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