the world are far, far away.

Meetings and Events

World-class standards. Spectacular landscapes. Impeccable Style.

Corporate meeting and incentives
An exceptional contrast to the business environment.
Unique perspectives.
Commanding the most desirable setting in all of Dubai, the resort is an exclusive template for each client to realise the most ambitious projects, whilst the creativity of our staff makes every idea a possibility.

Events
Amn elite destination for all manner of special events, from elaborate fashion showsto special milestone celebrations of life and love.

Groups and activities
With glorious natural surrounding and a wealth of water sports, activities are engaging and fun, planned with precision and care.