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From the timeless
tranquility of the
desert to the lively
bustle of the
shopping malls,
Dubai offers
visitors a
kaleidoscope of
unlimited colors.
One of the most
significant
international cities
of the 21st century,
Dubai is an icon for
luxury, quality and
modernity; a city
where the
sophistication of
the modern era walks
hand in hand with
the simplicity of
the bygone times. |
Millions of tourists from
around the world converge
upon Dubai every year to
savor its delights and
delicacies. Awash in
sunlight all year round,
Dubai is a supreme beach
resort. The pale turquoise
waters of the Gulf lap the
pristine beaches of pure,
soft, white sand.
Apart from deep sea swimming
and sunbathing, cruising,
yachting, jet skiing, wind
surfing, paragliding,
speedboat racing, and scuba
diving are some of the most
popular modes of recreation.
A shoppers’ paradise, Dubai boasts
some of the most exclusive
tax-free
designer labels; and a gourmet’s
delight, it offers
internationally acclaimed
food from notable chefs.
Dubai's strategic location
is also a key element in its
success. The heart of one of
the world’s richest regions,
Dubai is located midway
between the Far East and
Europe. Dubai has an
all-encompassing social
circuit, from the
Dubai World Cup,
the world’s richest horse
racing event, to the famous
Dubai Rugby Sevens,
the renowned Dubai
Tennis Championships
and the premier
Dubai Desert Classics.
Luxurious living, the finest
cuisine and world class
shopping have now become the
hallmarks of modern Dubai,
enjoyed by residents and
visitors alike.
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Dubai has invested
heavily in its
infrastructure,
creating a city of
multiple-lane
highways and
skyscrapers, as well
as a model city that
provides
ultra-modern
amenities, stunning
scenery,
exclusivity,
privacy, tax
free living
and safe
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State-of-the-art
telecommunications, reliable
power, modern schools and
healthcare are all laying
the foundations of an
increasingly multi-cultural
and modern society. And
Dubai has earned a
reputation for constantly
reinventing itself, chalking
out strategic plans for
development and keeping in
mind the growing needs of
urbanization and
industrialization. Following
the vision of making Dubai
an icon of ultramodern and
ultrachic living is the
booming real estate
market in the
emirate.
Many projects, which could
only have been trapped in
architectural imagination,
are already silhouetted
against Dubai’s skyline. One
of these is the symbol of
modern Dubai, Burj
Al Arab, which is
the world’s most
luxurious hotel.
With its high rise buildings
of breathtaking opulence,
Dubai is a tribute to
gleaming modernity.
Skyscrapers jostle along the
spectacular glitter of
world-class hotels and
up-scale golf courses, which
in turn provide the backdrop
for ambitious projects like
The Palm-the
palm shaped archipelago of
islands, often referred to
as “the eighth
wonder of the world”.
Dubai, with its wonder,
charm, and modernity
promises a lifetime of
treasured memories and
thrill to enrich your life.
The delights of Dubai await
you!
Getting around Dubai:
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Dubai is
ideally
located at
the
crossroads
of Europe,
Asia and
Africa. More
than 80
airlines
operate to
and from
Dubai
International
Airport to
more than
130
destinations,
making it
one of the
busiest
airports in
the world.
Emirates
Airlines, the
international
airlines of
the UAE is
based in
Dubai. |
Public Transport
Dubai has a
well-connected
network of public
transport that is
convenient besides
being economical to
travel. The
air-conditioned
local buses run from
the Deira and the
Bur Dubai Bus
Stations. Taufeer,
the monthly bus
pass, makes travel
more economical.
Regular buses are
available from Dubai
International
Airport. Dubai
transport
Corporation runs
air-conditioned
buses to Sharjah,
Hatta, Al Khawaneej
and Al Awir.
Water Transport
Small motor boats
known as Abras run
across the Dubai
creek daily from
early morning until
around midnight and
charges 50 fils per
journey.
Taxi
Air-conditioned
taxis are easily
available on the
street or pre-booked
by telephone. The
Dubai Transport
Corporation operates
metered taxis and is
safe for even a
lonely lady
traveler. The
drivers are very
polite and well
mannered and
occasionally might
not have detailed
knowledge of the
city and ask the
passengers for
directions. One can
hire taxis without
the fear of being
cheated by the
driver because they
have computerized
meters. The meter of
the taxis in the
city start at Dh3.00
while at airport,
they start at Dh20.
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Car Hire
A valid
International
Driving
Permit,
passport and
credit card
are required
for one to
hire a car
in Dubai.
Visitors
from many
European,
North
American and
many Asian
countries
can obtain a
temporary
local
driving
license if
they do not
have an
international
license. A
valid
national
license,
passport and
two
passport-size
photographs
are required
in order to
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Fully comprehensive
insurance is
essential. In the
event of an
accident, the police
must be informed and
a written police
report obtained,
otherwise the hire
company’s insurance
might not cover any
damage. Drivers must
be at least 21 years
old and have held a
full license for one
year. The age limit
is often raised to
25 years, for more
expensive models.
