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Why you should visit Dubai
Dubai - Rich, Opulent Dubai
- Stephanie Hicks
Attention world travellers! Want to visit someplace exotic, yet where
its easy to be a tourist? Have you always dreamed of traveling to the
Arabian Peninsula? Its time to think about a visit to Dubai, one of the
seven United Arab Emirates on the Persian Gulf. Sandwiched between
Saudi Arabia and Oman is the very rich, very Westernized nation of
the UAE.
Dubai is most certainly not located within a Third World country. In
fact, Dubai is one of the richest nations in the world, due in large part
to its vast oil resources. My brother-in-law, who works for Microsoft,
has been to Dubai a number of times. His one word description: opulence.
Thinking pristine sandy beaches, blue water and palm trees? Want to
indulge yourself in gourmet food and shopping? Love clear skies and
little rain? Then Dubai is your place. Time to start searching the Internet for cheap flights to Dubai!
Visit Dubai
There are many exciting and unique attractions in Dubai. And you
might be surprised to learn that it is completely family-friendly to visit.
No matter what your interests, when you travel to Dubai, you'll find
something to thrill you!
Its hard to believe that until oil was discovered in the Arabian desert in
1966, Dubai was only a tiny fishing village, home to only about 6,000
people. Today, the population is 1.3 million and its become a destination for the rich and famous!
If you enjoy sports, then Dubai is your destination in the Middle East.
It claims to be the sports capital of the region, hosting world-class golf

(Both the Europe and Asian PGA circuits play in the coastal city),
tennis, horse racing, camel racing, boating and sailing, and rugby. But
you simply cannot travel to Dubai and not experience indoor snow
skiing at the Mall of Emirates. This colossal shopping center includes
a "mountain" over three football fields long on which you can practice
your alpine skills!
Of course, one of my favorite vacation activities is shopping. Be sure to
visit the famous Gold Souk district in Dubai! 18 to 22 karat gold jewelry items are featured. Did I mention that Dubai has tax-free shopping?
With an open port, the city has opportunities to purchase high-end
goods for a fraction of the cost you might otherwise pay where you
live.
Dubai: The New "it" Destination
Dubai is becoming more and more popular among the rich and famous... as well as ordinary travelers that want to experience all that this
nation has to offer. Starlets and soccer stars are said to be buying up
islands and other properties that have yet to be constructed. The flow
of money, fueled largely by oil, shows no end in sight.
In fact, the Dubai of the future could be even more of a transformation
than the meteoric growth over the past 1/2 century. Islands shaped
like palm trees are being constructed offshore. One of them, the Palm
Diera, could rival Manhattan in size. Another marvel is "The World,"
consisting of 300 man-made islands assembled to look like the world
continents. Covering nearly 600 million square feet, The World may be
visible from space!
Whether you're looking for an exotic honeymoon location, a shopping
mecca, or simply to bathe in the lap of luxury for a few weeks, consider
visiting

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