10 Things To Do When You are in Dubai

DUBAI CREEK Dividing two main areas of Dubai, Bur Dubai on the one side and Deira on the other side the creek is still the heartbeat of the city. Full of life and small Abra’s zipping across the water it is must see part of Dubai. Read More about Dubai Creek. Also watch a video ofBoat Trip to Dubai Creek.

SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD If there was a jugular vein of Dubai then Sheikh Zayed Road is it. Often reduced to the worlds longest traffic jam , set on both sides by cloud piercing Skyscrapers Sheikh Zayed Road is also the ultra chic place to be seen in Dubai. Read in detail about Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai.

BURJ AL ARAB HOTEL The Seven Star Hotel, comprising 202 duplex suites, this is the place to stay when in Dubai. The Burj Al-Arab is probably one of the most iconic buildings in Dubai, with a beautiful light display taking place at night that lights up the Hotel in various colours. Burj al Arab the Most luxurious hotel in world.

PALM JUMEIRAH The eighth wonder of the world, a Palm shaped man made island standing just off the coast of Dubai this is a marvel of modern engineering. Lined with Villas and mostly still under construction it houses the Atlantis Hotel another icon of Dubai. Watch a video ofPalm Jumeirah

THE MALLS There are many malls in Dubai the ones worth a visit are: Emirates Mall , it has Ski Dubai an indoor ski slope. Ibn Battuta Mall for it’s themed layout and Dubai Mall the newest and biggest Mall in Dubai with 200 Gold outlets, a gigantic Aquarium and much more. An article i wrote about Dubai Mall with pictures and some videos as well.

DUBAI MARINA The home of the cranes in Dubai it seems this whole place is under construction, this is New Dubai and well wroth a walk around the Marina to see a city within a city rising.

JUMEIRAH BEACH Mingle with the locals and savour the Arabian sea, white sands and deep blue waters. Even if you are not in Dubai for a beach holiday you have to see the beaches and catch a glimpse of the Burj Al Arab.

THE SOUKS Whether it be the Gold souks , spice souk or perfume Souk a trip to old Dubai isn’t complete without seeing the way most of Dubai lived before it became global. The souks really remind you where in the world you are in the Middle East, almost a feel of being in Cario (almost).

JUMEIRAH MOSQUE The most photographed building in Dubai for sure, carved in sandstone and from the Fathamid period of Islamic History it is like many things in Dubai lit up at night, creating a must have photo opportunity.

DUBAI MUSEUM This is the place to come to see the way people lived in Dubai before oil was discovered. Whether it be pearl diving or old traditional living standards Dubai Museum will guide you through the history of Dubai.