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		<title>Souks in Dubai</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shopping is one of the things you cannot miss out when in Dubai. The best places to enjoy buying something good along with some bargaining are the souks in Dubai. Arabic Markets or souks include a bunch of shops wherein all varieties of goods are bought, sold and exchanged. Gold, spices, silks and perfume souks are quite popular among the tourists. A visit to the souks when the weather is cooler is a better experience.]]></description>
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<p>All the shops are open from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm, except for Thursdays and Fridays when they are open in the afternoons as well. The best time to turn up here is in the late afternoon when the souks are jam-packed completely, but if you are interested to ought some leisure shopping then these evenings are to be avoided.</p>
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<p><strong>Gold Souk</strong><br />
People with fondness for gold can shop along the narrow streets of Dubai lined with glittering windows, where 22 and 24 carat gold is offered in plenty. One can easily get confused where to begin as the whole market is crammed with dazzling gold shops. Be it gold brooches, ear rings, bangles, rings or necklaces, one can find each and every window adorned with gold ornaments and artifacts. None of the jewelry is less than 18 carat and the prices offered here are much lower than most other parts of the world.</p>
<p><strong>Souk Madinat Jumeirah</strong><br />
A rich and brightly colored market, Souk Madinat Jumeirah hosts a bazaar-like atmosphere in its zigzag and roundabout paths. You just bounce in the lively trade and interactive culture that no doubt gives you an altogether different shopping experience. Popular for unique brands and crafts you can hear women and craftsmen at work along with tempting coffee aroma, coming from the various cafes and restaurants, while strolling off the souk.</p>
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<p><strong>Spice Souk</strong><br />
Toss up into a variety of spices and fragrance from the shisha and frankincence to the different herbs used in South Asian and Arabic food inside the souk market that houses a collection of spices commonly used. Also, textiles, rugs, incense and other artifacts are also sold here. Bargaining is something that you ought not to forget to do here!</p>
<p><strong>Fish Market</strong><br />
A worth trip for a few clicks to show it out to your loved ones, the Fish Market features a variety of seafood options. Market smell herein is filled with fish sellers that trade and bargain over the prices of fresh fish and spices too. A seafood restaurant and museum is also there inside that caters to the tastes of fish lovers.</p>
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<p><strong>Textile Souk</strong><br />
Stroll off through the trove of textiles, shades, dyes, textures, knits and laces inside the textile souk adorned with gleaming threads, velvets and silks. There is a never ending choice for the shoppers and the prices are negotiable. Also, sales are put up on frequent basis.</p>
<p><strong>Meena Bazaar</strong><br />
A popular place among the tourists, Meena Bazaar is filled in with ladies and gents clothing, jewelry and fashion shops. The market also has a few restaurants, takeaways and much more.</p>
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<p><strong>Perfume Souk</strong><br />
Fling yourself into the aroma of local and international perfumes available at the variety of shops in the Perfume Souk. Incense sticks and oily scents are also available there in abundance.</p>
<p><strong> Souk Al Bahar</strong><br />
A perfect blend of the old and new, the Souk Al Bahar showcase crisscross passages, big pergolas and calm spots that overlook the tallest Burj Dubai.</p>
<p><strong> </strong>If at all you are new in Dubai, do not worry as most of the taxi drivers here know the souks and can drop you there at a reasonable fare. And if you have lots of time and want to wander around the city then hire an available public transport .</p>
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		<title>Honeymoon in Dubai</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:11:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>renuka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are seeking for pleasure and gratification along with some excellent shopping options and tempting delicacies escorted with enjoyable beverages in different bars and nightclubs that allow you to tap your feet on the dance floor for the whole night then Dubai is the best option for your Honeymoon!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-441" src="http://blog.dubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Love-in-Dubai5.jpg" alt="honemoon in Dubai" width="240" height="180" /></p>
<p>If you are seeking for pleasure and gratification along with some excellent shopping options and tempting delicacies escorted with enjoyable beverages in different bars and nightclubs that allow you to tap your feet on the dance floor for the whole night then Dubai is the best option for your Honeymoon! <span id="more-440"></span>A beautiful, romantic and diverse cultured city engulfed within the desert and the coast of the Gulf of Oman, Dubai is a place with high raising skyscrapers, ancient mosques, different souks and malls and luxurious hotels just waiting to be delved by the honeymoon couples. A memorable honeymoon can be truly revered in between October and April when the city’s hot sun is dwindling itself off for a romantic weather to come in!</p>
<p><strong>Things to do:</strong><br />
A beach holiday with a different tone, honeymoon in Dubai is an experience pampered by desert safaris, all day long excursions, shopping and relaxing.</p>
<p><strong>City Tour: </strong>Just tour round the city to experience the rich and modern living of Dubai. Jumeirah Mosque, Zabeel Park, Sheik Palace, Dubai Museum, Dubai Zoo, The Palm Island, Diera Towers and the Jumeirah Beach are a few of the attractions of the city.</p>
