{"id":5081,"date":"2013-08-13T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2013-08-13T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=5081"},"modified":"2020-06-22T17:35:57","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T21:35:57","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indulgent, glamorous, and progressive are words that describe Dubai. This United Arab Emirates city is a luxury travel destination for leisure and business travellers.\u00a0 Dubai combines a modern metropolis with a timeless sensibility and Arabian flair.\u00a0 It\u2019s a dining, shopping, and nightlife mecca where you can allow your adventurous side to take over and partake in excursions such as desert safaris, hot air balloon rides, and sand boarding.\u00a0 Enjoy the beaches, spas, waterparks, and famous golf courses.\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re staring in awe at the Middle Eastern icon: Burj Khalifa, lounging in the world-famous Buddha Bar enjoying late-night drinks, or strolling through the chaotic camel market and interacting with traders, there are so many unique facets of Dubai culture to experience on your next vacation!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">City Basics<\/h3>\n<p><strong>From the airport:<\/strong> The Dubai International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world.\u00a0 Reservation desks are located at the Terminals to help you book hotels, safaris, and city tours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting around:<\/strong> Taxis and the Dubai Metro are the most common ways for tourists to travel.\u00a0 The Dubai Metro operates at 10-minute intervals.\u00a0 There are bus connections and taxi pickups at each station and stations are typically 1.5 km apart.\u00a0 Ticket fares depend on distance travelled, but day passes can be purchased for $14 or declining balance cards can be loaded and used on metro, buses, and water buses. Car rentals are available for travellers with an international driver\u2019s license and a valid passport.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/shutterstock_119872906.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-5088\" alt=\"Camel in Dubai\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/shutterstock_119872906.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/shutterstock_119872906.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/shutterstock_119872906-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/shutterstock_119872906-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/shutterstock_119872906-207x136.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/shutterstock_119872906-260x170.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/shutterstock_119872906-430x283.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Where to Stay<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Golden Sands Hotel Apartments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Golden Sands Hotel Apartments are located in the Bur Dubai neighbourhood, close to shopping malls, restaurants, nightlife, and a metro station.\u00a0 The hotel offers a variety of rooms and all units have a kitchenette.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This hotel located on the Arabian Gulf is perfect for those craving some time in the clear, blue waters- and it has a staggering 14 restaurants and bars!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jumeirah Beach Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This architecturally beautiful family resort has luxurious suites and villas with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf, five swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, a scuba diving centre, and a water park.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grand Hyatt Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In close proximity to Dubai\u2019s financial and entertainment districts, the Grand Hyatt Dubai has extraordinary dining options, resort facilities, landscaped gardens, an award-winning spa, and it\u2019s located minutes away from the airport!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5093\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/shutterstock_77054806-1.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5093\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5093\" alt=\"Burj Al Arab Hotel on Jumeirah Beach\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/shutterstock_77054806-1.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/shutterstock_77054806-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/shutterstock_77054806-1-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/shutterstock_77054806-1-768x724.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Burj Al Arab Hotel on Jumeirah Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>\u00a0Attractions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Burj Khalifa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>Observation Deck Tickets: Reserved Adult General Admission 125 AED<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The world\u2019s tallest building is an architectural and engineering masterpiece, standing at over 828 meters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dubai Mall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit the world\u2019s largest shopping mall with 1,200 retail stores and 200 food outlets.\u00a0 This complex houses the Dubai Aquarium, SEGA Republic indoor theme park, and the Dubai ice rink.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dubai Fountain<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located just outside the mall in the Burj Khalifa Lake is the Dubai Fountain that shoots water as high as 500 ft.\u00a0 Enjoy the daily light and music performances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bastakia Quarter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stroll through the Bastakia Quarter of Dubai and visit the art galleries, garden cafes, textile boutiques, craft markets, and traditional homes that decorate this historic area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Palm Islands<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These magnificent artificial islands are shaped like a palm tree.\u00a0 Jumeirah, the only island open to the public, is where the ultra-luxurious Burj Al-Arab 7-star hotel rests.\u00a0 Also located on the Palm Islands are upscale hotels, residential villas, water homes, restaurants, malls, spas, marinas, and other attractions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To book <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/hotels_dubai.html\">Dubai hotels<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/cheap-flights_00_05_2J_dubai.html\">flights to Dubai<\/a>, or just to learn more about this exotic destination, speak with one of our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/travel-agent\/index.html\">travel agents<\/a> today: 1-800-665-4981.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indulgent, glamorous, and progressive are words that describe Dubai. 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