UAE - Dubai Destination a Luxury

Dubai , born and reborn in the desert oil, Dubai is a city-state enviable sought after by thousands of tourists. The secret of their success lies in blending the finest ingredients from the past, present and future. A recipe for good traditions, luxury and modernity below. Land of fascinating contrasts, appears in the Western imagination as a unique and exotic destination.

The desert occupies almost the entire territory of the autonomous state of the UAE. There are snow-capped mountains, beaches or palm trees, exotic tropical forests or lakes. However, other countries owners of these natural attractions can not have the same volume of tourists that Dubai draws on its territory.

The secret of this spectacular success is the rapid development of infrastructure, the "marketing" aggressive and variety of tourism. The emirate is known as a destination of charming contrasts. At first glance, it appears as a dynamic center of business, where Rolls Royces and Mercedes fold the corners of skyscrapers that "shout" "design" and modernity. On the other hand, lives up a trip to the past, when the city was still a village of fishermen and pearl gatherers, and life was simple and without "stress". These contrasts give Dubai the personality and flavor: a cosmopolitan society with an international lifestyle, yet with a culture deeply rooted in Islamic traditions of Arabia.

Cosmopolitan taste reveals itself in the middle of a region of sand, sea and sun. If a century ago was a peaceful town on the edge of the water, inhabited by nomadic camel breeders, fishermen and gatherers of pearls today is an ultra-modern metropolis with skyscrapers of futuristic architecture where people wander around the world . Some even call it the Manhattan of Arabia.

Dubai is the city-state's number one tourism and business in the Middle East and the second largest of the seven United Arab Emirates. Concentrated mainly in the area of ​​its delicate cove, because most of its 78 000 km2 of territory is desert, is actually comprised of two towns separated by the channel Creek, Bur Dubai and Deira. Although this is connected by two bridges and a tunnel, the most enjoyable way to cross the channel is to take a water taxi, the "abbra." Both areas have moved "souks" but the historic center of Dubai is in Deira. But the bright and flashy office buildings in Bur Dubai threaten to become the nerve center of the city-state.
Wisely, the tourism industry has created the first facilities and resources and then called on customers to take advantage of them. The modern airport, with the futuristic terminal Sheikh Rashid, a complete transportation network, an efficient communications system, the financial sector stable, with the various historic districts, all contributed to make Dubai an attractive city where everything works like a charm !

Although little is known about the history of this area during archaeological explorations found some material that would suggest that the earliest foundations date back over 4000 years. Other evidence linking people of the UAE and the mysterious Magan civilization of the Bronze Age.
At the end of the sixteenth century the Portuguese tried to control the local trade, but in 1766, the British gain control of the region around the channel. In 1820, the United Arab Emirates are under the authority of the British Empire, after a few attacks on the fleet of George IV. It then signed a treaty where the local Arab rulers accepted the military protection of the British and promised to curb piracy in the seas.
With the discovery of oil in the Fateh field in 1966, which resulted in a great "boom" economy, the future of Dubai has changed. They gained independence on 2 December 1971 and since then is one of seven autonomous states that are part of the federation of the UAE.

Jumeirah Mosque

Situated in one of the oldest parts of town, is Jumeirah Mosque, one of the largest and most beautiful Dubai and typical example of modern Islamic architecture. The building is particularly attractive at night when illuminated.

Residence of Sheikh Saeed

In the neighborhood of Shindagha, at the mouth of the Creek, stands the official residence of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai (1912-1958) and grandfather of the current governor, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. A house dating from 1896 has a rare collection of photographs, coins, stamps and historical documents.
Open every day from 8:30 to 21:00, except on Friday (15h00 to 22h00).

Buildings
The skyscrapers of Dubai are a Hong Kong or Singapore of the Middle East. The Dubai Bank, with its curved façade of tinted glass, designed to represent the sail filled with a "dhow" is amazing, but others like the tower in front topped with what looks like a giant golf ball (Etisalat Tower) Burj Al Arab or that will be the tallest hotel in the world, not far behind. The Dubai World Trade Center, with 39 floors of offices of multinationals, can have a wonderful view of the city between 9:30 a.m. and 16:30.

MUSEUMS

Dubai Museum
At Fort Al Fahidi built in 1799 and restored in 1993 was installed the Dubai Museum. Within the walls guarding the city to exhibit objects discovered during archaeological excavations, representations of traditional houses and markets, and dioramas illustrating the life of the people before the discovery of oil.
Open every day from 8:30 to 20:30 except on Friday (15:00 to 21:00).

Heritage and Diving Villages
Along the banks of the Creek in the neighborhood of Shindagha was a recreated village of early. The complex of the Heritage and Diving Villages offers exhibits and demonstrations of pottery art of the weavers and gatherers pearls. There are many shops selling handicrafts.

GARDENS AND PARKS OF ENTERTAINMENT
Many families seek out Dubai's playgrounds in the city. Mushrif parks, just behind the airport, Creekside, and Umm Safa Suqueim are four of the most attractive, with lush gardens, exotic plants and a variety of amusements

Wild Wadi Waterpark
A place of fun water attractions connected together, for children to enjoy to the fullest and adults recall the pleasures of being a child during the whole year, because the water temperature is always inviting.

Wonderland
Located just after the Garhoud Bridge in Bur Dubai, the park is the latest Wonderland amusement park that attracts people of all ages. Attractions include numerous water slides, mountain coaster, skill games, boats, shock, etc..

MARKETS

Gold Souk
Dubai boasts for having one of the largest retail gold markets worldwide, selling everything from ingots to complicated works of jewelry, a bargain. The shop windows overlooking the main street runners usually hide smaller establishments.

Al Fahidi Street
This street runs through the heart? Souk? Bur Dubai. Its thousands of stores are flooded with the latest electronic, videos, televisions, photographic equipment, watches, etc.., Which are sold at the rain.

Spice Souk
The narrow lanes of the spice market are invaded by the smell of Indian clove, cinnamon, incense, dried fruit, pepper and walnuts. Imported from all over the Middle East, these aromatic drugs are arranged in large burlap bags, offering an unforgettable spectacle of color.

With a subtropical climate where the average temperature is 24 º C, the best time to visit Dubai is between October and May. The hottest time is from June to September.
Go to Dubai and do not wander in the wilderness, is like going to Rome and not seeing the Pope. Daily tours are organized through the dunes and mountains of the territory, which may have a half-day, a day or two days with a night in a Bedouin camp. Since driving in all-terrain in treacherous sands, ride camels, smoke "Narghile" (water pipe) in the moonlight to ski in the sand, lost villages to visit, watch the training of hawks, the assumptions are varied and all very original.
A different way of seeing Dubai is to take a canal cruise aboard a "dhow" - traditional boat of wood . Since the mouth and along the banks of the Creek, both day and night, see the main monuments.
Local buses operate in Deira and Bur Dubai. It is not advisable to rent a car, because driving in Dubai is a real sport!
The "abbras" work from early morning until around midnight. In the old town is worth a walk. Be sure to make a visit to the beach of Al Mamzar , the most famous beach in Dubai as well as perform a Helicopter Tour at Dubai.

For a good time in Dubai there are several options for staying, including advise: Hotel Burj Al-Arab , Hotel One & Only the Palm and the Meydan Racecourse and Hotel.

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