Fatema, my wife, once asked me, “Shabbir, what is it about Dubai city, that starts you buzzing, that gets you into top gear?”

I smiled & replied; “The city of Dubai has been, is and will be FOREVER. Ever since the olden days, this UAE city has been there, done that and more…”

“All across, you can get positive vibrations of a city on the move. The powerful vision of H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum can be felt, seen, heard, smelt & tasted; literally ;-)”

“Each and every project is carefully planned to take the city forward, to attract smart, talented people, to exceed all limits, to make it taller, bigger, brighter, better and more beautiful.
To create an Oasis in the Arabian Desert.” I finished, as she sat listening to me attentively.

Fatema then said, “Why don’t you build a website with your knowledge and information about this City of Pearls?”

So that is how this website idea was born.

I've filled these pages with useful advice, details and tips about interesting attractions, selected accommodation and holiday ideas, plus information about Guided Tours and Desert Safaris.

And, I also provide you with descriptions of our beaches, real estate and business essentials and lots more.

There is extensive briefing all about the Dubai UAE history, to hotels and other accommodations, the famous landmark attractions, how to get around, what to see, and where & what to eat, where to shop, to help you successfully plan your travel. Plus, I’ll also help you with all the secret places only the locals know about.

These are a few of the things we enjoy doing in this flagship city-state of The UAE: (there’s more, & it’s in detail on other pages of this site) :

• Beaches: We love the sunshine, warm turquoise waters and soft white sandy beaches along the famous Jumeirah Beach.

• Gold: We enjoy shopping for Gold Jewellery at the world’s largest Gold retail market, Deira Gold Souk.

• Hotels: We’ve enjoyed the best of Arabian hospitality in luxury (aka 7-star) as well as cheap hotels (budget). There are over 250, and we plan to check out each one. (Just kidding!)

• Golf: We tee off on some of the best Golf courses in the world. The Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club & The Emirates Golf Club are 2 among these. There are 7 in total, including one designed by Tiger Woods.



• Water sports: We enjoy jet-skiing, sailing, windsurfing, paragliding, water skiing & diving excursions in the beautiful warm turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf.

• Shopping: Value for money shopping at the Airport Duty Free. (The World Famous Luxury Car and Motorbike Draw is a must try!) The DSF is a major attraction too. The famous Shopping Malls, Designer Boutiques and the small shops present the best of the world at discounted rates.



• Desert: The Desert Safari in a 4WD SUV. The thrill of hurtling down vertically from atop a sand dune in an SUV at 80 mph is an experience of a lifetime.

• Restaurants: Yummy breakfast, lunch & dinner in exotic hi-fi restaurants, mid-size family eateries and the small “Shawarma” serving restaurant.

• Entertainment: Right from amusement parks, The Zoo, Nightclubs & Discos, Indoor Snow Skiing, Dolphin Show and the romantic Dhow Cruise in the Arabian Sea; something for each and everyone.

Our recommendations and reviews are based on our personal experiences and the experiences of our readers. We invite you to share a story (add a photograph if you wish) about a Dubai Vacation experience and submit your recommendation to the Readers Review.

Enjoy Yourself in this Oasis!

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