Jan
07
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Dubai Sight-Seeing on January-7-2009

Dubai museum in Al Fahidi fort, Dubai

Dubai museum in Al Fahidi fort, Dubai



 
Jan
06
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Wonders of Dubai on January-6-2009

Rotating skyscraper, Dubai : building in motion

Rotating skyscraper, Dubai : building in motion

The rotating skyscraper is an 80-storeyed dynamic tower in Dubai which ought to be visited during Dubai travel. It is one of the most popular of Dubai attractions. The tower will be attached to a central column and will function as a shifting skyscraper of luxury apartments on spinning floors. The 420-meter (1,378-foot) building will have 80 apartments that spin a full 360 degrees around a central column by means of 79 power-generating wind turbines located between each floor. It will take between one and three hours for the apartments to make a complete rotation. At 30,000 dollars per square meters, it will cost between 3.7 million to 36 million dollars.



 
Jan
06
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Dubai Sight-Seeing on January-6-2009

Grand Mosque, Dubai

Grand Mosque, Dubai

The Grand mosque is one of the largest mosques in Dubai which must be seen during Dubai travel. It is a superb Dubai attraction and has a capacity to accommodate up to 1200 worshippers in United Arab Emirates. It opened in 1900 A.D as a Kuttab or a Quranic school. The Grand Mosque of Dubai was rebuilt in 1998. It has the tallest minaret in Dubai which rises up to 70 meters.



 
Jan
05
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Wonders of Dubai on January-5-2009

Hydropolis, Dubai: luxury underwater hotel

Hydropolis, Dubai: luxury underwater hotel



 
Jan
05
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Wonders of Dubai on January-5-2009

Dubailand, Dubai: A great destination to explore

Dubailand, Dubai: A great destination to explore

Dubailand can be fittingly called an entertainment, leisure and tourist destination. It is worth a visit during Dubai travel. It was set up under the auspices of HH with a view to attract 15 million tourists to Dubai by the year 2010 along with other entertainment projects. Another factor that was considered was to minimize the city’s dependence on oil revenues and create a sustainable economy by means of higher value added services.



 
Jan
04
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Wonders of Dubai on January-4-2009

Dubai sports city – complete sporting infrastructure

Dubai sports city – complete sporting infrastructure



 
Jan
04
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Wonders of Dubai on January-4-2009

The Palm Islands A great wonder of Dubai

The Palm Islands A great wonder of Dubai

The Palm Islands is another must see travel locale in Dubai which must be seen during your visit to Dubai. These are also called by the names The Palm Dubai and The Palms and are the world’s three largest man-made islands. They are being constructed on the Dubai coast in the UAE. The Palm Islands has also been named “The Eighth Wonder of the World’.



 
Jan
03
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Wonders of Dubai on January-3-2009

Burj Tower is presently under construction in Dubai and is the tallest skyscraper in the world. It is also the centerpiece of the Gulf’s most prestigious urban development in Dubai city and should not be missed during Dubai travel. Burj in Arabic basically means ‘Tower’. So, Burj Dubai means “tower of Dubai” or “Dubai tower”. It is expected to rise up to 700 meters in height. The design of the tower was influenced by the patterns of Islamic architecture and the six petal desert flower. The tower is being built on the Sheikh Zayed Road which is expected to be situated within a man-made lake. A combination of commercial, entertainment, residential, commercial and leisure outlets will also surround it along with water features, open green spaces and pedestrian boulevards.



 
Jan
03
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Dubai sports on January-3-2009

Water sports are among the most thrilling and exciting of Dubai sports. Adventure-smitten tourists who visit Dubai should try to find the time to enjoy some of the water sports like water skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing and deep-sea fishing. Dubai is sunny all year round and the warm waters of the Gulf is inviting to all water sport lovers. A travel to Dubai is incomplete without indulging in the activities of the sea.



 
Jan
01
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Wonders of Dubai on January-1-2009

The first indoor ski resort in the Middle East that offers an amazing setting of snow is Ski Dubai. There are endless possibilities for outdoor sports such as snowboarding, skiing and tobogganing in this place which must be visited during Dubai travel. This place encompasses some 22,500 square meters of real snow all year round. Ski Dubai is a part of Majid Al Futtaim Group of Companies. The 5 runs in Ski Dubai differ in height, gradient and difficulty. The longest run is of 400 meters with a fall of over 60 meters. Visitors can test their skills black run which is the first indoor one of its kind or take up practice in the gentle beginner slopes. Snowboarders and skiers at varying skill levels can enjoy various slopes. The freestyle zone is also a place where snowboarders can also practice their stunts. The massive interactive Snow Park, of 3000 square meters is the biggest indoor snow park in the world. You’ll be provided with ski clothing and equipment and need not worry about these things either. Ski Dubai offers visitors ski and snow board equipment also. This place is a must see and a superb Dubai attraction which must not be missed during your visit to Dubai.