Holiday Destinations in Dubai

Dubai is one of the most famous emirates of United Arab Emirates. This emirate attracts thousands of tourists from far and wide, every year.

Located on the south of Persian Gulf, the beautiful and industrious Dubai, is a must visit. Holiday destinations in Dubai are a real attraction to people who expect to have a great time during their vacation.

Dubai with its superb combination of sandy deserts, amazing beaches, and snowy mountains allures you .Yes, this is indeed a fantastic place to be in for your holidays. Dubai also has some beautiful places of worship, museums, and water parks, to further add to the holiday experience in Dubai.

Top holiday destinations in Dubai

Safari desert tour: If you are on a holiday in Dubai, you just cannot afford to miss the desert Safari trip. You can hire 4 wheelers or ride a camel to experience the desert in Dubai. Walking through the sand dunes, provide an amazing experience. To add to your pleasure, there are camps like the Bedouin camp, which offer true Arabian experience in form of Arabian hospitality, Arabian food and so on.

Jumeirah Beach: has an excellent sea coast. This includes several mesmerizing beaches. Jumeirah Beach is one of the best holiday destinations in Dubai. It attracts tourists to its turquoise blue waters and golden sands. Tourists love to camp around the Jumeirah Beach and also take part in some water sports. Some of the water sports of Jumeirah Beach are scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, jet skiing and so on.

Al- Fahidi Fort: This 1800 century old fort is located amidst Dubai. It is the oldest building of Dubai which also shelters the Museum. This museum in Dubai is a ‘must visit’location. It has a huge collection of archeological remains such as, stone engravings, skeletons, pottery, metallic and stone items and so on. A part of the Al- Fahidi Fort is dedicated to musical instruments such as, flutes, bagpipes, drums etc. A part of the building also exhibits different war weapons like, pistols, axes, bows and arrows, spears and so on. The museum and the Fort as a whole is one of the ‘must see’holiday destinations in Dubai.

Bastakia Quarters: Built in the 19th century, this Dubai attraction is a great place to be in. The Bastakia Quarters belonged to the Persian merchants. Bastakia was a place that sheltered several wealthy families. The houses in this region were uniquely built with special techniques to make natural air conditions. Bastakia has beautiful narrow lanes with some amazing Arabian architecture.

Deira Gold Souq: If you love shopping, then Dubai is the place for you. This place has amazing options for great shopping. The Deira Gold Souq has amazing “gold shops” which offers great deals.

Other major holiday destinations in Dubai:

Dubai has splendid locations and great monuments to be explored by you. This emirate is also the best place to come to, for shopping activities. Some of the other holiday destinations in Dubai are:

• Majilis Ghorfat Um-Al-Sheef
• Bur Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
• Deira- Heritage House
• Wild Wadi
• Oud Metha

These and many more of such holiday destinations in Dubai are worth visiting. You can certainly get the best holiday experience, coming to Dubai. So, what are you waiting for

Last updated on 8/9/2010