Things To See

There's plenty to do in Dubai and it helps to know what's on and where.

Shopping

The shopping Capital of the Middle East!

Prices are competitive in many products from gold to carpets, textiles or designer labels. The key to shopping here is to bargain where possible since prices, especially in the souks, can drop quite substantially. The attractive and often imaginatively designed, modern shopping malls in Dubai are one of the highlights of shopping in Dubai and are generally spacious and fully air conditioned. Most international brands and high street shops can be found in the shopping malls.

Most malls have a food court, which offers a variety of types of cuisine. Some malls also have cinemas.

Souks

There are many companies in Dubai offering an exciting variety of city and safari tours. An organised tour can be a great way to discover the UAE. Tours range from a half-day city tour to an overnight safari visiting the desert or mountains and camping in tents. Dubai's souks are worth a visit for their bustling atmosphere, the eclectic variety of goods and the traditional way of doing business.

Tours & Sightseeing

There are many companies in Dubai offering an exciting variety of city and safari tours. An organised tour can be a great way to discover the UAE. Tours range from a half-day city tour to an overnight safari visiting the desert or mountains and camping in tents. Most trips require a minimum of four people for the tour to run. It is advisable to book three or four days in advance although in some cases less notice is not a problem.

For more information contact the Recommended Travel Agents.

Activities

There are numerous activities available to visitors to Dubai including water sports and golf packages.

For more information contact the Recommended Travel Agents.

Nightlife

Dubai has numerous cinemas, cafes, bars, nightclubs and discos to suit all tastes and ages. There are a number of local magazines available from the Newsagents listing details of the above facilities.