Dubai
The City of Gold
General Information
Other Name: Al Wasl , District: NA, State: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Area: 4114 km²
Languages Spoken: Arabic and English
Long Distance Code: +971 4
Importance: The countries'''' best city,a major tourist destination and financial hub and is rich in petrolium and natural gas.
Best Time to Visit: September to December and March
International Access: Well connected to rest of the world by air and by road with neighbouring countries.
Description
From the timeless tranquility of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors. In a single day, the tourist can experience everything from rugged mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to sandy beaches and lush green parks, from dusty villages to luxurious residential districts and from ancient houses with wind towers to ultra-modern shopping malls. Dubai is one of the seven emirates and largest city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. The city of Dubai is sometimes called "Dubai city" to distinguish it from the emirate.Location
Dubai is situated on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates and is roughly at sea level (16 m/52 ft above). The emirate of Dubai shares borders with Abu Dhabi in the south, Sharjah in the northeast, and the Sultanate of Oman in the southeast.Climate
Sub-tropical,Arid Climate
Located in Dubai, Burj Al Arab is an iconic beachfront luxury hotel that also enjoys the tag of being the fourth tallest hotel of the world. Standing on the artificial island just a stone’s throw away from the Jumeirah beach, the hotel was unveiled in 1999 and is connected to the main island through a private bridge. An attraction in itself, the building is designed to look like the sail of the ship and is also referred as the ‘World’s only 7 star hotel’. The hotel has garnered appreciation for its well designed and impressive construction as well as its palatial décor that leave the visitors visibly dumbfounded. You can also enjoy some amazing views from the sky view bar of the hotel in addition to the views inside the hotel that include dancing fountains, gold trims, swirling carpet designs, enormous aquariums and a breathtakingly large atrium big enough to hold the entire Dubai World Trade Center. 
You can term it preposterous or impressive, there is no denying the fact that Burj Khalifa offers a once in a lifetime experience to gaze at this ground breaking man made engineering and architecture marvel. Even Hollywood could not ignore this stunning piece of art and had Tom Cruise prancing around this spell bounding tower performing his latest ‘Impossible’ feats. Piercing the sky at the height of 828m which is almost twice than that of Big Ben, Burj Khalifa also enjoys the tag of being ‘World’s Tallest Building’ in addition to being Dubai’s own ‘Tower of Babel’ too. With an eclectic mix of hotels, offices, and apartments, the tower is a living wonder that enjoys several records registered to its name- world’s longest elevator travelling distance, highest number of stories in the world, highest observation deck of the world, as well as the tallest service elevator of the world. The place is also home to the world’s highest restaurant, world’s highest mosque, and the world’s highest swimming pool. So visit this jewel of Dubai that has been made from textured stainless steel panels, vertical stainless tubing, aluminum and reflective glazing, especially during the sunsets and see the world in a way you have never seen it before.
Camel racing is one of the most popular sports of UAE. Watching it is an altogether different from other sports that we are used to. The track for the camel racing is set on the outskirts of the Dubai city at the Nad Al Sheba. The racing season starts in November and remains till March so that people get to watch the races when the weather too is at its best. It is quite an experience to watch big camels thundering diwn the track with small pint sized jockeys holding on for their dear life.The most popular races are the ones that are held on Eid and National Day. You will be lucky to find any ticket still available on these days as they are sold out in a matter of minutes after they are put up. In addition to this, Nad Al Sheba also offers the facility of a fully floodlit golf course that is in itself its distinction for being the only one in the whole of UAE. Remarks: Closed from Sundays to Wednesdays and on Saturdays
The Dubai Museum is a must see attraction for everyone who comes to Dubai. This is a lively interactive museum with working models and lifesize displays portrayals of various aspects of Dubai life- a bustling market, an Islamic school, the desert at night and sea life in the Gulf.Established in 1970, the museum is housed in the imposing 19th century Al Fahidi fort. The Al Fahidi Fort, was built around 1799, and once guarded the landward approaches to the town. Thought to be the city’s oldest building, the fort was both the residence of Dubai’s rulers and the seat of government until it was retired as a museum in 1971. It was renovated in 1970 for use as a museum; further restoration and the addition of galleries was completed in 1995.
Right at the base of the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa is the world’s largest dancing fountain system, namely the Dubai Fountains. Consisting of many high pressure water jets, water robots and shooters, these fountains can spray over 22000 gallons of water in the air at any point of time. With the performances set to a animated combination of light and music, the show is visible from every single point of Lake Promenade as well as various other neighboring structures. With waters shooting to over 500ft, the show is equivalent to a 50 storey building and has a performance repertoire ranging from Sama Dubai to Shik Shak Shok, to Con Te Partiro. With these top selling numbers from round the world, the lights of fountain show are visible from over 20 miles away making it the brightest spot of Middle East from the space. So be there, and take in the sight of the world’s most amazing fountain dancing to the tunes of some of the world’s most amazing compositions at the base of the world’s most amazing building.
