Tourism

Travel Guide - Dubai
By Mmadi Chuks

Dubai Profile:

A Brief Background

Dubai can be mapped back some 5000 years to ancient routes between Oman and the Yemen. Dubai was developed by Sbaid bin Said Al-Maktoum, whose offspring rule the region today. Trade was normally for fish and pearls.

The UAE is comprised of 7 states, among which is Dubai, after acquiring self-reliance from Britain in the early 70's. Dubai is taken into consideration to be one of one of the most liberal of the Emirate States. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an amalgamation of seven Sovereign Sheikhdoms (emirates) Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain and Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah in 1971. The exploration of oil in Dubai considerably boosted the speed of growth within the region. This caused the development of the leisure industry that Dubai is renowned for today.

Currency:

Dirham

Main Airports:

Dubai International Airport which is located in Al Garhoud, is the main flight terminal serving Dubai and is a major Middle Eastern traveling hub. It houses 3 client terminals and there are around 6,000 trips a week run by over 100 airline companies including Flydubai, British Airways, Air India and United Airlines.

Main Places of Interest

Dubai Gallery:

The museum which was integrated in the 1700s lies in the Al Fahidi Ft which is believed to be one of the oldest buildings in Dubai. Considering that its improvement in 1971, the museum has actually been attempting to showcase the old traditions of Dubai. It specialises in 'Dioramas', these are full scale reproductions illustrating standard scenes in Dubai history specifically before the exploration of oil.

Typical Arab instruments are additionally exhibited. These include drums, grooves, lyres, goatskin bagpipes and various other traditional tools generally used for special occasions.

Global Town:.

Global Village has been a major Dubai attraction for the last 15 years. The piece de resistances are the Pavilions that host performances from countries all over the world. The structures represent nations including Egypt and Spain. Together with these online efficiencies, which are carried out by artists throughout the world, the Village likewise puts on events. These events display a host of differing imaginative art forms including photography and paintings (http://www.globalvillage.ae ).

The Dubai Creek & Abra Rides.

The Dubai Creek splits Dubai into 2 locations, Deira (Old Dubai) and Bur Dubar (Brand-new Dubai). Deira is where the conventional trading occurs with countries consisting of Iran and parts of East Africa.

Bur Dubai is where you will certainly find various museums and dining establishments.

An Abra is a little boat that permits you to take a trip throughout the Creek between the 2 different parts. The journey provides you remarkable sights of the Dubai skyline. The Abra typically holds up to 20 people, all remaining on wooden benches.

Dubai Zoo.

The Dubai Zoo, located in Jumeirah, is stated to be one of the earliest zoos in the Arabian Peninsula.

The zoo residences over 200 separate types and includes foxes, hyenas, monkeys and deer. Endangered types like Gordons Wildcat and Arabian Wolf are also maintained there.

Hrs of procedure: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Admission charges: Dhs 2.

Call details: 971 4 3440462.

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