The quintessential home of sand, sun and shopping, Dubai was once a tranquil town housing Bedouin traders and pearl divers.
Today the merchants have gone international, and beautiful, modern skyscrapers stand alongside the mosques and wind towers of Old Dubai.
Jumeirah Mosque
In a city with many fine mosques, Jumeirah Mosque is a large and beautiful mosque. A spectacular example of modern Islamic architecture, the mosque is a city landmark with its twin minarets and majestic dome. The mosque is particularly stunning at night, and is one of Dubai’s frequently photographed sights.
Desert Safari
A desert safari in Dubai is an excellent way to familiarize with the unique attributes of a desert environ. The vast stretches of wavy sand dunes produce an uninterrupted breathtaking panorama of a sea of sand draping in golden sandy brown tones.
A 45-minute ride will take the visitors into the tranquil desert area in a luxury off-road vehicle. For the ones who prefer thrill and excitement, the desert style roller coaster ride will certainly become a fun filled memorable experience.
Al Khaleej Centre
Al Khaleej Centre in Bur Dubai boasts over 100 spacious retail shops, food court, aquarium and the TechnoCity with latest high tech equipments.
Festival City
Nestled beside the spectacular waterfront on the shores of Dubai Creek rests the Festival City. It houses an impressive shopping centre featuring 600 retail outlets with 25 flagship stores, a 12 screen Grand Festival Cinema and 60 food outlets.
Souks
Souk is the Arabic word for a market where goods are bought or exchanged. A visit to Dubai is not complete without a browse through the gold, spice, and perfume souks.
Swarmed with people busy negotiating with shopkeepers in the age-old tradition, souks are a striking contrast to Dubai's modern shopping malls.
Dubai souks are located at Deira and sells gold jewellery, traditional spices and perfumes. Gold prices are among the lowest in the world here. Each shop window is crammed with gold necklaces, rings, bangles, earrings and brooches. In the evening the area is a hive of activity.