There are a lot of hotels that offer grand parties with sumptuous dinner and music. Nightclubs of the city organize different events and call upon well-known DJ’s that make you stay on the dance floor night long. 1001 Arabian Nights generally hosts an Arabic fest with Arabic band and belly dancers.

The Gala dinner offered by the Jumeirah Beach Hotel is something you cannot miss out if in Dubai this New Year’s Eve. There is a broad selection of n exquisite cuisine accompanied with some live entertainment along with some stunning views of the Burj Al Arab and the glittering fireworks display awaiting for you once inside the hotel.

Dubai has got excellent shopping facilities for the ones who love to shop all day long. With superb tax-free prices and bargaining options, markets in Dubai have become quite popular among the tourists. There are a lot of shopping malls and souks spread across the city. Also, a wide range of goods are on sale during the annual Dubai Shopping Festival. Inexpensive shopping can be enjoyed inside the souks and malls and Duty Free Shopping can be revered at the Dubai International Airport. Deira Tower Shopping Mall is quite popular for showcasing almost all the items at a low cost. Hop into the Dubai International Airport, Al Ghurair Centre, Al Dhiyafa Road, Al Sabkha Souk and the other souks to enjoy bargaining.

Dubai International Airport

Filled in with a lot of duty free shops showcasing items at a low cost, the Dubai International Airport is perfect for some window shopping or strolling around, thereby helping you in your bargaining deal. Also, there are a lot of health spas, sports facilities and a five star hotel inside.

Address: P.O. Box 2525, Dubai, UAE
Tel. No: +971 4 216 2525
Fax: +971 4 224 4067

Al Ghurair Centre

Dubai’s first shopping centre, Al Ghurair Centre offers a wide array of international products ranging from designer goods, hardware, electronics, accessories, toys and other confectionaries. Prices are reasonable for the shoppers who want to splurge out money and day on their shopping.

Addres: P.O Box: 6999, Dubai, UAE
Tel. No: +971 4 222 5222

Al Dhiyafa Road

If you are tired to go from one shop to the other to get a better offer then Al Dhiyafa Road is the best option for you. The place is completely lined up with designer boutiques, clubs, restaurants and cafes that allow you to stroll round the street checking out the items showcased and to sit in one of the cafes or restaurants when you are done.

Al Sabkha Souk

Al Sabkha Souk is the hub for electronic jumbles that are reliable and inexpensive. Be it electronic components or accessories, or items like telephone, mobile, iPods, video gaming machines and computers, Al Sabhka is the place wherein you will find every electronic item on your list. This place also offers repairs of all the items at a low-cost. Also, you can enjoy bargaining with the stall or shop owners for upgrade or trade-ins of your items.

Address: Al Sabkha Street, Dubai, UAE

Horse Racing
Horse racing is a more popular as compared to camel racing in the UAE. Horse racing can be enjoyed at most of the major clubs. The Dubai World Cup horse race is the world’s richest horse race and can be revered in Dubai. People can also enjoy horse riding at the various clubs and the essential equipments are provided on request. Also, there are lessons conducted for the interested. The Abu Dhabi Tourist Club, Abu Dhabi Hunting & Equestrian Club, Ajman Equestrian Club, Club Joumana, Jebel Ali Equestrian Club, Sharjah Equestrian & Racing Club and the Umm al-Qaiwain Marine Club and Riding Centre are a few of the horse racing clubs located in UAE. Have an exclusive look of the Meydan Race Course City which will be inaugurated during the 2010 World Cup and is touted to be the largest one in the current horse racing scenario.

Football
Football or soccer is one of the most popular and favourite sport after Camel racing and Horse racing. There are a lot of stadiums spread across UAE. Zayed Sports City is the largest sports complex in the country.

Cricket
As most of the population in UAE comes from the Indian sub-continent, cricket is easily become the popular sport in the country. The Sharjah Cricket Stadium hosts the annual matches for the cricket world cup.

Camel Racing
Generally takes place on weekend’s mornings in winter, Camel racing is a different sport and has become an essential part of the UAE tradition. The race takes place on special tracks and the atmosphere is completely enthusiastic during public holidays. Al Wathba Racetrack, Al Ain Racetrack and Nad al-Sheba camel track are a few of the racetracks located in UAE.

