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| Dubai Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Dubai Trafic Dubai Trafic ibhumaid@hotmail.com Dubai is one of the seven states which make up the United Arab Emirates. Dubai has a long-standing trading tradition that has brought visitors from throughout the Middle East and neighbouring regions. Today, Dubai plays host to an increasing number of visitors from the West and the Far East. The city attracts travellers seeking something new and different, offering international facilities combined with the adventure of the Middle East, and exotic destination with a cosmopolitan lifestyle. Dubai is also the undisputed "sports capital of the Middle East", hosting world class international events that attract some of the biggest names in their respective sports, whether in golf, tennis, horse racing, rallying powerboating, rugby, or sailing. Historically speaking Dubai began as a small fishing settlement. Around 1830 the settlement was taken over by a branch of the Bani Yas tribe from the Liwa Oasis led by the Maktoum family who still rule the Emirate today. The Burj al Arab is an impressive hotel which is rated as 7 stars and is built on a man made island. It can be seen as you enter the city from the West and its unmistakable palm tree like shape cannot be missed. Another place to visit is the gold souq (bazaar) where you can see storefronts lined up one after the other with gold jewelry everywhere. Four wheeling on the dunes and "wadi bashing" are some other things vistors can enjoy. These activites involve driving up huge sand dunes and through springs called "wadis" in 4WD vehicles, mainly Toyota Land Cruisers. It is a great way to experience the desert from within the comfort of a luxury vehicle. You can even opt to spend the night in traditional bedouin tents in the desert. But becareful when they serve you a hot cup of tea it is full of sugar also boiled with sugar. Nightlife in Dubai has improved dramatically over the years, with bars and restaurants open to the public in many of the hotels; each speciaslising (Churchills in City Centre Hotel for example offers a traditional English feel) on a different theme with greater or lesser success. But beware, although Dubai is one of the few Emerates that allow the sale of alcohol it is illegal to carry alcohol on the street unless you have a lisence to do so. Taxi's are a cheap and effective way to get around the city. There are two types: City sponcered Cabs (dusty yellow) and private hire cabs (any shape or colour). If you decide to get into a private cab, haggle the price before closing the door. Air-conditioning is everywhere and turned up high; you may want to carry a jumper with you when you go shopping in a mall. The city is geared towards tourism and it offers a large number of activites and sights. The rules are quite relaxed and it is probably the best and most clean city to visit in the Middle East. ________Sights Edit This i Here are a few places to visit in Dubai. [Add Sight] The Grand Mosque Edit This The Grand Mosque is situate on the Bur Dubai section of the city near the Ruler's Court. Rebuilt in 1998, this mosque is now home to nine large domes, 45 small domes, and the largest minaret in the city (at 70 meters tall!). With its beautiful architecture and vast quantities of stained glass, the Grand Mosque has become both a distinguished landmark, and an important place of worship. type: Mosques World66 rating: [rate it] The Dubai Zoo Edit This The Dubai Zoo, though small, in home to many indigenous Arabian species including the Arabian Wolf which is no longer found in the wild. Located in Jumeirah, it houses Gordon's Wildcat, nine species of large cats, seven species of primates, and the world's only captive breeding colony of Socotra Cormorants (beautiful marine diving birds native to the gulf). Along with all of these fascinating animals, there is a large aviary featuring regional birds or prey, and many Arabian mammals. A wonderful place for animal lovers and families alike! type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Dubai museum Edit This i Al Fahidi Fort, which houses the Dubai Museum, is another imposing building. It once guarded the city’s landward approaches. Built around 1799, it has served variously as palace, garrison and prison. It was renovated in 1970 for use as a museum; further restoration and the addition of galleries was completed in 1995. Colourful and evocative dioramas, complete with life-size figures and sound and lighting effects, vividly depict everyday life in pre-oil days. Galleries rescenes from the Creek, traditional Arab houses, mosques, the souk, date gardens, desert and marine more.. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] address: epelenberg 139 C _________Getting There Edit This Dubai is served by most major airlines, with frequent service from Emirates and KLM. __________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This i Nirav There are a wide variety of theme parks in Dubai, all of which have state-of-the-art facilities and attractions. Here is a list of all of them--you'll have to decide which one is for you! [Add Entertainment place] Atlantis Edit This i Located right next to the famous Hard Rock Care, is a popular, modern disco with a lively atmosphere. Music ranges from techno to trance to dance, and there are also many performances by drum masters, dancing girls and more. The scene is modern, young and hip, and you'll find a good mix of expats and locals! Ladies night Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, and a pint of Foster's costs around 18Dhs. