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Dubai is a city of skyscrapers, ports, and beaches, where big business takes place alongside sun-seeking tourism. Because of its large expatriate population, it feels like a Middle Eastern melting pot, and the atmosphere is generally tolerant. Religious affiliations are not a prominent aspect of city life. Islam is the majority religion, but churches and Hindu temples coexist with Dubai’s mosques.

 

Dubai is a relatively crime-free place where administrative efficiency and openness to business have encouraged astounding growth. he western area of Dubai benefits from small stretches of sandy beaches, which have helped to catalyze the city’s tourism industry. Dubai’s rulers have sought to increase the city’s limited seafronts, and, in the absence of natural offshore islands, developers were encouraged to construct giant man-made islands off the coast of the city. The most famous of these is Palm Jumeirah, which has the shape of a palm tree. Others include the “World” islands, a cluster of small islands positioned to resemble a world map when viewed from above.

 

Dubai straddles a natural inlet called Dubai Creek on the southern shores of the Persian Gulf. For more than a century, the area was Dubai’s centre, because of the early city’s reliance on fishing, pearl diving, and maritime trade. Lining the creek are the oldest buildings in Dubai, most of which date from the 1960s and are rarely more than two stories in height. In the Bastakiyyah quarter, on the western shore of the creek, some much older buildings have been restored, and many of these feature the distinctive wind tower design that was imported by Persian merchants early in the 20th century.

 

The new city centre is a string of skyscrapers lining Sheikh Zayed Road. Notable among these are the Emirates Towers, which were built in the late 1990s and early 2000s and which house a hotel and government offices. Close to Sheikh Zayed Road is the Dubai International Financial Centre, housed in a futuristic arch-shaped building, and the Burj Khalifa, which at the time of its official opening in 2010 was the world’s tallest building; it was named after the president of the United Arab Emirates and emir of Abu Dhabi, Khalīfah ibn Zāyid al-Nahyān. To the west of the skyscrapers lie several affluent uburbs, most of which house substantial villas. On their periphery lies the Burj al-ʿArab, a giant sail-shaped tower which is home to a luxury hotel. Farther west are new clusters of skyscrapers surrounding a man-made marina and several man-made lakes.

Due to its central location, unique infrastructure and brilliant marketing, Dubai is known as one of the top tourist destinations in the world. To service this huge demand, Dubai has over 748 hotels with over 101.000 rooms. Within that portfolio of hotels, the emirate has over 130 x 5* hotels representing more than 44.000 rooms. This shows a clear leaning towards luxury in the location.

 

Whether your inclination is for beach, city or desert, there is almost guaranteed to have a perfect hotel for any budget and fast.

Dubai is known is having some of the most luxurious and stunning hotels in the world. Service levels are incredible high, and most tourist that come to Dubai are amazed by the experience that they receive in the destination. Not only the quality of the accommodation, but also the gastronomic offers as well as leisure facilities in the hotels.

 

All the major International hotel brands are here in Dubai, and you will also find some local brands that will surprise you with their authenticity and quality. Boutique hotels are not really common but there are a few ultra luxury offerings with less than 100 rooms – these can be considered as Boutique.

Dubai Experiences

As one of the best known and fastest growing destinations in the world, Dubai has literally hundreds of things to do. Often thought of as just beach and shopping, Dubai has so much more to offer. Here is a list of some of our favorite stand alone activities:

 

  • Enjoy a hot air balloon ride at dawn
  • Ride an abra across the Creek
  • Head to the top of Dubai Frame
  • Discover Islamic heritage at the Quranic Park
  • See La Perle
  • Leap from a plane over Palm Jumeirah
  • Watch the Dubai Fountain by night
  • See a show at Dubai Opera
  • See the UAE from the sky
  • Sip sundowners at the Jetty Lounge
  • Tea time aboard an abra at Madinat Jumeirah
  • Experience a luxury desert safari
  • See flamingos at Ras Al Khor
  • Cool off in a waterpark
  • Attend the city’s coolest music festival
  • Get your cultural fix at Alserkal Avenue
  • Visit Cinema Akil
  • Explore the sky like James Bond in a Gyrocopter
  • Tackle snowy pistes in the desert
  • Fly superman-style over Dubai Marina
  • Dine at a revolving restaurant
  • Take a trip through the UAE’s history
  • Visit the seven-star hotel
  • Check in to the world’s tallest five- star hotel
  • Party hard at a legendary beach club
  • Perfect your swing at a top golf course
  • Take a stroll through Al Fahidi Historical District
  • See the city from the world’s tallest building

