Your Host City Awaits!
World-class shopping, dining and entertainment attractions, beautiful beaches, mysterious deserts and culturally-rich heritage sites – Dubai is a must-see holiday destination, with something for everyone. From shopping enthusiasts and adventure-seekers to foodies and families, this bustling city has an eclectic mix of activities and places to suit all tastes. Whether you’re looking to embark on a gourmet holiday or a sightseeing trip, explore our action-packed travel itineraries to get the best out of your Dubai visit.
Introduction
Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, ranks as one of the leading world-class tourist, educational, entertainment and commercial destinations in the Gulf Region. With the social wealth brought about by its phenomenal success at the turn of the decade, Dubai has taken pride in its distinctions. It is often called many names: “Glittering City in the Middle East,” “City of Gold,” and the “Venice of the Middle East.” The city has noted itself for the affluent real estate projects and developments – from the internationally-famous 7-star Burj Al Arab, Palm Trilogy and Burj Khaleefa, the world’s tallest man-made structure which is set for inauguration in 2010.
History
About four thousand years ago, there were small fishing villages that thrived along the Arabian Gulf exactly on the site where the present Dubai is. Historical records also mentioned about the town of “Dubai” from 1799, which was a dependent of the settlement of Abu Dhabi until 1833. The then leader of Dubai was a signatory of the British sponsored “General Treaty of Peace” of 1820. In 1833, the Al Maktoum dynasty of the Bani Yas tribe left the settlement of Abu Dhabi and seized the town of Dubai. This had put the newly independent emirate at war with the emirate of Abu Dhabi. An attempt by the Qawasim pirates to overrun Dubai was quelled.
Climate
Dubai always offers an ideal summer with the sun shining in the UAE all year round. Between October and March are sunny days and cool nights. Summer takes place during the months of April to September, and when the mercury reaches at 50*C and high humidity levels. Most days are sunny throughout the year. Winters are cool and short with an average high of 23 °C (73 °F) and overnight lows of 14 °C (57 °F). Precipitation, however, has been increasing in the last few decades with accumulated rain reaching 150 mm (5.91 in) per year.
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