Truth be told, I was delaying on my determination to visit Dubai. I knew it as an extra modern metropolis from my friends who had been gushing about its impeccable organization and avante-garde facilities.
Other than this explanation of a city right out of my sci-fi books, I was dubious whether this much heralded large town in the Middle East has more to offer.
Dubai turned out to to be one of the abundance of amazing surprises in my travel experience. It is not the sterile city that I expected but a rich cultural melting point of distinctive races and nationalities. It has many different attractions that any visitor will find appetizing.
If you are expecting to find many traditional Arabian settlers in this part of the United Arab Emirates, you are in for a big disappointment. Less than 25% of the population is made up of of the earliest ethnic settlers. All the rest are foreigners who comprise Dubai's broad work force. This means that you don't have to worry about not speaking a word of Arabic because English is widely spoken.
It is true that Dubai is a good example of a modern metropolitan makeup. The positioning of its towering skyscrapers are well-thought out and the cutting-edge transport system makes it a haven of efficiency for carefree movement around the city. Its real estate development is also some of the most forward thinking in the world. It boasts the Islands of The Palm where very expensive property projects are being developed on artificially created islands. The size of this project has to be seen to be believed!
The beaches of Dubai are one of my most adored surprises. Dubai may be associated with desert landscapes however it is also situated in the Arabian Gulf which means Dubai has its share of golden sand beaches and turquoise blue waters.
The waters are perfect for swimming and you can enjoy a multitude of water sports activities ready for use at Jumeirah Beach. Premier hotels and resort facilities can be found in the area as well. If you like theme parks, don't miss the exciting Wild Wadi Water Park in Jumeirah. It is considered as one of the best in the world.
I enjoy the challenge and the exhilaration of a good adventure so I went out to try a desert safari in a 4x4 vehicle. It was indeed a chaotic ride that can be a match for any theme park's roller coaster.
Of course, I did not pass up on the chance to take my first ride on a camel. I have to admit that it was comfortless and in fact borders on being agonizing but the discomfort was a tiny price to pay for the novelty and thrill of the experience. Don't forget to have your photo taken. You'll be astounded at how majestic you'll look from up there.
The desert safari concluded with a nice al fresco dinner under a starry sky with a beautifully outfitted dancer entertaining us to the sounds of traditional music. With the magical ambiance, I was almost anticipating the appearance of Alladin with the genie following.
Of course, like any other tourist in Dubai the temptation of the Gold Souk was too agreeable a force for me to ward off. Never in my life have I seen that much gold in all forms and sizes. Even if you don't have plans of shopping for gold, drop in for a short visit and you will beyond doubt be amazed.
Overall, my Dubai experience was clearly a captivating one albeit a little dear. Fair warning to all who are planning a Dubai trip, be a little considerate on your travel budget because it can be an expensive place to go. Don't worry though because the experience is going to be worth every dirham you're going to pay for it.
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