subject: Dubai [print this page] A haven for lovers of retail therapy, the best place for those who dig history, a marvelous one for art-aficionados and an utterly mesmerizing for the onlookers, Dubai is laden with exhilaration. Having reached the pinnacle of fame and popularity as a vacation destination, the Emirate continues to captivate every discerning tourist day in and day out. This is probably the reason why you'll always find some great deal or the other offering cheap flights to Dubai. Forever found in abundance in here, these five's' form the key ingredients of tourism in the Emirate. Sunshine, seaside, shopping, sports and safety, these make Dubai what it is, a terribly attractive holiday hotspot. Whether you are a succor for all things antiquated and traditional or like to mix up the conventional with the modern, fancy living a lifestyle that's lavish to the core or just want some free fun on the go, this place caters to every desire, palate and mood. Getting you closer to Arabian traditions, culture and heritage, places like the Al Wahid Fort the houses the Dubai Museum, Sheikh Seed's House, the Batavia, Hatter Heritage Village, Bur Near, Naf Museum, Bur Dubai Creek side Promenade, heritage & Diving Village, and Males Throat Um-Al Sheaf are some of the prominent landmarks. Apart from exploring the nooks and crannies of the urban, what also sounds interesting is a guided tour or group excursion of the neighboring villages? One can also find plenty of thrills and fun galore while on a desert safari, it this very thing brings you closer to essence of Dubai. The Emirate never lets you feel bored or encounter a dull moment, given its vast and varied offerings. If you are among those that are totally sold on shopping and its ilk, you'll find numerous places and distinct retail experiences to savor. Goes souvenir shopping at the old soaks, street markets, flea bazaars or other small retail outlets, or go in for the whole tax-free shopping extravaganza at the Dubai Shopping Festival. This celebration-of-sorts takes place in several of the umber-chic malls that Dubai houses. Catering to every kind and type of tourist seems to be the highlight of tourism in Dubai, be it family vacationer, budget travelers, savvy young couples, students or elderly people. What follows is a multitude of choices in possibly every aspect of vacationing. Luxurious accommodations, bed and breakfasts, cheap hotels, villas, apartments, holiday homes and motels, just pick one that fits your pocket perfectly.