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