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Dubai Visitor Attractions
The city of Dubai offers number of interesting places for its visitors
Bastakiya
This is a place where you can see early days solution for modern air conditioner.
Bastakiya is one of the oldest district in Dubai, which consists of wind towers.
Those wind towers used to keep the local houses cool.
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Dubai World Trade Centre
This 39 story building is houses for regional offices for most of the world
organizations and corporations. Dubai WTC hosts for several exhibitions through out the year.
Desert Safari in Dubai
Don't forget to get the experience in desert safari during your stay in Dubai.
Jumairah Mosque, Dubai
This Dubai landmark is an example of modern Islamic architecture.
Location: Al-Jumeirah Road
Transport: Bus 8 or 20.
Opening Hours: This is open Daily 24 hours(Non-Muslims can access through organized tours only)
Palm Islands, Dubai
These three palm islands are the largest man made islands in the world, said that even
it can be seen from the moon. The "Palm Jumeirah" was opened in year 2006 and consist of large number
of hotels and private villas. The "Palm Jebel Ali" is scheduled to open in year 2008 and planning
have more leisure facilities. The third, "Palm Deira", planning to finis by year 2009,
will be dedicated for residential use. Once this is completed, this will be the
largest construction work ever had in human history.
Phone: (04) 390 3333
Fax: (04) 390 3314
Website: www.thepalm.co.ae
Grand Mosque, Dubai
Location: Ali ibin Ali Talib Street
Transport: Bus 19
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours (entrance to non-Muslims is forbidden)
Souks (markets)
These traditional markets are located in both side of the creek and one of the greatest attractions in Dubai.
Here are the some of the most popular ones.
Deira Covered Souk, Al-Sabkha Road
Deira Old Souk or Spice Souk, 67 Street
Deira Gold Souk, Sikkat al-Khali Street
Perfume Souk, Sikkat al-Khali Street
Electronics Souk, Al-Sabkha Road and Al-Maktoum Hospital Road
Dubai Souk, Bur Dubai
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