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Dubai, one of the seven states which make up the United Arab
Emirates, plays host to an increasing number of visitors from
all across the globe and since it has an ancient tradition of
trade it pulls visitors from throughout the Middle East and
neighbouring regions. This enigmatic city overwhelms the visitors
with its never-ending charm and vivacious energy and magnetizes
the travellers looking for something new and exciting. It caters
to the demands of the tourists with international facilities
in congruence with the adventure of the Middle East and provides
with exotic destinations coupled with a cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Dubai is remarkably 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. Today the city of Dubai has unanimously earned
a name for itself in the world of tourism and conducts the famous
Dubai shopping festivals every year which ensures a good reserve
of forex for the city and a fulfilling experience for the visitors
who leave for their homes with colourful and cherishable memories
Fact File
Country : UAE
Population : 997,000
Area : 35 sq km
Languages : Arabic, English, Hindi,
Farsi
Climate : Moderate climate is found
between October and March when days are sunny and pleasant (Average
Temperature - 26¼ C). Nights are Cool (average temperature is
15¼ C) Summer is between April and September, when temperatures
peak at 50¼ C with high humidity levels. In the summer, southerly
and northerly winds blow over the UAE with occasional sandstorms.
Official Currency : Dirham; 1 Dirham
= Indian rupee = US $ = Euro (subject to change).
Location : Dubai is strategically
located on the Eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the
South Western corner of the Arabian Gulf at the crossroads of
trade and commerce between East and West. Dubai is one of the
seven Emirates that make up the federation of the United Arab
Emirates.
Getting There
By Air : Dubai International Airport
(DXB) is the busiest airport in the Middle East. The national
carrier is Emirates, which flies to some 45 destinations in
the Middle East, Europe, Australia, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent.
By Road : Buses run from Dubai
to other parts of the UAE and surrounding countries. To get
to most other cities in the Emirates one should take a Dubai
Transport minibus. There are two buses a day to Muscat, Oman.
Balawi Bus Service runs to Jordan twice weekly and Egypt on
Wednesdays.
Long-distance taxis can take you to any other part of Emirate
on a shared or 'engaged' basis. Passenger ferries make the 12-hour
trip between Sharjah (a twenty-minute drive from Dubai) and
the port of Bandar-é Abbas in Iran daily. There's also a fortnightly
passenger service in between Dubai and Bushehr in Iran. It leaves
the passenger terminal at Port Rashid every second Sunday.
Getting Around
By Road : Buses run between Dubai
International Airport and Deira bus station every 15 to 20 minutes,
and there are metered, beige-colored Dubai Transport taxis.
Local buses run from the Deira bus station, near the Gold Souq,
and the Bur Dubai station on Al-Ghubaiba Rd.
The older parts of Dubai are best seen on foot. Abras (small
motorboats) crisscross Dubai Creek from early morning until
around midnight, and are a great way to see the waterfront.
Accommodation
The city has very good hotels to ensure a comfortable stay for
the tourists. Mentioned below is a list of some of the hotels
in the city:-
5 star hotels in the city:
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Resort & Marina
Seaview hotel
Hotel Coral Diera
4 star hotels in the city:
Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Hotel Al Bustan Rotana
3 star hotels in the city:
Hotel Marco Polo
Movenpick hotel Bin Dubai
The Metropolitan Deira hotel
Major Tourist attractions
Dubai Museum : Occupying the Al-Fahidi
Fort, the city's oldest building on the Bur Dubai side of Dubai
Creek is a great site. A lovely collection of antique khanjars
(curved daggers) and a complete grave from the Al-Qusais archaeological
site are the major attractions of the museum. One can also see
mulTimedia and interactive displays touch on everything from
traditional and modern methods of water conservation to a presentation
of the city's development.
Grand Mosque : The Grand Mosque
in Bur Dubai owns the city's tallest minaret. It is a beautiful
example of restoration work and was built in the 1990s in the
style of the Grand Mosque, which dated from 1900 but was demolished
to make way for another mosque in 1960.
Dubai Creek : Dubai's waterfront
summarises the city's personality. The best way to see the grand
trading port is from the water and one can book a pricey cruise
or hire an abra (small boat) for an hour or so; one should go
to Al-Maktoum bridge and back.
Ban Yas Square : In the heart
of Deira dominated by Deira Tower, Ban Yas Square can get you
good bargains on electronics, textile products and consumer
products.
Other attractions
Shaikh Saeed al-Maktoum House
Bastakiya
Dubai Zoo
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Wonderland
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