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