Golf
UAE has many golf courses and three of them are PGA championship golf courses. Almost all of the courses are managed by the UAE Golf Association and most of them are also found in the major hotels of the country. Dubai Desert Classic event takes place in Dubai and is marked by the world’s best golf players.

Tennis
The popularity of Tennis is taking its pitch high up and there are a lot of private clubs and hotels hosting their own tennis courts. The annual Dubai Tennis Championships is hosted in Dubai and is a WTA and ATP event wherein the top tennis players compete.

Car Rallying
Most of the cars rallying events in UAE are organized by the Emirates Motor Sports Federation. The Desert Challenge is always held in the first week of December.

Polo
Dubai Polo Club offers a chance to play polo for the polo lovers. They also provide all the equipments on rent. The polo season is hosted in the country in between Mid-October to April.

Rugby
Rugby fans can play and enjoy watching rugby matches held throughout the year across the country. Dubai hosts Six Nations Rugby Tournament in April and Dubai Rugby Sevens in November and December.

Rock Climbing
There are some interesting rock-climbing routes on the UAE Mountains. Also, you can try out indoor climbing at the Pharaohs Club, Qud al-Mehta and Pyramids in Dubai.

Sailing
There are a lot of beach clubs and hotels offering an option of sailing through the waters of the Gulf for the short-time visitors of the UAE. For a true experience you can endow the sailing dhows or wooden crafts swaying off across the Indian Ocean. Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club, Abu Dhabi Catamaran Association, Dubai Offshore Sailing Club, Dubai International Marine Club and the UAQ Tourist Club provide sailing equipments for the sailors.

Ice-Skating
You can enjoy ice-skating when the sun always shines in the country. The Abu Dhabi Tourist Club has got a big ice-skating rink with floodlights and TV screens. Dubai has got two ice rinks, Hyatt Regency Galleria and Al Nasr Leisureland and you need to check for the activities before going.

Other Sports
Besides the common sports you can enjoy bowling, polo, rock climbing, canoeing, athletics, chess, archery and much more. Popular water sports include boat racing, powerboat racing and jet skiing.

GFDL:Dubai media City

Any kind of mass-media represents a section of the media exclusively intended to reach a very large audience, especially the population of a nation state. The advent of radio networks and TV as electronic form, circulation of newspapers, magazines, books and manuscripts as print form are present centuries before. It is almost a tedious task if one sits and starts pondering over its actual inception.

Today’s age where blogs, message boards, pod-casts, and video sharing are ruling almost all the businesses and industries, thanks goes to the constant exposure of individuals where mass-media techniques like advertising and propaganda becomes name of the game.
The media sector in Dubai also witnessed a massive growth to cope up with its steady growth that is taking place on an entire level. Here is an attempt to highlight some of the forms of media in Dubai that has actually added to the pace of communication in the city.

Dubai Media City: Dubai’s Media City often referred to as Dubai’s investment that costs around 800 million dollars is also known for its cutting-edge technology, world-class production and transmission facilities that cater to the ever growing needs of the most happening tourist city and will continue to do so for many more years. It is known that the media sector in Dubai and the UAE has observed a substantial growth in the last few years, especially in the electronic forms of media, viz-radio and television.

GFDL:Dubai Studio City

Most of the internationally acclaimed broadcasters, TV networks, news channels, and financial & business information channels are based and headquartered in Dubai Media City. To name a few- APTN, ARY Digital Network, BBC World, Bloomberg L.P, CNBC Arabiya, CNN, Geo TV, Voice of America (VoA), Middle- East Broadcasting Center, Persian Music Channel, Reuters, Showtime Arabia and Ten Sports have their prominent presence in the city that is adding value to the life of the people living therein by keeping them with constant updates of technology, news, sports, entertainment like movies, music concerts and also about educative aspects.

Besides this, Dubai has some promising upcoming projects related to various forms of media that are lined up for execution. This includes the Dubai Studio City that will cater to the production needs of the region. It is expected to have pre-built studios, sound stages, workshops, back-lots & stage areas, broadcast center housing offices and post-production studios, a business center for freelancers, film & television academies, location approval services, entertainment & retail spaces, hotels & residential facilities to accommodate crews and casts as well.

Creative City is another forthcoming creative service which is launched by Fujairah Media. It aims to attract regional and International broadcast TV and radio providers to Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates and provide creative media related services.

