Dubai is a rather new holidaymakers’ destination. The place can best be described as a desert city boasting an outstanding infrastructure and top class tourist facilities. Its ideal position just a short distance away from the majority of the Asian nations and the more liberal policies make Dubai extremely popular as a highly enjoyable short-break destination for holidaymakers who appreciate the finest shopping, mouth-watering cuisine, funky parties and a range of unique sports and activities.

Though Dubai can get incredibly humid and unbearable hot in the summer season, with temperatures reaching as high as 50 degrees Celsius from May to September, it is a fantastic location to visit during the cooler months of September to April.

As a prerequisite to obtaining a tourist visa to Dubai, your passport should be valid for a minimum of six months before your arrival. Individuals who intend to spend less than thirty days in the United Arab Emirates may apply for a tourist visa, whereas visit visas are issued to those who intend spending more than 30 days in the country.

Dubai, a city of superlatives, is home to the tallest, highest, largest and fastest. It is home to Burj Dubai, which upon completion in 2008 will be the tallest building in the world, surpassing the Taipei 101 in Taiwan.

Dubai offers visitors a host of unique experiences including the exciting Dune Bashing, thrilling hot air balloon rides, golfing or for something entirely different- sand golfing. Visitors to Dubai can experience the extreme as they go skiing and snowboarding in the large, specially built snow skiing center or go sand-skiing and sand boarding in the hot desert sands.

Wild Wadi, a water amusement park, in the heart of the city is a great place for kids and adults alike. The Overnight Desert safari is as different but just as exciting as the Morning Desert safari. The Dubai Dhow Cruise takes you sailing down the Dubai Creek while aboard a wooden dhow that is traditionally decorated. Marvel at the major landmarks that are beautifully lit up at night as you take a midnight cruise for a completely different experience.