Featured Destination - Dubai

Dubai is one of the seven states which make up the United Arab Emirates.
Dubai has a long-standing trading tradition that has brought visitors from throughout the Middle East and neighboring regions.
Today, Dubai plays host to an increasing number of visitors from the West and the Far East. The city attracts travellers seeking something new and different, offering international facilities combined with the adventure of the Middle East, and exotic destination with a cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Dubai is also the undisputed "sports capital of the Middle East", hosting world class international events that attract some of the biggest names in their respective sports, whether in golf, tennis, horse racing, rallying powerboating, rugby, or sailing.
Historically speaking Dubai began as a small fishing settlement. Around 1830 the settlement was taken over by a branch of the Bani Yas tribe from the Liwa Oasis led by the Maktoum family who still rule the Emirate today.
The Burj al Arab is an impressive hotel that is built on a man made island. It can be seen as you enter the city from the West and its unmistakable sail like shape cannot be missed. Another place to visit is the gold souq where you can see storefronts lined up one after the other with gold jewelry everywhere.
Four wheeling on the dunes and "wadi bashing" are some other things visitors can enjoy. These activities involve driving up huge sand dunes and through springs called "wadis" in 4WD vehicles, mainly Toyota Land Cruisers. It is a great way to experience the desert from within the comfort of a luxury vehicle. You can even opt to spend the night in traditional bedouin tents in the desert. (see Desert Wonder Safari and Private Safari - 1001 Arabian Stars)
The city is geared towards tourism and it offers a large number of activities and sights. The rules are quite relaxed and it is probably the best city to visit in the Middle East.

Dubai World Central International Airport - Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB) - the world’s largest airport at the core of the massive 140 square kilometre Dubai World Central (DWC) urban aviation community being built in Jebel Ali just 40 kilometres from Dubai city centre, will be linked to the existing Dubai International Airport (DXB) via an express light rail system and dedicated road network.

4x4 Desert Wonder Safari - Sandboarding in the Arabian Desert including BBQ Dinner
A trip to the Middle East is not complete without exploring the massive sand dunes of the Arabian deserts. Why not take a camel ride, or try sand surfing down the huge red sand dunes. When the sun goes down, huddle around the campfire for a BBQ dinner and belly dancing fun.
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The second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai has an amazing amount to offer. In a region dominated by oil production you'll be pleasantly surprised to see little visible sign of this – bar the immense wealth!

The creek around which Dubai centres itself is still populated by the old trading boats or abras and the markets (souks) either side of it transport you back to a time when pearl diving and camel trading were the mainstay of the economy. Although oil only makes up for 20% of today's economy the service industries that have arrived provide a steady supply of individuals with cash to burn on a dune-busting 4x4 or for boats missed in the blink of an eye. In fact once you've seen the sights including the Grand Mosque and Sheikh Al-Maktoum's house, the water sports and the wonderful trips into the surrounding dessert mountains and oases are a must. With western friendly alcohol laws, one of the best airlines in the world and of course tax-free shopping just make sure you go when you won't frazzle, between November and April is best.