| Dubai: the city of wonders |
| Dubai offers an extensive horizon of
things to do, see, experience and learn. It is |
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and the stunning Hajar Mountains. |
| It is also divided by the Creek
which is essentially an inlet from the gulf splitting
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and within the city you'll find amazing beach |
| resorts, incredibly high tech buildings
lined in harmony with old traditional houses and |
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| mosques giving you a peek of just what variety you can expect
from your time in Dubai. |
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| Dubai: A shopper's paradise |
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Dubai is labeled as the "shopping capital of the Middle East".
With so many shopping |
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malls and souks, there's no better place to find products at
unbeatable prices. It is truly |
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a duty free shopper's paradise that gives you more for
your money. Dubai's numerous |
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shopping malls cater to every consumer need. Cars,
haute couture clothing, jewellery,
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electronics, furnishing, sporting equipment, and any other goods
will likely all be under |
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the same roof. Some of the
more popular malls in the city are the BurJuman Centre, |
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Festival Waterfront Centre , Ibn Battuta Mall , Mall of the
Emirates and others. Each mall
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reflects its own distinct style and display.In addition to
the malls there are various
souks |
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bustling with life and
activity - the Gold souk, Spice souk, textile souk and more. |
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Things to do in Dubai |
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Desert
and Overnight Safaris -
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A trip to the desert offers you a real adventure into the
magnificent landscape of the
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unique sands of Arabia. A safari tour takes you right into the
heart of the desert where
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youexperience the excitement of a roller-coaster tour down the
astonishing high dunes.
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A stop for a breathtaking view of the endless desert will give
you an opportunity to watch
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the sun-set over this tranquil scenery. |
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Parks
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The City provides relief to its continuous bustle with its parks
and beaches. There |
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are spacious parks with plenty of trees and greenery. The Al Mamzar
park also has |
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an amphitheatre, with open grassy spaces and paths winding
between picnic areas |
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and children's playground. There are beaches, that have
sheltered areas for swimming |
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supervised by lifeguards as well as separate changing rooms.
Most parks also provides |
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barbecue area. |
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Go
Skiing at Ski Dubai - |
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An amazing 22,500 square metres
covered with real snow all year round. Ski Dubai has 5 runs
that vary in difficulty, height and steepness, the longest run
being 400 meters with a fall of over 60 meters. Test your
skills on the world’s first indoor black run or practice your
turns on the gentle beginner slopes. Skiers and snowboarders
of all skill levels will enjoy these various slopes and
snowboarders can also practice their stunts on the 90-metre
long quarter pipe. Kids and parents alike will have fun in the
huge interactive Snow Park, which at 3000 square meters is the
largest indoor snow park in the world. |
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Cool
off at Wild Wadi Waterpark - |
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When it comes to excitement,
you just can't get enough at Wild Wadi! For one adrenalin |
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rush after another, try the 80 kms/hr downhill hurtle on the 33
metre high Jumeirah |
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Sceirah; the 1.5 metre high waves at
Breakers Bay; the 170 metre white-knuckle ride at |
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Rushdown Ravine; or any of the 14 awesome interconnected rides.
For the not so brave |
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and the laid back, Wild Wadi offers hours of
relaxation. It's the perfect place to unwind, sit back and
have a great time. |
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Burj
Khalifa - |
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Visit the Burj Khalifa - the tallest building in the world. We
invite you to begin your Dubai |
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sightseeing with Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. The Burj
Khalifa skyscraper |
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is a world class destination and a magnificent centerpiece of
Downtown Dubai, Dubai's |
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new urban masterpiece. The world's tallest building surrounded
by hotels, multi-visit |
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shopping destinations and a world of entertainment options. |
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Spa
& Health Club
