Blue Waters Island

The opulent Madinat Jumeirah complex, located near the waterfront Al Sufouh, is famous for housing the Souk Madinat, a meticulously reproduced medieval Arab bazaar retailing carpets, jewelry, and perfume, as well as the Madinat Theatre, which puts on ballet and musical performances. Traditional wooden boats cruise down a man-made river past fashionable bars and upscale restaurants in Europe and the Middle East. Views of the soaring, curving Burj Al Arab Hotel may be seen from Sufouh Public Beach.