Dubai Attractions

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Burj Al Arab Hotel January 10, 2010

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If you have already been to Dubai and are familiar with the city, then hotel Burj Al Arab needs no special introduction to you. This is the second tallest building of the world that is used as a hotel. Towering at 1050 ft, this is also a famous landmark of Dubai and is known to be the tallest hotel existing in this city. The hotel is an architectural marvel. It stands on a well designed artificial island. There is a private curving bridge that connects the hotel to the Jumeirah beach. The hotel is designed in a way so as to symbolize the transformation of Dubai and also mimics the sail of a boat. This hotel has excellent and fascinating architecture and therefore, it should always be on your ‘must watch’ list, whether you choose to stay at this hotel or not.

The construction of the Burj Al Arab hotel started in 1994 under the supervision and planning of Tom Wright, the amazingly talented architect of this fabulous hotel. He was aware that he was to build something iconic that would be able to give Dubai a new name. The construction was planned in a way so that the hotel resembled the sail of a dhow. There are 2 wings in this hotel, which are designed in a ‘V’ form. The hotel is constructed on an artificial island, which is about 920 feet offshore. The total expenditure was estimated at USD 650 million. This is considered to be one of the most expensive hotels of the world.

Those who stay at the Burj Al Arab hotel cannot forget the experience of their pleasurable stay at the hotel. They pledge to come back again and again to the hotel and enjoy the excellent services, facilities, comforts, and ambience of the hotel. The rooms and suites of the hotel are extraordinary. Some notable facts about the hotel suites and rooms are mentioned here:

•    There are 28 double storey floors in the hotel.
•    There are 202 bedroom suites for the guests in all these floors.
•    The smallest suite of the hotel is 1,820 sq ft while the largest suite is 8,400 sq ft.
•    You may have to spend a little more than other hotels in Dubai, if you wish to stay in this exquisite hotel, but it is truly worth the stay. You have to spend US$1,000 per night in this Dubai hotel. The most expensive of all the suites is the Presidential Suite. You need to pay a sum of US$28,000 per night.
•    The rooms and suites at the Burj Al Arab hotel are well decorated, extremely comfortable with all kinds of amenities that a guest needs to make the stay comfortable. There are White Tuscan columns and spiral staircases adding to beauty and elegance of the room.
•    The bathrooms are designed like spas with a clear evidence of Arabian-influenced geometries that help to add a regional stylish touch to the décor.

There are two restaurants in the hotel – Al Muntaha and Al Mahara. Both of them serve excellent food and offer some of the top cuisines in the world. You can enjoy the delicacies while enjoying the magnificent view of the Persian Gulf. The Burj Al Arab hotel is truly worth the money spent. If you get a chance to travel to Dubai, then do not miss out on an opportunity to check out this magnificent hotel.

 

Dubai Escort List January 9, 2010

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2010 is just started, celebrate the beginning of the new year with a sexy local escort companion. This is an easy task, as escorts in Dubai are beautiful, sweet and very friendly. Take a look at the Dubai escort list, and choose any of these sexy escorts. The listed female companions are available for incall and outcall encounters including escort service and sensual massage. When traveling to Dubai for longer periods, you can try as many escort girls as you wish, the choices are endless. Take care, and have a nice stay in Dubai!

 

Dubai Towers December 31, 2009

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One of the facts that makes Dubai different from other luxury touristic centers is the supreme architectural designs. In Dubai we can see the most advanced structures known to mankind. A lot of them is a world leader in size, height or luxury. One of these world famous building will be  the Dubai Tower. It is currently under construction and it is expected to be finished at the end of 2009.

The Dubai Tower will be a great sightseeing location in every Dubai travel. It will be a magnificent  4 tower building complex. The interesting thing about this towers is their shape, they will be shaped like a candle`s light. These structures will metaphorically mimic the movement of  a candle light.

The towers will be located in the Al Dana district in Dubai, also known as ” The Lagoons “. The Towers will be serving residential, commercial and hospitality purposes. These magnificent constructions will serve more than a landmark, it will combine the best in facilities, infrastructure and location.  The building complex will include four towers ranging from 57 to 94 floors. In the towers there will be apartments, hotel, offices, retail shops, restaurants and parking facilities. The furniture and equipment will combine traditional luxury and advance technology to meet the needs of its guests.

The Dubai Towers will be located in the Al Dana district, in a place called The Lagoon. The Lagoon is a seven artificial island complex which are connected with beautiful lakes and waterfalls. This location is very peaceful and guarantees a relaxing ambiance.

