| Dubai is the second largest of the | | | | Photographic possibilities include |
| emirates comprising the United Arab | | | | traditional architecture; majestic |
| Emirates. It was established in the late | | | | mosques, magnificent palaces, camel and |
| 1950's to serve a tiny coastal | | | | goat herds, ancient wind towers, dusty |
| settlement. Today, Dubai is a modern | | | | Bedouin villages, lush oases and palm |
| metropolis with a population of over | | | | groves, and dramatic sunsets. |
| 700,000. It offers its citizens the | | | | The best time of the year to visit Dubai |
| finest in modern comforts. It is known | | | | is between November and April, when the |
| internationally as a premier tourist | | | | weather is coolest. Ramadan, which takes |
| destination. | | | | place at a different time each year on |
| Dubai has something for everyone, from | | | | the western calendar, is the Muslim |
| vacationers seeking a relaxing break | | | | month of fasting and is strictly |
| away from the pressures of work, to | | | | adhered to throughout the UAE. That |
| active tourists looking for a new, | | | | means that it's illegal, not to mention |
| exciting experience. The emirate is an | | | | rude, to eat, drink or smoke in public |
| international conference, exhibition, | | | | from sunrise to sunset during your stay |
| and leisure travel destination. Dubai | | | | While Dubai's official language is |
| has a seemingly endless variety of | | | | Arabic, many people speak English, |
| unique vacation opportunities! Some of | | | | particularly those who are in business |
| the highlights are desert safaris, dune | | | | or commerce. |
| driving; exploring wadis (dry river | | | | Dubai is an incredible place to shop. |
| beds)in four-wheel-drive vehicles; | | | | You can explore everything from modern |
| sand-skiing; moonlit Arabian desert | | | | shopping malls to traditional souks to |
| barbecues, complete with traditional | | | | markets. As a result of Dubai's low |
| entertainment; camel racing, horse | | | | custom duties, goods purchased in Dubai |
| racing and falconry; cruises in wooden | | | | may be less expensive than goods |
| dhow on Dubai Creek or into the Gulf; | | | | purchased in other countries. For great |
| exploration of the old city souks | | | | shopping experiences, try to visit Bur |
| (markets) and creekside dhow quays. | | | | Juman Centre and Al Ghurair Centre. |