Where can I find the best restaurants in or near downtown?
If you love steaks @CUT by Wolfgang Puck is a must try!
Where can I eat weird desserts?
Try the kulfi falooda at @Kulfilicious It's a frozen Indian dessert made of dense ice cream, jelly soaked in milk, cornstarch vermicelli, basil seeds, rose syrup, dried fruits and pistachios.
Where can I find the cheapest place to buy a phone or laptop?
@Computer Plaza in the Al Ain Centre Bur Dubai is best place for both. I always buy my electronic devices from there and never had any problems.
Where can I sell/donate old books?
@House of Prose in Times Square will buy books from you if they're reasonably popular titles.
Where can I find a hijabi friendly swimming pool / beach?
You can swim at public beaches and many hotel pools while wearing a burkini.
Where can I find a shisha place with similar vibes to the smoky beach in La Mer?
Check out @Shades You'll probably like it.