Creative Commons:CNBC Arabiya headquarters

Ras Al Khaimah Media Free Zone and Film City launched on 3 January 2006 by the Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAKFTZ) authority has been developed with regard to the increasing cost of living in Dubai city. The RAK Free Trade Zone authority has even licensed Mirage Holdings Freezone Company, LLC, Ras Al Khaimah, to operate the entire Film and Media City.

International Media Production Zone (IMPZ), a free zone and freehold area located in Dubai near Jumeirah Village South is spread over an area of 43 million sq ft that caters to media production companies. It is rumored to get transformed into the next generation of Dubai Media City.

WAM, Emirates News Agency is the official news agency of the UAE that provides daily news coverage of official and other events throughout the country.

AMG-Arab media group, the largest media group in the region publishes 3 daily newspapers, owns around 8 radio stations and has many investments in related activities that enhances the platform.

Dubai Media Incorporated, a Dubai government department owns and administers Dubai TV, Sama Dubai, Dubai One and Dubai Sports Channel. All these channels are a medium of information that provide sheer entertainment to people with different interests.

Though the broadcasters, the foreign media and other investments are still functional, it did face some very heavy consequences due to the censorship. Even Dubai Internet City that sells itself as a business-friendly environment with excellent connectivity too is heavily censored.

Dubai bar and restaurant,UAE

Dubai nightlife is considered to be the most lively and diverse in UAE. When the sun sets, Dubai starts showing its second wind. Whatever your liking, just sit at the bar and relax with a glass beer, listen to live music or watch your favourite sport on a large TV screen.

Some luxury hotels offer jazz clubs and piano bars but if you want to enjoy the real nightlife of Dubai you must visit the nightclubs which are located inside the hotels.

DJ in a Dubai nightclub

Many bar and clubs are overcrowded on Thursdays and Saturdays and are open up to 2.00 am in the night. Alcohol is forbidden in Arab countries but not in Dubai. But one has to be careful about behavior after consuming alcohol as the laws are equally strict. Officially only non-Muslims are allowed to consume alcohol and the minimum age for getting a license to have alcohol is 21. To enjoy nightlife in Dubai, you must be 25 or over.
Many clubs also offer “Happy Hours” which is normally up to 19.00 in the evening. Tuesday and Sunday in many of these bars they call it as “Ladies Night”, wherein the females are offered limited amount of free drinks.
Now-a-days more and more world renowned DJ’s across the globe are visiting Dubai to give performance.
Just like Dubai being famous as the best destination in Middle East for shopping, it has also gained a name as the best place for enjoying night life, as the rules here related to alcohol and clubs are much lenient visa vis the other Arab countries.

Some of the most popular bars and night clubs in Dubai are:- Kasbaa Royal Mirage Hotel, The Irish Village, Carter’s Cafe Bar, Hard Rock Cafe, Buddha Bar, Alamo Bar, Fairmont Cigar Bar, Oxygen Club, Tangerine Club, Triology, Charlie Parrot’s at Oasis Beach.

Camel racing Dubai

Camel Race
It is a very popular, adventurous and traditional sport in Dubai, UAE. Dubai has as many as 15 race tracks mainly located at outskirts of the city which are well-maintained with state-of-the-art facilities. There are around 14,000 racing camels and 9000 workers for their upkeep. The races take place in the winter season ie. last week of October to the first fortnight of April. Generally the races take place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays or some tracks are engaged in 5-day races also. Over the past few years, Camel racing in the UAE has gained popularity and prominence worldwide.

Tandem Sky Dive
An absolute must for those who like thrilling adventure sports. It is a dive  from 12,000 feet. If one has very strong heart a free fall can also be tried. While flying one can enjoy the stunning views of the Persian Gulf, Burj Al Arab. , one of the many highlights of the coastline.

Surfing
Surfing in Dubai is the most excellent experienced at Dubai creek. The unspoiled waters of the creek are good enough for people who want to enjoy their ride. This one of the major sports activity in Dubai. There are many surfing schools providing lessons to the beginners and you can enjoy it with professionals teaching you or if one is an expert in this then go on your own to ride the blue waters.

HotBalloon Dubai UAE

Hot Air Balloon Flight
To have panoramic view of the Hajj mountains, Dubai skyline, and sand dunes, a hot air balloon ride is the only way. Ballooning is an adventurous activity for families with kids (above five years). Taking off at sunrise is a perfect time to enjoy the picturesque views of desert from above.

