Dubai/Abu Dhabi/United Arab Emirates

Yes, that Dubai, with all those Rolls-Royces, gilded malls, indoor ski area, seven-star hotels. Plus nearby, lower-key Abu Dhabi and Sharja. And of course adventurous 'safaris' out into the wild surrounding dunes. And you don't need to take out a second mortgage to come & see what all the fuss is about.

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Abu Dhabi´s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of ´10 of the World´s Most Magnificent Mosques´

Wikiemirati Inaugurated in 1997, the Emirates´ largest mosque (12ha/30 ac., with room for more than 40,000 worshippers) is also without a doubt one of the most beautiful in the world. Named after the UAE's founder, it has 82 white domes, and its interior features gorgeous hand-knotted carpets; numerous chandeliers covered in Swarovski crystals; 1096 columns made out of amethyst and jasper; and a pool that reflects those columns beautfully, especially at night. read post

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5 Ways to Celebrate a Fantastic New Year's in Dubai

Dubai is a city of lights, as well as a city of spectacle, and larger than life. So naturally you can expect to be able to ring in the New Year in spectacular fashion, and here are my top five suggestions: read post

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Experience different cultures in Dubai's fascinating Riverland complex

The United Arab Emirates - and in particular Dubai - attract more than more than 21 million vacationers per year (quite a few honeymooners among them) - with a rich diversity of sometimes astounding offerings - much of them modern and man-made - and a more liberal atmosphere than in much of the rest of the Middle East (though, for example, women should still take care to dress "modestly," in attire that covers their knees). Attractions include magnificent skyscrapers like Burj Khalifa…

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Where the wild things are: 6 spots to experience nature in the UAE

When you think Dubai and the UAE, it's mostly manmade marvels that spring to mind - the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall, Palm Islands, and the like. But there is a more "eco" side to the Emirates, as well - and not just parks and gardens like Dubai's Zabeel and Mushrif Parks. Outside the shiny canyons of glass and steel, the desert awaits - some of which has been set aside as nature reserve and beyond desert safaris by camel, jeep, and ATV, there's also a significant amount of ecotourism. Here's a…

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Vikas Tembhare July 24, 2012 at 11:33am

Dear Friends,

Ramadan Kareem!!!

I am working on my Research paper and would like to do this survey to for fact findings.

My focus is to find some information from the people who travel to Dubai for Different Business purpose.

I consider some of you in the same category as a "Business Travelers".

Please take out your few minutes to fill the survey.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&for...

I would appreciate if you can pass on this survey form to your Industry friends who travel to Dubai for Same purpose.

I would be thankful to have your support on the same to complete my research paper.

Thanks and regards

Vikas Tembhare
Sarah Coghill June 17, 2011 at 1:28pm

I have just published a new collection of photographs of Dubai, from my recent visit there in March 2011. Click the link to view the blogpost and full gallery. Images can be made available to accompany travel articles - please contact me with any enquiries:

Images of Dubai

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A Hedonist's Guide To... November 16, 2010 at 2:09pm

Hg2 checks out The Palm, a brand new resort by One & Only that bucks Dubai's trend with lashings of taste; http://tinyurl.com/3x497j3
A Hedonist's Guide To... November 1, 2010 at 12:50pm

Pipe dream. Sit and stare in awe at the wonderful water-and light show created by the Dubai Fountain; http://tinyurl.com/22tn9v5
David Lawrence August 6, 2010 at 4:36am

From the Guardian:

"A British woman was arrested and charged with indecency after walking through a Dubai shopping mall wearing a bikini."

A fair arrest?
Tripatini July 18, 2010 at 6:34pm

Hey, UAE actually has ecotourism, too! Here's a good example: Al Maha.
David Paul Appell January 2, 2010 at 12:58am

Abu Dhabi gets a shout-out in this week's Tripatini blog post surveying hot destinations for 2010. Check it out!

blog.TRIPATINI.COM
José Balido September 2, 2009 at 4:16pm

Here's a great video, comedian Ahmed Ahmed on Dubai, courtesy of Go-Lo member Alazzam:

Find more videos like this on ITravelpoint Network
Enjoy!

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