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My Top Ten list is based on my impartially researched consensus of knowledgeable travelers
who have been to Dubai.
1
Dubai is upbeat & exciting
 It has an energetic cosmopolitan lifestyle and an
entrepreneurial spirit. Dubai has 100 vibrant nightspots
with no prohibition on drinking alcohol. It stages
frequent concerts and firework spectaculars. Dubai
has a wide choice of restaurants serving food from dozens of countries.
2
Superb shopping
Dubai is known worldwide for its shopping variety and
bargains. The highlight is the gold market
where artistic jewelry is sold. You will also find
traditional souqs (markets) wending down narrow
covered alleys and streets. And, there are
well-appointed stores in air conditioned modern
malls featuring the latest in international fashions.
3
Spectacular modern architecture
Leading architects from around the world consider Dubai's sprouting modern buildings
to be remarkable. Design masterpieces include the skyscraping Burj Al
Arab hotel (a Hillman Gold Medal winner), the wave-shaped Jumeirah Beach Hotel (see photo), the twin Emirate Towers, and
the Dubai Gulf & Yacht Club's clubhouse.
4
It has sun galore
In the summer, practically every day is sunny. In the winter, rainfall is usually modest and most days are
sunny (averaging hours hours per day).
Tip: Despite the modest possibility or rain, the winter
months (November to March) is peak tourist season because humidiiy and temperatures are normally mild.
This is not the case during the summer months. June, July and August can be
very humid and scorchingly hot with record
temperatures approaching 50ºC (120ºF) in August
(with occasional sand storms driven by the strong
Shamall winds). On the positive side, many buildings and vehicles are air
conditioned - and hotel room prices and scarcity drop.
5
Great beaches
Dubai has long stretches of beautiful, unspoiled
white beaches. It also has upscale
umbrella-dotted beaches. The best is Jumeirah Beach, located near the Burj Al Arab hotel.
6
Dubai is friendly
The inhabitants are well-known for their traditional Arabic hospitality. Visitors
are treated as welcomed guests.
7
The premier sports capital of the Middle East
Dubai hosts two world-class tournaments, the Dubai Desert Golf Classic and
the Dubai Tennis Open. Dubai's deluxe race track holds two world records on stakes ($15 million for a
single race day and $6 million for a single race). Other popular sports activities include golf, sailing, deep sea fishing, diving, snorkeling, water skiing, dune surfing, falconry, and camel racing.
Dubai even
has a large indoor ski resort with five slopes, ranging from snow bunny to
expert level. There are also bobsled and snowboard facilities.
8
Luxurious hotels & resorts
The two best are the Burj Al Arab hotel and the Al
Maha resort. The latter sits secluded in the middle of a desert wildlife reserve.
9
Dubai is safe for travelers
It is one of the world's safest travel destinations because street and hotel room crimes are practically non-existent.
10 Multi-cultural
Only about 20% of the inhabitants are considered "locals." The remaining 80% come from over 100 countries (led by India, Pakistan and the Philippines).
This has generated a vibrant fusion of cultures. However, distinct traditions of each culture remain, which
lends character and produces vivid ethnic contrasts.
My other
Dubai
web pages
I have two other web pages that give vacation,
tour and hotel insights on Dubai. One is on the
striking Burj Al Arab hotel, a top 100 gold medal
winner. The other gives interesting tidbits on Dubai. Click the below buttons:
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