Sheikh Zayed rd, al-barsha) Conveniently lo-
cated for a post–Ski Dubai rubdown, Soft-
touch specialises in Ayurvedic oil-drip
treatments as well as massages. The sump-
tuous Asian look – slate floors, Thai-silk
walls, orange hanging lamps – is conducive
to relaxation. An initial consultation is fol-
lowed by a tailored treatment performed
with you lying down on a special teak table
imported from India.The palace WaTer sporTs WaTer SporTS
Map p220 (%04-399 9999; http://www.oneandonly
resorts.com; one&only royal Mirage, al-Sufouh
rd, al-Sufouh; h10am-7pm) Although these
folks operate from an office at the hotel,
they are independent and arrange an im-
pressive number of water sports, including
waterskiing (Dh140 for 15 minutes), speed
boat ride (Dh325 for 30 minutes), kayak-
ing (Dh40 for 30 minutes) and windsurfing
(Dh150 for 50 minutes).faVouriTe ThinGs aCTiViTy CenTre
Map p220 (www.favouritethings.com; Marina
Mall; h9am-9pm) These guys have it all cov-
ered. They offer several areas and activi-
ties for children, including a jungle gym,
art and cooking classes, a sand room and
a soft play area for tots. They have puppet
shows and story time at weekends and
don’t forget the parents with a cafe and
shop selling all kinds of trendy and prac-
tical kiddie-geared wear and products.
There is also a dance studio with classes
for children and adults, ranging from clas-
sical ballet to hip hop.eMiraTes Golf club GolF
Map p220 (%04-380 1555; http://www.dubaigolf.com;
interchange no 5, Sheikh Zayed rd; Majlis/Faldo
course Dh995/695) The first grass champi-
onship course in the Middle East is home
to the dubai desert classic (www.dubai
desertclassic.com), a major tournament on
the PGA European Tour circuit. There are
two 18-hole courses: the Faldo course, de-
signed by Nick Faldo; and the Majlis course,
which recently got the nod from US maga-
zine Golf Digest as being one of the best
courses outside the USA. The nearest Red
Line metro stop is Nakheel.MonTGoMerie dubai GolF
Map p220 (%04-390 5600; http://www.themontgomerie
.com; emirates hills; course Dh795) Fans of Scot-
tish links will enjoy this world-class course
designed by Colin Montgomerie, which has
14 lakes and 81 bunkers. The par-three 13th
hole is on an island shaped like the UAE
and is purportedly the largest single green
in the world: 5400 sq metres, or the size
of nine normal greens combined. To reach
here, take the Interchange No 5 exit off
Sheikh Zayed Rd.JuMeirah Golf esTaTes GolF
(%04-375 9999; http://www.jumeirahgolfestates.com)
Located off Sheikh Zayed Rd, this is Dubai’s
newest golf club (and residential complex)
and is home to the Dubai World Champi-
onship Golf Tournament (p45). Take Inter-
change No 7 in the direction of Abu Dhabi;
the club is located at the intersection with
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