Dubai

Dubai
The second largest emirate in the UAE, Dubai today figures amongst the premier destinations in the world due to the unprecedented variety of options available to all kinds of vacationers

Sun, sand, sea and bling–Dubai has it all and more. It’s an Arabian night’s dream, with its desert safaris, dune driving and sand-skiing, camel racing, horse racing and cruises in a wooden dhow (cabin cruise) on the Dubai Creek. Old Dubai, with its quaint souks and majestic mosques and palaces and falcon markets–there’s no dearth of what to see and do in this fascinating land.  

Aquaventure at Atlantis, The Palm
A water extravaganza in a desert country? But this is the kind of anomaly you will keep finding in Dubai. Make the most of the water thrills at Aquaventure. Slide through a shark-infested lagoon, ride the rapids and white water chargers. For the faint-hearted, there’s Splashers, a water playground for kids. Afterwards, enjoy the awesome 2,296-feet beach nearby.

Aerial tours
Get a 40-minute bird’s eye view of Dubai’s iconic landmarks and stunning coastline from 1,500 feet in a Cessna, courtesy Seawings Seaplane Tours.

Burj Dubai
A must-visit is Burj Dubai, or Dubai Tower, which will be the world’s tallest man-made structure next year after reaching a new record height of 2,257 feet. Then take a look-see at downtown Burj Dubai’ s shopping malls and leisure facilities.

Cuisine
It’s said that the cuisine of a place defines its culture and tradition and this is so true of Dubai–its cuisine is a mix of the traditional and the cosmopolitan. Arabian food finds a primary place in the cuisine of Dubai, but a major position is also occupied by Iranian, Lebanese and Moroccan foods. Local Emirati food blends ingredients imported from around Asia and the Middle East. However, the ubiquitous American fast-food chains abound in Dubai and you can