Desert safari
One of the most popular outdoor activities amongst the tourists, trip in the desert is an ultimate experience. There many companies offering these excursions, combined with dune bashing and safari skiing. An overnight stay with traditional Arabic entertainment is also offered by some of the tour operators. Tourists can enjoy belly-dancing, henna painting etc during this tour.

Dhow boat cruise
Dhow cruise on the Dubai creek is experience one must take whilst in Dubai. Watch city’s wonderful architecture and skyline. Many companies offer cruises with options such as food, beverages and live entertainment such as belly dance and traditional Arabic music, at an additional cost.

Wild Wadi Water Park, Dubai

Wild Wadi Water Park
Wild Wadi Waterpark is a theme park located near the Jumairah beach, Dubai, covering the area of 12 acres with state-of-the-art rides and slides. It is one of the famous water parks in UAE where kids, families and thrill-seekers enjoy the rides to the fullest extent. Ladies Night, Family Mornings, Join the wave are some of the specifically designed programs of Wild Wadi. Once you enter the Wild Wadi park, you can have access to all rides, rubber rings, body boards. One should not miss some amazing rides such as Master Blaster Slides, Ring Rides, Family ride, Jumeirah Sceirah, Flow Rider rides, Breakers Bay.

Creative commons/EVO: Nightscape of the high-rise section of Dubai, Unitd Arab Emirates.

The beautiful and one of the most sought-after tourist destinations Dubai does offer some of the interesting packages for nightlife entertainment as well. One can find Dubai’s ambiance quite tranquil during the day or filled with a variety of beach activities, as the city has been bestowed upon by Mother Nature with natural water reservoirs. Besides this, the city has immense to offer to the night hawks by means of its nightclubs, cafes, bars, restaurants, clubs, discos and escort service providers which cater to different tastes and as per the requirement of the locals and tourists at the same time.

An admirable nightlife could be enjoyed to its fullest with prior knowledge of the limitations and the strict laws of the city, which are nothing but the measures to safeguard peace and harmony and also to protect the tourism culture of the city. Basic care and awareness regarding the pubs and bars, say for e.g. they all must close at 3:00AM, one must be 21 to drink alcohol and 25 to enter a nightclub could be kept in mind that may help.

Dubai has a number of nightclubs where the entry pattern varies from one another with slight alterations. Some of them offer free entry while others charge a lot from the club members with very high entrance fees. For this, a good search and a survey has to be carried out amongst the locals or by taking assistance of colleagues from the regionally located branch offices in case of business trip and visits.

Things to remember:

• Liquor is not freely available in Dubai and is also expensive. The visitors are supposed to go to a nightclub or to a bar in a hotel to get it. Apart from this, one can buy liquor from the duty free shop at the Dubai Airport while coming into Dubai.

• Residence visa holders are issued a liquor permit.

• Because of certain religious beliefs and sentiments, bars are not available in all the hotels of Dubai. Hence, one must select his/her accommodation with a thorough enquiry and after a thoughtful consideration; especially the expatriates and visitors.

The following are some of the most popular and frequently visited spots in Dubai to spend the late nights.

1) Alamo: It is a restaurant-cum-bar, located at the Dubai Marine Beach resort. Alamo is a famous destination for nightlife, especially amongst the locals and is mostly busy around the weekends, where fun begins from 10:30 onwards. It is popular with the expats and the locals too where live music is played with a facility for dance platform.

2)  Atlantis: It is a disco located right next door to the Hard Rock Cafe. Atlantis becomes almost crowded during midnight with young and hip, expatriates and locals, where it’s modern and lively atmosphere get in tune with music rhythm, dance and thrill. The nightclub has performances from dancing girls and drum masters, which adds to the sparkling mood. Special days have been allotted for ladies night, which include Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

3) 400 Club: 400 Club is situated on the sheikh zayed road, which is one of the luxurious nightclubs in Dubai that offers energizing cocktails. The club is a well-known place for its lavish and luxurious seating arrangement that gives a royal touch to its entire ambiance. It is a must place in Dubai for a visit where the music played is stirring.

4) African Star: African Star is one of the admired nightlife destination located at the al Muteena Street, deira. The place is famous for its extensive meal which offers Ethiopian dishes like doro-wat and injeria along with a very good collection of beverages. Also eye-catching live performances keep amusement alive where the songs by the Sudanese band and Somali village beats fill the atmosphere with energy. Being one of the best nightlife spot in deira, African star is a good place to visit.

