Dubai Tourism
Dubai City Tourism – Destination Par Excellence, by Dubai City Guide Summer 2008
If you want to experience the best in Arabian hospitality, there’s no better destination to visit than Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Both the Emirate and its capital are known as Dubai, and together, Dubai has become one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. Impressive luxury hotels, historical sights, desert experiences, modern attractions and architectural marvels are among the many things that attract the tourist to mesmerising and eclectic Dubai.
Dubai is well-known for its traditional tourism allures and desert safaris, dune bashing, sand skiing, trek tours, toppling boat rides, surfing and jet skiing are all in the agenda if you are the adventurous type. Dubai is best known for its desert-related adventure sports and activities, but the Gulf Coastline is also a great place to indulge in watersport adventures.
Dubai needs no introduction for luxury tourism. The only ’seven-star’ hotel in the world is located in central Dubai and everything from extra luxurious spas to gourmet cuisine is part of it. Golf courses, private cruises, helicopter tours, hot air balloon rides, limousine tours and yacht hires are among the best selling itinerary ideas in Dubai’s luxury tourism industry. The Jumeirah Beach, sea and land tours, wildlife sanctuary visits, deep sea fishing and tours to the city outskirts are some leisure activities often sought by travellers.
Shopping is another major attraction in Dubai. Traditional souqs (markets) such as the Gold Souq, Spice Souq and Mina Bazaar offer everything from jewellery to textiles and vast, modern malls such as Mall of The Emirates, Ibn Batuta mall, Bur Juman and Mercato Mall bring in hordes of visitors every year. Duty-free shopping is the key to all this. The Dubai Shopping Festival and Global Village are among the most packed-to-capacity seasonal events in Dubai.
