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What to See and Do in Dubai
Dubai, a relatively new tourist destination, is basically a desert city with
excellent infrastructure and superb tourist amenities. Its liberal policies as
well as its convenient location just three hours away from most Asian countries
and five hours away from Europe, make
Dubai very popular as a short-break
destination for tourists from both countries that are looking for exciting
shopping, fine dining, great partying and a host of unique sporting events.
Though
Dubai can get extremely humid and hot in the summer months, with
temperatures touching 50 degrees Celsius from May to September, it is a great
place to visit during the more pleasant months of September to April.
As a prerequisite to obtaining a tourist visa to
Dubai, your passport should be
valid for a minimum of six months before your arrival. Individuals who intend to
spend less than thirty days in the United Arab Emirates may apply for a tourist
visa, whereas visit visas are issued to those who intend spending more than 30
days in the country.
Dubai, a city of superlatives, is home to the tallest, highest, largest and
fastest. It is home to Burj Dubai, which upon completion in 2008 will be the
tallest building in the world, surpassing the Taipei 101 in Taiwan.
Dubai offers visitors a host of unique experiences including the exciting Dune
Bashing, thrilling hot air balloon rides, golfing or for something entirely
different- sand golfing. Visitors to Dubai can experience the extreme as they go
skiing and snowboarding in the large, specially built snow skiing center or go
sand-skiing and sand boarding in the hot desert sands. Wild Wadi, a water
amusement park, in the heart of the city is a great place for kids and adults
alike. The Overnight Desert safari is as different but just as exciting as the
Morning Desert safari. The Dubai Dhow Cruise takes you sailing down the Dubai
Creek while aboard a wooden dhow that is traditionally decorated. Marvel at the
major landmarks that are beautifully lit up at night as you take a midnight
cruise for a completely different experience.
With so much to see and do in
Dubai, maybe you'd need much more than just a
short break after all.
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