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Awtar at the Grand Hyatt - A Feast Indeed
2008-03-31 00:34:00
There are two things to know about eating at the Awtar restaurant, which is situated at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. The first is that this will not be a cheap meal at around Dhs400 per person which works out at the moment to about $108 US and around £50 GBP. The second is that, it is ok that the night will not be cheap, as you will not need to eat for the following three nights. There is an a la carte menu here, but that would be to take the route of the coward. Go for the set menu as always recommended by the friendly staff and you will be glad you had the experience. And an experience it is. You will be treated to lots of excellent cold mezze followed by bowls and bowls of hot dishes, after which you will be thankful. The problem is that when you were just coming to terms with what a wonderful meal you have just had, the waiters hurry to your table again, eager to serve you with fresh platters of kebabs and seafood, plates of salad and bread baskets. A wonderful evening of dining t...
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Dubai Museum
2008-03-28 18:33:00
The Dubai Museum is considered by locals to be a must see place which should be on lists of places to visit for all tourists to Dubai. The museum is well worth a visit. Originally, the museum was the residence of the ruler of Dubai and was Dubai’s primary sea defence when it was constructed as the Al Fahidi Fort in 1787. The current museum was housed within the fort’s walls when it was renovated in 1970. The well thought out and attractive displays inside allow you to peak at an Islamic school, walk through a 1950’s souk and even watch traditional craftsmen at work. The Dubai Museum is open 8.30am until 8.30pm Saturday to Thursday and from 2.30pm until 8.30pm on Fridays. Admission is Dhs3 for adults and Dhs1 for children aged 4-6. Under 4’s are free.

New Dubai Visits Store Now Online
2008-03-01 16:01:00
Hi all. This is just a very short note to let you know that the new Dubai Visits store is now online. If you need anything to do with Dubai, from travel guides to souvenirs from this famous middle eastern tourist spot, then we should have something for you. Click here to get to the store or click the shop link at the top of the site.
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Premier and Luxurious Dubai Hotels
2007-12-03 10:56:00
Jumeirah owns the Emirates Towers hotel, the Jumeirah Beach hotel, the Madinat group of hotels, which includes Mina A Salam, Al Qasr & the Madinat Souk which houses the largest swimming pool in the Middle East. Jumeirah also owns the amazing desert hotel, Bab Al Shams, located in the desert with sand dunes rolling from its perimeters and making a ...
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Dubai Golf Championship
2007-11-23 15:03:00
This week, the European Tour of Golf has taken quite a bold step as it announced that a mega tournament to round off the European Champ ionship events will begin in 2009 when the current European Tour Order of Merit will change its name to the Race to Dubai . Apparently Ernie Els is the man that ...

Palm Jumeirah Beach Plan Has Been Revised
2007-10-01 08:34:00
The Palm Jumeirah Island is one of the emerging landmarks in Dubai these days. The sheer cost, elegance and the size of this new development is unprecedented and mind-boggling. However, there were fears in the minds of the city planners earlier that the proposed township would prove out to be a fragmented assembly of living ...
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Water Buses Help to Reduce Dubai?s Traffic Congestion
2007-09-24 08:32:00
Dubai’s traffic congestion continues to remain one of the most prime concerns for its planners and administrators. A very significant number of freak collisions taking place, daily occurrences of traffic jams and an ill-educated mass of drivers making one’s life difficult on Dubai’s roads, is how you could describe Dubai’s traffic in few words. The ...
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Dubai?s Great Desert Safari
2007-09-23 11:32:00
Dubai is one of the finest cities not only in the middle eastern region, but also throughout the globe. What makes it more special among the known urban centers of the world however, is the sandy surroundings it has been built upon. It shows on one hand the ability of the city planners to have ...
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How Far is Dubai Tax Free in Reality?
