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The Burj Khalifa, the Tallest Building in the World has become a hot-favorite among thousands of upcoming projects where the hospitality industry is certainly in process to create its position over there.

Giorgio Armani Spa prepares to open its first hotel, in the Burj Dubai tower, on March 18, 2010. Occupying a spacious 432,000 square feet structure on the bottom 39 floors, it will house around 160 guest rooms, suites and 144 private residences . It is believed that these things will be furnished with Armani’s Casa line where a swimming pool will be located on the 76th floor that will give you a great view.

Online bookings for the Armani Hotel in Dubai will be available later this month. So get ready to avail the experience at the Burj Khalifa skyscraper that swanks the world’s top swimming pool, a mosque and adequate glass that is rumored to cover almost 17 football pitches.

Amid crisis, it feels great to see Dubai and its magnificent building Burj Khalifa that stands by its size and grandeur. It is a good example of globalization irrespective of its strong cultural heritage, where the city truly depicts modernity at the heart of Dubai and its people. Burj Khalifa is undoubtedly the center for the world’s best shopping, dining, entertainment and home for the world’s privileged.

Further, the group Giorgio Armani has plans to open its chains in Milano, Marrakech and Egypt.

Street shopping

Gold Souq - shops displaying an incredible array of gold jewelery items in 18, 21, 22 or 24 carat gold.

Spice Souq – as ideal place to buy variety of spices such as frankincense, oud, cumin, paprika and saffron

Textile Market – wholesale and retail textile traders from Asia and other countries offer variety of clothing at reasonable prices.

Partial list of malls participating in Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF 2010)

Name	Timings	Contact details
Al Bustan Centre	Sat. to Thurs.: 10am to 11pm Fri.: 2pm to 11pm	Tel: +971 4 263 0000 Toll Free: 800 4648 (UAE Only) www.al-bustan.com
Al Ghurair City	Sat. to Thurs.: 10am to 12am Fri.: 2pm to 12am	Tel: +971 4 2055309/285 www.alghuraircity.com
Arabian Center	Sun. to Wed.: 10am to 10:30pm Thurs. to Sat.: 10am to 12 midnight	Tel: +971 4 2845555 www.arabiancenter.ae
Bin Sougat Centre	Sat. to Thurs.: 10am to 10pm Fri.: 5pm to 10pm	Tel: +971 4 286 3000
Century Mall	Sat. to Wed.: 10am to 10pm Thurs.: 10am to 11pm Fri.: 2pm to 11pm	-
Deira City Centre	Sun. to Wed.: 10am to 10pm Thurs. to Sat.: 10am to 12 midnight DSF Timings: 10am to 12 midnight	Tel: +971 4 2954545 www.deiracitycentre.com
Dubai Festival City	Sun. to Wed.: 10am to 10pm Thurs. and Sat.: 10am to 12 midnight	Concierge: 800 332 32/ 800 DFC FC Tel: +971 4 425 4900 www.dubaifestivalcity.com
Ibn Battuta Mall	Sat.: 10am to 10pm Thurs. - Fri.: 10am to 10pm	Telephone: +971 4 362 1900 www.ibnbattutamall.com
Jumeirah Centre	Sat. to Thurs.: 9am to 9pm Fri.: 4pm to 9pm	Tel: +971 4 3499702
Karama Centre	-	Tel: +971 4 3374499
Lamcy Plaza	Sun. to Wed.: 9am to 10:30pm Thurs. to Sat.: 9am to 12 midnight	Tel: +971 4 3359999
Mercato	Sun. to Wed.: 10am - 10pm Thurs. to Sat.: 10am - Midnight	Tel: +971 4 3444 161 www.MercatoShoppingMall.com
Palm Strip	Sat. to Thurs.: 10am to 10pm Fri.: 2pm to 10pm	Tel: +971 4 3461462
The Dubai Mall	Everyday: 10am to 12 midnight	Tel: 800 38224 6255 (800 DUBAI MALL) www.thedubaimall.com
The Walk @JBR	Sat. to Thurs.: 10am to 10pm Fri.: 3pm to 10pm	Toll Free: +971 4 4230696 www.thewalk.ae
Times Square Center	Sat. to Wed.: 10am to 10pm Thurs. and Fri.: 10am to 12 midnight	Tel: +971 4 3418020 www.timessquarecenter.ae
WAFI	Sat. to Wed.: 10am to 10pm Thurs. and Fri.: 10am to 12 midnight	Tel: +971 4 3244555 www.wafi.com

There is a treat for all the fashion enthusiasts in the Fashion festival event and the tempting food festival will consists of all the regional and international delicacies for the food lovers. There is a weight loss conference arranged for the health and fitness conscious people attending the DSF.  Moreover, you can also enjoy yourself at the Human Cannonball, Art of Fire, Waterway of Lights and Chinese Flying Poles.

