ABOUT DUBAI
Located on the Eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Dubai is widely known for its warm hospitality and rich cultural heritage. Sunny skies, sandy beaches and desert dunes coupled with luxurious hotels and shopping malls have earned Dubai a growing reputation as one of the worlds’ most attractive and rapidly developing leisure destinations.
Geographically, Dubai is located at the cross-roads of Asia, Europe and Africa, making it a prime tourist destination as well as a business hub by combining the rich traditions and cultures of the east with the modern metropolitan comforts of the west.
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT DUBAI
Read on to find some fun and interesting facts about Dubai:
- 80% of Dubai's populations are expartriafes.
- After Abu Dhabi, Dubai is the second largest Emirate in the UAE.
- Dubai is the fastest growing city in the world.
- The Emirate also boasts one of the highest per capita incomes in the world.
- The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai has an indoor ski slope measuring 400 meters and using 6000 tons of snow.
- Dubai is also home to the Burj Khalifa, the worlds’ tallest man-made structure.
- Dubai is the world's second largest distributor of bullion. It imports 360 tonnes and re-exports almost all of it (350 tonnes).
- Dubai has also made the worlds' longest chain during the Dubai Shopping Festival in 1999. The chain, made of 22k gold, was 4.2 kilometres in length.
- Dubai has also made the worlds’ longest necklace during the Dubai Shopping Festival in 1999. The necklace, made of 22k gold, was 4.2 kilometres in length.
- Dubai is also home to the only man made islands in the world which include the Palm Jumeirah and the World Islands.
- Apart from Abu Dhabi, Dubai is the only Emirate to have veto power over matters related to national importance in the country's legislature.
- The top 6 tallest hotels in the world are in Dubai. These include Emirates park Tower 1, Emirates Park Tower 2, Rose Tower, Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Emirate Tower Hotel and the The Address Downtown Burj Khalifa
- The Dubai Mall boasts one of the largest aquarium tanks in the world measuring in at 51 X 20 X 11 metres.
- In 1991, there was only 1 skyscraper in Dubai. Today, there are over 400 skyscrapers in the city alone.
SIGHTSEEING IN DUBAI
Dubai has long been considered as the Venice of the Gulf and frankly, no statement could be truer. What separates Dubai from the rest, is the fact that it offers visitors the perfect blend between the traditional culture and heritage of the land to the slick and ultra-modern class of the west.
Be it fascinating historic sites, museums, mosques, traditional houses, or amazing artificial islands, sand dunes, palm-fringed beaches and theme parks, Dubai is a perfect destination to go on a sightseeing trip or excursion.
Things and places to see when visiting Dubai can be found around Bur Dubai and Deira, which forms the older part of Dubai. What we mean by Old Dubai is the very fact that this is where it all began for Dubai in 1971. From the Spice Souk and Gold Souk in Deira, to the historic Bastakiya District, Dubai Museum, Al Fahidi Fort and the Heritage and Diving Village in Bur Dubai, Old Dubai offers you a rich dose of the history and culture of the Emirate.
For the visitor looking for a bit of relaxation or the business traveler working on a tight schedule, the other side of town across the Dubai Creek is where it all happens. Whether you are here on a short visit, or are looking to unwind in some of the best hotels and resorts the world has to offer, make sure you visit the Jumeirah Mosque, malls such as the Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and the Ibn Battuta Mall.
Dubai also offers visitors access to a range of the best hotels in the world as well as some of the finest night clubs and restaurants. Waterparks, desert safaris and a range of golf courses around the city make Dubai a one stop destination for all.
AERIAL EXCURSIONS AROUND DUBAI
Seawings offers you a once in a lifetime aerial excursion from beginning to end. As you may have already realized, Dubai offers you a whole lot of things to do, and more than often, you may realize that no amount of time was long enough to see all of Dubai.
At Seawings, we understand two things; that time and luxury are important to everyone and this is why we offer you a scenic tour of Dubai that is unparalleled to none.
When you fly with us, we take you around Dubai’s’ most iconic landmarks starting from a rage of departure points based on your requirement and needs.
When you fly with us, we take you around Dubais’ most iconic landmarks starting from a rage of departure points based on your requirement and needs. Not only do you get to see the slick and iconic landmarks that have put Dubai on the map, you also get to see Dubai as it was from their humble beginnings.
With our excellent value add-ons, Seawings offers you the number one thing to do in Dubai.
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