Nigh the richest city on earth, Dubai can meet the requirements of the most demanding travelers. Here you can find all you need for a good vacation: luxurious hotels (in Dubai there is a one-of-the-kind 7 star hotel Burj al-Arab, there is simply no other 7-star hotel anywhere in the world; the building is nestled comfortably right out in the sea on an artificial island), white-sand beaches, exotic sceneries, breathtaking sunsets, glamorous nightclubs and chic restaurants.

But in case you are looking for an active and healthy pastime and looking for some new sensations, you will not leave Dubai disappointed. There is every luxury for those wanting to try what they mean by saying Arabian sports.

For one, Dubai is an absolute leader in golf championship in the Middle Europe. The city possesses several training courses that might challenge even the most prompt and professional golf training schools in Europe. One of these schools is Arabian Ranches school, previously w...

A famed tourist destination of the Middle East, Dubai is popular among travelers not only as a splendid resort, but also as a Mecca for those interested in archeology, ancient and modern architecture, history and Islamic culture in its variegated forms.

Getting to Dubai is not at all a problem ? you can get to the emirate by car, by train or by a vessel, but you will certainly profit if you go there by plane as the city has an enormous international airport that transfers hundreds of tourists daily.

When in Dubai, don?t lose the opportunity to browse through the winding narrow streets with authentic Islamic architecture like mosques that lead to the port area with a captivating view to the sea and breathtaking The Burj al-Arab Hotel built in the shape of a sail.

In terms of its architecture it would be no exaggeration to say that Dubai is the most progressive and rapidly developing city in the world. Adjective ?the most? can be applied to almost any buildi...

By no means, Dubai is the most popular tourist destination in the United Arab Emirates. A big city full of exotic attractions that appeal to tourists of all ages, Dubai does not only offer paradisiacal beaches to get suntanned on, effulgent ocean to bathe in, luxuriant palm groves to stroll by, fashionable nightclubs to hang out in and chic hotels to put up at, but the city also abounds in uncountable sights of historical and cultural importance like archeological sites, museums and picture galleries.

Perhaps there is no other place on earth with such a geographical diversity of art venues and outlets. Multiple art and picture galleries feature manifold artworks by both contemporary and classic artists. Many of the Dubai galleries hold thematic exhibitions, other are internationally established galleries which exhibit works by worldwide known painters. Those are the places where tourists can get the notion of what is the indigenous Arabian painting and rub shoulders with el...

The United Arab Emirates federation is a famed recreation area. But if you are spending your holidays in this fabulous country nestled comfortably on the Persian Gulf coastline it is but natural that you will be wanting to bring home with you some souvenirs and reminders of a good times you had in the UAE.

If you are staying in Dubai, and in case you are a crazy shopper, you may count yourself blessed: Dubai is a paradise for shopping. The city?s tangy cosmopolitan ambient makes even the most closefisted shoppers loosen their purse strings. Among the things worth acquiring in Dubai tourists can find valuable pieces of gold ware, luxurious perfumes, clothes by internationally known brands, antiques and handicrafts, souvenir and memorabilia and many other incomparable in their preciousness goodies for which there is simply no other place to go on earth.

You want to know what is Arabian style Gold Rush? Do pay a visit to Deira Gold Souk, a place that has earned Dubai ...

The United Arab Emirates has won admiration among people of all ages thanks to its being a multifaceted recreation area with paradisiacal climate and multiple tourist attractions like elegant and solemn mosques, pieces of contemporary architecture, art and picture galleries and museums.

Dubai is one of the major tourist destinations. The city is characterized by a number of contradictory features in its appearances and culture. Thus, the city is expansively developing new architecture projects, but at the same time municipal authorities invest in reconstructing and repairing old buildings which constitute national culture heritage.  

One of the ancient buildings that have been restored of late is Dubai Museum housed in an old Islamic style fortress the history of which started back in the beginning of the XIX century. The name of the building is Al-Fahidi Fort and it is generally considered to be the oldest building of the city. It is redundant to say tha...

You have always wondered what is it they call ?royal food?? Well, in Dubai you will get to know what is meant by this idiom: restaurants in Dubai serve dishes cooked after the old Arab recipes, and you have the chances to order a meal which is traditionally served to sheikhs in their castles. Below you will find a list of chic places where you can always find royal food and royal services

• Al Qasr Restaurant
• Benjarong Restaurant
• Le Venezia Restaurant
• The Californian Restaurant
• Antique Bazaar 
• Biella Caffe Pizzeria 
• Planet Hollywood
• Verre Restaurant
• Ashiana Restaurant 
• Blue Elephant Restaurant 
• Scarletts Restaurant
• Bacchus Restaurant
• Hatam Restaurant 
• Thai Bistro

Visiting Dubai without dining out in Al Qasr restaurant would be incomplete. This eatery has won unprecedented popularity among tourists for it...

