Attractions in Dubai:

Dubai is the hot spot of vacation and is known for its high-rises, gold, and shopping malls. What was a desert a few years ago today is a destination that’s on everybody’s wish list. The city is known for its sightseeing attractions like the not-to-be-missed Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest building), the awesomely designed Palm Jumeirah, and the shopping malls that come with mammoth aquariums and indoor ski slopes. Don’t miss the world’s biggest mall – The Dubai Mall and the must do city’s aerial tour on hot air balloon. The entire city looks fantastic on the ground, but from the air it's astonishing.

Historical & Religious Interests of Dubai:

Dubai’s history is all about fishing, pearl farming, and sea trade. Check out the golden city’s history and religious beliefs at Al-Jumeirah Mosque - Dubai's only mosque that welcomes non-Muslims, and is open 24 hours a day and 6 days in a week. If want to witness the city’s old traditional customs, profession and local craftsmanship, take a tour of Heritage Village Dubai. Enjoy a fascinating boat trip from the abra embarkation points to the Creek and inland to the Maktoum Bridge to know the Dubai, that’s far from the today’s glittering one.

Food:

Dubai became a booming metropolitan city with several influences from cultures across the world. This can be seen not only in the way of people living here and the shops but also in some of the top restaurants in Dubai. Some of the finest restaurants and chefs have taken their business to Dubai to provide visitors and inhabitants alike with a culinary experience beyond what they've ever imagined before. Whether you are looking for a particular cuisine or just looking for a nearby place to eat, restaurants in Dubai cater to every palate as the city possesses some of the most exotic hotels across the globe.

Adventure Spots in Dubai:

In last few years, Dubai has emerged as one of the world's most popular destination for adventure junkies. One of the main reasons is the huge variety of adventure sports and activities that are available.  Experience the excitement and thrills in Dubai at the Desert Safari Dubai. A trip into the desert offers you a real time adventure with the most exciting drive by the professional drivers in a private 4x4 vehicle. You can take an exciting 2-hours camel ride in the midst of the desert, participate in dune sand boarding, go for traditional henna painting or choose to visit a camel farm.

Shopping:

Dubai is shopper’s paradise and there’s no denying that. You get everything, and we mean really everything, from fashion to home to real estate to electronics. There are so many malls, souks (it means bazaar or chain of stores) and shopping locations that it’s really confusing which one to go and which to miss. Here are few destinations that should not be missed: Dubai Shopping Mall, Deira Gold Souk, Global Village, Al Fahidi Street, Bur Dubai Souk , & Karama Shopping Center. The not to miss shopping place is the Deira Gold Souk – This is the gold heaven of the world where surprisingly bargaining is allowed and expected.

Things to Know:

Best time to visit: November to March is the best period when temperatures are in the low at 30°Cs. Avoid trip between  June to September when the average temperatures is  43°C with high humidity.

Emergency contact information: Police - 999, Fire – 997, Ambulance – 998

Getting to Dubai: Dubai is well connected by air with convenient flights from major international destinations

Getting around Dubai: Dubai metro, buses, water buses and abras (water taxis)

Currency: Arab Emirates Dirham’s (AED)

Languages: Arabic, English, Hindi & Tagalog

Airports: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC)