Visiting Dubai

Dubai is a land of contrast. In a single day, the tourist can experience everything from rugged mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to sandy beaches and lush green parks, from dusty villages to luxurious residential districts and from ancient houses with wind towers to ultra modern shopping malls.

Dubai is a modern and hi-tec city with a cosmopolitan society and international lifestyle with a culture deeply rooted in the Islamic traditions of Arabia.

Having expanded along both of the Creek, Dubai’s central business district is divided into two parts - Deira on the northern side and Bur Dubai to the south - connected by a tunnel and two bridges.

Dubai’s location makes for easy accessibility. London is seven hours away, Frankfurt six, Hong Kong eight and Nairobi four. With a wide choice of carriers, some 90 airlines provide direct air links to over 130 cities worldwide. One of the worlds leading transit centres, Dubai International Airport is modern and efficient.

Outdoor Activities and Sports in Dubai

With 365 days of sunshine a year, Dubai is the ultimate beach resort and was voted the UK’s most popular holiday destination of 2003. With the beautiful pale turquoise waters of the gulf that extend along beaches of pure soft white sand, there is no need to ask why. From sunbathing and swimming to cruising, yachting, paragliding, windsurfing, deep sea fishing, speedboat racing and scuba diving, Dubai offers something for everyone. For the sports enthusiast there is no shortage of activities with Dubai now hosting many international events including

The Dubai Desert Classic Golf Tournament
The Dubai World Cup
UAE Desert Challenge Rally
Formula One Powerboat Racing
Dubai Rugby Sevens
ATP Tennis Championship