Yes, that Dubai, with all those Rolls-Royces and Lamborghinis, gilded malls, indoor ski area, seven-star hotels - plus a share of history and heritage. Plus nearby, lower-key Abu Dhabi, Sharja, and lesser known Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain. Plus course adventurous "safaris" out into the wild surrounding dunes. (And by the way, you don't even need to take out a second mortgage to come and see what all the fuss is about!)
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Chelsea Plaza Hotel The “City of Sheikhs” is of course famed worldwide for its glitz, glamour, and (often over-the-top) luxury, and this goes as much for its lodgings as anywhere else - with exhibit A being the "seven-star" Burj Al Arab Jumeirah (where room rates start north of US$1,000 a night). But bargain seekers do have a suprising menu of options, and without having to resorts to fleabags or hostels. Here are five three-star properties which provide a modicum of luxury at very accessible…
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Read more…Wirestock In the United Arab Emirates Islam is of course the main religion, but Dubai especially is a world city, with many non-Muslim residents, and has embraced the more secular trappings of the Yuletide season making them a vibrant part of Dubai in December. Here are 15 excellent examples:read post
Read more…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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