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Dubai is renowned for it's glorious sandy beaches, magnificent shopping malls and range of leisure activities. Just 100 years ago, Dubai was a tranquil trading town situated on the banks of the Creek, edged by coral and gypsum huts. Today, the city of Dubai is a sprawling metropolis of glass and steel skyscrapers, with a skyline to rival that of Manhattan. Dubai is actually two towns joined by the Creek, with the district of Bur Dubai to the south and Deira to the north. Further south, but now adjoining the city, the Jumeirah Beach area offers modem business parks and some of the finest hotels in the world, most of which overlook the magnificent beach. For such a small city, Dubai has a surprising and varied array of sights and attractions.


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Car Rental Dubai

 Holiday Autos  -    
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

 Sixt  -   
Pick-Up Station / Return Station : Dubai Airport and Dubai Downtown..

Hotels Dubai

 Hotels in Dubai
Hotels districts Al Barsha, Al Karama, Bur Dubai, Deira, Dubai Marina, Garhoud, Jadaf, Jumeira, Oud Metha, Satwa, Trade Centre Area, and more

 Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates *****, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is the world's third largest indoor ski resort with one of the world's longest indoor ski slopes and the biggest covered snow park. Also attached to the biggest shopping mall outside North America, the truly unique five star deluxe hotel is set to be a destination in itself offering a complete leisure experience with state-of-the-art health club, Ayurveda wellness centre, swimming pool and tennis court.

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** Burj Al Arab - Grade: 6 Star - Prices from: £1419
Breathtaking - the simplest yet almost inadequate word to describe the Burj Al Arab. Resembling a billowing sail towering three hundred metres above the Dubai coastline and acclaimed as one of the ...

More hotels : One & Only Royal Mirage – The Palace, One & Only Royal Mirage– Arabian Court, Oasis Beach Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, Bab Al Shams, Majestic Hotel Tower, Arabian Courtyard, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah, Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah - Mina A' Salam, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa Palm Tree Court, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa

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 Al Manzil Hotel ****, Burj Dubai Boulevard, Dubai 
Situated near the Burj Dubai, the world's tallest tower and the gem of the spectacular Burj Dubai commercial and residential complex, you will find this new hotel, which offers a perfect fusion of old and new.
Within walking distance of the entertainment of old town island, Burj Dubai lake and the renowned attractions, such as the spectacular Burj Dubai Boulevard.
With its ideal location, Al Manzil Hotel enjoys easy access to all business and leisure facilities and venues, including the Dubai World Trade Centre, hosting major local and International congress and exhibitions, and the famous and prestigious shopping malls and entertainments.

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Travel Agents / Tour Operators

  Thomas Cook   -  Thomas Cook Dubai 

  Kuoni Holidays  
United Arab Emirates highlights Kuoni :
** Indulge yourself in Dubai at one of the super-deluxe hotels, shop for bargains at the many mega-malls and souqs, and join in with a host of exhilarating activities from sand skiing and dune driving in the desert to scuba diving and deep sea game fishing.
** Abu Dhabi, a verdant oasis of parks and gardens, wide tree-lined boulevards and seafront promenades.
** Fujairah, with its sensational mountain scenery and excellent diving.
** The therapeutic springs and a fascinating history of Ras Al Khaimah.
** Ajman, a mix of the old and the new, the simple and the sophisticated.
Type of holidays : All inclusive, Beach holidays, Escorted tours, Family holidays, Golf & Spa.

Travelsphere  
Travelsphere is the UK's No. 1 operator of escorted holidays

 British Airways  -  Holidays in Dubai 
Holiday in Dubai and discover a modern-day wonder of manmade islands, glistening skyscrapers and traditional courtyard houses. Shop for everything from gold to spices in Dubai's souks and dine at the latest celebrity-chef restaurant on your Dubai holidays. Take a daytrip to traditional Sharjah, the United Arab Emirate's (UAE's) cultural capital.
BA for Hotels, Car rental, City breaks, Family holidays, Beach holidays, Spa hotels, Shopping trips, Golfing holidays, and Luxury holidays.

