Places of Interest in Dubai
Global Village
The global village is situated on the outskirts of Dubai and is home to a bustling fairground. During the shopping festival you will find entertainment, shopping, bizarres and extraordinary pavilions, each with its own attraction. We shall keep you up to date regarding news and dates for 2008/09, which is the Dubai shopping festival season.
Dubai Museum
The Dubai museum is situated in Bur Dubai. Here you can witness how Dubai used to look less than 50 years ago. The museum is incorporated in Al Sahidi Fort. The Fort was built in the late 18th century and was in the past a seat for the government and the rulers main residence. The restored fort now provides a fascinating insight into olden days in Dubai.
Heritage and Diving Villages
The heritage village incorporates a small museum showing ancient artefacts from as far back as 550bc. The diving village displays historical features relating to the industry within Dubai when locals dived for pearls in the Gulf.
Spice Souk
The spice souk is situated on the north side of Dubai creek and is very close to the gold souk. You will be overwhelmed by the selection of spices such as ginger and frankinsence. They are all displayed in huge sacks and the fragrance fills the air from morning till night.
The Dubai Creek & Abra Rides
The best way to see the many impressive buildings along the creek is from the waterway itself. Climb aboard a local Abra which is a small barge powered by a diesel engine that can hold up to 20 people and crosses from either side of the creek. From the Abra, you will be amazed at the sights on either side of the creek. It is particularly enjoyable late in the evening and even more so when the shopping festival is in full swing as a firework display is launched from the middle of the creek at 8pm every evening (please see our global village update).
Hatta
This area is 45 mins drive from Dubai. It overlooks the nearby mountains and Hatta Fort Hotel is currently Dubai’s only mountain resort complex. The Hatta heritage village is very popular with tourists. It includes 2 watch towers, 20 houses constructed of stone, mud and palm tree trunks along with a mosque and the nearby Hatta pools are filled with sensational clean cool water which is like swimming in a crystal clear bath.
Dinner Cruises
You can cruise along Dubai creek in the evening in a beautiful Arabian Dhow. The dhows cruise up and down the creek from nightfall onwards. Onboard you can arrange a fully served meal along with alcohol. There are various companies who arrange dinner cruises, please discuss the options with your hotel.
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Dubai Dolphinarium
Dubai Dolphinarium is the first fully air conditioned indoor (temp 21-25c) Dolphinarium in the Middle East.
It is our aim to provide solid family entertainment and education about Dolphins, Seals, and other marine life. Our mission is to provide the residents and visitors of Dubai high value family entertainment and educational classes that provide educational facts regarding the Dolphins, Seals and other sea life with a message calling for the conservation and protection of their environment.
Dubai Zoo
Located in Jumeirah, the Dubai Zoo is a popular attraction, especially for families. Featured in its large aviary are regional birds of prey. Nine species of large cats and seven species of primates are on show, along with many Arabian mammals. The zoo is shortly to undergo relocation and redevelopment allowing animals to live in areas designed to be as similar to their natural environment as possible.
It is open from 10am - 6pm daily.
Entrance Fees: Dhs 2.
Wild Wadi
It's wet! It's wild! It's Wild Wadi - the wildest waterpark ever! It's 12 acres of pure fun with 30 adrenalin-pumping rides and attractions that leave you gasping for more. Situated between Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, it's just a 20-minute drive from the city centre. Get there and go wild!
Ski Dubai
Ski Dubai has 5 runs that vary in difficulty, height and gradient, the longest run being 400 meters with a fall of over 60 meters. Test your skills on the world’s first indoor black run or practice your turns on the gentle beginner slopes. Skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels will enjoy these various slopes and snowboarders can also practice their stunts in the Freestyle Zone. Kids and parents alike will have fun in the huge interactive Snow Park, which at 3000 square meters is the largest indoor snow park in the world.
Wonderland
This is a wonderful recreation spot situated near Garhoud Bridge WonderLand-
Dubai's one and only theme park with a unique Caribbean setting. Step into WonderLand and you step into a world of fun and fantasy - with rides and slides, eats and treats, games and spectacular shows for the entire family. Splashland has unique water rides to keep you cool and laughing.
This theme park is divided in to 3 definite areas: Main Street, Theme park and Fujifilm Splashland. The Main Street offers such unique attractions as the Water Mist show, the Theme Park includes a challenging roller coaster and cart race, while Splashland is a realm of wonderful aqueous activities.
Dreamland Aqua Park
More Rides, More Slides and More Fun awaits you at Dreamland Aqua Park. With enough space to accommodate 7,000 visitors per day and activities to get the adrenaline pumping, there’s enough to do to keep you going all day long.
