Sunday, June 20, 2010

The Customs and Traditions Of Dubai

The local customs and traditions of Dubai are similar to those of the six other states of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Religion has a considerable effect on these, considering Islam's predominance in this part of the world. But Dubai's society is not a closed one. In fact, Dubai has successfully mixed modernity with its

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Folk Dances And Traditional Music Of Dubai

The traditional music and folk dances in Dubai are a reflection of the rich heritage of the entire United Arab Emirates (UAE). The celebration of the various cultural events and festivals in Dubai will not be complete without these traditional music and folk dances.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Dubai Holidays

The beautiful city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) officially observes ten holidays every year. Of these ten official Dubai holidays, five are marked as important dates on the Islamic calendar. These are the Islamic New Year, Eid Milad an Nabi, Lailat al Miraj, Eid Al Fitr, and Eid Al Adha.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

The Dubai Mall

The world's largest shopping mall opened its doors for business on November 4, 2008. The Dubai Mall, located at the heart of Dubai City and part of the Burj Dubai, has a total area of 1,124,000 sq. m. (12.1 million sq. ft.), surpassing the 890,000 sq. m. (9.58 million sq. ft.) area of the New South China Mall, which

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

The Animals Of The Dubai Zoo

Tourists in Dubai have many things to do and still a lot of places to see. The Dubai Zoo is one of these. This is especially true for those who have a particular interest in the many kinds, types or species of animals.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The Beaches in Dubai

There are many reasons for the emergence of Dubai as a favorite tourist destination. One are the many mega construction projects that are simultaneously being undertaken in there. Another are the rich sporting events that are participated in by some of the best-known men and women in sports (golf, tennis, horse race, etc.).

Monday, June 14, 2010

The Foods of Dubai

Tourists to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) visiting Dubai for the first time will find many varieties of food in that beautiful emirate. Most of the popular Dubai foods you may have read or heard about are traditional Arabic foods that are also available in other places in the Middle East.