  Hayes & Jarvis 
Hayes & Jarvis has been making holiday arrangements for discerning travellers since its formation in 1952 [ ATOL 1275 ]

Cosmos  -  Dubai
Cosmos is UK's largest independent tour operator.

  Mosaic Holidays  -  Mosaic Holidays Dubai / UAE



Cresta Holidays  
Cheap Breaks Dubai.

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Travel Guides Dubai / Related Books

Dubai - Lonely Planet  -  Lara Dunston
A guide to Dubai, this title features an extensive shopping chapter with tips on buying gold, detailed and mapped walking tours to guide you around the old town and souqs, and excursions to the desert oasis of A-Ain and the archaeological sites.
Hardcover 224 pages (September 2004); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications - Pisces; Language: English
ISBN: 1740597613
Dubai - Footprint Pocket Handbook  -  Zee Gilmore
World of contrasts. Dhow-peppered Creek. Narrow streets and tall windtower houses. Unparalleled courtsey and hospitality. Tall minarets and enormous glass towers. Race Night at Nad Al Shiba. The best of sights. Diera's Gold and Spice souks. Dune driving, sand skiing and camel riding. Arabian opulence. Golf and horse riding. Sunset trips up the Creek. Where to sleep, eat and drink. Dubai Shopping Festival: win your weight in gold. Golf. Watersports at Wild Wadi. Dubai World Cup: richest horse race in the World. Desert safaris. Exploring the wadis. Bird watching. Dubai: a superb mix of shopping, culture and leisure opportunities...
Paperback 256 pages (July 7, 2004); Publisher: Footprint Handbooks; Language: English; ISBN: 1904777171
Gulf States: Kuwait, Bahrain, Quatar, United Arab Emirates, Omen, Yemen (This Way S.) 
Around the Arabian Gulf lie hot, hazy lands of modern myth and ancient legend, where skyscrapers sparkle on the edge of the desert, where mud-brick fortresses crumble into the sand. Beyond the hasty, square-cut cities of glass and concrete, labyrinthine villages, palm-shaded oases and lazy beaches await discovery. This Way the Gulf States brushes aside the veil to reveal the culture, the history and mysteries of these intriguing countries.
Paperback 124 pages (January 1997); Publisher: JPM Publications SA; Language: English; ISBN: 2884520996.
Living and Working in the Gulf States & Saudi Arabia 
Robert Hughes, Graeme Chesters, Jim Watson (Illustrator)
A comprehensive guide for anyone contemplating working in the Gulf States and Saudi Arabia, this book covers everything a person could need to live, work, study or just to spend time in the region.
Paperback 400 pages (April 9, 2003); Publisher: Survival Books; Language: English; ISBN: 1901130215

Transportation / How do I travel to Dubai

 Dubai Airport [ DXB ] - Dubai International Airport 

  - Flights to Dubai
Book cheap flights to Dubai at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

 British Airways  -  Flight tickets Dubai 
British Airways has regular flights to Dubai International Airport, with flights touching down a mere three miles southeast of central Dubai. You'll catch views of Dubai Creek as you come in to land on your flight to Dubai, and perhaps glimpse the 'sail' of the Al Burj Arab hotel...

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 Maps International  -  Maps of the Emirates  
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain 
The Rough Guide Map Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain is the most detailed and comprehensive map to this intriguing destination. The scale of 1:470,000 allows for enough detail to include even the smallest dirt tracks and settlements whilst also being a manageable size for use in the car or whilst walking. Pinpointed on the map are places of interest, including archeological sites, oases, nature reserves, desert and dunes. Whether you're heading off the beaten track or on a stopover in dubai this map is your essential companion.
Map 1 pages (September 30, 2004); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1843533758
 Online Map of Dubai [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]


