Dubai is a modern-day marvel, with spectacular towers and amazing garden designs and what amuse you the most is the fact that the city rose from the desert. Every car park is crammed with the latest, most glamorous and expensive models. The landmarks like the sail-shaped tower- of the Burj, an Arab hotel which sits on its own man-made island is very-impressive and very exclusive.
Dubai has massive malls, theme parks, every toy and gadget you can dream of. There are green golf courses, parks and gardens, kept watered and lush by a timed sprinkler system. The huge Mall of The Emirates not only stocks every brand name in creation, but also houses the world’s largest indoor snow park, with a ski slope, pine trees and proper snow. You will really enjoy shopping and window shopping.
The traditional Madinatjumeirah is a traditional covered market place. You can buy stained glass lamps, incense burners, carpets and all kinds of Middle Eastern merchandise. Don’t forget to visit the museum and a heritage village which is at Al Fahidi fort. The walls are made of coral, gypsum and shell, the roof of mud, plaster, and palm fronds. It is an interesting little museum, which helps in exploring history of Dubai. There is a National Falcon Centre as well.
You find cuisines from practically anywhere in the world, in Dubai’s restaurants. Dubai creek bisects the town. On the Deira side are the old spice, perfume, textile and gold souks (markets).There are many cafes lining the creek on the Bur Dubai side and while away your time watching the boats go by. Hop on to a genuine abrade at the water taxi station and cross the river for just a couple of dreams. The museum houses old pottery, hunting tools, coins and jeweler as well as funeral vessels which give evidence of ancient settlements and trade routes. Dubai, a hub of international trade today, seems to have been a busy and important caravan route hundreds of years ago.
The Heritage and Diving Village at Shindaga also makes a stab at authenticity, with fishing boats and nets, and huts. A short walk away from the Dubai museum is a small enclave of winding streets and restored merchant houses complete with flat topped wind towers, which was the old eco-friendly way of keeping houses cool in a desert climate, funneling in air currents through a series of chimneys. Some of the Bastakiya houses are now art galleries, stylish boutique hotels and cafes. This is one of Dubai's oldest districts, preserved the way it was, and it is shocking that many people who have lived in Dubai for years have no idea it even exists.
The tea in Bastakiya, a long abra ride down the creek, stocking up on sumac, zaatar (Arab spices) and attar (perfume oil) in the Perfume and Spice Souk, meet Emiratis at a break¬fast and go on a guided tour of Jumeirah mosque, all remind you of Dubai. And the famous desert safari and Wild Wadi water park will definitely add fun element to your trip.