Wander through the trendy Neve Tzedek neighborhood, just off the bustling Carmel Market. Sample dark-chocolate truffles at Dolce Mia, and drop into Jajo Vino for French Chablis and tapas.

Visit the Nachum Gutman Museum for a colorful glimpse of the city’s history. Housed in a beautifully restored fin de siècle building, it contains a choice selection of works by the foremost Tel Aviv artist, for whom it’s named (gutmanmuseum.co.il).

Dine on tender shrimp and calamari in tangy lemon-Parmesan sauce at the beachfront restaurant Manta Ray (man taray.co.il).

Shop for forgotten treasures at Old Jaffa’s flea market and explore the many galleries tucked away in the tiny alleyways of this ancient seaport.

Stroll down Rothschild Boulevard, admiring the impressive architecture while rubbing shoulders with local celebrities in this city that never sleeps.