Ski Dubai
http://www.skidxb.com
Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East and offers an amazing snow setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing or just playing in the snow. Young or old, there is something for everyone, from the beginner to the snow sport enthusiast. Ski Dubai is a unique mountain-themed attraction that offers you the opportunity to enjoy real snow in Dubai all year round.
Wadi Wadi Waterpark
http://www.wildwadi.com
When it comes to excitement, you just can't get enough at Wild Wadi! For one adrenalin rush after another, try the 80 kms/hr downhill hurtle on the 33 metre high Jumeirah Sceirah; the 1.5 metre high waves at Breakers Bay; the 170 metre white-knuckle ride at Rushdown Ravine; or any of the 14 awesome interconnected rides. For the not so brave and the laid back, Wild Wadi offers hours of relaxation. It's the perfect place to unwind, sit back and have a great time.
Dubai City of Gold
http://www.dubaicityofgold.com
The Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group was established in 1996 mainly to support the first Dubai Shopping Festival. Since then, the Group has evolved to a prestigious trade body committed to developing and sustaining Dubai's status as the 'City of Gold'. With over 700 members, the Group represents all sectors of the trade, including bullion trade, manufacturing, wholesale and retail.
The Group represents the interests of the trade by liaising with government organizations by conducting activities that would assist in the betterment of the trade such as and Dubai Municipality to ensure the purity and quality of Dubai's gold and jewellery. It has close links with international organizations like the World Gold Council, the World Diamond Council, the IGI (International Gemological Institute), High Diamond Council (HRD) and CIBJO (the International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds and Stones).
The Group has been a Key Sponsor to the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) since 1996, and has run many innovative promotions. The Group has also actively participated in the Dubai Summer surprises and the Dubai City that Cares promotion.
The Group conceived the branding of Dubai as the 'City of Gold' and has continuously promoted this image through much of its work, which is dedicated upholding and developing the same.
Dubai is increasingly becoming the Jewellery destination of the world with the variety it provide and its yearlong offer of quality jewellry at the world's best price.
The Group organizes extensive training programmes for members from front line staff to Managing Directors to help them improve services to consumers and ensure Dubai retains its international reputation for its variety and quality gold and Jewellery
The group hosts the 'Dubai Pavilion' in major exhibitions such as BaselWorld, International Jewellery Dubai and Hong Kong International Jewellery Show.
Dubai Creek
http://www.dubaitourism.co.ae/Attractions/default.asp
The Creek, a natural sea-water inlet which cuts through the centre of the city, is the historic focal point of life in Dubai. A stroll along its banks evokes the city’s centuries-old trading traditions.
Visitors will be captivated by the colour and bustle of the loading and unloading of dhows which still ply ancient trade routes to places as distant as India and East Africa.
An attractive way to view the Creek and the dhows is from an abra, one of the small water taxis which criss-cross the Creek from the souks of Deira to those on the Bur Dubai side.
Boatmen will also take visitors on a fascinating hour-long trip from the abra embarkation points to the mouth of the Creek and inland to the Maktoum Bridge, passing on the way many of the city’s historic and modern landmarks.
Redevelopment work has transformed parts of the Creek’s banks. On the Deira side, a broad and well-lit, paved promenade extends from the Corniche, which faces on the Arabian Gulf, all the way to the attractive purpose-built dhow terminal constructed beside Maktoum Bridge.
On the Bur Dubai side between Maktoum and Garhoud bridges, Creekside Park provides pleasant paved walks and extensive landscaped public gardens.
At the inland end of the Creek is a large, shallow lagoon, now a wildlife sanctuary which has become a haven for migrating shore birds. Some 27,000 birds have been counted here at one time during the autumn migration. The most spectacular are the many Greater Flamingos which have made the Creek their permanent home.
The Tower of Arabs (Burj Al Arab)
http://www.burj-al-arab.com
Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the hotel soars to a height of 321 metres, dominating the Dubai coastline. At night, it offers an unforgettable sight, surrounded by choreographed colour sculptures of water and fire. This all-suite hotel reflects the finest that the world has to offer.
The Montgomerie Golf Course
http://www.themontgomerie.com/default.htm
Combining the course design traditions of truly great Scottish links courses, The Montgomerie Dubai is the new jewel of golf courses in the United Arab Emirates.
Covering more than two hundred acres, this spectacular golf course provides the player with undulating "links land" style fairways which challenge and intrigue all levels of player. Placement of the drive to the generous fairways remains the cornerstone of any good round. The flat landing area of each fairway can be challenging to find, but in the end a rewarding adventure.
