| Dubai, a relatively new tourist destination, is | | | | Burj Dubai, which upon completion in 2008 will be |
| basically a desert city with excellent infrastructure | | | | the tallest building in the world, surpassing the |
| and superb tourist amenities. Its liberal policies as | | | | Taipei 101 in Taiwan. |
| well as its convenient location just three hours | | | | Dubai offers visitors a host of unique experiences |
| away from most Asian countries and five hours | | | | including the exciting Dune Bashing, thrilling hot air |
| away from Europe, make Dubai very popular as a | | | | balloon rides, golfing or for something entirely |
| short-break destination for tourists from both | | | | different- sand golfing. Visitors to Dubai can |
| countries that are looking for exciting shopping, | | | | experience the extreme as they go skiing and |
| fine dining, great partying and a host of unique | | | | snowboarding in the large, specially built snow |
| sporting events. | | | | skiing center or go sand-skiing and sand boarding |
| Though Dubai can get extremely humid and hot in | | | | in the hot desert sands. Wild Wadi, a water |
| the summer months, with temperatures touching | | | | amusement park, in the heart of the city is a |
| 50 degrees Celsius from May to September, it is | | | | great place for kids and adults alike. The |
| a great place to visit during the more pleasant | | | | Overnight Desert safari is as different but just as |
| months of September to April. | | | | exciting as the Morning Desert safari. The Dubai |
| As a prerequisite to obtaining a tourist visa to | | | | Dhow Cruise takes you sailing down the Dubai |
| Dubai, your passport should be valid for a | | | | Creek while aboard a wooden dhow that is |
| minimum of six months before your arrival. | | | | traditionally decorated. Marvel at the major |
| Individuals who intend to spend less than thirty | | | | landmarks that are beautifully lit up at night as |
| days in the United Arab Emirates may apply for a | | | | you take a midnight cruise for a completely |
| tourist visa, whereas visit visas are issued to | | | | different experience. |
| those who intend spending more than 30 days in | | | | With so much to see and do in Dubai, maybe |
| the country. | | | | you'd need much more than just a short break |
| Dubai, a city of superlatives, is home to the | | | | after all. |
| tallest, highest, largest and fastest. It is home to | | | | |