The United Arab Emirates are one of the most wealthiest countries in the world. Dubai is no exception, it is known as the city with the highest standards both in architecture and tourism. The buildings which can be found here can not be found anywhere else in the world. The city has a unique architectural style and the most luxurious buildings can be found here. Unfortunately, because of the high prices only the richest people can afford to visit the United Arab Emirates and be part of a true luxury vacation.

For most tourist visiting Dubai is a dream come true. Here they can see the most advanced structures known to mankind. The future Dubai Towers will be no expectation. They will be a popular Dubai attractions for sure and lots of people will be waiting in line to see this magnificent structure from inside too.

 

Dubai Festival City December 30, 2009

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Dubai Festival City is a city-inside the-city complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Dubai Festival City is a business,entertainment and living development. It is one of the largest of its kind in the region of the Middle East. This project contains almost all elements of the modern urban life : work, leisure and living all in one.

This Dubai attraction contains the following sections :
-    Dubai Festival Living – the complex offers a selection of luxury homes. The homes are designed to meet the requirements of both families and single workers. The homes can be apartments, studios, duplexes or penthouses. Most of the living spaces offer great view and they are located near parks.
-    Dubai Festival Shopping – this complex offers 600 shops, over 100 restaurants, cafes and 13 000 spaces parking facility.
-    Dubai Festival Entertainment – in this complex we can find many entertaining events and leisure activities like the Bowling City, Al Badia Golf Club, Festival Events and many more.
-    Dubai Festival City Automotive – in the premises of the complex we can find showrooms from all the major car manufacturers like Lexus, Toyota, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Honda and many more.
-    Dubai Festival City Office – large variety of office spaces : Festival Tower Offices, Al Badia Business Campus, Marsa Al Khor Business Park and many more.

The Dubai Festival City was completed in 2007. and it is successfully operational for two years. The complex is always expanding and new content is added almost every month.

 

Escorts Dubai December 27, 2009

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You not need to spend your time alone in an amazing place like Dubai,  there is the opportunity to date with sexy and sensual escorts in Dubai, who will provide adult companionship services any time. In Dubai there are many professional escort agencies and independent escorts are available for locals and travelers.  Meet pretty models from Escorts Dubai gallery, depending on your preferences!

Sexy models who provide escort services in Dubai, come from various countries. The choice is endless, you can meet charming Polish, sexy Czech or professional Russian escort girls in Dubai…

 

Dhow Wharfage December 20, 2009

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The dhow is a traditional Arabic water vessel. It moves with the help of one or more lateen sails. This kind of vessels are used in the Arabian coastline, India and the east part of Africa.
The Dhow Wharfage is one of a popular tourist Dubai attractions. It is the landing place, the pier for the dhows. The dhows were primary used for the transportation of various 19merchandise.

The Dubai Dhow Wharfage is located north of the Al-Maktoum Bridge, along the Dubai Creek. This wharfage is part of the historical heritage but some of its parts are still functional.
The smaller traders still use the dhows which are over 100 years old. Visiting the Dhow Wharfage we can observe the life of the sailors who loads and unloads the merchandise from the dhows.

The number of dhows travel to Kuwait, Oman and India on the open sea. This fact can show us that the old vessels are still fully functional and capable of such a long travels. Some of the sailors offer touristic rides to the tourists. These rides are most of the time very affordable and they are very popular way to participate in the every day lives of the sailors and tradesmen.

The tourist can walk around the Dhow Wharfage and explore it. Visiting historical places that are still functional like the Dhow can be helpful in learning the history of a city and the traditions of the inhabitants. In the Dhow Wharfage we can see the traditional lifestyle of the old Dubai.

 

Dubai Lingerie Shopping December 20, 2009

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Do you think and believe that you cannot get the right kind of lingerie? Your numerous attempts to get the best lingerie have failed miserably and you have ultimately wasted a lot of your money, time and effort in getting the right kind of lingerie for yourself? If this is your problem and you are in a mess, this information might help you with your selection of the perfect lingerie.

