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