With fourteen lakes and seventy two bunkers, The Montgomerie Dubai, this first example of the association between golfing great Colin Montgomerie and Desmond Muirhead adds a distinctive variety to the golfing landscape of the region. One of the signature hole designs, the par three thirteenth, boasts the largest single green in the world. With a total area of 58,000 sq feet - the equivalent of nine greens - its island green can be played from a 360 degree teeing ground giving the advantage of a totally different golf hole each time you play.
The putting surfaces of Flora dwarf Ultra Dwarf Bermuda grass compliment the undulating nature of the fairways with generous landing areas and challenging pin positions. The large green surfaces will not only test shot making ability, but the deft touch required for low scoring.
With such pedigree ingredients, the experience at The Montgomerie Dubai will add the garnish to the most extravagant golfing destination in the United Arab Emirates.
The Emirates Golf Club
http://www.dubaigolf.com/dgo/dgosite.nsf/pages/egchome
The Desert Miracle
That was the name given to Emirates Golf Club when it became the first all-grass championship golf course in the Gulf region, way back in 1988.
And so it remains to this day, even though many have followed in its footsteps. His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s brainchild still inspires awe amongst all who play its verdant green golf courses, as well as those who simply visit its unique and ageless clubhouse.
The Club sports two championship golf courses, extensive recreational facilities and fine dining - enough to satisfy the most discerning of visitors.
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
http://www.dubaigolf.com/creek/web
Running alongside the stretch of water from which it takes its name, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club is an 18-hole golf resort and is a true golfers’ paradise, which in November 2005 was voted one of the top 100 must play golf courses in the world by UK magazine Golf World.
The club's par 71 championship course, which has twice hosted the Dubai Desert Classic (1999 and 2000), offers a real challenge to every level of golfer. Recently redesigned by European Golf Design in association with Thomas Björn, the course rolls 6,857 undulating yards along well-groomed fairways lined with palms, attractive water hazards and shrubbery that lend a distinctly tropical and secluded air, despite its city centre location.
The resort incorporates a floodlit 9 hole Par 3 course and driving range, hi-tech swing analysis studio and extensive short game practice facilities, in addition to the 225 bedroom Park Hyatt Dubai, 92 four-bedroom villas, a 121 berth marina, yacht clubhouse, six award-winning restaurants and main golf clubhouse.
Lama Desert Tours & Cruises L.L.C.
http://www.lamadubai.com/default.asp
LAMA DESERT TOURS & CRUISES L.L.C. was established in the year 1997. We had perceived the potential of tourism services in the United Arab Emirates and commence approaching hotels, companies and individuals with a few staff, coaches and a few Land Cruisers.
With hard work, dedication, excellent customer service and personal attention to each and every clientele, to date we are servicing client (s) of various hotels within Dubai and Sharjah. We also have conquered multinational companies in Jebel Ali Free Zone - Manufacturers, Traders, banks, Computer Firms, Airlines etc. Furthermore, we have been chosen as a ground handler for many Travel Agencies in Dubai to handle all their Tours and Excursions for their customers.
LAMA DESERT TOURS & CRUISES L.L.C. have represented as a visitor in many Travel Exhibitions in Moscow, Germany, Malta, India and United Kingdom. We have been receiving a good incoming business from International Agents from Germany, India, Netherlands, London, South Africa, Russia, Chezk Malta and many more countries.
LAMA DESERT TOURS & CRUISES L.L.C. is a partnership owned, located opposite to Hyatt Regency - Corniche Road, Deira Dubai. We are one of the largest most innovative, successful supportive of In - bound leisure services in the region.
Deira City Center Shopping Mall
http://www.deiracitycentre.com/dcc
Deira City Centre, the leading entertainment and leisure complex of its kind not only in the UAE but also in the Gulf.
Whether you're a resident of Dubai, on a weekend break or enjoying a fortnight's holiday, Deira City Centre has plenty to offer you - a choice of over 300 superb shops, restaurants, fast food outlets, a children's entertainment centre, Sofitel City Centre Hotel, the Jewellery Court, Arabian Treasures, offering home furnishings, antiques, carpets and gift items, and the Textile Court, featuring the latest in fabrics.
Deira City Centre announces the new extended trading hours for the mall during weekends i.e. Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays : Extended time from 10p.m. till Midnight.
Arabian Adventures
http://www.arabian-adventures.com/LeisureTravelVisitors
The region of Arabia is a land of surprises and magic. With the regional expertise of Arabian Adventures, your trip, whether it's for business or pleasure, will be one you'll always remember. Arabian Adventures will ensure that your visit in this country is entirely hassle-free from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart. Leave your itinerary to the experts and come away with a host of unique experiences - dining in the desert, sand-skiing down the dunes, moonlit cruises by Dhow and many more. Nobody knows the Arabian region like Arabian Adventures.
