Dubai is a melting pot of traditions, cultures and fiercely ambitious projects the world has ever seen. Dubai has written its own futuristic story and is admired for being a cosmopolitan and modern destination in the Middle East. Dubai is the first city in the Middle East to be designated as a UNESCO City of Design. It is cosmopolitan, futuristic yet a traditional and historical city in the UAE. It has the most impressive desert landscapes, beaches, iconic architecture, glitzy malls and traditional souks. The destination is popular for short breaks, extended holidays and stop overs too. In recent years ‘Dubai Brunches’ have become synonymous with decadent buffets from champagne to truffles, oysters and are certainly not for the faint hearted. Dubai is a shopper’s paradise and its reputation for an unparallel shopping experience is very apt. The destination offers a mix of high-end luxury malls to traditional souks and is a perfect blend of the old and new. The city has some of the biggest malls in the world. At traditional souks that continue to bustle with trade, one can pick up an assortment of jewellery, delicate hand-woven textiles, spices and fragrances and don’t forget to drive a bargain! Visit the world-famous mega malls for the latest collections from fashions biggest names in over 1200 impressive stores which also houses attractions like an aquarium, an ice rink, a zoo and much more. Dubai has well over 95 shopping districts and an annual shopping festival twice a year. Over the last decade Dubai has become a leading gastronomic destination and is home to some the world’s finest restaurants. Whatever cuisine you’re in the mood for, you can find it in Dubai. From farm-to-table menus at organic restaurants, dim sums, Indian, Arabic Mezze, street foods or the very glamorous Michelin star restaurants, there is always something for everyone. You can also enjoy the quintessential Arabic cuisine in a faithful recreation of old-world Arabia with rustic-style decor – complete with traditional wind-tower design and vintage lanterns. From dining in the clouds atop the Burj Khalifa or a barbeque dinner in a traditional majlis style seating, there is always a culinary experience to discover in Dubai. With guaranteed sunshine, clear skies and temperate weather Dubai is the perfect place to experience water-based adventure, whether it is sailing, jet skiing, diving, flyboarding Dubai has it all. With more than 50 km of pristine coastline, water sports are very popular. One can also choose something a little more adventurous like parasailing, wakeboarding, water skiing, for an exhilarating experience. You can also choose to do a self-drive boat tour to see some of the famous landmarks in Dubai or take a leisurely dusk sail and watch the sun set into the Arabian waters. Dubai offers a choice of theme parks, thrilling top class rides for children of all ages. Kids can experience 1.5million sq. ft of unparallel fun at IMG Worlds of Adventure or go on a roller coaster and adventurous rides at the Dubai Parks and Resorts. Visit Aquaventure, one of Dubai’s most thrilling water parks including Middle East’s longest zip-line circuit. Splash around at Wild Wadi Waterpark, Laguna Waterpark at La Mer or Lego Land Waterpark. Discover characters of Indian cinema at the world’s first ever Bollywood theme park or the glamour of Hollywood characters from the big screen and experience an unforgettable fun filled holiday. Read more ...