5) Al Abaya: Al Abaya is located at the palm hotel of sheikh zayed road, Dubai which is famous for the luscious menu and drinks that it serves to its guests. A traditional Lebanese mezzah with a variety of mixed and grilled dishes is the specialty of Al Abaya, which can be enjoyed thoroughly with the full-blown entertainment presented by the local Arabian dancers and singers.

6) Blue Bar: Blue Bar is a good bar located at the ground floor of hotel novotel world trade centre Dubai. It is a well-liked place for its elegance and comfort with a perfect combination of light and sound where you are treated with the best of their hospitality with a thorough professional touch. Blue bar plays live jazz music for its visitors on every Thursday where a provision for watching television is also made.

7) Boudoir: Boudoir is situated at the city end of Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai which is a stylish place and a favorite celebrity spot too. The place is well-suited to its high profile guests who often land up here for dining. One can find its interiors fascinating with a gentle arrangement of lights, where music like classic jazz is offered to create mood. Special performances by classic artists and beats of Latino, filtered and tribal music played at times fills the place with a splendid atmosphere.

8 ) Carter’s: A stylish restaurant-cum-bar, carters is located inside the pyramid complex at the wafi city. Named after an Egyptologist Howard carter, the place is a famous restaurant-cum-bar. To avoid disappointment, one can land up fairly early to this place during evenings as screening at the entrance takes quite a long time. A famous destination among the expats and locals on top, carter’s Wednesday night is ladies night where the women too take pleasure in drinks. With no specific dress code as such, this place offers drinks at sensible price which is a must-see to the visitors, especially the pyramid centre.

9) Champions: Located at the JW Marriot, champions is perfect place for souls with an inclination for sports. The bar is open daily with slight alteration in timing on Fridays where number of television sets is placed to enjoy live sporting events. Besides this, food is also served along with beer at reasonable price.

10) Dubai Creek Park: It is a nice place to hang around for the whole family where lots of play areas are made for children. The surroundings of this area during night are incredible where you can just relax in the park and enjoy the view of colorful buildings on the other side of the creek.

12) Hard Rock Cafe: Hard rock cafe is located in the heart of marina which is a hard rock chain known for its live music and traditional food. The place is not too spacious but a proper and sufficient seating arrangement has been properly made for the visitors for dining.

13) Irish Village: Irish village is situated just next to the aviation club of Dubai which is in fact a bona fide Irish style pub. Both indoor and outdoor seating arrangements are offered to the visitors as per their choice where good quality food is on hand along with alcohol.

14) Kasbaa: Located at the royal mirage hotel, Kasbaa is a high profile club known for its Arabic theme. It is a good place to experience its uniqueness where separate floors are allotted to cater the different needs. These include a dance floor which offers modern Arabic music, an upper level place with comfortable Arabian style sofas for intimate moments and a terrace in addition. With no specific dress code, the club welcomes smart casual wear and non hotel guest as well.

15) Planetarium: Planetarium is a club located just next to the pyramid centre which has memberships and entrance regulations that allow entry only to its members, ladies and couples. Normally closed on Saturdays, ladies nights are the Tuesdays while Sundays are the business nights.

16) Scarlett’s: Scarlett’s is a bar which is located at the Emirates towers hotel, Dubai. A well-known place among the expats and business people, Scarlett’s does offer some happy hours to its guests that begin at the early evenings which attract a lot of custom. DJ plays a nice fusion of classic and popular songs for the guests at the bar which is one of the good venues in Dubai to relax with a glass of drink after a whole days work.

17) The Junction: The junction bar is located at the century hotel Dubai which posses a South African staff. Ladies nights are Sundays and Tuesdays and sometime airline crews also occupy the place, especially on Thursdays.

18) The Agency Wine Bar: The agency wine bar is located just opposite Scarlett’s bar, which is one of the best bars in Dubai known for its creative and graceful design. A good place to meet with your buddies, the bar does offer some happy hours to its guests with a variety of wines at reasonably fair prices and snacks additionally.

19) Tropicana: Tropicana night club is situated at the Dubai marine beach resort and spa which is a well-known destination for its Arabic style. A perfect blend of latest international hits along with the traditional dance music is the specialty of the nightclub.