In less than 25 years, Dubaihas skyrocketed it has developed from an unknown fishing village into one ofthe most dynamic and exciting cities on earth. The city has grown at a dizzyingpace: 40 years ago, there were no high-rises. Today, there are giganticman-made islands in the shape of palm trees that are visible from space you'lleven find the first seven-star hotel and the tallest building in the world, BurjKhalifa. Discover this great Arab metropolis, where one livesaccording to the motto "if you can dream it, we can build it."
Dubai is one of theseven United Arab Emirates (UAE), and is controlled by an ambitious royaldynasty. Dubai owes its phenomenal growth to thevision of this family. With the discovery of oil reserves in the 1960’s, thissimple fishing village soon become a powerful financial centre and a majortransportation hub in the region. When the oil began to flow less freely, thecity focused on tourism and banking.
Dubai is now aparadise for shoppers. Look for bargains in the dazzling glare of the GoldSouk, or shop till you drop in the Dubai Mall, oneof the largest malls in the world. Here you will find more than 1,000 stores,an aquarium and an indoor theme park.
Dubai offersattractions that stand in stark contrast to the arid environment. Admire theworld's largest dancing fountain or grab your skis and hit the slopes on realsnow at Ski Dubai.
Of course, Dubai hasmore to offer than just luxury created by man. Relax on the beautiful beaches,explore the nature of the wetlands and discover the magical desert environmentin the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
Due to the fantastic climate throughout the year Dubaiis a great destination. If you don’t like temperatures above 40 degrees, it isbest to visit Dubai during the winter and springmonths.
Dubai has excellentpublic transport with more than 50 bus routes, water taxis and a metro system.For those who prefer to drive, the car rental companies have a generous offer.Book a trip to Dubai with Expedia today!
