Dubai is currently one of the most dynamic modern holiday destinations on the globe, a place of enormous transformation. Like the other six Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai first accrued serious wealth with the oil boom that began in the mid 1960's. It is this wealth that provided the economic base allowing the massive transformation of the desert state that continues to this day, and shows no sign of stopping.
Dubai has followed a deliberate path of diversification from its existing base as an oil giant, perhaps looking to the future when oil reserves run out, and the benefit of this for the intrepid traveller is the sheer scale of investment that has been directed to constructing world class holiday resorts and attractions.
The massive construction projects that first gathered the attention of the world continue regardless of world economic climate, and today Dubai is the home of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. At 828m, this modern wonder of the world is a sight to behold - the giant structure is over twice the height of the Empire States Building.
Other man made wonders of the world sponsored by Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, include the World Islands, brainchild of the Sheik himself. Some 300 islands form an archipelago approximating the major land masses of the world, and the development is in total a 9km in length and 6km wide ? definitely worth going out of your way to see.
Have a look on the Internet to get a feel for the range of resorts and accommodation available ? and also of course for flights to Dubai. Major operators like Dialaflight offer a range of flights, and their site can give you an idea of the prices to expect.
Dubai is kissed by the warm waters of the southern Gulf, and is blessed with year round sunshine. You can swim with sharks, and explore the desert in high power four wheel drive vehicles ? and astonishingly, you can even learn to ski or snowboard in the middle of the desert, in one of the largest indoor snow slopes in the world!
For those that like it hot, Dubai is definitely for you, with summer temperatures regularly averaging the 40's (Celsius). Air conditioning takes care of this, of course, when you are ensconced in your luxury accommodation ? just be sure to bring plenty of sun tan lotion for when you venture outside to the pool!
Like most Gulf States, Dubai is a Muslim country, but is perhaps the most relaxed of the Emirates in terms of the observance of Islamic law expected in visitors. Although regulated, alcohol is available from bars and restaurants, making Dubai the most welcoming of Arab states.
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