Counted among the largest mosques of UAE, Grand Moque Dubai was built in 1900 A.D. in a traditional Islamic architectural style. Originally constructed as a Kuttab or a Quranic school, the mosque was rebuilt in the current style in 1998 and now boasts of a 70 meters high minaret- the tallest in Dubai. Having a capacity to hold more than 1200 worshippers, the mosque is a beautiful structure boasting of stained glass panels, wooden shutters and sand colored walls. Said to one of the most important worshipping places in Dubai, the place blends in perfectly with Bur Dubai which is known for its elaborate design and its enormous size. Though the place is not open for the non Muslims yet, they can visit the minaret and get some great photos of the mosque from there. The best time to visit this place is at night when the view is simply superb. 
Offering a unique shopping experience, Dubai Gold Souk is the hotspot of Middle East for buying gold jewelry. Though it’s a traditional market located right in the middle of the main commercial district of Dubai, the place is home to over 300 exclusive jewelry retailers with many well placed names such as ARY Jewelry, Damas, and Joy Alukkas operating their own exclusive brands. Walking through the streets, you will feel as if you have entered a gold mine what with over 25 tonnes of gold displayed in over 600 stores at any given point of time. Though there are now two markets having similar offerings, namely the old Gold Souk and the new gold souk, you should first visit the old market to actually get into the feel and flavor of the place. The place is famous for offering gold at the cheapest rates in the world with many different varieties on display for the tourists to choose from- white, pink, yellow or even purple. The place comes alive during the Dubai Shopping Festival when you will see this ‘City of Gold’ really showing its true colors for all. However, to avoid any kind of traffic nightmare, go down to the Creek in Bur Dubai and take a water taxi. There is nowhere in the world where you can have the kind of fun and experiences that Dubai can offer to you and your family. Timings: 10 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 10 pm
Remarks: Closed on Friday mornings
Built as a tribute to the heritage and culture of Dubai, the structure of Madinat Jumeirah resembles more like an ancient Arabian citadel. The place is based on completely authentic Arabian themes complete with waterway mazes, countless wind towers, traditional souq as well as various beautiful summerhouse courtyards. This Arabian resort welcomes its guests who arrive there in a traditional water taxi called abra in authentic Middle Eastern style. Entertainment possibilities at this resort range from Madinat Theatre for musicals and the vibrant souk Madinat Jumeirah to various other restaurants and shops that will offer great bargains on products and souvenirs. 
Built of gypsum and coral rock, Majlis Ghorfat was built in 1955 and is said to be the summer residence of Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Open to general public now, The place offers a glimpse of th opulence and grandeur of Dubai and its wealthy citizens. Having been restored lately, the place still maintains a beautiful décor with the reception area on the first floor still kept in the same way as the Sheikh had when he listened to the ideas and complaints of the visitors in that area. In addition to other exhibits, the place also features an impressive reproduction of the Arab irrigation system named as Ghorfat Um Al Sheef complete with Majlis Gardens and the wind tower. These exhibits not only illustrate the opulence but also educate the visitors about the local culture. The Sheikh in whose name this Majlis has been constructed is said to be one of the pioneers of the religious and social tolerance in society in addition to developing schools, hospitals and hotels for the general public. Timings: 8:30am to 1:30pm and 3:30pm to 8:30pm; Fri: 1:30pm to1:30pm and 3:30pm to 8:30pm
The Majlis Gallery was opened on November 2nd, 1989 as a commercial artistic exhibition and a meeting place for artists. It is located in an old traditional house in Al Bastakiyah area in Bar Dubai. That house was built in 1940.
The Majlis Gallery is committed to showing works related to heritage, tradition and scenes from the Arab Peninsula in addition to local and Arab fine arts works.
The Gallery holds a number of exhibitions around the year. It also hosts several workshops and special events and exhibitions. The Gallery also has the Resident Artists Programme where international artists come to explore, present their experience and hold exhibitions in Dubai.
The Majlis Gallery provides an art consultancy service for designers, hotels, restaurants and offices as well as individual clients.
Founded sometime in the mid-70s, The Majlis Gallery is Dubai''s first and foremost purveyor of indie creativity. The word ''Majlis'' is Arabic for a hospitable meeting place, and the gallery is just that - a warm, cozy haven for people to stroll through on those still afternoons.
