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The Beginner?s Guide to Dubai Holidays

The United Arab Emirates is a pretty unique destination for holidaymakers and is full of towering cities, beautiful beaches, incredible sand dunes and some of the world’s most luxurious hotels. Dubai is probably the most recognised holiday destination in the UAE and is one of the most remarkable cities you’ll ever visit.

Dubai is full of activities and places to visit and there can be a lot to pack into your stay, but what should you spend your time doing?

For a once in a lifetime experience you really must book yourself on a Dubai desert safari. Nothing beats taking a 4X4 trip across sweeping sand dunes and then a camel trip to a secluded camp to watch the sunset, enjoy an Arabian feast and sleep under the stars. There are many extras, such as belly dancing or fortune telling, to make you experience that little bit more memorable. To help conserve the environment this all takes place at The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, which is just 45km from Dubai city and has been setup for the protection of endangered species and the conservation of the desert habitat. The D.D.C.R is regulated and limited access has been given to certain tour operators to help protect the environment.

While the desert landscape may be amazing, few things in Dubai are as spectacular as the Dubai cityscape. An amazing way to see the city is to take a ride on a Seawings seaplane. This aerial sightseeing tour takes place on a Cessna 208 Caravan amphibian aircraft and will take you over all the popular sights, such as The World Islands, Palm Islands, Jumeirah Beach, Dubailand and more. There are many different options to choose from to suit a range of budgets and needs, including packages that add something extra to your sightseeing, such as dolphin watching, sailing or spa experiences.

For something truly unique you must take a trip to see Ski Dubai – even if you’re not into skiing or snowboarding. In a city where temperatures can reach over 40oC it is quite amazing to step into an indoor ski resort with temperatures that are around -1 oC. If anything, a visit to Ski Dubai is a good excuse to have a cool down. Ski Dubai is 85 metres high and contains five different runs of varying difficulty. There are themed restaurants, shops and a Freestyle Zone so the more adventurous can practice their stunts and tricks.

If after skiing, flying around in a seaplane and exploring the desert you still have money left over perhaps you can afford the cost of staying at an ultra luxurious hotel. The Burj Al Arab, a striking landmark that is located on its own island 300 metres offshore, has garnered an unmatched reputation for opulence. Currently the Burj Al Arab is one of two hotels in the world that lay claim to a seven star rating. The Burj Al Arab has over 200 luxurious suites and a dedicated helicopter transfer service. The hotel is definitely not for those on a budget, but is well worth a stay if you can afford it as there is nothing else like it in the world.

Visiting a souk is one of the main priorities for any visitor to the city. A souk is the name for a traditional market in an Arab city. The Dubai Gold Souk is located in the heart of the city’s commercial business district of Deira and has over 300 retailers dealing in local handmade jewellery and incredible international pieces. It is often said that at anyone time there is over 10 tons of gold in the market. It is definitely a rich cultural experience to visit the market and it can be quite overwhelming for some, so be prepared for a bit of ‘hustle and bustle’.

Dubai holidays offer so much for all types of travellers and there is so much more to this city than these few highlights. Dubai offers a great family friendly holiday or a romantic trip away and there are many memorable experiences to be had that you won’t be able to plan – so just enjoy the ride.

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by kevin (iapetus)

Dubai Hotels ? How to choose Hotels in Dubai for your holiday

If you are planning to visit Dubai for your holiday or even business trip, you might want to consider the following to help you choose the perfect Dubai hotel to stay with.

Dubai City Hotels – Dubai is famous for its tax free shopping and boasts several shopping malls including the famous Dubai Mall. Tourists who love shopping generally stay in a city hotel near the shopping malls, gold souks and entertainment area. Staying in a city hotel will give them easy access to those places so that they will not spend much on transportation which I would say not very cheap here in Dubai.

Dubai Beach Hotels and Resorts – If you love sun, sands and beach then Dubai is the perfect choice. Dubai is home to the famous Burj Al Arab Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Resort and Atlantis the Palm which is ideal for a luxury holiday. Those and many other finest luxury hotels and resorts offers a beautiful white sandy beach and wide variety of water sports facilities. You can spend time also in a water park like Wild Wadi Waterpark, an outdoor water park with a temperature controlled wave pool, multiple water slides and artificial surfing machines.

Dubai Hotel Apartments – If you are traveling in group or would like to stay in Dubai for a couple of weeks then you might want to consider staying in a hotel apartment. Dubai offers high quality hotel apartments and self catering apartments with affordable rates on daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Whatever hotel you choose to stay with, don’t leave Dubai without trying the famous Dubai desert safari, it is a thrill and a real adventure tour. The 4WD vehicles will go through sand dunes and climbing dune mountains. After driving in the desert, all vehicles will be parked in a place to watch the sunset for photography before going to the camp in the middle of the desert for a BBQ dinner, belly dancing and many other exciting activities.

Don’t have time to search for Hotels, Tours and other Travel arrangements? Don’t know where to go, or need help deciding which hotel to stay? Nothing can replace the personal attention and advice that is provided by a travel agency based in Dubai like (SouthTravels.com) South Travel & Tourism LLC.

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Shot in May whilst on Holidays in Dubai. Camera was a Sony Z1 HDV camera shot in 1080i.

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The head of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency in the UAE emirate of Ajman has warned that developers who failed to meet the May 1st registration deadline, will be fined Dhs100,000 per month. Once registration is complete, officials at Arra will assess which projects are still viable, reported Gulf News.

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As one of Dubai’s first freehold developments, with first stage construction taking place as far back as 1999, one might think that Dubai Marina would perhaps have become outdated, or at least have lost some of the aura that initially surrounded it when it was announced to the world. Well, you would have thought wrong! In fact the opposite is true. Dubai Marina has continued to go from strength to strength, with more and more developers wanting to get involved in the development, and it today finds itself as one Dubai’s premium areas to own a home. It is certainly one of the most expensive places own an apartment in Dubai, but with so many buildings featured here, there is something on offer for almost all budgets. Just one of the many advantages of a development featuring property from wide range of developers!

The Marina came about as a project from renowned Dubai developer Emaar, who were the master developer and responsible for the basic construction and infrastructure of the project. The results saw 2 miles of Dubai coastline transformed into one of the worlds largest waterfront projects. Emaar has built some of its own towers at the Dubai Marina, but the bulk of the property here comes from a number of other developers, such as ETA Star, Vakson,Tameer and Damac.

The Marina covers just under 5 million square meters of space on Dubai’s coastline, offering impressive views out into the Arabian Gulf. If it’s a sea view you want, then a large amount of the property here will more than meet your requirements! Very few homes can offer such a spectacular setting, overlooking the sea, boats and yachts that are moored here. Prices may be on the high side for the majority of property based here, but overall they have still not reached the levels seen at projects like Down Town Burj Dubai for example, and that cant boast the sea views that the Marina can(although those on a high floor in the Burj Dubai might like to argue differently!).

Just off Sheikh Zayed Road, the Marina provides easy access to central Dubai and to the surrounding commercial districts such as the Dubai Media and Internet Cities, as well as the Jebel Ali freezone. And there is also the Mall of Emirates and over a dozen 5 star hotels all within short distance, meaning the Dubai Marina is ideally situated for both work and play! As freehold residential property goes, you would be well pressed to find a better place to call home.

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