Places of interestJumeira Mosque; the 150-year-old Al Fahidi Fort housing Dubai’s Museum; Hajar Mountains and the vast emptiness of the Arabian desert by four-wheel drive vehicles; relax on a moonlight cruise, a panorama of traditional and modern Dubai.
For the familyDubai is a great destination for everyone and there is plenty to do for all the family. Fantastic water parks such as Wonderland, Wild Wadi and Aquaventure offer great entertainment for children and adults alike.
Best buysShoppers will soon see why Dubai has such a well-deserved international reputation for variety and value, whether you choose to shop in one of the many elegant, air-conditioned malls (Mall of the Emirates, Dubai The heart of the Emirates Ibn Battuta Mall, Deira City Centre, Wafi City, BurJuman and Dubai Mall are amongst the best known), or in the traditional atmosphere of the souks.
The Gold Souk is renowned for its exquisite workmanship and range of styles, whilst in other souks you can buy just about anything from silks and spices to perfumes and pearls.
Out and aboutWhen the sun goes down the lights come up in the city’s restaurants, nightclubs, bars and discothèques. Dubai’s nightlife is legendary, ranging from elegant dining in chic hotels to casual snacks at busy street stalls; lively pubs to cosy cocktail lounges; modern discothèques to traditional entertainment featuring Arab singers, dancers and musicians; open-air dancing by the sea to gathering around a campfire deep in the desert.
Sporting attractionsDubai Desert Classic Golf tournament, International power boat races, Dubai Tennis ATP & WTA, Dubai Rugby Sevens, Dubai Rally and Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest horse race. For those who like to participate rather than observe, the choice is huge – from sand-skiing to shooting, go-karting to croquet, ice skating to archery – and, of course, golf.