Dubai City

Dubai Museum: Occupying the Al-Fahidi Fort, the city's oldest building on the Bur Dubai side of Dubai Creek. A lovely collection of antique khanjars (curved daggers) and a complete grave from the Al-Qusais archaeological site are the major attractions of the museum. One can also see multimedia and interactive displays touch on everything from traditional and modern methods of water conservation to a presentation of the city's development.

Grand Mosque: The Grand Mosque in Bur Dubai owns the city's tallest minaret. It is a beautiful example of restoration work and was built in the 1990s in the style of the Grand Mosque, which dated from 1900 but was demolished to make way for another mosque in 1960.

Dubai Creek: Dubai's waterfront is a busy place and a hub of activites. The best way to see the grand trading port is from the water and one can book a cruise or hire an abra (small boat) for an hour or so; one should go to Al-Maktoum Bridge and back.

Ban Yas Square: In the heart of Deira dominated by Deira Tower, Ban Yas Square can get you good bargains on electronics, textile products and consumer products.

Other attractions include:

Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum House
Bastakiya
Dubai Zoo
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Wonderland
Things to do:

Spend a day with the family at Dubai most popular water park the WILD WADI
Ski Dubai - An exciting new indoor Ski complex to suit all ages and all levels of skiers
Experience Dune bashing in the Desert Safari following by Barbeque dinner and belly dancing
To see the city by night there is no better way than the traditional Dhow cruise along the creek in which includes a traditional Arabic buffet meal and entertainment.
Have a joy ride on the Wonder Bus an air conditioned coach that takes you around all the major sights of Dubai and then enters the creek to give you a view of the famous landmark buildings along the Dubai creek. It is a very memorable experience.
Take in a day trip to the capital city of Abu Dhabhi, traditional city of Sharjha or Ajman.
Getaway from the city heat and hustle of activities and visit the cooler regions of the Hajjar mountains.
Dubai has a lot more to offer in the surrounding Emirates and even trips right upto Oman. Combine your holiday in Dubai with 3-4 nights at the wonderful beach resorts of Ras AL Khaima,Fujairah or Khorfakkan

Hotels and Apartments: Dubai has a huge choice of hotels ranging from Bruj AL Arab the only 7* hotel in the world to good value for money 3* hotels. The hotels are all built to high specifications and are in line with the necessary health and safety regulations. Most hotels have friendly staff with a high level of service. There is a range many self catering properties from a studio apartment to 2 bedroom properties sleeping up to 6 adults, ideal for families and large groups. There is also a huge choice of villas for rent at very reasonable prices. Most hotels have their own restaurants and many have night clubs and bars. Some hotels are dry hotels so will not serve alcohol or have any in the mini bar of your room. There is a huge choice of hotels along the Jumeirah beach strip and the Sheikh Zayed road. The city hotels in Deira and Bur Dubai are centrally located with easy access round the city.

Shopping: One of Dubai’s greatest visitor attractions. The city draws large numbers of ‘shopping tourists’ from countries within the region and from as far a field as Eastern Europe, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent.

As an open port with low import duties, Dubai’s retail prices are reasonable and the variety of products available is virtually unrivalled. Free of tax, many top brand-name products are cheaper in Dubai than in the countries of their origin.

Whatever the visitor’s tastes be it couture from Paris or Milan, hi-tech electronics from Japan, or a piece of silver Bedouin jewellery — he or she will find it at the right price in Dubai.

In addition to the souk districts and shopping malls listed below, there are many top-class department stores and boutiques throughout the city. Dubai has the famous Shopping Festival usually in January for one month where the shops have huge bargains and sales of upto 70%. The World famous Global Village is also hosted during this time for three months. The Global village has a variety of things to offer and has local handicrafts shops from all over the world where you can experience various cultures, traditions and multi cultural food.

Eating out and Entertainment: Dubai caters for global cuisine. There are many restaurants owned by some of the world’s most famous chefs and celebrities. There is a huge selection of fast food restaurants and most shopping malls have a food court that provides quick and reasonably priced meals catering to every ones taste. Most hotels have restaurants and bars.

Dubai comes alive at night with a huge selection of bars and clubs for tourist to enjoy. There are bars and night clubs in most of the 4* and 5* Hotels. You will find clubs that cater to everyone’s needs, whether it’s Hip pop, R&B, Jazz, Arabic or Bollywood.The city is safe and cabs are easily available 24 hrs from most restaurants and clubs.
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