DIFC — the Dubai International Financial Centre — is the financial district that moonlights as the city’s most grown-up scene: Gate Village galleries, art nights and some of the best fine dining in Dubai.
This is part of our main Dubai guide — use it to plan your time in the area.
Where to eat
DIFC is a fine-dining heavyweight. Start with fine dining and Michelin picks, the best restaurants in Dubai and the best sushi in the city.
Where to drink
Sophisticated bars and lounges to match the restaurants; plan with Dubai happy hours and the UAE nightlife guide.
Art and things to do
Gallery-hop around Gate Village, catch the sculpture trail and the regular art nights. More across things to do in Dubai.
Getting there and around
The Metro (Financial Centre and Emirates Towers stations) bracket DIFC and it is compact enough to walk.
Explore more of Dubai
Head back to the main Dubai guide, or keep exploring Dubai’s UAE nightlife guide and the best restaurants in Dubai.