The main attraction is obviously gold and in addition to gold you can also have a look at the artistically designed jewelry put up on the windows of all the jewelry shops and the not to be missed part of DSF, this year, is definitely the Dubai International Jazz festival that will be having various live band performances. In addition to this, James Morrisson, David Gray, Lao Tizer, Jane Monheit and Brand New Heavies will also be performing in the Dubai Shopping Festival this year. The highlight of the DSF is live performances by Sean Kingston and Zakir Hussain. Also, plays like, Ben 10, Blood Brothers etc would be showcased on the screen to entertain the kids while their parents are busy shopping. The DSF is obviously not complete without its cartoon hero being staged in different shops of the city.

Organizer Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE) have announced that this year’s DSF will go on until mid February and with a gap period of 3 months, Dubai Summer Surprises will be launched on June 17 2010. Dubai Summer Surprises, an event with a hangover of DSF will conclude on August 7.

Dubai is a travelers and shopper’s paradise and the festival blends the wishes of worldwide traders and shopaholics. The magnitude of the shopping experience is multiplied with eye-popping theatre events, fireworks and laser shows, street performances, fashion shows, prize draws and of course discounts on various merchandise. There is something for everyone at the DSF right from film festivals for the movie buffs to children’s functions to keep the kids happy.

Souks are a popular place to hang out especially for the women, as Dubai is known for its gold jewelry and spices available at duty free rates. If you are a good bargainer then you can hit the pot of luck with incredible discounts offered by dealers. Gold Souk at Sikkat al-Khali Street and Spice souk on Al Sabkha are some of the famous joints to shop. Do visit the Fish Souk in Deira even if you are not intending to buy. The market is worth a watch with fisherman pitching their voices to sell their catches and buyers haggling for a good price.

For those who are ready to spend a few extra dirhams can go for Persian carpets sold by traders from Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The DSF co-ordinates various events and exhibitions under one space, where hundreds of traders not only get together to sell their wares but also showcase their country’s cultural highlights.

As the theme of this year’s DSF goes, One world, One family, One festival; the world citizens are looking forward to the opening ceremony of the Dubai Shopping Festival 2010.

The different hotels of the city put an extra effort by decorating the hotel beautifully with lights and Christmas tree. Exquisite parties are organized for the guests and different mouthwatering delicacies accompanied with Christmas carols is on the list of almost every hotel of the city. Most of the hotels also offer special Christmas lunch for the foodie lovers.

Tempting festive discounts wait for you as you enter the malls for doing some Christmas shopping. Almost every mall and shopping centre is enjoying Christmas by displaying some of the finest collections of the season. Wafi Mall is surely not to be missed when in Dubai during the festive season. The celebration is marked by a Santa’s grotto, Christmas songs and different discounts.

Everyone is invited to attend the mass prayers on the eve of Christmas at St. Frances of Assisi Church situated at Jebel Ali. The church also gives lunch to the poor during the festival. Several other churches in Dubai perform morning and evening prayers.

A vacation trip to Dubai points towards sun, sand, beach and shopping. The best time to go to the scorching hot city is during its cooler months i.e. in between November and April, when the hot suns is at rest and cool with blowing winds during the evenings and night time. Even if you visit the city during the rest of the months you will find the air-conditioned hotels, malls and other complexes well-equipped to easily keep off the heat.

By and large the tourist season boosts up in between November and April when the temperatures are in between 24-35ºC keeping the evenings warm and nights chill. Months of November, December, January and February observe gentle wind where the mercury goes down almost up to 13 ºC. Likewise you can take pleasure in the rain if you tend to visit the city somewhere in between December and March. The temperature tends to rise up till 30 ºC by April that indicates the onset of approaching hot season-May.

A trip to the beautiful tourist place Dubai can be avoided for a holiday that involve lots of shopping, dinning and fun especially during the months of Ramadan, when the strict rules of Islam are applicable against smoking, drinking and eating and staying outside for long hours. As a consequence, the rates of almost all the hotels drop down up to 70% during this time where you are requested to follow the rules of the festival. If you want to eat during the day time then you are requested to eat somewhere indoors or else to close the windows of the restaurants and cafes while having food.

