Dubai - UAE Pearl of Charm
Dubai - UAE Pearl of Charm
Dubai is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It is rather like an independent city-state and is the most modern and progressive emirate in the UAE, developing at an unbelievable pace in the tourist and trade sectors especially. Recently Dubai won the bid to host EXPO 2020.
Dubai is divided into multiple districts, Jumeirah is a diverse district whose residents are the Europeans to the Filipinos to the Pakistanis; a mixed Little Europe, Karachi and Manila. While Bur Dubai and Deira are traditionally considered "Downtown", the Downtown Dubai development is smack in the center of the "New Dubai," between Dubai Marina on the south end and the border with the city of Sharjah to the north. It includes the Burj Khalifa (tallest building in the world), the Dubai Mall (world's biggest), Dubai Fountain, and lots of other skyscrapers and hotels.
Set to open in October 2020, Dubai Harbour will be an iconic, innovative and luxurious waterfront development, creating a world-class maritime facility with the biggest and most advanced cruise terminal and marina in the region. Dubai Marina is a mega-development that borders Jebel Ali (the world's largest man-made port). It is full of skyscrapers and hosts the "Jumeirah Beach Walk" with a number of restaurants, hotels an open-air market when the weather permits, and frequent shows. Dubai Marina houses one of the highest concentrations of Westerns in Dubai. There are many hotels surrounding Dubai Marina.
Satwa is one of Dubai's Little India and Little Manila, due to the presence of Filipinos and Indians, a rise in Filipino and Indian restaurants, shops, supermarkets are seen here. Karama is more of like a mixed commercial residential district, one of Dubai's Little Indias and Little Manilas, cheap eats and cheap buys are the top things here.
Bur Dubai is dubai's old Financial centre, today Deira is a bustling commercial-residential district with some old souks. Mirdif is a commercial-residential district which is somewhat newly built and lies directly under the flight path to Dubai International Airport. International City is a simple residential area in the middle of the desert, what's special about it is its architectural design, the residential rents here are cheap and is somewhat the next Chinatown as many Chinese businessmen and women reside here.
Once isolated from the main bulk of Dubai back in the 70's, Jebel Ali is now a major residential and industrial hub encompassing the southern portions of the city. The main attraction popular with locals and tourists alike is the easily recognizable Ibn Battuta Mall, styled on the countries visited by the famous explorer.
There are endless water-sport opportunities as Dubai has some of the whitest and sandiest beaches in the world. Ocean temperatures range from 22°C in winter up to 35°C in summer, there are few wave breaks and the strong winds can make swimming difficult. The water is also very salty so many prefer to use their hotel swimming pool. Diving activities have been severely affected by offshore construction work for the Palms and The World; consequently, long boat trips are necessary to reach wreck sites. Alternatively, one can make the 90 minute road journey to the East coast Emirate of Fujairah or the Sharjah enclave, Khor Fakkan, for top class diving on coral reefs supporting extensive marine life.
Al Safa Park is one of the oldest in Dubai. It's a favorite for sports enthusiasts, and many visitors enjoy playing tennis, volleyball, and soccer. Children love playing games in the video arcade, or riding the ferris wheel and bumper cars. The park even has a maze to wander through. Barbeques and picnic areas are available for those who want to make a day of it.
Dubai is practically synonymous with shopping. The huge amounts of cargo passing through its port and the low tariffs ensure that practically anything is available at fairly competitive rates, although the appreciation of the Dirham, and the plentiful supply of shoppers means that Dubai is no longer a bargain basement shopping city. You'll also find products in western chain stores, still with the original tags quoting euro or sterling prices, being sold with a 20-30% mark-up once converted to Dirhams.
Earlier the demand for hotel rooms badly outstripped supply, resulting in some of the most expensive rooms in the world: it was difficult to find anything decent for under Dhs 600 (US$200) especially during the September-May high season. However, now, as July 2009, there are several five star hotels offering rooms for less than $140 (€100) for off-season.
A lot to see in Dubai
Burj Khalifa
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
The Dubai Mall
Palm Jumeirah
The Dubai Fountain
Palm Islands
Dubai Creek
Dubai Museum
Dubai Marina
Ski Dubai
Dubai Gold Souk
Mall of the Emirates
Madinat Jumeirah
Wild Wadi Waterpark
Jumeirah Beach
Dubai Spice Souk
Jumeirah Mosque
The World
Al Fahidi Historical District
Dubai Aquarium
The Lost Chambers Aquarium
Dubai Dolphinarium
Dubai Miracle Garden
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Grand Bur Dubai Masjid
IMG Worlds of Adventure
Saeed Al Maktoum House
Dubai Opera
MOTIONGATE Dubai
Dolphin Bay
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Legoland® Dubai
Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel
Bollywood Parks Dubai
Al Mamzar Beach Park
Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
Emirates Towers
Dubai Frame
Kidzania
Dubai Parks and Resorts
Safa Park
Dubai Ice Rink
The Green Planet by Meraas
Al Fardh
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Dubai Garden Glow
Al Seef Street
Alserkal Avenue
Dubai is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Dubai. Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Dubai.
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