If you want to experience something unique and get to know the city of Dubai or another area of the Emirates from unconventional angles, then you are in the right place. Palm Island, the artificially created World archipelago, the landmarks Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab and much more await you when visiting this unexplored city.
When shopping in the UAE, everything you can think of is available and shops are open until late night hours. The American slogan "Shop till you drop!" - "Shop until you drop," really has its justification here. All goods that come to the world market are available here, and usually earlier than to the Slovak market. Thanks to low taxes and low transport costs, the UAE is a true shopping paradise and many visitors from around the world come here just for this purpose. The main shopping centers in the UAE are Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Al-Ain.
In air-conditioned shopping galleries, shopping is comfortable even in hot summer months
and besides shopping, many
cultural programs are prepared here. People in the UAE go to
shopping centers for
personal meetings and entertainment. Exceptionally cheap are Duty free
shops at airports and offer a very
wide and diverse
range of goods.
Opening hours in
supermarkets in the UAE are usually from
10:00 to 22:00.
On Thursday and
Friday, when it is a day of rest, large shopping centers close around midnight.
Outside shopping centers, shops usually have a lunch break from 1 p.m.
to at least 4 p.m.
After the lunch break
they are in operation
until late at night. During Ramadan
the sales time in the UAE is extended until
one o'clock in the morning.
The culture of the United Arab Emirates is very similar to other surrounding countries of the Persian Gulf. Islam strongly influences the entire social life, but unlike Saudi Arabia, the Emirates are a more liberal country. Despite strong urbanization, tribal organization is a significant control element. Family also forms the basic element of society here. Many traditional ways of life have been preserved in the Emirates to this day. Although few people still engage in them, they still make a living, for example, from fishing and pearl hunting. Wearing traditional clothing is also not unusual. It is typical for local women to wear at least a scarf over their hair when outside the home.
As in other countries of the Arabian Peninsula, traditional art forms such as pottery, weaving, and metalworking dominate. Handicraft production is a source of income for many rural residents who sell their products at markets in
cities.
Traditional art forms also include folk storytellers who tell stories. They are a popular form of entertainment even before television. Poetry also has its place, both classical and Bedouin. Traditional music, such as "huda", is
widespread alongside popular music. Originally it was sung during long journeys in caravans. Sport is strongly supported by the government in the Emirates. Horse racing and camel racing are popular. Sports such as football, tennis, rugby,
and sailing races are also popular.
Despite the short history of the modern city, in Dubai you will find historical and cultural buildings that will introduce you to the life of Bedouins and pearl hunters from the times before the city became rich from oil and was discovered by tourists.
Dubai Museum
Dubai Museum is the most visited historical building in Dubai. It is located in Al Fahidi Fort from 1787 and captures the everyday life of residents before the discovery of oil. You will get acquainted with traditional houses, mosques, markets, date palm cultivation and desert and marine life. The exhibition about pearl hunters is popular.
Sheikh Saeed's House
The former official residence of Sheikh Saeed, the first ruler of Dubai and the great-grandfather of the current ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, currently hosts a unique collection of coins, historical photographs, stamps and documents capturing the history of Dubai. This historical house was built in 1896.
Heritage & Diving Village
Traditional pearl hunter villages are located right in the heart of the old historical part of Dubai by the river (Creek) and offer a glimpse into the life of pearl hunters and sailors. Among other things, you will find many souvenir shops here, from shells, through coffee pots for Arabic coffee, to traditional clothing. Heritage Village is an ideal and peaceful place where you can choose the most suitable gifts for your loved ones, with traditional bargaining you can get very pleasant prices.
Dubai Parks and Resorts
The Dubai Parks and Resorts entertainment complex offers children and people with young hearts a great selection of huge amusement parks, e.g. Motiongate, Bollywood Parks and Legoland. You can even relax on the entertainment and restaurant boulevard Riverland, which offers the best active entertainment for the whole family. You can even stay at the LAPITA hotel, in Polynesian style, which is located right between the amusement parks and it can be your most fun family vacation yet.
IMG World of Adventure amusement park
A day at IMG Worlds of Adventure, one of the newest and most adventurous amusement parks, will definitely put a smile on children's faces. Don't forget to bring comfortable shoes, because family attractions are located in an area as large as almost 28 football fields. During exciting rides at IMG, your favorite characters come to life, from the famous friendly Powerpuff Girls to the hero of Marvel comics.
