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Dubai is often called the Las Vegas of the Middle East, and it's not hard to see why. A shimmering oasis in the desert where old meets new and east meets west, glitzy, glamorous Dubai is fast gaining a reputation for 'firsts' and 'biggests' and 'surely it's not possibles'.
Dubai is fast becoming a favourite holiday destination. The warm weather, sandy beaches and excellent shopping have always attracted interest. But now, with many specatacular hotels and ever-extending range of tourist attractions it is fast becoming one of the most popular destinations for many travellers. And although once the preserve of the wealthy, the extra accommodation is forcing prices down, making Cheap Hotels in Dubai a reality.
There are numerous tourist attractions to enjoy in Dubai. With an exciting, vibrant nightlife, wonderful sunny beaches and skyscrapers, it is often been called as the Vegas of the East. The wonderful sunny climate makes it great for outdoor sports. And with some of the world’s best golf courses, Dubai is a golfer’s paradise. Or if you want some retail therapy, the shopping is second-to-none.
You can almost smell the wealth in Dubai, in its sumptuous hotels that drip with gold, in its gold soucks and in its shopping malls - packed with designer goods. Only in Dubai could two enormous palm islands be built off the coast - and yet be considered 'old news' before they've even opened.
The next big thing is The World, a dive park with artificial reefs that will simulate those found in the Red Sea, the Maldives, Bali, Palau and the Great Barrier Reef, closely followed by the world's first underwater hotel, the $500 million Hydropolis, opening in 2006.
Cosmopolitan, exciting and dynamic, Dubai has plenty of small oases of history and charm despite its modern facade. The Gold Souk is a glistening eye-opener - with none of the hassle-factor you'll experience in souks elsewhere - while the nearby spice souks and abra (boat) crossing on the Dubai Creek, have a trapped-in-historical feel, refreshingly at odds for such a forward-looking city.
Jumeirah is where tourists head, to a long stretch of beach on the Arabian Gulf flanked by hotels that rank among the world's best, including the sail-shaped Burj al-Arab and wave-like Jumeirah Beach Resort. For those who really want to escape, Al Maha desert resort, situated in a private nature reserve, is the ultimate desert hideaway. With five, even six-star leisure facilities, guaranteed sunshine, great beaches, shopping and exceptional levels of hospitality, Dubai offers a truly accessible and cosmopolitan taste of Arabia.
From families seeking a break in the sun, to thrill-seekers looking for an adrenaline shot, Dubai has something for everyone. Clean, safe and easy to get around, its theme parks, water parks, zoo, country parks and beaches are great for families. Lavish spas, desert safaris, sand skiing, diving, fishing, world-class golf and horse-racing - the list of distractions here is endless, but it's the sun and beach life that most visitors come for, and the chance to kick-back in a luxury resort, enjoy a superb cuisine and be waited on hand and foot.
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