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When in Dubai you should experience events and activities that are typical to the city and region and are rich in Arabian tradition and culture. Events such as the camel races, horse races, falconry, mosque tours or a visit to the old parts of Dubai, among others. You can also see the city from different perspectives - a cruise along Dubai's famous creek in a traditional dhow or from the sky in a helicopter or balloon ride! Whatever the activity, the experience will be an unforgettable one.

 
  • Birdwatching

    Birdwatching

    Dubai attracts ornithologists from all around the world as almost 400 species of birds have been observed in the emirate. Customised bird watching tours range from one or two days

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  • Camel Races

    Camel Races

    One of the highlights of any visit to Dubai is the camel race. This traditional sport of camel racing is a serious business in the Gulf. Camel racing is a highly competitive sport

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  • Desert Safari

    Desert Safari

    Dubai Desert Safari is a must do tour if you are in Dubai for business or pleasure, spare an evening for the Desert Safari to enjoy the life out of Dubai's busy life. On our desert

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  • Dow Cruises

    Dow Cruises

    Take a cruise along the Dubai creek and you can see the major Dubai landmarks You will see the past and present architecture of the area which is brought to its full beauty during

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  • Falconry

    Falconry

    Falconry is a sport known to Arabian World since ages. Falconry in Dubai is somewhat like a culture that is rooted deep in to the generations. Although the sport has roots in many

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  • Helicopter Tours

    Helicopter Tours

    This is the ideal opportunity to view the sights of Dubai from a unique perspective! You will see wind tower houses, fishing dhows, impressive parks, the winding creek, beaches, th

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  • Horse Races

    Horse Races

    Have a world class racing experience! The sport of kings has rapidly become Dubai’s most popular spectator event, attracting crowds of more than 15.000. Races are held weekly dur

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  • Jumeirah Mosque Tour

    Jumeirah Mosque Tour

    The Jumeirah Mosque is a dominant landmark of Dubai city. Built in the medieval Fatimid tradition, this stone structure is a tribute to modern Islamic architecture. While strolling

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  • Stable Tour

    Stable Tour

    The Nad Al Sheba stable tour begins with a trackside view of the early morning gallops followed by a guided tour of the stables, a full breakfast, a walk through the jockeys facili

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  • The Bastakia walking tour

    The Bastakia walking tour

    Bastakia occupies the eastern portion of Bur Dubai along the Creek. The tiny Bastakiya quarter is Dubai’s most engaging neighborhood. Established at the end of the 19th ce

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Sharjah sees 11% more tourists in H1 The UAE emirate of Sharja recorded an 11% increase in the number of tourist arrivals in the first half of this year, compared to the same period in 2009, according to the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA). The majority of tourists (45%) entering Sharjah during the first half were from Europe, while 25% were from the GCC, 14% were from Asian countries, 11% were from other Arab countries, and the remaining 5% came from the Commonwealth, the US, Africa and the Pacific Region. The authority also said the emirate's 107 hotel establishments (41 hotels and 66 hotel apartments) reported a 70% hotel occupancy rate during the period.

 

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