Things to Do in Dubai (part 1)

Dubai Attractions / Things to do in Dubaiall in one area, you are in for shopping heaven. Check
SUNDOWNER DUNE SAFARIout Ibn Battuta Mall on Sheikh Zayed Rd, between
Are you ready to leave the city behind? Are youinterchanges 5 and 6, Dubai, United Arab Emirates ยท
ready for an experience that is truly one of a kind?4-362-1900. Ibn Battuta Mall is hands down definitely
Do you have a stomach made of steel? If youone of Dubai's most amazing and glorious shopping
answered yes to those three questions, you willcenters. This theme based mall is based on the
definitely want to experience the Sundowner Dunetravels of Ibn Battuta, a 14th century Arabian
Safari. Your safari guide will take you in a four wheelexplorer. The mall is made up of six courts, each one
drive dunebuggy vehicle on an exciting trip over rollingreflecting the unique architecture and culture of a
sand dunes right into the heart of the desert. But bespecific region. In addition to a copious amount of
forewarned - this is not a slow, easy cruise throughclothing stores, you'll also find a 21 screen cinema and
the Dubai desert. You'll be driven by expert driversIMAX theater, loads of restaurants, and an immense
who will speed you up and down the sand dunes ofsupermarket. It's a jaw dropping place to visit, if only
Dubai's desert. Hold on for the ride of your life! Asjust to see the amazing decor of each court. You'll
you journey deeper and deeper into the desert, you'llsee an intricate antique elephant clock and a life size
stop and see camels having a rest at their camp, andreplica of a Chinese junk boat in addition to many
from high atop a sand dune, you will watch the mostother amazing sights.
incredible sunset you've likely ever witnessed. DownHere are some other great shopping options while in
below, your Arabian camp waits to welcome you inDubai:Deira City Centre, BurJuman Centre, Mercato
traditional fashion. You'll relax on cushy low cushions inMall, Wafi City Mall, Al Ghurair City Mall, Lamcy Plaza,
Bedouin tents, your hands will be painted withAl Mulla Plaza, Al Bustan Centre, Al Mamzar Shopping
intricate designs, you'll discover a traditional spiceCentre, Al Manal Center, Bin Sougat Centre, Hamarain
souk, hop on a camel for a short ride, and enjoyCentre, Karama Center, Mazaya Centre, Oasis
some sweet shisha. Afterwards you'll enjoy aCentre, Palm Strip Shopping Mall, Town Centre, Twin
delicious feast of fresh salads, grilled meats andTowers.
Arabian sweets served to you under a sky so filledART GALLERIES IN DUBAI
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RIDDLE OF THE SANDSP.O.Box. : 80835
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SAND SKIING & CAMEL RIDINGBurj Nahar Dubai
Nothing can compare to the thrill of skiing on sand, orThe Burj Nahar Watchtower was built in 1870 to
riding on a camel! Why not do them both in the sameguard the old city of Dubai. Surrounded by beautiful
day? You'll leave Dubai at 8am, taken by a fourgardens, Burj Nahar is a must-see destinations when
wheel drive car deep into the desert. There, you willvisiting Dubai. Steeped in history, Burj Nahar in Dubai
join your camel caravanand ride across the beautifulis one of three original towers built to protect Dubai
red sand dunes of Margham for half an hour. Next,from north or east invasion. Burj Nahar and its
you'll simply put your sand board on, and slide downsurrounding beautiful landscaped gardens are a major
the steep dunes to the valley below. Nothing is quitedestination for photographers, historians and tourists
as fun or exhilarating as skiing on sand - make surefrom around the world.
you try it when you are in Dubai!While in Dubai be sure to to visit a Bedouin Village.
WILD WADI DUBAI WATERPARKOutside of Dubai you can see for yourself what a
Has the heat got you a little hot? Well, nothing istraditional desert experience of life means as you
quite as spectacular than the Wild Wadi Waterpark invisit a Bedouin Village and walk among blankets,
Dubai to cool you off. This is a great family outing,beads, hand knotted rugs and other unique items
with 14 interconnected water slides. And these aren'tspread before you on the ground. Take a camel
just any water slides, these are some of the fastestriding lesson and feel the experience of sitting on top
and most exhilarating rides in the world. Dubai doesof a huge camel. Watch a camel race as the trainers
everything the best, the biggest and the greatest, sofollow the camels in four wheelers on the dusty
you can expect their water park to be the same!track. If it is luxury that you're looking for in Dubai,
SHOPPING IN DUBAIyou can stay at Al Maha, a beautiful luxury resort on
You're in Dubai, so I hope you like to shop! Withover 3000 acres of sand dunes.
some of the world's most amazing shopping centers