Six Senses Spa
http://www.sixsenses.com/madinat-jumeirah/spa.php
Madinat Jumeirah has been described as the 'City of Senses', a place where guests are treated to an experience which is beyond compare. This is exemplified at the Six Senses Spa at Madinat Jumeirah, where guests are taken on a sensory journey - their destination, one of holistic healing and a deep sense of well-being.
A labyrinth of paths and waterways, courtyards and 26 stand-alone individual and twin studios, the Six Senses Spa at Madinat Jumeirah is unrivalled in the region. For guests of the Resort, the journey begins upon an abra - a traditional water taxi. As the abra glides into the Spas enchanting gardens, guests are transported to a world of luxury within an ambience from ancient Arabia. Privacy is assured within the individual treatment studios - small islands of sanctuary, sublimely situated in a landscaped paradise.
Dubai Zoo
In Jumeirah, look for the Arabian wolf (no longer found in the wild), the world's only captive breeding colony of Socotra Cormorants & Gordon's Wildcat. Various regional birds of prey & large cats. 10 am-6 pm daily. Closed on Tue. Entrance fees Dhs 2.
Camel Rides
Many tour operators and hotels also organise camel rides.
Wadi Bashing
These dry beds of streams are scenic marvels. 4wheel drive SUVs are available with or without drivers.
Sand-Skiing
Take a half or full-day safari in the desert. After a tiring desert safari, take in an Arabian barbecue.
Galleria Ice Rink
Galleria shopping complex at the Hyatt Regency. Rates: Dhs 25 per person, per session, including skate hire. Timings: 10am-1.30pm, 2pm-5.30pm and 6pm-9.30pm.
Camel Racing
Camel racing from Oct to Apr (on Thu and Fri) from 8am-2pm at the Nad Al Sheba on the city outskirts.
The Souks
Souks on both sides of the Creek are a must-visit.Bags of spices, incense, and traditional medicinal products stacked in the narrow lanes. In the larger lanes, one can find bargains on gold jewellery. Also house traditional bakeries, textile shops (selling veils and fabrics) and electronic items. The fish souk buzzes in the morning.
Fishing
Fishing is a sport and a commercial activity. Kingfish, jackfish, and bottom-feeding sharks. Fully-equipped boats with crew.
Golf Courses
The Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, the Emirates Golf Club and the Nad al Sheba Golf and Racing Club. The Nad al Sheba and Dubai Golf Creek & Yacht Club offer night golf.
Creekside Leisure
Enjoy a 'Multi-lingual dhow tour in English, German, Arabic and Russian. Dhs35 adult and Dhs20 child. Group rates apply. Opposite the Dubai Municipality. 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm &7:30pm daily.
Horse Riding
Horse riding attracts huge crowds. The Dubai Racing Club at Nad Al Sheba, is where the Dubai World Cup takes place. Other centres are the Dubai Equestrian Centre and Jebel Ali Hotel Riding Stables. Dubai has a riding association for the disabled. Best months Nov-April.
The Creek
Stroll along the Creek, a natural sea-water inlet cutting across the centre of the city. Use the small water taxis and take an hour-long boat trip. Parts of the creek are renovated and the banks have beautifully landscaped gardens. Don't miss the wildlife sanctuary.
Deira Creek Side
Dept of Economic Develop-ment, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Etisalat Tower line this part of Dubai. The National Bank of Dubai reflectsthe Creek on its glass & steel exterior.
Al Boom Tourist Village
Has a 2000-seat banquet hall, coffee shop, restaurant & amusement park, an ornamental lake with five cruise boats.
Parks and Gardens
The Jumeirah Beach Park, Dubai Creekside Park, Al Manzar Park and the Mushrif Park. The parks are popular with families and serve as a picnic spot.
Dubai by Air
Take a helicopter tour over the city or city / desert tours in a fixed-wing aircraft. . Rate: Dhs250 per person for a 45-minute trip.
Dubai by Sea
Sail the Jumeira coastline with Danat Dubai Cruises.
Dubai Shopping Festival
This annual festival has become a virtual must-visit. Known for its good bargains and promos by several well-known brands, the Shopping Festival has become a major foreign exchange earner for the emirate. It's a good time for tourists since hotels and airlines offer, low rates for those flying to Dubai.
Dubai Summer Surprises
Another tourism initiative taken by the government is Dubai Summer Surprises, which was launched in 1998. Entertainment events and other activities are organised for the entire family during the summer months. |
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