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Dubai is the second largest state and the main port and commercial center of UAE. Situated on the two banks of Dubai Creek, Dubai these days has become one of the sought after tourists' destinations of the world. It is the place wherein beaches, deserts and bustling city life are all around. With the Dubai government's substantial intervention on industrial and commercial development, international investment and tourism, the city has turned to be one of the leading trading centers. With many skyscrapers and luminous offices rising up on the banks of the Creek it's said that Dubai's evolution is dramatic which actually began in the year 1960. Now Dubai houses some of the best hotels and restaurants, parks and gardens and a fairly good number of software companies.
facts about Dubai| Location | Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia |
| Area | 82,880 sq km |
| Climate | sub-tropical and arid climate. |
| Currency | Dirham. The United Arab Emirates dirham is divided into 100 fils. Bills come in 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 10, and 5 dirham. |
| Electricity | 220 volts AC, 50Hz. |
| Time Zone | GMT+4, same as Muscat. |
| Religion | Muslim 96% (Shi'a 16%); Christian, Hindu, and other 4%. |
Flights to Dubai
Looking for the best deals on cheap Dubai flights? This is the right place to avail cheap flights to Dubai. We offer competitive pricing for booking the cheap airlines. Simply rely on us for booking Dubai flight. Plan your next holidays in Dubai to make your way to an unending relaxation and ecstasy. However, Dubai weather is no way a deterrent for you. You will have an array of hotels in Dubai city providing accommodations to the growing number of tourists. Travel to Dubai and enjoy the enchanting beauty of the Dubai city.
Dubai Travel Information
Visas-Visitors to the UAE must have valid passports for at least three months after the date of entry. Visas are also required by all except citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and British nationals for stays up to 30 days.
Credit Cards-American Express, Diners Club, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted.
Nightlife-Nightlife is vibrant in Dubai. You will find many bars and pubs open till late night. Some of the prominent pubs & bars include; Alamo, Atlantis, Carter's, etc.
Places of Interest
Aerogulf Services-Located at Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates, Aerogulf Services is really praiseworthy.
Al Boom Tourist Village-Near the Creekside Park lies the Al Boom village. It is open 7 days. The village comprises of a 2,000 seat banquet hall, a coffee shop, restaurant, amusement park, ornamental lake and a marina with five cruise boats.
Archaeological Sites-Al Ghusals, Al Sufooh and Jumeirah are the three major archaeological sites in Dubai. Al Ghusals and Al Sufooh have over 2000 years old graveyards. This is the place where can see the artifacts of 7th to 15th century.
Bait Al Wakeel- This was the Dubai's first office building built by late Sheikh Rashid in the year 1934.
Dubai Shopping Festival
"One Family, One World, One Festival" - this line has tempted many to loosen their purse strings and head on an shopping extravaganza unlike any other. Wondering what I am talking about – it is the Dubai Shopping Festival!
Launched in 1996, the Dubai Shopping Festival was initially started by the Dubai Government purely for promoting trade. Soon it became a shopping and entertainment extravaganza drawing people from all parts of the world.
Though Dubai is a shopper's paradise all the year through, it is during the Dubai Shopping Festival that the best deals can be found. A mind-boggling range of international brands at the world's lowest price, over 2,300 retail outlets giving away their ware at throwaway prices – be it electronics, gold or handicrafts and world-class entertainment for the whole family await you here. Fabulous discounts on return air-fare, excess baggage allowances, and special packages at almost every hotel are just the icing on the cake and make the entire Dubai festival simply irresistible.
Dubai Shopping Festival 2009:
Join the world at Dubai, this January for the 13th Dubai Shopping Festival. Starting on January 15, 2009 the 13th Dubai Shopping Festival will continue till February 15, 2009 and will encompass a world of shopping, recreation, relaxation and full-fledged fun for the whole family. Some of the main events and happenings that are bound to make your experience of shopping in Dubai a life-long cherishing memory include:
Shopping:
Shopping in Dubai can be an experience in itself, especially during the festival days. Internationally acclaimed branded clothes, accessories and other goods at throw-away prices, a fun-filled ambiance where shopping, entertainment and culture from nations across the world are skilfully blended together and amazing discounts in just about everything – right from accommodation and air fares to the discounts at the shopping centers themselves – all combine to make Dubai an irresistible shopper's paradise.