 

As a Boutique Experience Provider, we go beyond just what is publicly available and offer personalized experiences to our guests, hand built and curated after fully understanding their needs and desires. To understand more about what we can build for you and your guests, please contact us now

Food in Dubai

There are over 11.000 restaurants, bars and cafes in Dubai. From the most gourmet, select and chic to the finest street food, tasty fast food and scrumptious snacks

 

More than 200 nationalities live and work in Dubai, which is today among the top destinations in the world. International and regional restaurants and coffee shops operating in Dubai attract all segments of the community including residents and visitors.

 

Whether you want Michelin starred chefs preparing your dinner, or maybe a more local affair, there are options for every single cuisines, type and budget.

Culture & Museums in Dubai

Like every city, Dubai’s character is shaped by its culture. Those who do not know the city may believe that there is a lack of culture or history but this cannot be farther than the truth. Dubai is teeming with both culture and history and the Government spares no expense in either highlighting this through investments in restoration programs or in city wide or more specialized festivals.

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Historical and Cultural Sites

  • Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood
  • Heritage House
  • Naif Museum
  • Etihad Museum
  • Majlis Ghorfat Umm Al Sheif
  • Al Shindagha Museum
  • Coin Museum
  • Dubai Museum
  • Al Fahidi Fort
  • Al Ahmadiya School
  • Museum of the Poet Al Oqaili

 

 

Initiatives

  • Downtown Design
  • Dubai Design Week
  • Soul of Dubai
  • Dubai Centre for Heritage Development
  • Dubai Art Season
  • Sikka Art Festival
  • Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre
  • Dubai International Calligraphy Exhibition
  • Emirates Festival of Literature
  • Art Dubai
  • Dubai Next
  • Art Bus
  • World Art Dubai
  • The Reading Box
  • Dubai X
  • Visual Art Programme
  • Creative National
  • Live our Heritage Festival

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5 Star Beach

Anantara The Palm

Atlantis the Palm

Bulgari Dubai

Burj Al Arab

Cesars Resort Bluewater

Dukes Palm Jumeirah

Fairmont The Palm

Four Seasons Dubai

Habtoor Grand

Hilton Dubai Jumeirah

Hyatt Andaz the Palm

JA Resort

Kempinski Emerald Palace

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort

Madinat Jumeirah Al Naseem

Madinat Jumeirah Mina A Salam

Madinat Jumeirah Al Qasr

Madinat Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf

Mandarin Oriental Dubai Jumeirah

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa

One & Only Royal Mirage

One & Only the Palm

Ritz Carlton Dubai

Rixos Premium

Rixos the Palm

Sofitel The Palm

The Address Jumeirah Beach

The Five Palm Jumeirah

W The Palm

Waldorf Astoria the Palm

Zabeel Saray

5 Star City

Armani Hotel Dubai

Fairmont Dubai

Grand Hyatt Dubai

Grosvenor House Dubai Marina

Habtoor Palace

Hilton Habtoor City

Kempinski Mall of the Emirates

Manzil Downtown

Ocean View Hotel

Palace Downtown

Palazzo Versace

Park Hyatt Dubai

Oberoi Dubai

Raffles Dubai

Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach

Sofitel Dubai Downtown

Taj Dubai

The Address Downtown

The Address Dubai Mall

The Address Boulevard

The Address Sky VIew

The Address Fountain View

Vida Downtown

Vida Emirates Hills

5 Star Desert

Al Maha Desert Resort

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort

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