72 Hours in Dubai: Desert Decadence in Just 3 Days

One of the few complaints about Dubai is its lack of local culture; compared to other Middle Eastern countries, the city feels particularly modern and Westernized. But though the Dubai Mall may be crowded with Shake Shack, CPK, and Tim Hortons, visitors won't have to look hard (or travel far) to find authentic local cuisine. We took a short cab ride from downtown to Al Falamanki, a Lebanese restaurant with grilled kebabs, fresh saj bread, and shisha.