Read First
Traveldir.org features a collection of Dubai travel, vacation and hotels related articles. Please feel free to submit your travel guide, personal travelogue, Dubai hotel guide or any other travel related story.
Browse Articles
Search Articles
Hotel Reservation
To reserve hotel rooms on discount rates online be sure to check the hotels these fine hotel booking sites offer.
Destination: select from list
Destination: select from list
Currency Exchange
Measurement Conversion
You are here:
Home >
Articles > Middle East > United Arab Emirates > Dubai > Are You Planning A Trip To Dubai?
You are not logged in: Login · Register · Submit Article
This article: PDF version
·
printable version
See also: Dubai Travel Articles
Click here to bookmark this site:
You are not logged in: Login · Register · Submit Article
This article: PDF version
·
printable version
See also: Dubai Travel Articles
Click here to bookmark this site:
Are You Planning A Trip To Dubai?
Dubai is the second largest of the emirates comprising the United Arab Emirates. It was established in the late 1950's to serve a tiny coastal settlement. Today, Dubai is a modern metropolis with a population of over 700,000. It offers its citizens the finest in modern comforts. It is known internationally as a premier tourist destination.
Dubai has something for everyone, from vacationers seeking a relaxing break away from the pressures of work, to active tourists looking for a new, exciting experience. The emirate is an international conference, exhibition, and leisure travel destination.
Dubai has a seemingly endless variety of unique vacation opportunities! Some of the highlights are desert safaris, dune driving; exploring wadis (dry river beds) in four-wheel-drive vehicles; sand-skiing; moonlit Arabian desert barbecues, complete with traditional entertainment; camel racing, horse racing and falconry; cruises in wooden dhow on Dubai Creek or into the Gulf; exploration of the old city souks (markets) and creekside dhow quays.
Photographic possibilities include traditional architecture; majestic mosques, magnificent palaces, camel and goat herds, ancient wind towers, dusty Bedouin villages, lush oases and palm groves, and dramatic sunsets.
The best time of the year to visit Dubai is between November and April, when the weather is coolest. Ramadan, which takes place at a different time each year on the western calendar, is the Muslim month of fasting and is strictly adhered to throughout the UAE. That means that it's illegal, not to mention rude, to eat, drink or smoke in public from sunrise to sunset during your stay.
While Dubai's official language is Arabic, many people speak English, particularly those who are in business or commerce.
Dubai is an incredible place to shop. You can explore everything from modern shopping malls to traditional souks to markets. As a result of Dubai's low custom duties, goods purchased in Dubai may be less expensive than goods purchased in other countries. For great shopping experiences, try to visit Bur Juman Centre and Al Ghurair Centre.
Dubai has something for everyone, from vacationers seeking a relaxing break away from the pressures of work, to active tourists looking for a new, exciting experience. The emirate is an international conference, exhibition, and leisure travel destination.
Dubai has a seemingly endless variety of unique vacation opportunities! Some of the highlights are desert safaris, dune driving; exploring wadis (dry river beds) in four-wheel-drive vehicles; sand-skiing; moonlit Arabian desert barbecues, complete with traditional entertainment; camel racing, horse racing and falconry; cruises in wooden dhow on Dubai Creek or into the Gulf; exploration of the old city souks (markets) and creekside dhow quays.
Photographic possibilities include traditional architecture; majestic mosques, magnificent palaces, camel and goat herds, ancient wind towers, dusty Bedouin villages, lush oases and palm groves, and dramatic sunsets.
The best time of the year to visit Dubai is between November and April, when the weather is coolest. Ramadan, which takes place at a different time each year on the western calendar, is the Muslim month of fasting and is strictly adhered to throughout the UAE. That means that it's illegal, not to mention rude, to eat, drink or smoke in public from sunrise to sunset during your stay.
While Dubai's official language is Arabic, many people speak English, particularly those who are in business or commerce.
Dubai is an incredible place to shop. You can explore everything from modern shopping malls to traditional souks to markets. As a result of Dubai's low custom duties, goods purchased in Dubai may be less expensive than goods purchased in other countries. For great shopping experiences, try to visit Bur Juman Centre and Al Ghurair Centre.
About the Author
Author of this article is Raju Pallan. For more information visit his website: Select Your Hotel.
Statistics & Ratings
Submitted by: raju.pallan
Total views: 652
Word count: 324
Character count: 2183
Article rating: 4.00 out of 5.00
Number of votes: 1
Rate this article now:
Total views: 652
Word count: 324
Character count: 2183
Article rating: 4.00 out of 5.00
Number of votes: 1
Rate this article now: