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Discover the Great Outdoors on a trip to Dubai

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:57:20 +0000

One of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is rooted in Arabian customs and traditions while at the same time stand out as one of the most modern and progressive countries in the region. These features are owed largely to the influence of development and tourism in the area, a factor that has turned Dubai into one of the world’s most exciting and unique holiday destinations.

On a trip to Dubai it’s not so much a case of finding things to do but more so finding the time to do everything in.

If it’s your first time to Dubai, visiting the desert is certainly recommended. While many people picture the tall, modern high rises of the city of Dubai, it’s important to realise that only a short distance outside of the city is a vast, exciting desert waiting to be explored.

There are a number of different ways in which to take the desert in, one of the most popular being camel riding. This popular tourist experience can be particularly mesmerising if done at night as it gives many people their first opportunity to see the desert night sky – far away from any light pollution or noise.

After an evening of stargazing in the Arabian Desert, it’s worth having a look at the numerous green parks that are dotted around Dubai city. Of these green areas the most popular include Dubai Zoo and Wild Wadi, a water amusement park that proves to be extremely popular with families.

For the slightly older at heart there is the alternative option of Creekside Park, a popular green space that includes ride across the creek in the locally run water taxis.

Of course if you are travelling from a colder country such as the United Kingdom, the first thing you will want to do after your A380 Flights to Dubai touchdown is head for the beach. Dubai’s main beaches run along Jumeira Road and are the typical holiday idealism of white sands and clear, warm water that make holidays in Dubai so exciting.

Depending on when you are travelling it may be worth investing heavily in sunscreen as temperatures in the summer can reach 45-50 degrees centigrade. Those planning to visit this time may want to pay the daily rates of the many private beach clubs which dot the beaches, providing sun lounges and parasols for rent.

So whatever holiday activity takes your fancy, be it crossing the desert on a camel or walking down the white sands of Dubai’s beaches, you can be sure Dubai has plenty of outdoor activities to meet your needs.

Victoria Cochrane writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.

Looking for Job Opportunities in Dubai?

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:46:59 +0000

Dubai is a modern city with all the amenities of years. For years, it has been an attraction point for many people around the world and especially those from sub-continent. Just about every other person in Sub-Continent wants to attain first-class jobs in Dubai and get settled here. At present, Dubai is home to an assorted and stimulating blend of vibrant and young professionals from all around the globe that are paying their part in the development and intensification of this dream city. They all enjoy the unrivalled quality of life that Emirate offer to them in return of their services. The facilities offered in Dubai are the best in the world. This is reason that Dubai is currently the fastest growing population in the world.

More and more people move abroad to Dubai to experience the very best in the world of employment and lifestyle. They search for job vacancies in Dubai through various online job portals and newspapers and clutch on to it if find any. One of the most striking and abrupt feature of being employed in Dubai is the absence of personal taxes. Surprised, but it is true that there are no personal taxes levied against income from the jobs in Dubai. This is not an encouragement to pull of foreign investment. It is owing to the fact that direct taxes are against the mores of entire United Arab Emirates. This means you always have additional cash in your pouch to afford and get pleasure from the lifestyle that others could only imagine.

Internet can help you in the best way in finding good jobs opportunities in Dubai. There are many online job portals like Dubizzle that can help you in this regard. There are many industries like Information Technology, Telecommunications, Engineering, and Construction to acquire a good job in Dubai but financial services industry is best when it comes to financial support of their employees.

Working hours for jobs in Dubai show a discrepancy from industry to industry. One thing is certain that you will never find your job timings as exploitative. As much as salary is concern, you will find it different among different industries. Normally, salaries are disbursed on a 13-month cycle. It is not a custom to receive bonus in Dubai or UAE. In most cases you become eligible of gratuity if you resign from a firm after 12 month’s of working with them. This gratuity is paid by the employer and will be some percentage of the employee’s basic salary.

Along with attractive salary packages and thriving careers in Dubai, you will experience an admirable working environment with contemporary, futuristically prepared spacious and comfortable office spaces, many dinning opportunities and an exceptional transportation to move across the city. After hours of tough job at office, Dubai offers you excellent relaxing amenities in shape of shopping, sports, nightlife, tours, recreational facilities, outdoor activities, excursions and water sports.

