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Dubai: Haven for tourists
From the edge of the inhospitable desert rises a place so sleek and modern that you might be forgiven for thinking that this is a mirage. Dubai is renowned for luxury hotels, each more magnificent than the last), its lush world-class golf courses and duty-free shopping. Beyond the beautiful beaches, seek the Gold and Spice Souks, take a desert safari or see the traditional wooden dhows set sail. Dubai offers the last word in slick service, sunshine and shopping.For a taste of old Dubai visit the fish, gold, and spice souks on the Deira side of the creek. Arab racehorses are magnificent and it is well worth making an early start to watch training at Nadd Al Shiba Racecourse or to watch camels in action at the nearby Camel Racetrack. For a taste of the unexpected, visit the Dubai Wildlife and Waterbird Sanctuary at Al Khor, where flamingos come in winter. To see Dubai from a different perspective, take a dhow cruise or a helicopter ride for a superb view of this bright oasis and its harsh desert environment. Finally, no trip would be complete without the thrill of a 4WD roller-coaster ride across the desert dunes.Dedicated shoppers will find an impressive variety of goods in Dubai, many at duty-free prices. The best time to go is March/April for the Dubai Shopping Festival when prices are lowest and good deals abound. It is advisable to have an idea of what you want to buy and how much it would cost at home. Haggling is essential for deals on jewellery at the Deira gold souk or carpets at Sharjah souk. The shopping malls in Dubai are amazing. Start at Mall of Emirates which, with over 400 shops, may just be enough to keep you busy for a while.|
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