Also known as the Palms or The Palm Dubai, Palm Islands is a group of three largest man made islands of the world located right on the coast of Dubai. Built purposefully in the shape of a palm tree, each island has a trunk, a crown with fronds and a crescent island that acts as a breakwater. In fact, these islands have been shaped like this to pay tribute to Palm trees that have been the sole sustainable force of the island. These islands are full of attractions that include shopping facilities, health spas, water theme parks, cinemas and various other entertainment options. One of the major attractions of this place is the Atlantis resort that is also home to a waterpark, a landmark hotel, spa and several sandy white beaches. There is also the Lost Chambers that is houses over 250 sea creature species in an underwater maze and Dolphin bay that is a recreated habitat for dolphins where you can meet them right in their home environment. Do not, for the world, miss these islands as their scale is such that they are even visible from the space. Timings: Closing times vary for each attraction
Offering an oasis of fun amidst the fast moving city life, Wonderland Theme Park is also the largest of all the amusement parks of UAE. Spanning a total of 22 acres, the place is a storehouse of entertainment options designed for kids of all ages. The park’s Family Entertainment Center is an air conditioned arena having hundreds of rides, video games, arcade games and many more. There is even a small café situated right inside the center where parents can wait while their children can have fun. A huge variety of challenges also awaits you at the Skills center along with some traditional Caribbean fun at the center fort. There is even a soft play world of nonstop rain where you can enjoy the rain without getting wet. In addition to these , there are also camel rides, laser tag, water rides, bumper cars, go carts and various other attractions that spell entertainment for the whole family. 
Considered to be the coolest as well as the wildest water park of Dubai, Wild Wadi Water Park offers 12 acres of pure adrenaline pumping rides that will leave you gasping for more. There are around 30 rides that include the fastest and the tallest free fall outside of America, the Jumeirah Sceirah. Get there in just 20 minutes from the main city centre and get wild with some of the wildest rides of the region. To offer another adrenaline rush to your senses, there is white knuckled ride at Rushdown Ravine or the thrilling high waves of Breakers Bay. For those looking for tamer rides, there is the lazy river, mini aqua park as well as the Wadi Wash entertainment program. This state of the art theme park is a complete entertainment destination for people of all ages. 
Considered to be one of the most reputable and the best loved art galleries of Middle East, XVA Gallery houses a triple attraction of a café, a hotel as well as a boutique in addition to being the art gallery it is supposed to be. Occupying a warren of rooms in the beautifully restored courtyard residence of Bastakia, the gallery showcases some of the best works of Dubai as well as Middle East as a whole. Being a pioneer of Dubai art scene, the gallery believes in the philosophy of encouraging creative and artistic enquiry in addition to enhancing the culture of the community residing in the region. Located in the heart of Dubai’s thriving art scene, the gallery is a unique concept in itself that offers a cosy vegetarian café, an eclectic art gallery, and a handful of comfortable guestrooms, all housed within a centuries old villa oozing a certain old world charm. Timings: 10am-10pm (Saturday – Thursday) and 3pm-10pm (Friday)
Dhow Cruise Tour / PC-102 (3 Days / 2 Nights)
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For a perfect romantic getaway, we will take you on a moonlight cruise across the Dubai Creek in a traditional wooden Dhow decorated with colorful lights and seating arrangements.
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Dubai
For a perfect romantic getaway, we will take you on a moonlight cruise across the Dubai Creek in a traditional wooden Dhow decorated with colorful lights and seating arrangements.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Dubai
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Day 3 : Dubai
Dubai Luxury Package / UAE-33 (5 Days / 4 Nights)
Dubai
Take a luxurious dip into the comforts offered by the thrilling city of Dubai...
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Dubai
Take a luxurious dip into the comforts offered by the thrilling city of Dubai...
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Great Dubai Tour / UAE-36 (6 Days / 5 Nights)
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Enjoy a memorable tour of Dubai- heart of UAE.
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Day 5 : Dubai-Abu Dhabi-Dubai
Day 6 : Dubai
Dubai-Abu Dhabi-Dubai
Enjoy a memorable tour of Dubai- heart of UAE.
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Day 5 : Dubai-Abu Dhabi-Dubai
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Magical Dubai / UAE-43 (7 Days / 6 Nights)
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Tours Cover: Dhow cruise, Wonder bus tour, Hummer Safari, Ferrari world theme park, Dolphin show, Yas Water World, Aqauventure and lost chambers, Burj Al Arab
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Day 1 : Dubai
Day 2 : Dubai
Day 3 : Abu Dhabi
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Dubai-Abu Dhabi-Dubai
Tours Cover: Dhow cruise, Wonder bus tour, Hummer Safari, Ferrari world theme park, Dolphin show, Yas Water World, Aqauventure and lost chambers, Burj Al Arab
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Dubai
Day 2 : Dubai
Day 3 : Abu Dhabi
Day 4 : Dubai
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