There are ample jobs opportunities in Dubai and you could grab one of them. All you need is to decide which one is right for you. If you consider yourself to be a vibrant, resolute and driven by hard work, results and rewards, then you have more than enough jobs vacancies in Dubai. Pick the most suitable job for you with the help of online job portals like Dubizzle and enjoy the experience of lively and unmatchable lifestyle that Dubai offers to its residents.

Sim Whatley, the proud owner of Dubizzle.com, is a multidimensional character. By visiting his online portal Dubizzle you can find all needed information about jobs, classified, and property in Dubai.

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Dubai’s Great Desert Safari

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:48:00 +0000

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 got such an architectural marvel built in the middle of the desert, and on the other it lends a chance for some major outdoor activities around for the fun seeking enthusiasts. There are several locations around Dubai that one could choose to embark on with their desert safaris and have plenty of leisurely time ahead in the rustic Arabian countryside.

These safaris normally take place at a time the sun just starts lowering down on the western horizon and the sand dunes begin displaying larger shadows. The excitement of traveling straightway down from Dubai into a vast deserted land can be immeasurable in these circumstances. One normally encounters scattered villages and well-bred camels straying across on earth while being on these expeditions. The purple Arabian skies provide a very fitting backdrop for camping out in the desert as the evening finally sets in. Dubai is appreciated not only for its trade and commerce but also for the tourism activities it presents these days, and desert safaris may without doubt be stated as one of the key areas where these activities generally lay around at.

There are several available options for the tourists to get their safaris selected from. Generally all major hotels and resorts will get such trips organized when asked for by their clients. Guides are provided with all traveling parties for the duration beginning from the late afternoon start of any journey to the same night return later. Travelers should keep aware about the kind of topsy-turvy ride they might be about to undertake, as miles of sand dunes will be lying ahead in the path to be taken care of. Any lack of carefulness on part of the driver may cause the jeep to be overturned or get stuck inside the sand. Somehow, the fun and excitement of traveling like a gypsy will make out these stressful parts insignificant.

Once deep inside the desert, one may witness camels ferrying tourists across from one souk to another. It’s not only entertaining but challenging as well to be placed at the top of mounting and dismounting camel backs. The long-necked mammals on their part are well bred and nicely taken care of by their masters, and would start acting somewhat like puppies whenever pampered by someone. Just scratch behind any camel’s ears and it would start flattening its necks as if asking for more of the same massage.

The late evening outings normally include visiting souks in the desert and having Arabian dinner along with some entertaining folk dance and music shows on. Liquor drinks may cost between $7.00 – 10.00 and beers in the range of $5.00 – 7.00. You will enjoy watching stars at night provided Dubai is not very near the place where you have landed for your outing. The return journey takes place soon after all you camp fire itineraries, including having dinner and spending time around in shops, have ended to the best of your fulfilment. You will be back to your hotel just before the midnight and get on with your usual Dubai holiday making.

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Godolphin Gallery

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:45:35 +0000

The Godolphin Gallery was named after one of the three founding stallions of the modern Arabian thoroughbred. The Gallery is appropriately located at the Nad Al Sheba racecourse with its rich history of races by the finest thoroughbreds in the world. Every major trophy won by Godolphin’s leading horses is on display amidst photographs depicting victories and written accounts of the races. This lavish display of one of Dubai’s many legacies is a worthy excursion.

13B Street
Dubai United Arab Emirates

Open Hours 9a-5p M

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Jebel Ali Golf Resort

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:51:56 +0000

The championship-standard Resort Course is both scenically stunning and a fair and exciting challenge to any level of player. Arranged on different elevations, the 9 hole par 36 course features a large central salt-water lake that comes into play on five holes. Each hole is uniquely landscaped with exotic trees, shrubs, wooden gazebos and panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf.

Peacock, guinea fowl, and partridges roam free on the perfectly manicured Bermuda grass greens and fairways. The availability of four tees on each hole not only creates a different aspect and playability for every hole, but also offers an opportunity to play an 18 hole round. Golfers wishing to maintain their tee and fairway shots have access to a 350 yard range.

