When you think of Dubai and all you can imagine is the gold, grandeur and glamour. Dubai is located in the United Arab Emirates and has emerged to be one of the most popular and expensive cities in the world. Read more

Today, Dubai is all about glitzy malls, towering skyscrapers and superhighways. About 50 years ago it used to be a fishing village. Then they struck oil, and as they say, rest is history! Dubai is a melting pot of cultures, and while it has embraced the modern and the futuristic approach, it hasn’t forgotten its roots. Al-Fahidi, the oldest part of the city is well preserved and is a reminder of the olden days. Dubai is a playground of sorts, from palm-shaped islands to the energetic, tall buildings, from the super-fast hyper-loop to flying taxis; Dubai is more than just an ambitious city. It is the city of dreams which is fearlessly in love with its futuristic vision and in complete control and charge of writing its own narrative.

Dubai is located on the Eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, in the south west corner of the Arabian Gulf. It is extremely well known for its warm hospitality and rich cultural heritage, and the Emirati people are welcoming and generous in their approach to visitors. With year-round sunshine, intriguing deserts, beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels and shopping malls, fascinating heritage attractions and a thriving business community, Dubai receives millions of leisure and business visitors each year from around the world.

More than 125 airlines fly to Dubai from destinations around the world, and a first-rate network of highways connect Dubai and neighbouring GCC countries. Whether travelling by car or bus, a modern network of first-className roads and highways link the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates.

Places to visit

Dubai is a haven for shoppers. Shopping is an activity that every tourist pursues while in Dubai. The extravagant malls, world’s top brands will lure you into shopping. While there are modern malls to keep you busy, the traditional souks are no less. The glitz, glamour and riches are a part and parcel of this metropolis.

While in Dubai strike a pose in front of the Burj Khalifa, or soak in awe as you view the city’s skyline and watch the bird’s eye view, wet your toes at the Jumeirah beach or watch the Dubai Fountains. Watch the marine life at the Dubai Aquarium or shop till you drop at the Dubai Mall. The Dubai shopping festival held twice a year is a delight for shoppers across the world. Take a peek into the past at the Dubai museum which is housed in the Al- Fahidi Fort. The museum shows the Dubai before and after the oil boom.

Take a cruise on a Dhow across the Dubai Creek or take a break from the malls and shop at the traditional souks at Deira. Bring the child out in you at the IMG Worlds of Adventure. Dubai has some interesting nightlife too. Don’t forget to take a slice of that as well.

Dubai is a fun city to visit and getting a Visa is very simple if you have all the necessary documents. Dubai gives a Visa on Arrival to citizens of a few countries. Indians can also avail a Visa on arrival. All passports should be valid for more than six (6) months.