Friday, May 9, 2008

DUBAI: THE LAND OF GOLD



Dubai city is located on the shores of thr Persian Gulf .It is one of the 7 Emirates or states that forms a country called the United Arab Emirates.Dubai’s strategic location midway between Europe and Asia makes for easy accessability.

It is a place of fascinating contrast where the East and the West meet.Today Dubai is flashy and fun.It is renowned for its sand ,sun and shopping.

Oil was discovered off the coast.Dubai became rich much more than anybody’s wildest imagination.
The majority of the population are from somewhere else.Citizens of UAE are in a minority.Construction is happening at a very fast pace here and it is said that in Dubai when you sleep and get up in the morning you would find that another high rise building has sprung up.The aim is to diversify the economy.They do not want to depend entirely on oil reserves.It is rumoured that the oil reserves may get depleted by 2010.
Tourism is promoted in Dubai in a big way.Dubai boasts of mammoth shopping malls,theme parks and gold souks.It is an unbelievably ultra modern city in the heart of the desert.

The Palm island are 3 artificial islands in the shape of a palm tree.Dubai’s man made islands are the greatest tourist attraction in Dubai today.They will host a variety of residential and leisure centres.It has also been named the Eighth Wonder of the World.

Places to see in Dubai
1 .Desert Safari

This is one of the most popular tours in Dubai and a trip which should not be missed by any tourist. You will be driven in a 4 wheel vehicle driven by an expert driver in the sandy dunes.It is something like going on a roller coaster but here you cannot predict the twists and the turns that go with it.The experience ends with a great dinner and a live Belly dancing show in a desert camp .
2.Jumeira mosque
This is one of the important landmarks of Dubai.It is one of the most attractive mosques in Dubai.This is one mosque where non muslims are allowed inside.Visit to the mosque gives
you a cultural understanding of Islamic culture.
3.Gold Souks
Dubai is called the City of Gold.Here we can find streets and streets of shops displaying their gold .The sheer colour and brilliance make us go speechless.Here the main aspect is the quality of the gold.It is 24 Carat gold and renowned for its purity which is difficult to find in any part of the world.
3.Burj- AL-Arab
This is one of the tallest hotel building in the world. It was built to resemble the sail of a Arabian Vessel.It is built in such a way that the shadow never crosses the beach.It boasts of a helipad on the top of the building.This is the only 7 star hotel in the world.It is one of the most expensive hotels in the world to stay in.

3.Wild Wadi
This is the ultimate of all water parks and is located in the Jumeira Beach Resort.It has the largest free fall slide outside the U.S.It is an adventure destination with thrilling rides.

5.Dubai’s Beaches

They spread along the Jumeira beach.The soft white sand that slips into the shallow warm turquoise waters of the Arabian sea is very enticing.

6.Mall of the Emirates

It is one of the biggest shopping malls in the UAE.Its claim to fame is the indoor ski hill.It is a delight for one and all.Rent skis or a snow board as well as warm clothing and hit the slopes and enjoy .

Dubai is a shoppers paradise.The malls are large and varied.The atmosphere is friendly and entertaining.There is no better place to shop than Dubai.
Some of the prominent shopping malls are the Deira city centre,Berjuman centre,Mall of the Emirates,Lamcy Plaza,Wafi shopping mall to name a few.The list is endless.
Mordern Dubai is a happening place and there are a host of things that you can do in Dubai.
From the timeless tranquility of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk,Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attraction for the visitors.

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