The payment must be
made by credit card.
Dubai- The Shoppers
Paradise
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One of
Dubai’s
greatest
attractions
is its
superb
shopping.
Whatever the
visitor’s
tastes — be
it couture
from Paris
or Milan,
hi-tech
electronics
from Japan,
or a piece
of silver
Bedouin
jewellery he
or she will
find it at
the right
price in
Dubai.
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The city
draws large
numbers of
‘shopping
tourists’
from
countries
within the
region and
from as far
as Eastern
Europe,
Africa and
the Indian
Subcontinent.
As an open
port with
low import
duties,
Dubai’s
retail
prices are
reasonable
and the
variety of
products
available is
virtually
unrivalled.
Free of tax,
many top
brand-name
products are
cheaper in
Dubai than
in the
countries of
their
origin. In
addition to
the souk
districts
and shopping
malls listed
below, there
are many
top-class
department
stores and
boutiques
throughout
the city.
Shopping
Malls in
Dubai
Attractive
modern
shopping
plazas are
conveniently
located
throughout
the city,
housing a
wide range
of shops,
boutiques,
supermarkets,
restaurants
and
fast-food
outlets.
These malls
also have a
harmonious
blend of
enclosed and
exciting
streetscapes,
the best of
entertainment,
food,
upscale
residences
and state of
the art
office
space. In
terms of
design they
have the
most modern
architecture
with
traditional
icons.
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All
the
stores
in
these
malls
offer
a
unique
combination
of
traditional
and
modern
merchandise
with
retailers
ranging
from
BHS,
Alfred
Dunhill,
McDonalds,
Nike,
Dunkin
Donuts,
Baskin
Robbins
and
Giordano
to
its
extensive
collection
of
middle
eastern
textile
shops,
Perfumeries
and
Jewellers.
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These stores
are evolving
around
fashion
(ladies,
men,
children),
ready to
wear,
fashion
accessories,
jewellery,
watches,
leather
products,
services
(money
exchange,
pharmacy,
beauty
salons, hair
dressing
salons,
mobile
phones
shop),
fashion
accessories,
entertainment
(music
store),
optics,
restaurants,
coffee shop
and food
court.
Parking
facilities
in front of
the malls
and basement
are one of
the
fantastic
facilities
that these
malls
provide.
Deira malls
Leading
malls in
Deira
district
include
Deira City
Centre, Al
Mulla Plaza,
the
Inter-Continental
Plaza, Abu
Hail
Shopping
Centre, The
Galleria, Al
Ghurair
Centre, Al
Warba
Centre, Al
Manal
Centre, Al
Bustan
Centre, Al
Futtaim
Centre, The
Dana Centre,
The Center
and Hamarain
Centre.
Dubai malls
On the Dubai
side of the
Creek the
Wafi,
BurJuman
Centre,
Lamcy Plaza,
Al Dhiyafa
Centre,
Karama
Centre, Al
Rais
Shopping
Mall, Dune
Centre, Al
Hana Centre,
Al Khaleej
Centre and
Holiday
Centre are
among the
largest
complexes.
Jumeirah
malls
The
Jumeirah
district has
Magrudy’s
Shopping
Mall, Markaz
Al Jumeirah,
Jumaira
Plaza, The
Beach Centre
and Palm
Strip.
Gold
Souqs
Dubai’s most
famous
market of
all is the
gold souk,
where narrow
streets are
lined with
shop windows
glinting
with
bracelets,
necklaces
and earrings
in 18, 21
and 22 carat
gold. Bars
of 24 carat
in any form
and weight,
and bullion
coins in 22
and 24 carat
are also
available.
Prices are
very
reasonable
and largely
determined
by weight,
rather than
design and
craftsmanship.
Carpets
In Deira
Tower’s
shopping
mall, carpet
traders from
countries
across the
Gulf — Iran,
Afghanistan
and Pakistan
— have
established
a carpet
souk where
prices in
the 40 shops
range from a
few hundred
dirhams to
many
thousands.
Consumer
Goods
In Bur
Dubai, Al
Fahidi
Street is
noted for
its
electronic
goods shops
while nearby
Cosmos Lane
is lined
with stores
selling the
textiles of
West and
East, from
cool printed
cottons to
exotic
brocades.
Other
Shopping
Spots
Further out
from the
city centre,
Karama is
Dubai’s
bargain
basement
with an
array of
busy shops
selling
toys,
household
goods,
textiles,
fashions,
accessories
and much
more.
Foodstuffs
These range
from the
traditional
narrow
streets of
the spice
souk just a
stone’s
throw from
the Creek,
to the
modern fish
souk with
the many
varieties
caught in
Gulf waters,
and the
fruit and
vegetable
souk with
its bustle
and vivid
colours.
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