Though religious beliefs and sentiments are attached here, it equally spoils the total enjoyment involved, where you really find difficult to relax at length which is the sole purpose of your journey to the city. Similarly, avoid the period between June and September. Though the air-conditioned buildings keep off the heat, you would not be able to enjoy much of the outdoor activities except for the nightlife. Desert Safaris, Camping and Camel riding would be a bit difficult to get pleasure from, where sun bathing or playing at the beach can be revered in between April and October where the temperatures rise up to 40 ºC.

Still you can make your holiday remarkable where you can catch Dubai Camel Racing. It is held every Thursday and Friday somewhere in between October to April at the Nad Al Sheba racetrack while Rugby Sevens is hosted in December. The best period to shop in Dubai is around January to March where the famous Dubai Shopping Festival runs for around 4 weeks.

Dubai Mall

Dubai has made it to the top notch shopping destinations in the world with many retailers opening their shops in the city of gold. Ranked number 4 amongst the top 10, Dubai claimed 45.68% of top retailers, a hint of the growing demand of the Middle East market.
Bloomingdales, an American departmental store is hoping to inaugurate its branch in Dubai by 2010 that just one of the indications of the booming retail scenario.
Dubai is a popular tourist destination and the construction of various shopping malls contained by the city has facilitated retailers to acquire major retail spaces at sound rates.
Other than Dubai, New York and Tokyo are the most favored shopping destinations with New York anchoring 46.91% of the world’s top retailers and Tokyo 38.68%. Both these cities offer a major chunk of retail stores than any other city.
Hong Kong, Moscow and Beijing are keeping up the pace with the top list of cities as 50 new millionaires emerge every day.

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.

Gold Souk

Gold Souk
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.

Souk Madinat Jumeirah
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.

Spice Souk

Spice Souk
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!

Fish Market
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.

Textile Souk

Textile Souk
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.

Meena Bazaar
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.

Perfume Souk

Perfume Souk
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.

Souk Al Bahar
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.

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 .

Dubai Montage

Go on a roller coaster water ride at the Wild Wadi Water Park or make sand castles at Jumeirah beach, Dubai offers much more than it proposes. Luxury hotels in Dubai take care of you and your kid’s minutest needs which include transportation to all the family attractions as well as letting the couple spend the time alone while the young ones are engaged in some fun activities. Neither are the kids glued to you all along the vacation nor do they get bored just because they do not have anything else to do. While you go berserk shopping at Mall of Emirates or Gold Souk, the kids are enjoying the slopes at the tallest man made ski mountain.

Dubai is known for discovering the unknown and that sure is a giddy experience for the whole family. Underwater hotel rooms at Middle Eastern Ski resort, The Atlantis Hotel at Palm islands, camel ride or desert safari in the sand dunes or indoor fishing at the Dubai Aquarium; these attractions are just the tip of the iceberg. Disappointment is the word banned from Dubai’s tourism dictionary! If you plan your trip according to the guided rules, enjoying a Dubai vacation is not far away.

Some points to remember before jetting off to Dubai:

1. Check out which part of the year you are planning to travel to Dubai. You might enjoy the blazing sun and return with a glowing tan, but your children will wither in the heat. Temperature can rise well above 40 degree Celsius, so the best season to visit is the winter months when you can enjoy all the indoor as well as outdoor activities. This means in January when temperatures are about 24 degree Celsius with occasional heavy rain. July month is hottest with mercury heating above 40 degree Celsius.
2. If money is not a problem for you, there are quite a few hotels that have a separate children’s department with amusement activities dedicated specially for them. They offer other facilities like cribs, babysitting, etc for a surcharge or it may be complimentary depending on which room/suite you book. The hotels are listed below.
3. If it’s Dubai, then a beach and a water park is a must. Wild Wadi Water Park and Jumeirah beach are favorites, especially if you have access to a private beach. But parents need not worry as there are enough lifeguards and safety precautions taken by hotels and Dubai government to ensure that you enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday.
4. White sands and a good sunshine for your sun tan, warm waters and fluffy sand for your kids and a beautiful backdrop of some amazing architectural structures make for some amazing photo albums.
5. Children can be quite rebellious when it comes to their food. They want what they want and might not adjust to the local flavor of the Arabic cuisine. But this isn’t a worry matter, as you savor some fantastic the Middle Eastern fare, hotels & restaurants offer cuisines from all around the world for your child. Fast food outlets are also in plenty for those who are junk food fanatics. Luxury means getting what you wish for and Dubai is a luxury wonderland for kids.