1.    When you are buying lingerie from stores in Dubai, do not forget to do a little bit of homework. You must know about your preferences and likes but it is important to have a little knowledge of the store also. You just can’t walk into any store and get the best of all lingerie. You first of all should visit a shop on which you have confidence and you are sure to get the right piece of lingerie. Once your salesman shows you a huge selection, you might be hesitant to walk away without selecting any piece. This is one of the main reasons why we end up buying something with which we ourselves are not comfortable.
2.    Many women make a mistake of choosing lingerie which appears pretty and looks appealing. You should never be swayed with whatever you see. Some lingerie may look excellent when displayed in the malls, but you might not be comfortable in them. Certain lingerie might not suit you well though it might look gorgeous in the display. You need to keep this in mind while you are buying lingerie for yourself.
3.    Choose the material of your lingerie carefully. There might be many different types of materials used in the manufacture of lingerie. You need to choose the material of your lingerie as per your requirement. If you are looking for everyday use, the most comfortable material is cotton. Nothing can be as comfortable as cotton. Many synthetic attractive materials might make the lingerie look special and appealing, but it won’t be good for your skin. In the long run you might develop rashes and skin problems.
4.    Size of lingerie is of prime importance. Most women face problems of ill fitting lingerie, because they are not aware of their correct size. Those who are not aware about their size can take the help of internet, to know more on their size. The internet is loaded with information on how to determine the size of lingerie. Check out your size before you decide to buy lingerie.
5.    Many women do not care about the nature of lingerie. You should know the kind of design you would prefer and the designs which you are looking for. If you reach a store without having any fixed idea about designs and styles you will be surely puzzled about which design to choose.
6.    Those who wish to buy branded lingerie should straight away ask the sales people to show such branded lingerie. It shall save their as well as your time. You won’t lose your focus and will be to select the best lingerie from different choices provided to you.

 

Heritage and Diving Village December 19, 2009

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Dubai is one of the most favorite touristic destinations in the world. It is the most technologically and financially developed city in the region of the Middle East. But, underneath the luxury lifestyle lays the old city which witnessed the evolution from a small fishing village to the modern metropolis which is Dubai today.

Visiting the old part of the city is inevitable if we want to learn something about the past of the city and the region. One of the old Dubai attractions is the Heritage and Diving village.
This village is a living museum in the form of a settlement. In the Heritage and Diving village we can learn about the traditional lifestyle in the Dubai emirate. The village is located near the Dubai creek in the district called Shindagha. The Heritage and Diving village can show us the traditional occupations from the old days of the region. The most popular occupations were pottery making, trading, crafting, fishing and pearl gathering. In the village the tourists can experience the culture and heritage of Dubai.

During our visit to this Dubai attraction we can buy some of the products of traditional craftsmanship. This is an excellent opportunity to buy a unique Dubai souvenir which will remind us about our vacation. The entry to the Heritage and Diving village is free, but we must be aware of the fact that the traders do not accept credit cards so we must bring enough cash along if we are planning to do a little souvenir shopping.

 

Dubai International Film Festival December 6, 2009

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As part of its ongoing bid to achieve a reputation comparable on almost all levels with its competitors in the Western world, Dubai has in the last five years founded an international film festival which has very quickly achieved a very strong reputation and allowed it to regain some of the cultural plaudits which have recently been seen more as the field of Abu Dhabi. Along with the large multiplex cinemas in the many malls throughout the city, there are stand-alone cinemas showing a number of the more popular Hollywood blockbusters as well as International and domestic movies. The Dubai travel sector has benefited from the film festival, which has rapidly gained a reputation as a meeting-point for filmmakers from all over the world.

Since its inception in 2004, Dubai’s film festival has become a major cultural event. It was set up as and remains a non-profit event with the dual aim of presenting films and projects from all over the world, and a major platform for home-grown filmmakers and actors. This has led to the launch of an award for Excellence in Arab Cinema and more recently the Dubai Film Connection – an initiative created to stimulate the growth of the Arabic film industry. This attitude – designed to and successful in managing to create opportunities for local filmmakers while not compromising on getting the best from abroad – ensures that as well as the Dubai travel industry, there is more for the rest of the world to see in the city.

 

Great Dubai Wheel December 4, 2009

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Dubai is touristic center in the region of the Middle East. One of the future Dubai attraction will be the Great Dubai Wheel, the future worlds largest observational wheel. The wheel will be located in Dubailand, a Disneyworld-like amusement park which is currently under construction.

Dubailand will be the largest theme park on the planet and it will include a wide variety of projects. Some of these projects are already functional and open to the tourists but most of them are still under development.

The Great Dubai Wheel will be 185 meter tall and it will be taller than the London Eye. The projected cost of the construction of such wheel will be over 250 million AED. After completion the Great Wheel will be the largest of its kind and the visitors will be able to view distances up to 50km. This observation wheel will have 30 luxury capsules and they will offer the out most comfort to its visitors. But, unfortunately for the Dubai constructors, China will have a larger observational wheel.

The project of the Great Wheel is already under construction and it is expected to be finished by the end of 2009. Beside the projects of the Great Wheel there are a lot of projects in progress in Dubai. They are all expected to be finished by the end of 2010. and they will definitely shape the appearance of the city. One of the most anticipated project is the construction of the unique  Dubai Underwater Hotel.

 

 
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