Explore The Shimmering City Taking Dubai Holiday Packages

Dubai is evolving at a remarkable pace and has left its modest history as a fishing port far behind

. In between the modern skyscrapers and endless construction sites, there are many attractions of historical interest and the various souks. Other attractions center on Dubai's defining geophysical features: the desert offers adventure touring, rock climbing and photography, while the coastline offers a plethora of water sports.

Dubai Creek: The natural seawater inlet that cuts through the city is the historical part of Dubai where visitors can take an abra (water taxi) and view the old trading port and the dhows from the water. Dubai creek is the best place to relax when on Cheap Dubai Holidays. A cruise to Al-Maktoum Bridge will pass many of the city's historic, as well as modern, landmarks. A stroll around the wharf offers a picturesque glimpse of Dubai's heritage.

Bastakiya: This district is a step back in time to the days where traditional courtyard houses were cooled by wind towers. Old Dubai was famous for its wind towers that lined the Creek on both sides, and today the narrow lanes festooned with the distinctively Arabian architecture is a popular historical attraction that has been marked for tourist development and visited by tourists taking Dubai Holiday Packages.

Souks: The souks, or traditional markets, are popular with shoppers as well as sightseers. The most famous is the Gold Souk with shops selling everything golden, from 24-carat bars to rings and elaborate necklaces, and all at low prices. The lanes of the traditional spice souk are scented with cinnamon, incense, spices, and dried fruit, while the modern fish souk bustles with activity. The Bur Dubai Souk has shops for latest electronics, and home appliances at competitive prices. Others sell everything from materials and carpets to traditional coffee pots and hubble-bubble pipes. Travellers from around the globe spend Dubai Holidays to shop in the traditional ways.

Jumeirah Mosque: It is one of the most photographed sights in Dubai. A fine example of modern Islamic architecture, this beautiful mosque is also one of the city's largest, with a majestic dome and twin minarets, and is open for tours.

Dubai Museum: The Al Faheidi Fort houses the Dubai Museum, which has an impressive collection of military and cultural artefacts, as well as working models and life-size displays depicting various aspects of Dubai life such as the markets, an Islamic school, the desert, Arab houses and Gulf marine life. One of the most interesting exhibits shows the underwater world of pearl-diving. The interesting museum is one of the important landmarks on Dubai Holiday Packages.

Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum Museum: It is one of the oldest residences in the city and has been restored as a museum exhibiting historical photographs and artifacts showcasing Dubai's history and development. Its architecture is also a fine example with its wind towers and central courtyard, teak wood doors and windows and wooden lattice screens.

Dubai Mall: It is the worlds largest shopping centre and is home to around twelve hundred retailers. It is the size of more than fifty football pitches and is the gateway to the Burj Dubai; the tallest building in the world. The mall is home to a number of the worlds best known stores. No trip to Dubai would be complete without an outing to Dubais latest shopping spectacular. Travellers from around the globe book Cheap Dubai Holidays to shop in the luxurious shopping paradise.

by: DAN VALLEY

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