Dubai Travel Guide

The Dubai Police recently unveiled its new fleet of luxury police cars during the Arabian Travel Market, the largest travel and tourism show in the Gulf region, hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre.  These new Dubai police cars include:   *  A Chevy Camaro *  A BMW 5 Series *  An AMG Mercedes SLS *  A Bentley Continental GT *  A Ferrari FF *  A Lamborghini Aventador *  An Aston Martin One-77. Only one of seven in the world … Continue reading →

Visit One of the Top Tourist Attractions in Dubai: The Jumeirah Beach Residence Walk.   Dubai is not a place that rolls over when the sun goes down. In many parts of the city it is a time when things are just getting started. One such area is the Jumeirah Beach Residence near the Dubai Marina, known as JBR to local residents, and the Jumeirah Beach Residence Walk is the place to be. This 1.7 km strip with its two … Continue reading →

Practiced for centuries, falconry has played an integral role in history of Dubai and the Emirati culture. Throughout the years falcons were an essential tool used by the Bedouin tribes for hunting food in the desert land. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai has taken great care to ensure that the time-honored tradition of falconry is preserved and these birds of prey are supported as part of area’s cultural heritage.   Before the days of oil, before … Continue reading →

Over 80% of the Dubai’s population is expat. People come from around the world to live in this amazing desert oasis, but there are 20 unique Dubai residents that come from a land like no other. They are the Ski Dubai penguins. One year ago, Dubai’s indoor ski resort, Ski Dubai brought these Antarctican creatures in from SeaWorld in San Antonio, Texas. The small “Happy Feet” colony of 10 Gentoo and 10 King Penguins have become one of the most … Continue reading →

AquaVenture is said to be the best waterpark in Dubai, and one of the top 10 waterparks in the world according to Themed Entertainment Association and AECOM.  So we knew we had to check it out for ourselves.  This 42 acre park, located at the Atlantis – The Palm, is filled with fun for the whole family. We started our adventure on the lazy river. Getting in at one of the entry points, we waited for a few free inner … Continue reading →

Short-Term Rental Apartments in Dubai Are A Low-Cost Alternative to Dubai Hotels   Visiting Dubai in the near future? One option you might want to consider is a booking a short-term apartment.  We did just that, and I must admit I preferred it to staying in a hotel.  For a price that is comparable, if not lower than that of Dubai hotels, short-term apartments to rent in Dubai offer guests all the spacious comfort of home.     A bunch … Continue reading →

Are you planning to travel to Dubai in the near future, and looking for a low-cost airline? Well Flydubai just might be your answer. But don’t go rushing to your computer to book your reservation just yet. If you’re not careful, you may end up with your cost to fly to Dubai being more than if you took other Dubai airlines, such as Emirates. This airline is definitely what you would consider a no-frills airline.   What does a no-frills … Continue reading →

Is the Metro a convenient source of travel in Dubai? For many, but not for all.   As the first metro service on the Arabian Peninsula, the Metro makes getting around this city easier and cost-effective for many. Spanning 75 km., the Guinness World Records has touted it as world’s longest fully automated metro service, but this source of transportation in Dubai does have its limitations.   On September 9, 2009. With a ceremonious maiden run beginning at 9:09:09, Sheikh … Continue reading →

A Piano Goes Flying at the Justin Bieber Concert in Dubai   Bieber Fever hit an all-time high when the young superstar hit the stage in Dubai for a two night gig, May 4th and 5th, for his “Believe” world tour. The tour, which he started in September, has seemed to plague the pop star from the beginning, with confrontations with German immigration over his pet monkey to speculation that Anne Frank, if alive today, would have been a “Belieber”, … Continue reading →

The Guinness World Records’  Dubai Connection   As one of the top travel destinations, Dubai has a reputation for being biggest, the brightest, and the best.  In a previous post, we indentified 13 Guinness World Records that this amazing city is known for. Here we share a few of the more unusual records connected to Dubai.   1.   Highest Base Jump From a Building: Nasser Al Neyadi and Omar Alhegelan 672 meters from the Burj Khalifa on January 5, 2010. … Continue reading →