Oct 30 2010
Playground Of The Rich And Famous: Holidays To Dubai
From outstanding championship golf courses to camel safaris, holidays to Dubai promise the experience of a lifetime for visitors of all tastes and budgets. In fact, the list of things to do in Dubai is practically inexhaustible, making it a place of perpetual new discoveries and unique experiences. Arguably, the unique selling point of Dubai holidays, apart from its pristine sandy shores, is its curious mix of tradition and innovation.
Housed in the Al Fahidi fort, the Dubai Museum is well worth visiting for those tourists who are interested to know what Dubai was like before petrodollars led to its transformation from sleepy Gulf trading post to an essential 21st-century destination. Indulge in a cruise, drive through the desert dunes, or go on safari for that unforgettable element of a unique short break.
Dubai is the ideal palce for shopaholics to indulge in a spot of retail therapy, boasting some of the biggest malls in the world, innumerable designer boutiques and a host of traditional souks. Equivalent in size to more than 50 American football pitches, the Dubai Mall is a shopping on a see-it-to-believe-it scale, and it even has its own ice rink and aquarium. But cookie-cutter malls aren’t the only places to splurge in Dubai. Head to the traditional Gold and Spice souks in Deira, with their famous narrow alleyways brimful of colourful merchandise.
With its iconic sail-shaped design, the Burj al Arab is an instantly recognisable part of Dubai’s towering skyline. The Burj al Arab is still the most original and impressive building in Dubai, despite now being overlooked the gargantuan Burj Khalifa. The incredibly opulent interior is everything you’d expect from the archetype for 7-star Dubai hotels. Even if you choose not to stay at the hotel, it’s worth dropping in just to marvel at the awful majesty of the interior or to dine at one the hotels ten restaurants and bars, nearly all of which boat spectacular views.
In short, Dubai holidays are unique. Developed a mere 40 years ago, it has fast become a “playground for the rich and famous”, where visitors can mingle in an environment laced with gold, silk, and spice. It is a place of unparalleled appeal, with opulent hotels lining its extensive golden sand beaches.
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