Dubai Family Attractions

Wild Wadi Water Park

Wild Wadi Water Park: The only themed amusement park in UAE, rides at the Wild Wadi Water Park revolve around the Arabian folk character of Juha. You can revel in a lot of eye popping, thrilling rides at the Park which can be enjoyed by the whole family. The tiny tots can ride the Juha’s Journey, a lazy river whilst the bigger kids can submerge themselves in propelling rides like Master Blaster, Jumeirah Sceirah, Flowrider, Breakers Bay, Juha’s Dhow, Wadi Wash, Flood River and Ring Rides. After you are tired and want to go for some food binging, the whole family has a choice of 6 restaurants or relaxing opportunities at the VIP cabanas. You could also buy the swimwear at the Water Park itself so that you don’t have to tow a whole lot of baggage along with you everywhere.

Address: P.O Box 26416, Dubai, UAE
Tel no: +971-4-348 4444
Fax no: +971-4-348 0275
Email: info@wildwadi.com
Website: http://www.jumeirah.com/Hotels-and-Resorts/Wild-Wadi1/

Children's City

Children’s City:  Children’s City in Dubai can be visited if you want your child to go through an educational learning experience. Created for children aged between 2-15 years they have been given full freedom to explore and discover the world around them. Interactive learning via families and school groups is the main aim of the City and it achieves it through various exhibits and regular programs based on themes like ‘Computer & Communication, Play Space, The way we live, Resource Center, Discovery Space, Space & Flight Exploration, Planetarium, Nature Centre, International Culture, Work Shop and Toddlers Area’ for children less than 5 years of age. All over the year, educational workshops are held for children and families with several galleries and a theatre that stage shows for students.

Address: Children’s City Dubai – located in Creek Park Gate 1, Dubai, UAE
Tel no: +971-4- 334 0808
Fax no: +971-4- 334 1122
Email: childcity@dm.gov.ae
Website: http://www.childrencity.ae/

Jumeirah Beach Park

Jumeirah Beach Park: Situated close to the Jumeirah beach, Jumeirah Beach Park proposes umpteen prospects of enjoyment for your family. Sunbathing, beach sports, games for children, food courts, game courts, barbecue area, walking tracks, picnic spots and play areas for small children can be appreciated along the promenade of Jumeirah beach. The Arabian Gulf is well guarded by lifeguards so that you safely play in the warm ruffles of water.

Address: Opp Chilli’s Restaurant on the Beach Road, Next to Hilton beach hotel, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Tel No: +971-4-349 2555
Opening Hours: Daily: 8.00am to 10.30pm, till 11.00pm on Thursday and Friday

Dubai Creek Park

Dubai Creek Park: The Dubai Creek side Park is a favorite among families for its one of the longest waterfront area that divides Dubai and Deira as well as bestowing some peaceful moments for family picnics. It offers an amazing panoramic view of the Dubai Creek with some good provisions made for families to enjoy their day trips. The lush green landscape is spread over an area of 96 hectares and offers an assortment of activities that includes mini golf course, botanical garden, picnic spots, amphitheatre that can hold up to 5000 people, restaurants, cable car ride and games for kids.

Address: Dubai Creek, off Riyadh St, btwn Al-Garhoud & Al-Maktoum Bridges, Bur Dubai, UAE
Tel No: +971-4-800900

Dubai Dolphinarium

Dubai Dolphinarium:  If swimming with the dolphins is your wish, then it shall be fulfilled at the Dubai Dolphinarium where you can interact with the dolphins. An amazing center with lots of dolphin shows and marine conservations programs we don’t feel like living the place even after the trip has ended. It’s a good entertainment package for families where they can educate their children about sea animals in a fun manner along with swimming with the dolphins who are accustomed to human touch. The laser & lights show has augmented the already popular dolphin show. There’s even a gift shop where you can buy some souvenirs for families and friends while a restaurant will satiate your hunger.

Address: P.O.Box 232292, Dubai, UAE
Tel no: +971-4- 336 9773
Fax no: +971-4- 336 9774
Email: info@dubaidolphinarium.ae
Website: http://www.dubaidolphinarium.ae/

Encounter Zone

Encounter Zone: An entire floor known as Encounter Zone at Wafi City is dedicated to families which is an indoor entertainment destination filled with lots of games, activities and excitement for children. Divided into two separate zones: Lunarland and Galactica, Lunarland is for those small kids who want to engage in physical games along with increasing their creativity and imagination. Galactica caters to grown ups and teenagers with extreme sports and inter active games.

