DUBAI:
DUBAI CITY
Glamorous, ambitious and exciting,
Dubai is the fastest growing city in the
world, where world-class shopping,
championship golf courses and even snow
ski slopes create a fabulous desert fantasy
beneath a glittering high-rise skyline.
DUBAI CITY WHAT TO DO – SHOP WHERE TO GO SHOPPING
Dubai City located on the shores of the Spend money! Dubai is famous for its Wafi City The elegant Egyptian- themed mall
Persian Gulf, is the capital of Dubai, one of fabulous shopping, with a dazzling array of has become an up market favorite with
seven ‘Emirates’ that form the United Arab places to buy everything and anything. Look excellent cafés and restaurants, galleries and
Emirates. Fashioned by modern, palatial for trinkets in traditional souks or treat yourself superb shops including the luxury of Chanel
architecture, incredible buildings which to designer wear in the vast, state-of-the-art and Escade, the chic lines of Nicole Farhi
challenge imagination, luxurious hotels, and malls that are a Dubai speciality – the city is and the glamour of Versace.
visions of wealth at every turn, Dubai City is, tax-free meaning excellent value for money.
in its own right, a world class destination. Dubai’s jet-set shop for Chanel and Cartier in The Boulevard The Boulevard is the place
There isn't much here that isn't glistening new. upmarket complexes such as the Egyptian- where luxury and style merge. Located in a
Even the traditional souks that attract themed Wafi City, and chic boutiques of The sophisticated setting between the two spires
thousands of visitors each year are packed Boulevard. While for a different experience, of Jumeirah Emirates Towers, The Boulevard
with up-to-the-minute gadgets and the latest the Souk Al Bahar is a unique celebration of hosts the cream of international designers
designer wear. Most visitors to Dubai come Dubai’s cultural heritage, with over 100 shops such as Cartier, Giorgio Armani and Gucci,
here to shop, eat in the restaurants and soak selling clothes by local designers. in a series of chic boutiques that are arrayed
up the atmosphere of a city oozing wealth in aristocratic splendor along a spacious
and a general air of self-satisfied confidence. WHAT TO DO – GOLF marble courtyards. Not only can you shop,
Tired of shopping - play golf. Take a break but the body care facilities offer massages,
from the malls and head for the Fairway – sauna and steam rooms, plus opulent dining
Dubai is making a name for itself as a premier outlets among the nine cafés and
golf destination, with a number of world-class restaurants.
greens, including the Four Seasons, Ernie Els
Golf Club, as well as the Dubai Creek Golf Souk Al Bahar Souk Al Bahar is a vibrant
and Yacht Club. shopping mall and entertainment destination
in the heart of the prestigious Downtown
WHAT TO DO – HORSE RACING Burj Dubai, on the Old Town Island.
Dubai is famous for horse racing and hosts Featuring over 100 shops in an eclectic retail
some of the world’s most exciting racing mix it includes 22 restaurants, cafés and
events. The Dubai World Cup, the richest lounges framing the souk’s extensive
thoroughbred horse race in the world, is held waterfront promenade. Souk Al Bahar
on 24th – 30th March 2009 at the Nad Al (‘market of the sailor’) takes its name from
Sheba Racecourse, just 10 minutes from the both its traditional souk architecture of
city centre. natural stone corridors, high archways and
subdued lighting and its unique ‘sea-side’
SPEAK TO SOMEONE WHO’S BEEN THERE...
“I went on the City of Merchant “The best place to pick up a bargain is “Head to the Hilton Creek and book
Tour on my last trip to Dubai, and Al Karama. It’s known as the textile souk at table at Verre by Gordon Ramsey.
gained an unique insight into the old where you can obtain pashmina’s, Try the ravioli with lobster, it’s amazing!”
and new Dubai. It was thoroughly designer shirts and handbags at great
fascinating.” prices. The Gold Souk is the best place to
go for jewellery – be prepared to barter!”
Margaret Wilson – Karen Sharples – Joanne Iborra –
Middle East Sales Consultant Middle East Sales Consultant. Destination Manager
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