subject: Interesting Places To See in Dubai [print this page] Dubai is classed as the best financial hub of the middle east, and is a city which always stretches the boundaries in life and entertainment. Dubai strives for new modern systems and amenities in ensuring a progressive city, comprising world class hotels, shopping malls and sports facilities.
Dubai International Airport encourages hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to relish holiday accommodation in Dubai, or vacationers who make connecting flights to Europe, Asia and numerous other parts of the world, for trade and pleasure.
Retail Therapy
Dubai Mall: is the biggest shopping mall in the world. The mall presents some of the most well known brands in the world now, as well as several hugely well known landmarks including a massive indoor aquarium and outdoor water fountain.
Wafi Mall: also accommodates for prestigious brands, containing jewelry and boutiques prominent among the locals, and the elite tourists. Wafi is primarily based around Egyptian design and comprises Wafi Pyramids, which presents a number of superb restaurants, spas and bars. Also at Wafi, you will probably find the Dubai Raffles Hotel, another one of Dubai's five star hotels.
Events
Bride Show: More than 300 companies from 16 destinations worldwide arrive to Dubai to take part in the Bride display, and present everything from wedding wear to honeymoon places. The event is each year, and is mainly dedicated to the bride.
Festivals
Various Dubai travel agencies and tour operators provide you with discounts if travelers books through them early, if not you can make your own research on the web.
Atlantis Dubai Aquarium
The recent Aquarium at the Atlantis Dubai showcases a number of the most awesome fish in the world. The aquarium can be viewed from inside and outside of the hotel, and is a must to visit.
Bastakiya:
The historic Bastakiya town of Dubai is a wander down memory lane, for locals at least. This shows what it was like in Dubai before electricity and air-conditioning became the norm. Before modern day times, courtyard houses used to be cooled by wind towers, which continues to be a common component in Arabian construction, whether it's a hotel or villa in Dubai.
