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Dubai
Dubai – The heart of the Emirates.
Cosmopolitan Dubai is unquestionably the entertainment, shopping,
sports and culinary capital of the Middle East. Hotels here rank
amongst the world’s finest and sporting facilities, from golf to
game fishing, sand-skiing to scuba diving, are available in
abundance. Entertainment ranges from traditional celebrations to
trendy discotheques and the shopping features the best of the
world’s goods at low duty free prices. Food is excellent – both the
intriguing local dishes and the dozens of other national cuisine.
Street crime is unknown and the climate is close to perfect. Add to
this the clean, uncrowded beaches, the spectacular mountain scenery
and the timeless landscapes of the desert and it is easy to see why
Dubai is an increasingly popular destination amongst discerning
travellers from around the globe.
Having established an international reputation as a great place to
combine both business and pleasure, Dubai, with its extensive modern
conference facilities also hosts an extensive calendar of
international trade fairs.
PLACES OF INTEREST: Visit the magnificent Jumeira Mosque:
modern beach-side palaces; the 150 year old Al Fahidi Fort housing
Dubai’s Museum; explore the rugged Hajar Mountains and the vast
emptiness of the Arabian desert by 4-wheel drive vehicles; relax on
a moonlight cruise, a panorama of traditional and modern Dubai.
FOR THE FAMILY: Dubai is a great destination for everyone and
there is plenty to do for all the family. Fantastic theme and water
parks such as Wonderland and Wild Wadi offer great entertainment for
children and adults alike. Dubai’s splendid malls offer
entertainment facilities to keep the youngsters happy whilst you
indulge in some of the world’s finest shopping.
BEST BUYS: Shoppers will soon see why Dubai has such a well
deserved reputation for variety and value. Whether you choose to
shop in one of the many elegant, air conditioned malls (Deira City
Centre, Mercato, Wafi City, Burjuman and Al Ghurair City are amongst
the best known), or in the traditional atmosphere of the souks,
you’ll find bargains everywhere at some of the lowest prices in the
world. Dubai is a vast emporium where electronic goods, watches,
cameras, computers and domestic equipment are amazingly inexpensive.
The Gold Souk is renowned for its exquisite workmanship and range of
styles, whilst in other souks you can buy just about anything from
silks and spices to perfumes and pearls.
During the annual month long Dubai Shopping Festival there are even
more amazing discounts, raffles and bonus vouchers, as well as a
comprehensive programme of cultural activities, street
entertainment, art and musical extravaganzas. Dubai Summer
Surprises, which runs from June to September, features activities
for children as well as imaginative weekly themes, competitions,
displays, entertainment and activities.
OUT AND ABOUT: When the sun goes down, the lights come up in
the city’s restaurants, nightclubs, bars and discotheques. Dubai’s
nightlife is legendary, ranging from elegant dining in chic hotels
to casual snacks at busy street stalls; lively pubs to cosy cocktail
lounges; modern discotheques to traditional entertainment featuring
Arab singers, dancers and musicians; open air dancing by the sea to
gathering around a campfire deep in the desert.
SPORTING ATTRACTIONS: For lovers of sport there is enormous
variety. Dubai is the venue of a succession of world-class events
including the Dubai Desert Classic Golf Tournament, international
power boat races, Dubai Tennis ATP & WTA, Dubai Rugby Sevens, Dubai
Rally and Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest horse race. The
spectacular local sport of camel racing has a loyal following. For
those who like to participate rather than observe, the choice is
huge – from sand-skiing to shooting, go-karting to croquet, ice
skating to archery – and of course, Golf!
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