| Nestled deeply in the mysterious but ever | | | | wide range of shops, restaurants and |
| alluring United Arab Emirates, Dubai has for | | | | boutiques selling everything from high |
| decades been hidden from the Western world, | | | | fashion to the latest technology at great and |
| only recently opening its golden doors to | | | | often unrivalled prices. |
| eager tourists desperate to experience all | | | | |
| this desert kingdom has to offer. | | | | When not enjoying the wonders of Dubai's |
| | | | shopping districts, visitors to this desert |
| Located in the eastern Arabian Peninsula, | | | | paradise can try their hand at a little golf |
| Dubai is one of the world's hottest tourist's | | | | or yachting or simply soak up the beauty of |
| destinations and has become a leading figure | | | | the landscape on a river cruise or camel |
| in business, IT and the finance world. Built | | | | ride. A pioneering sporting nation in the |
| on the back of rich oil reserves, the city | | | | Middle East, Dubai has an exciting and full |
| has transformed into an oasis of high rise | | | | sporting calendar that includes horse racing, |
| buildings, world class shopping and dining | | | | golf, football and the Barclays Dubai Tennis |
| and competitive sports, without forfeiting | | | | Championships. For the spectator who wants to |
| its exotic culture and spice filled history. | | | | get active the city also has numerous |
| | | | sporting facilities open to all ages. |
| Nicknamed the 'City of Merchants,' the desert | | | | |
| life of Dubai is seeped in centuries old | | | | A land incredibly rich in a unique natural |
| history and traditions. Ruled by the Al | | | | beauty, this part of the Middle East is best |
| Marktoum since 1833, the kingdom's rich | | | | experienced through the traditional Arabian |
| treasures and unique heritage are put on | | | | activities offered in Dubai. Desert safaris, |
| display through archeological sites, museums, | | | | dune driving and cruises on Dubai Creek take |
| palaces and villages, opening visitors up to | | | | visitors into the heart of this vibrant |
| the exotic secrets of Old Dubai. Spread | | | | landscape, where exotic and incredibly rare |
| throughout the city are some of the Middle | | | | bird species make their homes. As the sun |
| East's most beautiful mosques, capturing the | | | | sets in Dubai, traditional Middle Eastern and |
| splendour of Islamic architecture these | | | | international cuisine is being served in |
| places of worship are striking works of art | | | | world class restaurants and eateries, |
| embellished by beautiful domes, stained glass | | | | allowing visitors to sit back, relax and |
| windows and colourful mosaic pieces. | | | | enjoy a culinary adventure and the vibrant |
| | | | Arabian nightlife. |
| Whether it's the traditional souk markets or | | | | |
| the ultra modern shopping malls, Dubai offers | | | | Dubai is a city of fascinating contrasts that |
| a shopper's paradise with low import duties | | | | has managed to seamlessly fuse the |
| and tax free treasures. Alive with the vivid | | | | cosmopolitan atmosphere of a modern city with |
| colours and aromas of the desert, souk | | | | the timeless and unique beauty of the desert |
| markets are a vibrant affair where exotic | | | | and its Middle Eastern culture. A city that |
| spices, fish and vegetables line the narrow | | | | has for centuries been shrouded in an air of |
| village streets, next to elegantly crafted | | | | mystery and ambiguity, Dubai mixes old with |
| furniture, carpets and gold that sparkles in | | | | new in a tourist destination that first |
| the hot Arabian sunlight. A sharp contrast to | | | | inspired Lawrence of Arabia and continues to |
| this very earthy and colourful style of | | | | draw all of us with its alluring secrecy and |
| shopping, Dubai's department stores house a | | | | striking beauty. |