Dubai is the capitalist jewel in the Middle East that is replete with all sorts of activities- just perfect for your next vacation. There is hardly any other place where you can spend a holiday that blends sand dunes and the rich Arabic culture with exclusive five star hotels overseeing heavenly beaches and the warm blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. If you are still not satisfied, you can shop to your heart’s content at the forty shopping malls. There are many tourists who plan their vacation in line with the dates of the extravagant Dubai Shopping Festival for more discounts on gold, watches, electronic items, clothing and Persian carpets.
Dubai is separated by a long creek and hence a water taxi is good to take you around the city so that you can delight yourself with the modern and palatial architecture found typically in an Arab state. Dubai is easily accessible as it lies on the cross-roads of Europe, Asia and Africa. Mostly you can take a direct flight to Dubai from the major cities. There are over 80 airlines that operate from Dubai International Airport that reach 130 destinations, so you need not worry about getting to Dubai.
Dubai is abundant with excellent hotels. After all, the 7-star Hotel Burj Al Arab can be found only in Dubai. It houses an underground restaurant, a helipad and lots of mind boggling amenities ideal for a king. If you don’t have that kind of money, there is a variety of deluxe 5 star hotels, and 2-star, 3-star and 4-star hotels. Dubai is a compact city and has well-maintained roads and infrastructure. The taxis are highly affordable as petrol costs lesser than a bottle of mineral water!
Dubai has a wonderful stretch of beaches and you can as well stay in a beach-front hotel. These hotels have all the modern amenities suited for business and pleasure purposes. Most of the hotels on the Jumeirah Beach are only twenty minutes away from the city center. This way you can have a relaxed and peaceful stay and go around the city whenever you wish to!
Dubai has lots of historical attractions like the Bastakiya district, Grand Mosque, the Juma Al-Majid Cultural and Heritage Center, the Dubai Heritage Village, the Tower of Arabs and Majil’s Gallery. Make it a point to enjoy the world’s richest horserace known as the Dubai World Cup at Nad Al-Sheba whenever you visit Dubai!