Malls:
The shopping malls in Dubai are shopping destinations in themselves with a host of international brand outlets, entertainment options and dining venues under one roof. Barjuman Centre is one of the most popular shopping malls in Dubai, especially with the upper class. Housing some of the world's elite brands' shops – be it branded clothes, toys, sports equipment, perfumes or any accessories, the Barjuman Centre takes the lead in providing it. Other popular malls that draws thousands of tourists are Al Ghurair City, Al Mulla Plaza and the recently opened Mall of the Emirates. During the Dubai Shopping Festival, all malls feature special offers and great discounts.
Souks:
Love to bargain? Then the place for you is not the malls but the souks or Dubai's traditional street markets. Long winding alleyways lined with street-side shops beckon visitors as well as residents to shop-till-you-drop and are a haven for shopping enthusiasts.
The souks are located on both sides of the creek and are famous for their bargaining. There is the spice souk to explore, the antique and local artifacts shops to browse through and the larger Gold Souks, which are totally devoted to gold jewelery of all shapes and sizes. What's more you can bargain with the shopkeeper to get the best deal. A word of caution – once a price has been agreed, it is considered bad manners to walk away without buying the good - you are morally bound to buy it.
Some of the most-visited souks are Gold Souk, Bur Dubai Souk and Satwa Souk. All the souks participate in the Dubai Shopping Festival and the best deals can be found during this month-long event.
Carpet Oasis:
Carpet Oasis held during the Dubai Shopping Festival is another avenue that should not be missed. With thousands of unique Oriental, Persian and handmade carpets and rugs on display, you will have no dearth of choices and will probably have a hard time deciding on one!
Entertainment:
After a long day of experiencing the pleasure of Dubai shopping, take a break and enjoy the immensely diverse cultures of the world's different nationalities under one roof – the Global Village. Located in Dubailand on Emirates Road, the Global Village offers world-class entertainment from different parts of the world.
True to its name, the Global Village is global in all aspects - with spine-tingling rides, fun-filled activities including a Guinness World Records Pavilion, where you can create new world records in various categories and entertainment that ranges from fine arts to shows such as the “Beach-Adrenaline” Jet-Ski Show – there are no dearth of options to explore.
Entertainment is part of the festivities of the Dubai Shopping Festival. Catch the latest fashion trends on the ramp at the international fashion shows; rock to the latest music beats at the Dubai International Jazz Festival and once the sun bids adieu and the stars shine bright, watch the skies come alive with beautiful firework displays.
With so much to be experienced, what are you waiting for? The 13th Dubai Shopping Festival is just around the corner – book your tickets to Dubai now and experience the best of shopping in Dubai.
Looking for the best deals on cheap Dubai flights? This is the right place to avail cheap flights to Dubai. We offer competitive pricing for booking the cheap airlines. Simply rely on us for booking Dubai flight. Plan your next holidays in Dubai to make your way to an unending relaxation and ecstasy. However, Dubai weather is no way a deterrent for you. You will have an array of hotels in Dubai city providing accommodations to the growing number of tourists. Travel to Dubai and enjoy the enchanting beauty of the Dubai city.
Dubai Travel Information
Visas-Visitors to the UAE must have valid passports for at least three months after the date of entry. Visas are also required by all except citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and British nationals for stays up to 30 days.
Credit Cards-American Express, Diners Club, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted.
Nightlife-Nightlife is vibrant in Dubai. You will find many bars and pubs open till late night. Some of the prominent pubs & bars include; Alamo, Atlantis, Carter's, etc.
Places of Interest
Aerogulf Services-Located at Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates, Aerogulf Services is really praiseworthy.
Al Boom Tourist Village-Near the Creekside Park lies the Al Boom village. It is open 7 days. The village comprises of a 2,000 seat banquet hall, a coffee shop, restaurant, amusement park, ornamental lake and a marina with five cruise boats.
Archaeological Sites-Al Ghusals, Al Sufooh and Jumeirah are the three major archaeological sites in Dubai. Al Ghusals and Al Sufooh have over 2000 years old graveyards. This is the place where can see the artifacts of 7th to 15th century.
Bait Al Wakeel- This was the Dubai's first office building built by late Sheikh Rashid in the year 1934.