KITE Beach
At Kite Beach, they are prepared for children. A skate park, outdoor trampolines, an adventure gym and a playground for the little ones await them here. You can swim with the children and collect shells and then have breakfast or lunch at the famous restaurant truck Salt or at one of the many restaurants on the beach along the running track. Parents can comfortably sit down and enjoy kite-surf shows and amazing views of the Burj al-Arab hotel while children play in the sand or on the adventure course at Wire World.
Pedestrian zone City Walk
City Walk is one of the most child-friendly shopping zones, including Hub Zero - a virtual gaming center with different zones for all age groups and The Green Planet - a closed ecosystem representing a tropical rainforest with more than 3,000 plants and animals. Don't miss the amazing district that combines entertainment, shopping, refreshments and much more in an unforgettable experience.
Atlantis Aquaventure
In the Aquaventure water park at the Atlantis the Palm hotel complex, both children and adults are guaranteed to enjoy adrenaline. Daredevils can try exciting slides in the park - one of them will shoot you directly into the shark lagoon! The little ones can cool off and have fun on the carousel or in the pool. When you want to take a little break from all the activities, you can walk around the winding channels or catch a tan on the private beach.
Dolphin Bay
Splash in the waves alongside one of the friendliest mammals at Dolphin Bay in the Atlantis the Palm complex. Social contact with these friendly sea dwellers can be recommended to swimmers of all age categories and abilities. Dolphin Bay is one of the most perfect dolphinariums in the world, which strives to educate visitors about wild animals and the need to protect their natural habitat. And when leaving, don't be surprised if the children claim they found a new best friend!
Wild Wadi Water Park
Cool off at Wild Wadi Water Park, which offers more than 30 attractions for the whole family. Take a ride on a water roller coaster, slide down a slide that defies the laws of gravity, or let yourself be carried away by a lazy current while admiring the stunning Burj al-Arab skyscraper. Younger visitors will enjoy the dedicated area with small slides, climbing frames and watering buckets.
Kidzania themed children's park
Located inside the Dubai Mall shopping center, this award-winning concept was designed as a scaled-down "adult world" in children's scale. KidZania is a popular educational complex where you will find paved streets, buildings and functioning economies. Watch children play adults and become firefighters, cooks and doctors, radio presenters, Emirates airline pilots or scientists mixing their own perfume.
Dubai Desert
Don't miss the opportunity for an unforgettable experience in the Dubai desert. You can ride on sandboards, on a camel or on a horse or go on a desert safari, simply enjoy a huge adventure with your children. If you want to extend your trip until night, you can camp under the open sky.
Ice rink
Ice skating in the desert? Yes, why not - you are in Dubai! The Dubai Ice Rink ice rink in the Dubai Mall shopping center has Olympic dimensions and is open to skaters of all age categories and abilities. Present instructors will help you get into the rhythm and become the king of ice. Older children will enjoy the best disco party on Dubai ice, where they will have the opportunity to perform a perfect triple Salchow to great music and flashing lights.
Hotel is the foundation of every quality vacation. If you crave romance, you raise the bar of choice higher. Choose a hotel that will amaze and at the same time create the right atmosphere. If you remain loyal to the Dubai emirate, hotels of renowned brands Jumeirah and One & Only are more expensive but on the other hand synonymous with top services and perfect luxury
2.Romantic dinners
Tastes of all continents meet in Dubai. The choice is up to you! The magical Asian restaurant Thipthara is built on Lake Burj Dubai and offers excellent food and the best view of the famous dancing fountain and panorama of the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa. Thipthara is part of the picturesque city resort The Palace Downtown, which you can find in our hotel offer
3.Beach relaxation
Enjoy each other and relax during the day on the beach. Hotels Madinat Jumeirah and Jumeirah Beach have the most beautiful beach in Dubai. If you are staying in a city hotel, head to one of the exclusive beach clubs Nikki Beach or O Gravity in Dubai Marina with your other half.
4.Wellness as a couple
Give yourself only the best for you and your loved one. Almost every premium hotel in the Emirates has its own wellness center with a wide range of massages and treatments of various orientations. Talise Spa is a wellness brand belonging to the Jumeirah hotel family. The Thalise Ottoman Spa wellness center at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray hotel is among the largest and best in Dubai.
5.Desert adventure
A vacation in Dubai and the Emirates without a walk in the desert? Photos on dunes with a camel are no longer an exceptional experience. Give yourself something much more exclusive! Spending a night in the desert is an unforgettable experience for a lifetime. Hotels Bab Al Shams or Qasr Al Sarab desert Resort.
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