Oct 20, 2006 10:18 AM
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Shopping in Dubai
In Dubai, shopping is cool. Prices are relatively low and there’s a huge range of goods on offer. You can do the ’Grand Tour’ of the shopping malls, stopping off the Bur Juman, Dubai City Centre, Wafi, Jumeirah and lots more. The Gold
Souq in Deira offers a traditional souq-style setting with dazzling shop windows full of with gold and silver. Negotiate for the best price. Walk through Deira’s busy streets with their tiny stores selling electronic items, cameras, computer equipment and more at discounted prices. One of Dubai’s most high profile events is the Dubai Shopping Festival.
Dubai sights and attractions-
Dubai has some stunning and world famous tourist attractions and places of interest. My highlights would be:
The Burj Al Arab Hotel - Has to be seen to be believed. Stay there if you’re feeling extravagant, look on the internet for special offers.
The Madina Jumeirah hotel - an Arab style palatial fantasy come true. Visit or stay there. Check the internet for rates.
The Creek, Dubai’s sparkling waterfront, looks like a river but it’s an inlet from the Gulf, overlooked by glittering modern buildings. The Creek is spanned by road bridges and a tunnel, the best and cheapest way to experience the Creek is to take an abra or water taxi, or you can hire a boat.
The Gold Souq - Even if you’re not thinking of buying, the Dubai Gold Souq is an experience in itself, and a magnet for tourists.
The shopping malls, each one glitzier than the next, the place for window shopping, sipping a coffee, meeting up with friends and conact. The shopping centres are where people in Dubai congregate.
The Dubai Museum is a world class attraction based around the old fort. A multimedia exhibition tells the story of Dubai from the earlest times to the present day. You must come here to get a sense of Dubai’s history. Nearby Bastakia district gives a taste of how Dubai used to be.
The Heritage Village, based around a reconstructed house, aims to recapture the character of a traditional Gulf Arab village, with crafts, cooking, gift items, camel rides and more.
Happy reading..........................