Imposing and lazy during the daytime, Dubai turns into a royally chic partying venue by night. Throbbing nightlife of Dubai with its enticing ebbing and flowing crowds of tourists eager to have fun is like a drug: once you have tried it, you will be begging for more and more of it.

The nightlife of Dubai revolves around a few major entertainment centers: Alamo Bar, Carter's Cafe Bar, Hard Rock Café, Irish Village, Bridges Bar, Fairmont Cigar Bar, Jimmy Dix Bar and fashionable nightclubs, known worldwide: Tropicana, Peppermint, Atlantis, Copacabana or Planetarium nightclubs.

The most peculiar thing about clubbing and partying in Dubai is that the majority of entertainment venues in the city are multifaceted. Thus, if you want to drop into a fashionable lounge bar where you can also dance, or, vice versa, a groovy dancing venue where they serve excellent meals and cocktails, you will face no problem choosing a place to go.

Alamo Bar is located in Jumeir...

If you were attracted by the splendor of Dubai marine sceneries and desert dunes before, you will be swept off your feet with the glamorous nightlife facet of the city which abounds in fashionable nightclubs, posh restaurants, trendy bars and cozy pubs.

The city regains its vivacity after dark which makes you wonder if it is still the same city you knew by the daylight. Vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere of multinational crowd clubbing and partying till the light of dawn to breathtaking room-shaking beats played by world?s famous DJ?s is enticing an enthralling and beckoning for you to go and flow and get into the groove together with hundreds of other tourists.

Wherever you choose to go, one thing still remains true for every entertainment venue, and it is mind-blowing sound coupled with A1 quality of services provided. So sit back, order a cold cocktail and enjoy the sight of sun-tanned women dancing to the beat of techno, house, folk or funk.

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For the first time in history Dubai was referred to in 1095 by the Spanish-Arab geographer Abu Abdullah al-Bakri in his "Book of Geography". The first mentioning of Dubai by a European traveler was made in the late XVI century by a Venetian merchant Gaspero Balbi who estimated the land highly for its pearling industry calling the area Dibei.

Another European source refers to Dubai in 1820 when British historians made an allusion to a city calling it Al Wasl. The origin of the word itself is disputable: some historians believe it to be of Persian origin while others say ut is ancient Arabic. The most credible variant, however, is that the word comes from an ancient Arabic ?Daba (a derivative of Yadub)? ? which means ?to creep? ? a hypothetic reference to Dubai creek.

Precious little is known of the Early Islamic Period of the country?s history, more exactly the period between the VII (adoption of Islam religion) and the XV centuries, except that those were the long ...

Dubai is one of the most exotic places on the planet. It is also one of the richest cities in the world. Millions of tourists come to bask in the sun of paradisiacal Dubai beaches, ride camels or thoroughbred racer horses, taste famous Arabic sweets, go on a desert safari, have a cruise on an old fashioned yacht and stay in a hotel which reminds a castle of a sheikh. But the main Dubai?s attraction is their gold souqs. Souq is an Arabic bazaar. Those spectacular open air places where locals sell gold jewelries and accessories have earned the city the title of ?The Golden City?. Water sports, theme parks and sightseeing is what makes Dubai an appealing place for recreation and tourism.

The city is famous among those who enjoy meeting the history face to face, as there is perhaps no other place on earth where the long forgotten centuries sneak up on you out of every corner of the city: countless castles and old houses of stone, mosques and old style market places, camels in t...

The United Arab Emirates is definitely one of the most fantastic places on the earth. The picturesque landscrapes make you enjoy an old oriental fairy tale setting. In a single day, you can visit everything from rugged mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to sandy beaches and lush green parks, from ancient houses to luxurious residential districts.

The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates consisting of one or more exclaves:  Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimaih, Ajman, Fujeirah, Umm al-Quwain and Abu Dhabi.

If you are looking for sunny beaches with fine white sand, deep blue sea, unusual and mysterious traditional culture, you should visit this exotic country. It is one of the most fast growing tourist destinations as tourism in the United Arab Emirates is safe, eventful and inexpensive.

If you are looking where it will be better to spend an unforgettable holiday - the United Arab Emirates  offers a kaleidoscope of attractions f...

Business Tips

Dubai Dress Code: Clothing should be conservative in Dubai. Women should avoid wearing revealing or tightly fitting clothing, especially in rural areas, and go for garments such as loosely cut trousers and long dresses.

Greeting Someone in Dubai: Usual practice is the use of 'Sayed' (Mr) or 'Sayeda' (Mrs) followed by the first name. The first name should always be prefixed with the honorific title, especially in business situations.

Business Hours and Banking: Dubai's business community works Saturday to Thursday from 08:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 20:00. Banking hours in Dubai are from 08:00 to 13:00, Saturday to Wednesday, although some also open from 16:30 to 18:30. On Thursdays, banks are open between 08:00 and 12:00.

Smoking: Attitudes to smoking in Dubai are the same as in Europe, and in most cases it is obvious where not to smoke. Visitors sh...