2007-08-20 09:15:00
One of the major reasons why so many travelers fly across Dubai ’s airspace is the duty free goods they can buy from its international airport. However, contrary to the popular belief, Dubai is not a tax free territory. It does provide certain tax incentives for various businesses to function and grow economically. The trend of ...
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Dubai can be Real Hot and Cool Both
2007-08-13 08:09:00
There is more about Dubai you should know apart from its breathtaking skyline and the trade and commerce. Specially, if you were about to finalise a travel plan to one of its famous sea beaches. Things like the law, political system, weather and traffic congestion are some of the key areas that require attention. This ...
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What is the Correlation of Free Trade and Holiday Making?
2007-08-06 09:04:00
What is the correlation between free-trade, real estate prices and holiday making? Perhaps, the first one ignites the race for the rest two. This has been taking place in Dubai’s case for at least two decades now, and the lineage from free-trade to tourism is very apparent. Those likely to go on vacationing should therefore, ...
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Dubai Marina - The Heart of UAE
2007-07-30 09:15:00
Providing Dubai with an adequate amount of living and working space has always remained to be one of the prime concerns for its planners. But, with very little possibility being left out for growing horizontally, the developers have had no other choice but to go looking forward to achieving some vertical enhancements. This means building ...
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Has Dubai Been Under Occupation all these Years?
2007-07-23 10:58:00
Why have the expatriates been allowed in Dubai to outnumber the ethnic Arab community living there? Estimates suggest up to eighty percent of Dubai’s current population might be composed of the foreigners living and working for its development. Their presence is overwhelming, from the dockyard to the sea coast, from the international airport to the ...
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Burj Dubai - World?s Tallest Building
2007-07-22 21:24:00
Although it is still under construction and not scheduled to be completed until 2009, the Burj Dubai officially became the World ’s tallest building on Saturday when it surpassed the height of Tower 101 in Taipei which had held the record since 2004. The building when completed will house residential and commercial property and the state owned ...
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How Did They Make the Dream Called Dubai a Reality?
2007-07-16 09:56:00
Dubai’s late emir Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum once famously said, “My granddad used to ride a camel, my father did the same, I have been driving a Mercedes and my son uses a Land Rover. Perhaps his son will also do the same, but there is no guarantee down the lane somebody will ...
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See The World According to Dubai
2007-07-11 13:49:00
If you are a seasoned traveller you have probably seen the World , or at least a lot of it, but have you seen The World according to Dubai ? Consider the prospect of owning one of the World’s countries! I’ll let this recent YouTube video explain! Share This
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Things you Should Know about Dubai Hotels
2007-07-09 09:54:00
From being a small fishing hamlet to a major meeting point for the traders from across Asia. From being a modest port at the coast of Gulf to one of the richest economies in the entire region. From an insignificant bunch of tribesmen to being one of the most influential emirates of UAE. Dubai has seen it all in what could be termed as a very small chapter of modern history. One should not be surprised therefore, why it went on to become one of the best economies and tourism spots of the modern times. Subsequently, Dubai has had to cope with the influx of a very large number of travelers each year. The city had no option but to build world class hotels to take care of these surging crowds. There are roughly two dozen five-star hotels and an equally good number of other lodging facilities available in Dubai right now. These facilities include some of the most expensive hotels you might have seen ever. Also available are the inexpensive facilities that can take care of the low-end need...
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World’s Tallest Man-Made Structure
2007-07-08 16:15:00
Dubai gets known worldwide not only due to its modern infrastructure, but also because of the marvelous building feats it periodically keeps on taking up. The world’s first ever seven star hotel got erected upon and established only on Dubai’s shores. One of the most exciting Marinas of today’s time is also being developed across the same sea front these days; another feather in a long list of Dubai’s landmarks. There is more to talk about nowadays though, as the world’s tallest building is also getting shaped up at the same location now. The soaring tower, named Burj Dubai, has some amazing stats and facts to speak of. Some of these are being listed and discussed below. The tower is about to be built in the middle of a man-made lake, which when filled with water will provide the architecture a picturesque setting. The building will carry some influences of the Islamic architecture as well so as to keep Dubai’s heritage alive. For example the trip...