For Booking a Tee off time or further information please contact:
Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa
Tel: +971 4 390 5600
Fax: +971 4 883 6000
Fax: +971 4 883 5543
jagrs@jaihotels.com

Karama Market Dubai

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:15:00 +0000

The Karama Market in Dubai is very famous for people who search very cheap clothes, shirts, shorts, sunglasses, watches, shoes and souvenirs from Dubai. Most of the dealers comes from India, Pakistan and sometimes they are very intrusive when you don´t buy anything. Karama has also a Shopping Centre.
The Karama Market is only 10 minutes with your rental car from Dubai Creek. You drive over the Al Garhoud Bridge to the Sheikh Rashid Road, then turn right and you are in The Karama Market. Please note that you have in the Market not so many Parking Slots.

The Karama Market is daily open from Monday to Sunday. Most of the Tourists comes in the evening.

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Dubailand

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:11:04 +0000

Dubailand will be the biggest Enterntainment and Leisure Destinationen in the world with Theme Parks, Sport Centres, the largest Shopping Mall in the World, Mall of Arabia and other Highlights. Dubailand has been divided into four phases and the completion will be in the Year 2010. The Government of Dubai invest in this project 20 Billion Dollars. Dubailand is a vision by the Dubai Ruler His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum.

200.000 visitors per day will be expected in Dubailand and 15 million tourists in Dubai. Dubailand is divided into six zones, Attractions & Experience World, Retail and Entertainment World, Themed Leisure and Vacation World, Eco-Tourism World, Sports and Outdoor World and Downtown.

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Dubai Dhow Dinner Cruise

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:39:41 +0000

If you want to experience the top landmarks in Dubai on a traditionally decorated wooden dhow (cruise boat) then this is the best thing to do in Dubai! The dhow is beautifully decorated and the perfect venue for a romantic evening.

The cruise will last about two hours and include a delicious meal of traditional Middle Eastern cuisine.

By booking with this tour operator Romantic Dhow Dinner Cruise in Dubai you will be picked up in an air-conditioned coach from your hotel in Dubai and taken to the boarding area of the traditional wooden dhow for a romantic evening dinner cruise. An English-speaking guide will be with you all the time.

Duration: 2 hours

Availabilit: Daily

Start time: Board at 2000h (8:00pm) departure at 2030h (8:30pm). Hotel pick-up starts at 1830h (6:30pm), depending on hotel location

The Dubai Dolphinarium

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:58:40 +0000

Dubai Dolphinarium has 3 dolphins performing the show. The cost for the Dolphin & Seal show is Dhs 120/- for an adult (VIP seat) & Dhs 80/- for a child (VIP seat) and Dhs 100/- for an adult (Regular seat) & Dhs 50/- for a child (Regular seat). They also have special rates on every Friday & Monday for the 11 am show only. the price is Dhs 50/- for an adult & Dhs 30/- for a child. this is a 45 minutes show….worth watching. It’s a closed auditorium (with air conditioning) and can accommodate 1,250 seats.

You can also swim with 4 dolphins. there are two types of sessions: mixed and private. In a private session you can have all the time for yourself with the dolphins. It will cost you Dhs 1,600/- for 3 people. Every extra person will be charged at Dhs 400/- only, up to 6 people. Mixed sessions take a maximum of 6 people to swim with 4 dolphins . You will be charged Dhs 400/- per person for a mixed session, which lasts for 40 minutes (10 minutes training session, 10 minutes to change and the other 20 minutes with the dolphins)

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Cable Car in Dubai

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:11:38 +0000

Address: Creekside Park (near Wonderland)
Garhoud Bridge
Dubai
Tel: +971 (0)4 336 7633
Open: daily, 8am-11pm (winter); 5pm-9pm (summer); Wed: women only

To see just how quickly Dubai is expanding, take the cable car that runs the 2.3km length of Creekside Park (between the Creek’s two bridges) in under half an hour. Suspended 30 metres in the air, you can see for miles in each direction.

Less than 15 years ago, the Dubai World Trade Centre (on the Bur Dubai side) marked the outskirts of the city. Today you can just about see the rising towers of Dubai Marina, some 30km out of town. Beyond the Deira-side of the Creek, the neighbouring emirate of Sharjah lies in the far distance. You’ll also be reminded of Dubai’s striking geography, sandwiched between the waters of the Arabian Gulf and the expanse of desert that stretches away to the south-east.

Creekside Park has several entrances but the main approach is from Garhoud Bridge. Due to the heat, the cable car only runs from 5pm to 9pm in summer; during the winter, it runs all day