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Dubai attracts several million tourists each year with festive lifestyle, with its sunny skies, blue sea and 5-star services and amenities. Vacationing in Dubai is going to be a fantasy trip as it allows you to forget all the stresses of the world. Dubai is known as the "City of Gold". There are literally millions of ways to spend your time in Dubai.
Dubai, one of the seven emirates is primarily known as the premier tourist destination in the region. Dubai beaches are a wonderful place for your vacations. With its rich tradition and modern cosmopolitan culture, Dubai absolutely combines the best of the modern world with the warmth of traditional Arabian hospitality. The city is also famous for its large number of beaches and because of this reason numerous shopping centers, cafes, & restaurants have build close to them.
Dubai is also famous as tourist heaven. Vacations in Dubai offer numerous astonishing attractions. The Burj Al Arab is known as a Dubai’s icon. |
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In addition to good multi-ethnic restaurants, Dubai has best up-market resort accommodation including hotels that are great for families. Dubai has two outstanding attractions: the sea and the desert. You will have abundance of opportunities ranging from gleaming skyscrapers to old trading dhows.
The Dubai Museum is housed within the beautifully restored Al Fahidi Fort. Deira which lie on opposite sides of the water has numerous attractions such as the historic quarter of Bastakia, old souks and enclosed marketplaces. Beach parks with in the city offers a wide range of recreational and entertainment facilities to its visitors.
Jumeirah Beach is the most famous and popular beach in Dubai. Beaches in Dubai offers you a bulk of spare time activities such as: beach volleyball, jet skiing, deep-sea fishing, and so many other water sports. |
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Jumeirah Mosque
A beautiful mosque that is open to non Muslims on Thursday and Sunday mornings for an organised tour at 10am. The mosque becomes a visual spectacle at night. Located on Jumeirah Road. (344 7755)
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Al Ahmadiya School and Heritage House
Dubai's first school established in 1912 now a museum. Next to the museum is a Heritage House with rustic interiors.Al Khor Street. |
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Al Boom Tourist Village
A traditionally designed village with restaurants, lake, Marina and amusement park located next to Wonderland Fun Park. (324 3000) |
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Bastakiya District
Home of many reconstructed buildings in Bur Dubai. A lot of the buildings have been converted into art galleries, shops and cafes. Common are the four sided windtower houses designed to provide natural air conditioning.
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Bayt Al Wakeel Maritime Museum
Close to the water taxi station the museum tells the story of Dubai 's maritime history and culture. Abra Station, Dubai Creek.
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Children's City
A place for kids with a toddler area, Discovery section; Science Section and other interactive activities for younger kids and teenagers. Located in Creek Park (334 0808).
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Dubai Beaches
There are endless water-sport opportunities as Dubai has some of the whitest and sandiest beaches in the world. Ocean temperatures range from 22 in winter up to 35 degrees Celsius in summer.
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Burj al-Arab hotel.
Promoted as a 7 star hotel. Entry to the hotel requires a reservation. A "very smart casual" dress code applies.
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Camel Racing
A traditional sport with races on Thursday and Friday from October until April. The track is at Nad Al Sheba.
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Creekside Park
A park in the city centre with gardens, places to fish, jogging tracks, BBQ sites and a cable car. Located in the Oud Metha area of Dubai |
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Dhow Cruise
Cruise on a traditional Dhow.
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Dubai Desert Safari
Head out to the desert in a 4WD. The drivers will take you for a roller-coaster ride over sand dunes, show you the sunset from a strategic vantage point and finish with a traditional dinner with music and dance.
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Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek has many dhows offering dinner cruises with on-board entertainment. Both sides of the creek have souks and corniches. A popular trip is to cross Dubai Creek by the small ferries. Dubai Creek originally served as a port for trading vessels plying to and from India , Africa and the Middle East . Today a bit of the old shipping culture still remains. In and around the creek one can see some of the original buildings that served as customs houses and defence structures. |
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Dubai Museum
The Dubai Museum is housed in the Al Fahid Fort built in 1787. The centre piece of the museum is a reconstructed Souq and provides a good history of Dubai . Located at Al Ibn Abi Tarib Road near Bastakiya in Bur Dubai. (353 1862).
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Dubai Sports City
A major sports attraction that is being constructed to offer stadiums, golf and more.
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Dubai Zoo
An outdoor zoo near to the beach. Located on Beach Road, Jumeirah.
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Jumeirah Mosque
A beautiful mosque that is open to non Muslims on Thursday and Sunday mornings for an organised tour at 10am. The mosque becomes a visual spectacle at night. Located on Jumeirah Road. (344 7755)
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Mushrif Park
A desert park beyond the airport with areas of green lawns and pools. In the park is a miniature town. Located at Al Kawaneej Road past Dubai Airport.
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Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
Home of the former ruler until he died in 1958. Now open as a museum with a collection of photographs, documents and historical items. Dubai 's marine life is brought to life in the Marine Wing of Sheikh Saeed's House. Located at Al Shindagha. (393 7139)
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Wild Wadi
A large spectacular water amusement park with a number of rides and water surfing. Built around the adventures of Juha the mythical friend of Sinbad. Located in the heart of the city, next to Jumeriah Beach Hotel. (348 4444)
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Zabeel Park
A technology based theme park laid out over 47 hectares. Zabeel Road.
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