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Dubai
Lying in the calm, blue waters of the southern Gulf and flanked by a majestic desert, the iconic city of Dubai offers year-round sunshine and five-star luxury. This is a place of fascinating contrasts, a distinctive blend of modern city and timeless desert, a place where East meets West, and where gleaming skyscrapers stand side-by-side with the intricate alleyways of the gold souks. Dubai's hotels rank amongst the best in the world and its dining, shopping and nightlife scenes are at the forefront of innovation. Ambitious projects such as the off-shore 'Palm' islands, state-of-the-art water parks, golf courses and even indoor ski domes, continue apace and the constant evolution ensures no two trips to this fabulous city will ever be the same.
Dubai Travel Tips
Dubai Watefront (under construction) Palm Deira
Arabian Gulf
Palm Jebel Ali
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The World (under construction)
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Palm Dubai Marina Jumeirah
Sheikh Zayed Rd
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Wild Wadi (Waterpark)
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Jumeirah Rd Al Wasi Rd
OLD TOWN
Deira Deira Food Market Al-Wasi Souk Gold Deira Souk Covered Old Souk Electronics Souk Souk Port Rashid Bastakia Dubai Dubai Cre Quarter ek Souk Bur Dubai Dubai Museum
Time: GMT + 3 hours Flying Time from the UK: Approx 7 hours Language: Arabic, but English widely spoken. Currency: UAE Dirham (AED), £1 = 7.34AED Visa Requirements: Visas are not required by British Citizens for the U.A.E. for stays of up to 30 days, provided that onward travel is confirmed. * Festivals & Events: Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, is due to commence on approx. 21 Aug 09. During this time, visitors are requested to refrain from eating, smoking and drinking in public during daylight hours; some alcohol restrictions will apply. * Resort Development: As a rapidly evolving destination, many exciting hotel, leisure and residential developments are underway in Dubai. Please ask for details as to whether your chosen hotel might be affected during the time of your stay. * Tourist Office: Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism, 1st Floor, 125 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5EA. Tel: 020 7839 0580 More useful information can be found on pages 56/57.
4WD Sundowner Dune Dinner
Departures: Daily. Duration: 7hrs. An exhilarating 4WD journey takes you deep into the heart of the desert over rolling sand dunes. Enjoy the desert sunset, an Arabic feast and a local belly dance performance. Price per person: 01Jan0931Dec09, £43.
Afternoon Dubai City Tour
Departures: Daily. Duration: 5.5 hrs. A fascinating historical excursion and orientation tour of this fabulous city, including the magnificent Jumeirah Mosque, the old wind tower houses and the alleys of the gold and spice souks. Price per person: 01Jan0931Dec09, £18.
An Evening of Elegance
Departures: Daily. Duration: 2.5 hrs. An enchanting dinner cruise with sightseeing aboard the sleek, Parisian-style boat, the Al Minsaf. Enjoy fine dining, beverages (payable) and live music as you cruise Dubai Creek. Price per person: 01Jan0931Dec09, £64.
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