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From
the timeless tranquility of the desert to the lively
bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of
attractions for visitors.
The emirate embraces a wide variety of scenery in
a very small area. 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.
The
emirate is both a dynamic international business center
and a laid-back tourist escape; a city where the sophistication
of the 21st century walks hand in hand with the simplicity
of a bygone era.
But
these contrasts give Dubai its unique flavor and personality;
a cosmopolitan society with an international lifestyle,
yet with a culture deeply rooted in the Islamic traditions
of Arabia.
Since
earliest times, Dubai has been a meeting place, bringing
together the Bedouin of the desert interior with the
pearl diver, the merchant of the city with the sea-going
fisherman.
Having
expanded along both banks of the Creek, Dubai's central
business district is separated by a Creek, Deira on
the northern side and Bur Dubai to the southern side.
Each has its share of fine mosques and busy souks,
of public buildings, shopping malls, hotels, office
towers, banks, hospitals, schools, apartments and
villas.
Besides
this, the city extends to the neighboring emirate
of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Umm Al Qwain
and Ras Al Khaimah.
At
first glance, the city presents a predominantly modern
face, an ever-changing skyline of new developments,
from striking glass and concrete towers to gracious
modern buildings incorporating traditional Arabian
architectural motifs and features.
No
visit to Dubai would be complete without a trip into
the desert. Such excursions, which are best organized
as part of a group tour, offer a taste of the true
heartland of Arabia.
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