Destination Dubai

Dubai is never a boring place to be. People from all over the world come here to party, shop, and believe it or not, ski! We are not exaggerating when we say that there are endless options of things to do in Dubai .

Sports Whether you prefer to watch or would rather be part of the action, theres something for you. There are many sports clubs that offer you the chance to play cricket, football, rugby, polo, baseballyou get the point. Major sports events in Dubai such as the Dubai Tennis Championships and the Dubai World Cup are held annually and are always sold out ahead of time.

Shopping If youre a shopaholic, youll love Dubai s malls and boutiques. If youre not, youll soon become one. Its impossible to see such stylish clothing at often affordable prices, and not want to shop, shop, shop!

Dining If you go to a new restaurant in Dubai every day, you wont have been to all the good ones in a year. Dubai s restaurants are great for trying new cuisines that you dont find back home. There are some great affordable restaurants in Dubai , but because a lot of the better ones are within 5 star hotels, they can make a big dent in your pocket. If you cant afford to dine at 5 star restaurants all the time you can always wait till a special occasion. Who needs fine dining everyday when youve got a burgers, pizza and chicken tandoori?!

Nightlife - Nightlife in Dubai is quite lively, to say the least. Dubai is fast becoming the hottest party destination in the Middle East.With some of the worlds top DJs such as Tiesto and Arman Van Buuren frequenting Dubai s clubs, its not hard to see why. Youll find nightclubs, bars, and lounges catering to almost every taste here. Theyre the perfect place to hang out and meet new people. All the nightspots in Dubai are part of a hotel because thats the only way they can get an alcohol license. Since most of the hotels in Dubai are 5 star, you can expect them to be extremely classy. So make sure you dress up and bring along your credit card.

This is by no means all there is to do. Youve still got spas, beauty centres, dance classes, ice skating, Ski Dubai, and a whole lot of other activities in Dubai . Make sure to check this page frequently as theres always something new in Dubai !

Shop in Dubai

Dubai is truly shoppers paradise! From quaint little souqs (markets) to huge, ultra-modern shopping malls, and everything in between, visitors to Dubai will be absolutely spoilt for choice! Shopping in Dubai can occupy your time almost 24 hours a day (with most modern malls open from 10am - 10pm and some until midnight at weekends).

Dubai souqs
You can soak up some history meandering through traditional souqs in Dubai, searching for souvenirs, ornate fabrics, local spices or gold jewellery - the sheer quantity and designs of which will amaze you.

A modern version of the traditional Arabian 'souq' - and a must see while in Dubai - was built next to the Madinat Jumeirah Hotel on the Jumeirah Beach Road. A visit to 'Madinat Souk' allows you to browse typical market stalls and bazaar-type shops in 5-star style - a perfect Dubai shopping venue for souvenirs to take back home.

Dubai Shopping Malls
For a cooler experience (particularly in the hotter months), there is nothing you will not find in the super modern shopping malls of Dubai - from world famous designer labels to local and regional brands. The most popular mall in 2007 is Mall of the Emirates with its impressive snow ski slope - visible from the shopping centre through large glass windows. Due to open in 2008 is The Dubai Mall, part of the famous Burj Dubai project - soon to be the largest building in the world.

Dinning in Dubai

shoppers paradise! From quaint little souqs (markets) to huge, ultra-modern shopping malls, and everything in between, visitors to Dubai will be absolutely spoilt for choice! Shopping in Dubai can occupy your time almost 24 hours a day (with most modern malls open from 10am - 10pm and some until midnight at weekends).

Cinema

For the most part, we enjoy the latest Hollywood blockbusters in Dubai . Although they premiere here a little bit later than in the US or UK , the time lag doesnt seem to be too bad. Bollywood movies in Dubai are quite popular, with an average of two new movies a week. You may be able to catch some movies in other languages such as Malayam, Telegu, and Tamil, but they are not shown as often. Surprisingly, there are very few Arabic movies in the cinema. Only one or two showings a week and they are usually at least six months old.

The cinemas in Dubai are of top quality. They are clean and comfortable and of course air conditioned. Sometimes it even gets too chilly, so dont forget bring a jacket. Theres also a wide range of snacks and drinks available.

For something more exciting, catch an IMAX movie at Grand Cinemas, Ibn Battuta Mall. Nothing beats a movie in 3Dunless you are in Dubai . To top that, the CineStar at Mall of the Emirates features a special luxurious cinema called Gold Class. With extra-comfortable, fully-reclining chairs, in a private and luxurious setting, its a 5 star movie experience.