Barry Summers

A Visit To Dubai

Dubai, part of the seven United Arab Emirates located on the Arabian Peninsula is one of the most interesting places in the world to visit.

Dubai, part of the seven United Arab Emirates located on the Arabian Peninsula is one of the most interesting places in the world to visit. Cheap flights Dubai are best acquired through various Emirate airline packages since these normally include accommodations which can be very hard to locate and very expensive if arranged separately. Another advantage afforded by cheap flights Dubai is certain taxes, services fees and other surcharges are not always included with the airfare.

Cheap flights to Dubai are available from airports around the world. The best time to book cheap flights to Dubai is during midweek since Fridays and Mondays are most often booked by business travellers and weekends cater to tourist-package flights.

One of the newest attractions in Dubai is Burj Khalifa, which is the tallest free-standing tower in the world. This structure is home to shopping malls, hotels, offices and residential living space many of which necessitate the use of 57 escalators and 8 elevators included in the complex. The tower which began in 2004 was officially opened in 2010.

When thinking about Dubai, many people think of safaris. The interesting thing is that going on a safari no longer requires a camel since travel through the desert is now possible by 4-wheel drive with one stop being at a camel farm. For those who enjoy snowboarding, sand boarding may be a new adventure to attempt. Many of the safari tours include dinner and a show performed by belly dancers in the desert moonlight.

One of the oldest structures in Dubai dating back to the 19th century is Al Faheidi Fort which was originally intended to protect the people from warring tribes. This fort which is now a museum affords visitors opportunities to see ancient tools, copper, clay and alabaster wares as well as some very old musical instruments.

For those desiring to see religious buildings, two outstanding examples are the Grand Mosque which is a sandstone structure first built around 1900. This temple is known for its two very tall minarets from which the people are called to daily prayer times. This temple is never entered by non-Muslims.

A second temple is Jumeirah Mosque which is a more modern white stone building. Members of guided tour groups are permitted to enter the sanctuary whether or not they are of the Muslim faith.

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