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From Sand Dunes to Riches - Dubai?s Breathtaking Saga
2007-07-02 20:46:00
Why is Dubai dotted with so many hotels which include a staggering number of five-star and the world’s only existing seven-star on its soil? Any visiting traveler normally wonders while looking at the perplexing skyline Dubai has been able to garner. Even people from the western countries would stop to say a few words of ...
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Vacation in Dubai
2007-06-24 01:00:00
Dubai is such an exciting and diverse travel destination that it attracts millions of visitors annually - particularly during the winter months when the weather is perfect for every single activity from sunbathing and scuba diving to camel racing and desert safaris If you’re planning a trip to Dubai here’s a guide to the types of ...
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Visiting the World?s Most Famous Hotel while in Dubai
2007-06-14 21:17:00
One of today’s most rapidly growing travel destinations is Dubai , located at the southwest corner of the Arabian Gulf. With growth attributed to gas and oil production, Dubai is broadening its economics to include real estate and tourism. This isn’t difficult, since it is a safe and beautiful city in which to live, vacation and ...
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Things to do in Dubai
2007-06-10 20:46:00
Dubai is one of the places which is prominent in the world of tourism. When you think about things to do in Dubai , you can virtually see for yourself that there is nothing that you can’t do in Dubai . Only thing that you need is a big pocket. People mostly go in for ...
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Jumeirah Beach Park: the Perfect Location for a Jolly Family Holiday
2007-06-05 14:49:00
If you’re planning to take a family on holiday to Dubai, rest assured you won’t run out of options when it comes to finding entertaining activities in the city. From the enormous and modern shopping malls located within in the city centre to the myriad souks of the old commercial heart of Deira, Dubai offers ...
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Real Estate in Dubai
2007-05-23 15:00:00
Dubai and Dubai Property Of the many major areas of the world, there is something unique about the Emirate of Dubai and about Dubai property. An area of outstanding natural beauty intertwined with the most modern of architecture and buildings, and steeped in the most historical of traditions. The Emirate of Dubai is part of the ...
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Gardener Rewarded for Punctuality
2007-05-17 15:05:00
DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai’s ruler has awarded a 63-year-old Pakistani gardener 50,000 dirhmas for always showing up to work on time during the 28 years he spent working in the emirate. The bonus Mohammad Nazier received was the equivalent of 49 months’ pay from his job with the Gulf Arab state’s municipal authority, Emirates Today newspaper said. “I ...
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Mind your Manners! Insult Leads to Jail Time
2007-05-17 13:05:00
A British expat who showed his middle finger to police officers in an act of defiance after being pulled over has been jailed. The man, who has been sentenced to a month in prison, will also be deported. The offender, identified only by his initials RB, was charged by Public Prosecution with the offensive gesture ...
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Holiday Apartment Rentals in Dubai
2007-05-13 11:03:00
With almost six million visitors in 2005, it is no doubt that Dubai is becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Dubai offers many things to the tourist, both in arts and culture, as well as history and entertainment. During the summer months, Dubai is packed full of tourists due to ...
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Dubai Tourism - Rise to Glory
2007-05-13 09:30:00
Dubai was a few years ago not well known for tourism. How has Dubai managed to catch up with major tourism destinations such as Hawaii, Cannes or Bali? Other destinations have spent decades building up reputations and infrastructure with the hope of becoming a major travel destination. Dubai has managed to surprise all hospitality and tourism ...
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Dubai Sightseeing
2007-05-11 09:35:00
Although a very small place, Dubai offers a lot of scope for sightseeing. The place is known for its deeply rooted Islamic traditions but at the same time, has a life style matching international standards. Jumeirah Mosque - The best known illustration of modern Islamic architecture. The mosque has two minarets and a splendid dome and ...
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