<p><strong><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-443" src="http://blog.dubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/800px-Margham_desert_small.jpg" alt="Golen Sand Dunes in Dubai" width="240" height="180" />Desert Safari: </strong>Experience a beautiful drive at the golden sand dunes of the city. The mounds truly give you a rollercoaster ride while the car moves up and down the sand dunes. The excitement grows on further with the camel ride, belly dancer’s performances, local dressings and henna designs.</p>
<p><strong>Dhow Cruise:</strong> Revere into a romantic cruises endowed with the traditional Arabic culture that delivers one of the best tours of Dubai. A three &#8211; five hour cruise taking you into the world of magic, belly dancing and fine dinning, the cruise truly forms a memorable part of your honeymoon. A few of the cruises also offer day long or long stay options that endows some more relaxation, café and bars, internet connectivity and shopping shuttles along with beautiful beaches that sop up the splendor of the resorts.</p>
<p><strong><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-445" src="http://blog.dubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/800px-Mall_of_the_Emirates_on_9_June_2007_Pict_3-300x181.jpg" alt="Shopping Mall in Dubai" width="240" height="180" />Shopping:</strong> With a lot of discounts, bargaining and duty free shopping options shopping is something that one just cannot forget in Dubai! Shoppers can enjoy themselves at the Mall of Emirates, Gold and Carpet Souks and the Dubai City Centre. There are also a few options at the Al Fahidi Street.</p>
<p><strong>Other Activities: </strong>There are lots of other activities that the newly wed can enjoy other than cruising, exploring or shopping. One can spend time fishing, scuba diving, bungee jumping, paragliding, Go Karting, Skiing, ice skating, Wadi bashing, playing golf, attending different cultural events and festivals or else relax and rejuvenate at the different spas and massage treatment rooms nested inside the hotels and resorts.</p>
<p><strong>Sights that you can visit: </strong><br />
The place of indefinite sunshine, beaches and romance offers you a lot to enjoy inside your honeymoon package.</p>
<p><strong>Dubai Creek: </strong>Dubai Creek is a place near the water redolent of the ancient Arabian Ports and offers beautiful views over the skyline along with some excellent shopping options nearby.</p>
<p><strong><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-444" src="http://blog.dubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/800px-Dubai-Gold-Souq-4-300x225.jpg" alt="Gold Souk Dubai" width="240" height="180" />The Gold Souks: </strong>Some serious shopping can be revered at the Dubai’s Gold Souks, wherein the window of every shop glitters with gold artifacts.<br />
Wild Wadi Water Park: Adorned with thrilling rides, a day spent at the Wild Wadi Water Park is worth a memory. If you are someone who cannot enjoy the elating rides then you can spend your time relaxing near the lazy river.</p>
<p><strong>Historic Bastakiya district:</strong> Couples can just stroll around the Bastakiya district that dwells in some marvelous sightseeing options for the newly weds.<br />
<strong>Al-Hosn Palace:</strong> Festooned with implausible courtyards, Al hosn Palace is a place for the history lovers.</p>
<p><strong><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-446" src="http://blog.dubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Dubai-beaches5.jpg" alt="Beach in Dubai" width="240" height="164" />Beaches:</strong> There are a lot of silent, cozy, clean and not crowded beaches pampered by the affectionate blue seas of the Arabian Gulf. Newly weds can play different water sports or lay down lazily bathing themselves under the hot sun around the coasts.</p>
<p><strong>Sheikh Zayed Road:</strong>Adorned with glass towers and sky-touching skyscrapers, Sheikh Zayed Road is the commercial and full of life district of Dubai. Emirates Tower Hotel and The World Trade Centre are the two tall edifices of the road.</p>
<p><strong>Heritage and Diving Village:</strong> Nested adjacent to the aperture of the Dubai Creek, Heritage and Diving village is the place wherein the newly weds can revere into the luxurious heritage of the city. All kinds of artifacts and crafts made by different craftsmen are displayed here.</p>
<p><strong>Jumeirah Mosque:</strong> Jumeirah Mosque is one of the biggest and the most elegantly designed Mosque that sets an example of the contemporary Islamic architecture. Couples can come at night to encompass the impressive looks of the building.</p>
<p><strong><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-447" src="http://blog.dubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/sivara-spa-300x200.jpg" alt="Spa at the hotels in Dubai" width="240" height="180" />Hotels to spend a good time at:</strong><br />
Dwell into the excellent Arabian hospitality at the different hotels that offer a luxurious living experience along with safety, comfort and pleasure. Almost all the hotels have their own private beach, spa, sauna, Jacuzzi, fitness centre and beauty salon. A few of them also boost up their own gift shops and shopping arcade. Tours to different destinations are also arranged to make your honeymoon more interesting.</p>
<p><strong>A few of the options are:</strong><br />
<a title="Burj Al Arab" href="http://www.dubai.com/hotels/hotel/172396" target="_blank">Burj Al Arab</a><br />
<a title="Jumeirah Beach Hotel" href="http://www.dubai.com/hotels/hotel/172395" target="_blank">Jumeirah Beach Hotel</a><br />
<a title="Atlantis, The Palm" href="http://www.dubai.com/hotels/hotel/274263" target="_blank">Atlantis, The Palm</a><br />
<a title="Hilton Dubai Jumeirah" href="http://www.dubai.com/hotels/hotel/193069" target="_blank">Hilton Dubai Jumeirah</a><br />
<a title="Renaissance Dubai Hotel" href="http://www.dubai.com/hotels/hotel/136907" target="_blank">Renaissance Dubai Hotel</a><br />
<a title="Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort &amp; Towers " href="http://www.dubai.com/hotels/hotel/192855" target="_blank">Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort &amp; Towers</a><br />
<a title="The Ritz-Carlton Dubai" href="http://www.dubai.com/hotels/hotel/142037" target="_blank">The Ritz-Carlton Dubai</a><br />
<a title="Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort" href="http://www.dubai.com/hotels/hotel/169550" target="_blank">Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort</a></p>
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