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