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] Wild Wadi Water Park Edit This i photo by: Nirav Wild Wadi Water Park is an exciting escape for anyone trying to get away from the heat. Originally opened as part of the Jumeirah Beach Park in 1999, the park has 24 rides-16 of which are interconnected. Among the many attractions, you will find the Summit Surge which uses high-powered water jets to transport up to four people uphill in a raft, and the Jumeirah Sceirah, the tallest and fastest freefall slide outside of the United States. Your sure to find some relief from the heat and a whole lot of fun when you visit Wild Wadi. type: Sport stadiums World66 rating: [rate it] ClosingTime: 6pm tel: (9714)348 4444 url: www.wildwadi.com Cin-Cin Edit This Fairmont Hotel Fairmont Hotel Located in the Fairmont Hotel, Cin Cin is a great wine bar to start your evening. They got over 250 labels including an impressive selection of 40 available by the glass. The extensive wine list features not only great labels from classic old world regions, but fashionable wines from the southern hemisphere, as well as California’s big names. Great wine, great food and great company, in an inspired setting. type: Wine bars World66 rating: [rate it] ClosingTime: 2:00 AM address: Fairmont Hotel Dubai Night Planner Edit This If you are new to Dubai or a resident for a number of years, www.dubainightplanner.com gives you a guide to whats on in the bars, clubs, restaurants and events in dubai. It has several competitions and is updated on a daily basis, and whats more it is completely confusion free. just 2-5 clicks and you will know what to do during the week. Also if you register they will send you an email weekly on the all the promotions occuring in the bars, clubs and restaurants and an event a week. If you have no idea what to do Dubai Night Planner will help, and before you know it, your more.. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] ClosingTime: 24hrs tel: +971 4 273 5341 url: www.dubainightplanner.com accessibility: anytime anywhere address: dubai email: events@dubainightplanner.com Magic Planet Edit This Located in the giant Deira City Centre shopping mall, this entertainment center is perfect for kids. A unique indoor fun-zone, this site includes a ten-pin bowling alley, electronic games, a crawling "bungle-jungle", and a kid-sized pitch and putt--sure to be fun for the whole family. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] WonderLand Edit This WonderLand is a huge family fun park that features a wide variety of water attractions including surf hills, speed slide, wave runners, twisters and a Caribbean-style cruise. In addition to all of the water attractions, there are tons of on-land attractions that are sure to bedazzle you and some really fun and entertaining shows. This is a great place to explore and have fun with your family, and a wonderful way to get away from the hub of the city. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] tel: (9714) 341222 Encounter Zone Edit This Located in the Wafi shopping mall, this is an entertainment center with attractions for all ages. A horror chamber, fascinating 3-D movies, a Crystal Maze, and a roller coaster simulator that feels like the real thing are just some of the fun and exciting things you'll find here. A wide variety of children's rides are also found here so your kids won't get tired of waiting for you to stop having fun! type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] ____________Things to do Edit This Dubai Creek Golf Dubai Creek Golf Golf in the Dubai is unique. Where else can you play a desert course where you play on 'browns' not greens? Or play at nightime under floodlights to avoid the soaring daytime temperatures? The whole experience can seem highly surreal given you can play in the desert, sustained only through a miracle and a small fortune that waters the course. With exotic trees and shrubs flanking the fairways alongside panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf, wooden gazebos. You will find yourself in the company of peacocks, guinea fowl and partridges which freely roam many of the courses, it can seem like a fantasy land. So good are the courses that Dubai hosts two PGA Championship Tournaments. Gone are the day when playing these fine courses was invitation only. Now all are welcome. As one of the 7 UAE's, Dubai has the highest profile and for good reason. A great tourist infrastructure, and easy entry means its easy to enjoy the beaches, mountains, oases, camel racing, deserts, and any number of sports. Dubai provides a blend of the exotic east and the sophisticated west together with its status as the sporting capital of the Middle East, and award winning hotels and resort facilities to match. [Add Activity] Mushrif Park Edit This Mushrif Park lies in a sheltered dip amongst rolling sand dunes. The park was a natural forest that has been developed for day visitors and contains an extensive road system and leisure facilities. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: Open 8:00 am to 10:30 p.m. Sat - Wed, and 8:00 am to 11:30 p.m. Thu and Fri url: www.sigmahotels-dubai.com Wild Wadi Water Park Edit This Wild Wadi Waterpark is a water theme park covering an area of 12 acres and comprises of around 30 different rides and slides. Wild Wadi is located on the Jumeirah Beach Road next to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Burj Al Arab hotel, and about a 20 minute drive from the center of Dubai. This water park has more.. type: Swimming World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: 11.00 am to 6:00 pm or later url: www.sigmahotels-dubai.com address: Jumeriah Beach Road Jumeirah Beach Corniche Park Edit This The Jumeirah Beach Corniche Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is free to get in. It occupies about of 800 meters of beach front, has childens play areas, showers and shaded picnic tables and sheltered swimming area type: Going to the Beach World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: always open url: www.sigmahotels-dubai.com address: Next to the Marine Beach Club |