Address: P.O.Box 721, Wafi City, 3rd Floor, Dubai, UAE
Tel no: +971-4- 324 7747
Fax no: +971-4- 324 9977
Website: http://www.wafi.com

Magic Planet

Magic Planet: An indoor entertainment complex, Magic Planet encompasses of a whole lot of arcade games and entertainment activities that keep children engaged while their parents are busy shopping at the Deira City Centre Mall. This only one of its kind entertainment center is Dubai’s largest amusement zone with 10-pin bowling alley, crawling bungie jungle, electronic games, mini golf course, playground, video games are just some of the attractions of Magic Planet.

Address: P.O.Box 60772, Deira City Center, Dubai, UAE
Tel no: +971-4- 2954 333
Opening Hours: Daily: 10:00am to 12:00am
Website: http://www.deiracitycentre.com/

Wonderland

Splashland and Wonderland: Splashland and Wonderland are one of the popular water based amusement parks in Dubai offering various thrilling rides for children and grown ups. This mammoth water park has more than 30 water rides and 6 restaurants serving international cuisines. Fast food restaurants, yummy ice cream parlors, snack shop, internationally categorized rides and concessional rates for groups & parties; Splashland and Wonderland doesn’t fail to impress the Dubai tourist.

Address: P.O.Box 28844, Next to Creek Park, Near Garhood Bridge, Dubai, UAE
Tel no: +971-4- 324 1222
Fax no: +971-4-324 3526
Email: info@wonderlanduae.com
Website: http://www.deiracitycentre.com/

Ski Dubai

Ski Dubai: Ski Dubai is one of the largest indoor Ski Resorts in the world featuring a 22,500-square metres of ski area. Located inside the Mall of Emirates it is touted to be the largest mall in the world. It’s uniqueness lies in facts such as that its covered in snow all year round with temperature being constantly maintained between 1º to -2º. Skiers can decide upon the difficulty level in ski slopes with the most difficult having a fall of 60 meters and running 4000 meters long. Unexpected in Dubai, families do not need to buy ski clothing or equipments as it available at the resort. There are various themed restaurants, party rooms, qualified instructors for the newbies and a retail shop for the souvenirs. Go skiing, snowboarding, skating or escape the blistering heat of Dubai, Ski Dubai is at your rescue.

Address: P.O. Box 72999, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel no: +971-4- 409 4000
Fax no: +971-4-409 4101
Opening Hours: Sunday to Wednesday: 10 am to 11 pm, Thursday: 10 am to midnight, Friday: 9 am to midnight, Saturday: 9 am to 11 pm,
Website: http://www.skidxb.com

Family Friendly Hotels in Dubai:

Al Qasr  Madinat Jumeirah

Atlantis – The Palm

Dar Al Masyaf – Madinat Jumeirah

Grand Hyatt Dubai

Hilton Dubai Jumeirah

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

The Fairmont Dubai

Dream Palace Hotel

Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Dubai

Golden Sands Hotel Apartments

Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa

Oasis Beach Tower Apartments

Palm Tree Court & Spa

The Harbour Hotel & Residence

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! 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!

Things to do:
A beach holiday with a different tone, honeymoon in Dubai is an experience pampered by desert safaris, all day long excursions, shopping and relaxing.

City Tour: 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.

Desert Safari: 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.

Dhow Cruise: Revere into a romantic cruises endowed with the traditional Arabic culture that delivers one of the best tours of Dubai. A three – 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.

Shopping: 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.

Other Activities: 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.

Sights that you can visit:
The place of indefinite sunshine, beaches and romance offers you a lot to enjoy inside your honeymoon package.

Dubai Creek: 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.

The Gold Souks: Some serious shopping can be revered at the Dubai’s Gold Souks, wherein the window of every shop glitters with gold artifacts.
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.

Historic Bastakiya district: Couples can just stroll around the Bastakiya district that dwells in some marvelous sightseeing options for the newly weds.
Al-Hosn Palace: Festooned with implausible courtyards, Al hosn Palace is a place for the history lovers.

Beaches: 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.

Sheikh Zayed Road: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.

Heritage and Diving Village: 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.

Jumeirah Mosque: 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.

Hotels to spend a good time at:
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.

A few of the options are:
Burj Al Arab
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Atlantis, The Palm
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
Renaissance Dubai Hotel
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort & Towers
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort