By Bicycle
Although it may seem unimaginable to be cycling around Dubai, with the fast paced traffic and hot temperatures, hiring a bicycle for getting around this beautiful city is becoming increasingly popular. Several companies now offer bicycle hire services. However, it would be advisable to avoid hiring bicycle for a Dubai City Tour. Also, a lot of care is needed when cycling due to the speed of the cars. In the hotter months, cycling is more arduous and it should be remembered that you will not arrive fresh after pedalling in temperatures as high as 45ºC!
RTA has decided to try to encourage cycling in the busy districts of Deira and Bur Dubai by adding dedicated lanes and parking areas for cyclists. There is even talk of a network of cycle lanes that would eventually be extended to other parts of the city.
Cycling within large and/or gated residential complexes is also becoming popular given the wide roads and greenery in these settings. It is viewed as a good way to stay fit.
Highlights
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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