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 Discover Dubai
Get a view of the city with a trip on a traditional abra (water taxi) along the Creek. Visit the gold and spice souks and the old Bastakiya district with its distinctive wind towers. Wonderful Jumeira Beach is a 20 minute drive away from the city

 Emirates.net.ae

 Emirates.org  - portal site

 Bastakiya
The earliest form of air conditioning, the wind tower, which was used to cool homes in the Gulf, can still be seen in the Bastakiya area, to the east of Al Fahidi Fort where many traditional courtyard houses can be found.
 Camel Race Track
Camel racing is a popular local sport and takes place on weekends (Thursday and Friday) throughout the winter. Most tour operators can organize a trip to the track for an exhilarating and truly Arabian experience.
 Dubai Creek
Lined by dhows, the Creek offers a picturesque glimpse of Dubai's trading heritage. It can be crossed by 'abra' (water taxi) and tour operators offer day or night cruises.
 Dubai Museum
Dubai Museum, incorporating Al Fahidi Fort, is a living picture of life in Dubai both past and present. The museum includes collections and exhibits on pearl diving, indigenous animals, dhow building and daily life.
 Gold Souq
Dubai boasts one of the largest retail gold markets in the world, selling everything from ingots to intricately worked jewellery at bargain prices. The street-front stores hide alleys of smaller shops with glittering show windows.
 Madinat Jumeirah - shopping center
 Mall of the Emirates / Ski Dubai - shopping center
 Parks in Dubai
Jumeirah Beach Park, Safa Park, Mamzar Beach Park, Za'abeel Park, Creek Park, Musrif Park 
 Shindagha
At the mouth of the Creek, Shindagha is the original site from which Dubai grew. Sheikh Saeed's house, the former home of the ruling Maktoum family, has been carefully restored here.
 Spice Souq
The narrow lanes of the spice souq are redolent with cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, incense, dried fruit and nuts. Imported from all over the Middle East, they are sold straight out of open sacks that surround the shopkeepers.
 Wild Wadi park - theme park
Located next to the jumeirah Beach Hotel, Wild Wadi offers thrill-seekers and families hours of fun at one of the world's most advanced water theme parks. Featuring the tallest and fastest water speed rides outside North America, other attractions include Log River, King Ride, Flood River, Wave Pool, Flow Rides, Lazy River and much more.

Cuisine

Cooking of the Gulf: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates 
Tess Mallos
Even the most serious and well-travelled of cooks would be amazed at the vast array of spices and fresh ingredients available in the markets of the Gulf States. The arid landscape of the region contrasts remarkably with the abundance of food and flavours. Cooking of the Gulf enables you to bring these unique flavours into your kitchen. With easy-to-prepare recipes, you will be able to delight family and friends with the aromatic flavours of Arabic cooking.
Paperback 64 pages (May 1, 2004); Publisher: Parkway Publishing; Language: English; ISBN: 1898259062

Music, Cluture & Entertainment

Culture Shock! United Arab Emirates: A Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Culture Shock! S.) 
Gina Crocetti
A travel handbook from the Culture Shock! series which details the culture, society, customs and etiquette of the United Arab Emirates, designed for business visitors, travellers and students.
Paperback 240 pages (March 1, 2001); Publisher: Kuperard; Language: English; ISBN: 1857331613

Web Portals / Search Engine

 Discover Dubai
 Welcome to emirates.org
The UAE has all the right ingredients for an unforgettable holiday: sun, sand, sea, sports, unbeatable shopping, top-class hotels and restaurants, an intriguing traditional culture, and a safe and welcoming environment. In addition, the country's deep-rooted cultural heritage, accessible in the many cultural centers and at traditional sports such as falconry, camel- racing and horse-racing, has been a powerful attraction for tourists. The UAE has also become a much sought after venue for conferences, regional and international exhibitions and major sports events such as the Dubai World Cup, the Dubai Desert Classic Golf Tournament, and Polo and Cricket competitions.

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