Historical and Modern Dubai - Dubai holiday - Dubai Desert Safari

When you plan to take a holiday in Dubai, you normally plan to take a Dubai Desert Safari, cruise, city tours etc. Take not of some important Dubai key history points here below:

1966: A milestone in Dubai history. Oil is discovered in Dubai's Fateh Oil field.

1971: The United Arab Emirates was formed for mutual security and prosperity and joined the Arab League. Dubai International Airport opened.

1979: Jebel Ali port opened.  Dubai World Trade Centre opened – the city's first high-rise, paving the way for a string of other ambitious architectural projects.

1985: Emirates airline launched.  Jebel Ali Free Zone inaugurated, attracting considerable overseas investment.

1996: Dubai World Cup held for the first time.  Dubai Shopping Festival launched.

1999: Burj Al-Arab opened and hailed as the world's only seven-star hotel.

2002: Sheikh Mohammed launches Internet and Media cities and private ownership for foreigners laying the foundations for “New Dubai”.

2003:  Ambitious projects began, including the world's tallest tower, and 200 man-made islands.

2006: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum becomes Ruler of Dubai and Vice President of the UAE.

2009: Emirates Terminal 3 and the Metro is launched to accommodate increasing air and road traffic.

2010: Burj Khalifa became the tallest man-made structure on earth.

Explore flavors of Dubai on a Dubai city tour

There is no specific Dubai’s food in Dubai, so when you're planning a Dubai City Tour make sure you read about it a lot and make a list of places you want the culinary experience from. The traditional Arabic food available here seems to come from the other regions of the Middle East. So, along with a try at the traditional Arabic food, you can also put your fork into the tempting dishes made by the cooks of different hotels and restaurant. It will not take a long time for you find a good-priced restaurant serving a dish from your country out here.

Reasons to love Dubai #1 - Dubai City Tour

Dubai basically is full of everything you need to have, things, people; life is not so difficult and worried as one would imagine it to be. Generally the climate is the factor but once you get accustomed to it, it pretty much works perfect.

Not only does the Desert of Dubai rule with its fantastic Dubai Desert Safari tours… there are water sports and activities which one should try.

Swimming with Dolphins

Home to some amazing and super friendly bottle-nose dolphins. The Dubai creek, Dolphinarium is one of the best places to be with your friends and family. For decades dolphins were known as the most intelligent marine mammals in the world and it is not surprising they were named ‘humans of the sea’.

Do visit Dubai Dolphinairum When you have you Dubai holiday planned.

Souks in Dubai - Dubai Shopping Tour

A souk is essentially a market area of an Arab city where you can get anything from fresh food to artifacts such as a shisha and tourist type objects. 

Dubai Gold Souk - Dubai Shopping Tour

Many regular holidaymakers to Dubai cannot leave without making atleast one stop to the famous Deira gold souk. If you are looking to buy gold jewellery for a wedding, for yourself or looking to sell off your old unwanted gold, Deira gold souk is the place to come.  Gold souks in the UAE are the biggest re-importer of gold so the selection on offer at the various outlets are huge, especially the one in Deira.  Quality is brilliant as careful monitoring regularly takes place in order to avoid fake pieces being sold and the price of gold pieces are very competitive because you wont find heavy charges on workmanship compared to western countries.  If you want to experience an outdoor souk experience with the hustle and bustle of over 300 stores, make the Deira gold souk on your top list of things to do.

Parks of Dubai - Dubai City tour

Although people are living in one of the harshest desert climates, Dubai Municipality have made sure there are lots of green spaces and parks available to the residents.

Safa Park

Created in 1975, Safa Park is a 150 acre urban park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The park is bordered by Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Wasl Road, Al Hadiqa Street and 55th Street. There are many facilities there including playgrounds, washrooms and a fun fair. It has abundant open areas that are perfect for picnics and games of rounders!

The park contains three lakes, over 200 species of birds, and 16,924 different trees and bushes. Within the park, one can find grassy lawns, which cover 80% of the whole park, a little forest and a hill to offer panoramic views of the park. A waterfall flows out of the hill and into the largest lake which contains a fountain and touring boats. There are four entrances to the park, one from each road that borders it. The park is also famous with walkers and runners and you will see them walking around the perimeter of the park.

You can have a Dubai City tour booked from one of the renowned tour operators for proper tour details and bookings.