Dubai Shopping Festival
"One Family, One World, One Festival" - this line has tempted many to loosen their purse strings and head on an shopping extravaganza unlike any other. Wondering what I am talking about – it is the Dubai Shopping Festival!
Launched in 1996, the Dubai Shopping Festival was initially started by the Dubai Government purely for promoting trade. Soon it became a shopping and entertainment extravaganza drawing people from all parts of the world.
Though Dubai is a shopper's paradise all the year through, it is during the Dubai Shopping Festival that the best deals can be found. A mind-boggling range of international brands at the world's lowest price, over 2,300 retail outlets giving away their ware at throwaway prices – be it electronics, gold or handicrafts and world-class entertainment for the whole family await you here. Fabulous discounts on return air-fare, excess baggage allowances, and special packages at almost every hotel are just the icing on the cake and make the entire Dubai festival simply irresistible.
Dubai Shopping Festival 2009:
Join the world at Dubai, this January for the 13th Dubai Shopping Festival. Starting on January 15, 2009 the 13th Dubai Shopping Festival will continue till February 15, 2009 and will encompass a world of shopping, recreation, relaxation and full-fledged fun for the whole family. Some of the main events and happenings that are bound to make your experience of shopping in Dubai a life-long cherishing memory include:
Shopping:
Shopping in Dubai can be an experience in itself, especially during the festival days. Internationally acclaimed branded clothes, accessories and other goods at throw-away prices, a fun-filled ambiance where shopping, entertainment and culture from nations across the world are skilfully blended together and amazing discounts in just about everything – right from accommodation and air fares to the discounts at the shopping centers themselves – all combine to make Dubai an irresistible shopper's paradise.
Malls:
The shopping malls in Dubai are shopping destinations in themselves with a host of international brand outlets, entertainment options and dining venues under one roof. Barjuman Centre is one of the most popular shopping malls in Dubai, especially with the upper class. Housing some of the world's elite brands' shops – be it branded clothes, toys, sports equipment, perfumes or any accessories, the Barjuman Centre takes the lead in providing it. Other popular malls that draws thousands of tourists are Al Ghurair City, Al Mulla Plaza and the recently opened Mall of the Emirates. During the Dubai Shopping Festival, all malls feature special offers and great discounts.
Souks:
Love to bargain? Then the place for you is not the malls but the souks or Dubai's traditional street markets. Long winding alleyways lined with street-side shops beckon visitors as well as residents to shop-till-you-drop and are a haven for shopping enthusiasts.
The souks are located on both sides of the creek and are famous for their bargaining. There is the spice souk to explore, the antique and local artifacts shops to browse through and the larger Gold Souks, which are totally devoted to gold jewelery of all shapes and sizes. What's more you can bargain with the shopkeeper to get the best deal. A word of caution – once a price has been agreed, it is considered bad manners to walk away without buying the good - you are morally bound to buy it.
Some of the most-visited souks are Gold Souk, Bur Dubai Souk and Satwa Souk. All the souks participate in the Dubai Shopping Festival and the best deals can be found during this month-long event.
Carpet Oasis:
Carpet Oasis held during the Dubai Shopping Festival is another avenue that should not be missed. With thousands of unique Oriental, Persian and handmade carpets and rugs on display, you will have no dearth of choices and will probably have a hard time deciding on one!
Entertainment:
After a long day of experiencing the pleasure of Dubai shopping, take a break and enjoy the immensely diverse cultures of the world's different nationalities under one roof – the Global Village. Located in Dubailand on Emirates Road, the Global Village offers world-class entertainment from different parts of the world.
True to its name, the Global Village is global in all aspects - with spine-tingling rides, fun-filled activities including a Guinness World Records Pavilion, where you can create new world records in various categories and entertainment that ranges from fine arts to shows such as the “Beach-Adrenaline” Jet-Ski Show – there are no dearth of options to explore.
Entertainment is part of the festivities of the Dubai Shopping Festival. Catch the latest fashion trends on the ramp at the international fashion shows; rock to the latest music beats at the Dubai International Jazz Festival and once the sun bids adieu and the stars shine bright, watch the skies come alive with beautiful firework displays.
With so much to be experienced, what are you waiting for? The 13th Dubai Shopping Festival is just around the corner – book your tickets to Dubai now and experience the best of shopping in Dubai.
