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Top 5 Beaches to visit in Dubai

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Beaches in Dubai

Marina Beach

  • The whole destination is filled with activities, games, and events that you can enjoy any time of the year.

Al Mamzar Beach Park

  • Spanning an area of 106 hectares, the park is an ideal place for some beach fun, a picnic, barbeques or a day out with the family enjoying the rides.

Black Palace Beach (Al Sufouh Beach)

  • Black Palace Beach is one of the city’s best. Featuring panoramic views of the Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab, it’s the perfect location to capture beautiful pictures.

Kite Beach

  • Popular for kitesurfing & kayaking, this white sand beach offers a jogging track & kids’ play areas.

Umm Suqeim Beach

  • Umm Suqeim Beach is famous selfie spot in Dubai to capture a picture with the renowned Burj Al Arab in the background

The Open Beach – JBR

  • Sheltered beach with a boardwalk, benches & showers, plus a modern playground for kids.

For More guided tours and Activities in Dubai Visit : http://dadabhaitravel.ae

For Desert Safaris visit : https://www.desertsafaridubai.ae/

Lonely Planet’s 10 best places to have a mid-life crisis

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Recently, a catchy article caught my attention in one of the regular newsletter emails I receive.  Lonely Planet’s 10 best places to have a mid-life crisis.

First on the list is Badda bling, Dubai, UAE!  Below is the complete list.

  1. Badda bling, Dubai, UAE
  2. Get your kicks, ROute 66, USA
  3. Shaken, not stirred, Monte Carlo, Monaco
  4. Say “om”, Rishkesh, India
  5. Say “I do”, not ‘Who are you?’, Las Vegas, USA
  6. Time for a nip and tuck
  7. Gamble the kids’ inheritance, Macau
  8. Round the bend, Silverstone, England
  9. Beating baddies and getting the gil, Petra, Jordan
  10. Jaws indoors, Sydney & Melbourne, Australia

You can read the full article Here

Summer Combo Fun

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Summer solstice just passed a couple of days ago and though the day will start becoming shorter, the hottest day in Dubai is yet to come.
One of the highest temperature recorded in Dubai was around 47.5 degrees last 1999. And

every year it is getting hotter! Last 2008, Dubai recorded a sweltering 51.4 degrees at
Minhad Airport, an inland military base on the last week of June.

During these times, tourists and local families are likely to go for water fun activities like going to the beach and resorts or cruising or shopping at air conditioned malls. With this in mind, Dadabhai Travel has programmed several tours which are likely to be a great activity this summer. Tourists and families can avail of the discounted combo rates and save a lot on their summer outing budget by going for two (2) tours instead of just one (1). Dubai is very famous for its desert safari and modern architecture. The desert safari usually sells from AED 139 up to AED 260 and the Wild Wadi tickets go for AED 205 each. With Dadabhai Travel Wild Wadi Safari Combo, you can have both for only AED 275 per person! You will save from AED 139 per person!

Here’s a complete list of the Summer Combo Fun packages from Dadabhai Travel:

Summer Combo Fun

Summer Combo Fun

• Aquaventure Safari Combo @ AED 290 per person
• Atlantis Safari Combo @ AED 350 per person
• Creek Cruise Safari Combo @ AED 199 per person
• Marina Cruise Safari Combo @ AED 290 per person
• Iceland Safari Combo @ AED 260 per person
• Dubai Tour Safari Combo @ AED 199 per person
• Marina Cruise Dubai Tour Combo @ AED 260 per person
• Wonder Bus Safari Combo @ AED 260 per person

Dadabhai Travel is a Destination Management Company in Dubai. It is a one stop shop for all your travel needs ranging from airline tickets, hotel reservations, airport transfers, sightseeing tours, travel insurance and more! For bookings, call 04 2209393 or email [email protected]

Visit www.dadabhaitravel.ae for more details and holiday packages.

Dubai economy bounces back strongly from crisis

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The Dubai economy has bounced back strongly from the financial crisis, than was expected, according to the latest official data.
The figures from Dubai Statistics Centre revealed that the growth of the economy in the emirate was at the rate of 2.8percent in 2010. The increased pace of growth in 2010, signifies the huge change in its fortune when the effects of the global economic crisis fell in 2009.

The economy of the emirate dripped by 2.4percent that year, with the impact of the financial crisis, taking a toll on the Dubai property market too, resulting in cancellation and delay of several projects worth tens of billions of dollars.

The latest statistics have revealed that real GDP in Dubai grew to Dh.293.6bn in 2010, an increase from Dh.286.6bn in 2009. Further, according to the prediction by IMF, the entire economy of UAE is likely to grow by 3.5percent this year.

Source: http://www.guide2dubai.com/1227-Dubai-economy-bounces-back-strongly-from-crisis.html

Fujairah City Centre mall to be unveiled in early 2012

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More than 90percent of the mall has been leased in Fujairah City Centre, with the shopping mall all set to be unveiled by early 2012.
Owned by Majid Al Futtaim Properties, together with Fujairah Investment Establishment, the mall has crossed several major milestones in construction and safety aspects, and is on schedule for opening, revealed a statement by the developer.

Fujairah City Centre will offer the much-required boost to the under-serviced retail sector in Fujairah, with its unique, high-quality shopping and entertainment experience, said Yousif Al Ali, Asset Director.

The mall’s leasing, construction and overall progress till date reflects the commitment by Majid Al Futtaim Properties. Nearly 100 per cent of the city centre has been leased out, with 100 out of its total 105 retail outlets confirmed leased out.

