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Having expanded along both banks of the
Creek, Dubai is divided into two parts - Deira on the northern side and
Bur Dubai to the south. Each has its share of fine mosques and busy
souks, of public buildings, shopping malls, hotels, office towers,
banks, hospitals, schools, apartments and villas. Dubai is blessed with
golden sunshine and silvery beaches, world-class golf facilities and an
upcoming Sports City.
From the timeless tranquillity of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors.
Aerogulf Services - Aerogulf Services is located at Dubai International Airport, United
Arab Emirates and in as November 2003 Aerogulf moved into our new
purpose built helicopter operations and maintenance facility located on
Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Al Boom Tourist Village - Adjacent to Creekside Park, the village consists of a 2,000 seat
banquet hall, a coffee shop, restaurant, amusement park, ornamental
lake and a marina with five cruise boats. Its traditional architecture
forms a stately city landmark. Located next to Wonderland Family Fun
Park. It is open 7 days. Timings: 9 am - 1 am. Entertainment includes
evening boat cruises with dinner served.
Archaeological Sites - There are three main archaeological sites in Dubai. They are located in Al Ghusals, Al Sufooh and Jumeirah. Al Ghusals and Al Sufooh have over 2000 years old graveyards. You can visit the excavation sites at Al Ghusais, Al Sufooh and Jumeirah where you will find artifacts from the 7th to 15th century.
Bait Al Wakeel -Built in 1934 by the late Sheikh Rashid, Bait Al Wakeel was Dubai's first office building. At the edge of the Creek near the abra landing, the building has been completely restored and now houses a museum devoted to Dubai's fishing and maritime traditions.
Bastakiya -
The old Bastakiya district with its narrow lanes and tall wind-towers gives a tantalizing glimpse of old Dubai. Immediately to the east of Al Fahidi Fort is the largest concentration of traditional courtyard houses with windtowers.
In the past, the city was famous for a mass of windtowers which lined the Creek on either side. These were not merely decorative; they were the only means of cooling houses in the days before electricity.
Bedouin Village - For those who are adventurous by nature, trip to Bedouin Village
would be quite exciting! Experience the traditional way of living in a
desert! Enjoy the camel riding lessons from the inhabitants of Bedouin
Village. Looking for more excitement? Then plan for accommodation at Al
Maha! It is one of the most popular and unique luxury resorts and is
spread over 3,300 acres of sun kissed dunes. Staying here would enable
you to experience the thrill of desert safari.
Burj Nahar - Year 1870 marked the foundation of Burj Nahar. Three watchtowers are
guarding this beautiful city. Burj Nahar is one of the three-watch
towers, positioned in Deira. Picturesque gardens and exotic locales
provide the perfect backdrop for photographers and tourists. People
from all over the world come to visit this magnificent and beautiful
tower.
Deira Covered Souk (District) - The Deira Covered Souq has more of an Indian feel than an Arabic one, with folks hawking textiles, spices, kitchen wares, clothes and henna. It?s a perfect place for a housewife to feel home! The aromas, the sights and the flavours of this place is quite intoxicating!!!
Dubai Creek - The Dubai Creek is considered to be one of the most significant and
safe harbor for all the ships. It has a very beautiful, calm and serene
atmosphere. Abras are serving as water-taxis for crossing from Deira
side to Bur Side.
Dubai Museum - Year 1799 marked the building of Al Fahidi Fort. It was built
against foreign invasion. This splendid fort is now Dubai Museum. Thus,
allowing the visitors to peep into the rich culture and heritage of
Dubai. Entrance of Dubai Museum is marked with a great collection of
old maps exhibiting urban expansion of Dubai in the year 1960 to 1980.
Dubai Museum offers a unique trip to desert life, traditional Arabian homes, mosques, fishing, pearl diving and trade. Major highlights of Dubai Museum are artefacts from excavated graves, musical instruments. Deadly weapons also form the major part of Dubai Museum, such as swords, spears, bows, arrows, shields, pistols and axes.
So, what are you waiting for? Get ready for an exciting trip to Dubai Museum and make your Dubai tour a remarkable experience!
Dubai World Trade Centre - The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) was established to stimulate
trade and commerce in the United Arab Emirates in 1979. Over the past
two decades, the DWTC has become a symbol of economic growth and
prosperity in the Middle East. It undertakes three core activities:
organizing exhibitions, providing hospitality services and property
leasing.
From humble beginning in 1979 to being a state-of-the-art complex today, the DWTC has recorded remarkable growth in all areas of its core activities. The Complex includes a 39-storey office tower, 492 serviced residential apartments with a sports club, seven international standard interconnected and purpose built exhibition halls, a 200-seat theatre, a congress center and a private member's business club.
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