Landmarks
Few other cities in the region or for that matter in the world, have so many landmarks that have become 'world firsts' and are architects delights. Dubai is home to many such landmarks that are worth seeing during your visit. Be it Ski Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, the World, the Al Maha Resort, Burj Al Arab, Burj Dubai and the list goes one. These landmark projects have catapulted Dubai to the world scene. See them to believe them.
Atlantis
Atlantis, The Palm is a 1,539 room, ocean-themed destination resort located at the centre of the crescent of the man-made Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. This US$1.5 billion joint venture
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Bastakiya
The old Bastakiya district with its narrow lanes and tall wind-towers gives a tantalising glimpse of old Dubai. Immediately to the east of Al Fahidi Fort is the largest concentrati
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Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab has become an iconic symbol of Dubai. It is one of the regions most famous tourist landmarks, and as a hotel it has set new standards for excellence in Arabian hospita
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Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa is a super-tall skyscraper is currently the tallest in the world at 828m (2,717ft). In a breathtaking design, which encompasses the makings of a small city in its
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Business Bay
A central business district located in Downtown Dubai. Designed primarily for international trade purposes, Business Bay will have upwards of 230 buildings for both commercial and
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Dubai Internet City
An information-technology park created as a free economic zone by the Government of Dubai, Major companies such as Microsoft, IBM, Nokia and UAE based companies sich as i-Make and
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Dubai Marina
Set to be the world’s largest manmade marina, located close to the heart of ‘new Dubai’ and linked with Jabel Ali Port Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and the American
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Dubai Metro
A driverless, fully automated rail network, set to be the largest of its kind in the world. Dubai Metro will comfortably connect a city of an estimated 15 million visitors a year b
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Dubai Museum
A visit to the Dubai Museum is a must on every Dubai itinerary. Housed within the beautifully restored Al Fahidi Fort, which was erected around 1799 to defend the city against inva
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Dubai Sports City
An entire sports city currently under construction in the entertainment complex of Dubailand, featuring apartment buildings as well as state-of-the-art stadiums and facilities. Dub
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Emirates Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa
Set within 225 sq kms of pristine desert landscape, Al Maha Desert & Spa is an exclusive (40 suites) cameo resort and undeniably one of the most unforgetable places on earth! With
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Heritage & Diving Village
The Heritage & Diving Villages provide a rare glimpse of Dubai’s traditional culture and lifestyle. Exhibits focus on the emirate’s maritime past, pearl diving traditions and a
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Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa
Rising up from the desert sand dunes like a mirage, Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa is an elegant retreat in a traditional Arabic setting. Whether you’re after romant
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Jumeirah Mosque
Dubai has many fine mosques. One of the largest and most beautiful, the Jumeirah Mosque, is a spectacular example of modern Islamic architecture. Built of stone in medieval Fatimid
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Majlis Gallery
The Majilis Gallery is situated in an old Arabic house with windtowers and a courtyard in the old Bastakiya district at Al Fahidi roundabout in Bur Dubai. The gallery hosts a varie
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Palm Trilogy
Many know Palm Jumeirah as an international icon, but few realize that it was created help solve Dubai's beach shortage. The Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktou
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Ski Dubai
Ski Dubai is the first INDOOR ski resort to open in the Middle East. The resort is located at the heart of Mall of the Emirates, a famous shopping centre in Dubai’s central part
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Spice & Gold Souk
In the narrow alleyways of the spice souk, the atmosphere and the scents of the past can be savoured in this Typical Arabian Market. Bags of spices, incense, rose petals and tradit
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The World
An archipelago of 300 manmade islands off the coast of Dubai, created from sand dredged from the sea. The World is a landmark for future eco-tourism projects worldwide. The World i
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Highlights
Union Properties in talks on sale of Ritz
Union Properties has initiated talks with two foreign investors for the sale of its Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dubai, Emirates Business has reported, citing an industry source. Earlier in February, Union Properties said several investors were interested in the hotel, which it could sell if offered around $400m. The two foreign investors are from the USA and Qatar, the paper said.
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