Spanning across an area of 34,000 square meters, the varied retail mix of the shopping mall will cater to the needs and projected growth of Fujairah community and will include the largest Carrefour hypermarket in the emirate.

Apart from having crossed more than one million accident-free work hours, the Fujairah City Centre is now expecting a Gold LEED rating. The Dh.400mn city centre is located at the intersection of new Fujairah-Dubai highway and the current Masafi Highway at the entrance of Fujairah City.

Source: http://www.guide2dubai.com/1223-Fujairah-City-Centre-mall-to-be-unveiled-in-early-2012.html

Don’t Miss These Amazing Experiences In Dubai

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A sightseeing tour in and around Dubai is the best way to delve into the city, its culture and its people.Dubai city tours take you to the most spectacular locations of the city like the museums, unnatural islands, markets (souks), shopping malls, forts and many other significant attractions where you can explore a lot about the city’s culture, success and history.
The Dubai creek features a very unusual marvel, the traditional dhow cruise. You can have a

Dubai City Tour

Dubai City Tour

boating experience like no other on this cruise in the way you prefer. Tour operators can organize a romantic dinner, a business meeting or even a party on a dhow.
Desert safaris are great for an outdoor adventure. Dune bashing/desert safari drives, desert skiing and camel riding activities are usually followed by an overnight desert camp filled with lip-smacking delicacies, henna painting, sheesha and a lot of Arabian style entertainment.
The other Dubai city activities like snow skiing, exploring the wadis, horse riding, deep sea fishing and jet skiing are famous and practised by both; the citizens of Dubai as well as the tourists alike.
Dadabhai Travel and Tourism cover almost all of the numerous absorbing aspects of Dubai. Step into the beauty of this plausible city of Dubai by booking yourself through a renowned Dubai travel company.

POSTED BY CASEY ANDREWS

Dubai City Activities- Burj Al Arab

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Dubai Activities

Dubai City Activities

Resembling the sail of a traditional Arabic Dhow, the Burj Al Arab hotel is iconic. As of 2009 it is one of the most luxurious hotels in the world.This hotel built on an artificial island, opposite the Wild Wadi Waterpark, has just over 200 luxuriously furnished duplex suites on 28 floors with a concierge on each floor. The Burj Al Arab like the other hotels in Dubai also provides discounts beginning from the month of June if you wish to stay there during your Dubai tour.
If not, then you can always make the famous Burj Al Arab a part of your Dubai city activities just so you can experience exquisite furnishings, luxurious fittings, the luxurious atmosphere of the world’s tallest atrium and standards of personal service exceeding the expectations of the most discerning guests.
Above all, the Burj Al Arab offers delectable food. You can choose from a sumptuous selection of 9 different Tapas choices from a live cooking station while listening to the calm musical geniuses of the Jazz duet- DihannDubai Activities Duo in the Burj Al Arab.
Before making your own bookings at the Burj Al Arab Hotel, be sure to check the timings of the different graceful experiences available. Otherwise, allow Dadabhai Travel and Tourism to provide you with an extraordinary vacation in Dubai.

POSTED BY CASEY ANDREWS

Finally, A Perfect Home For Sports Lovers

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Sports City in Dubai

Dubai Activities Sports City

The Dubai Sports City Complexes offers a lifestyle of sporting action, unlimited. This city has world-class infrastructure in it for every sport that you would like to enjoy. It allows you to live the passion for any sport that interests you. A tour of this city is included in your Dubai city tour. From cricket, volleyball, baseball, field hockey, soccer to wrestling, martial arts and gymnastics Dubai Sports City has it all.
This city complex features a one-of-a-kind 18-hole championship golf course. It will also feature the most modern and advanced stadia in this part of the world. You can experience the excitement of Olympic style swimming, netball, handball, boxing, etc. almost all year round in one spot only in Dubai. This Sports City is part of a 2 billion square feet DubaiLand project that is being built with an investment of AED.18 billion.
Dubailand is where fantasy meets reality. It is becoming the ultimate and most awe-inspiring leisure, adventure, entertainment and tourism destination in the world. It has been designed to appeal to the widest tourist segments across genders, age groups, world regions and activity preferences. Tour the Dubai Sports City and Dubailand during your city tour in Dubai by making your booking with Dadabhai Travel And Tourism.

POSTED BY CASEY ANDREWS

Ways To Enjoy The Blue Waters Of Dubai

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Dubai is also known for hosting different types of water sports. As a tourist in Dubai, you have numerous options related to water sports to choose from. Desert skiing and snow skiing are great activities. But if you want to try out water skiing or jet skiing with the latest scooters, the Dubai creek is ideal. Dubai water skiing draws a huge number of tourists every year, as the lure of the city’s azure blue waters is too hard to resist. The warm waters of the Arabian Gulf make the grounds perfect for fishing. Deep sea fishing is practised 30-40

Way of enjoy the Blue Water

Enjoy the Blue Water

miles away from the shore in calm waters. Many fish that are caught in the gulf much nearer to all the marinas are kingfish, queenfish, Dourado (dolphin), long-tailed tuna, giant trevally, bonito, Spanish mackerel, barracudas and many more. Dadabhai Travel and Tourism take you amidst the waters in a luxury yacht for a good 4 hours along with packed lunch.
Another activity that’s possible on the Dubai Creek is a cruise on a dhow (Arabic boat). This activity lets you check out the romantic side of Dubai. The dhow cruises around places (like the Old Town and Heritage Village) that support extraordinary culture. It’s easy to try out a range of adventurous activities in Dubai through Dadabhai Travel and Tourism.

POSTED BY CASEY ANDREWS