ElEmEnts to ConsidEr WhilE Planning Your dubai ExCursion
Dubai is one of the most futuristic emirates that make up the UAE. Occupying an area of 1,510 square miles, this majestic city is the largest emirate, second only to Abu Dhabi. In recent times the city of Dubai is quickly emerging as a tourist hot spot and is increasingly gaining popularity for its liberal policies, state of the art infrastructure and brilliant tourist conveniences. Dubai is just a 5 hour plane ride from Europe and a 3 hour flight from most other Middle Eastern countries, the near-east and the Indian sub continent. With its exploratory tours, humongous malls and lofty towers, Dubai is the best pit stop
for shopping, dining, partying and other hedonistic pleasures. Although this desert nation enjoys a subtropical climate throughout the year, the perfect time to plan a Dubai tour is between the months of November to April. The temperature during this time is around 80 degrees, peppered with the occasional shower from time to time. Between mid June to mid September the heat and humidity becomes quite tormenting and subsequently everything that is not air-conditioned ceases to function. Hotels offer their guests, attractive discounts and tempting bargains during the months of May, which are still rather scorching but fairly bearable. If you are planning a Dubai tour, consult your tourism office to see if your dates coincide with the holy month of Ramadan. This is because bars, restaurants and cafes are shut down from dawn till dusk, with the exception of a few hotels that do offer services to guests and non-Muslims during this time. Honoring the religious sentiments of the people living here, tourist should refrain from Eating, drinking or smoking in public areas during this time. After sunset, however, everything springs back into action especially after the 30 days of fasting. Enticing discounts at hotels can also be found during this period of time. Another fantastic time to plan your Dubai excursion is during its flamboyant shopping festival (usually at held at the beginning of the year) where alluring discounts and regular raffles are the norm. Besides its luxurious hotels and gigantic shopping mall, this city is also home to some of the most pristine beaches, futuristic
artificial islands, Adventure tours, and opulent golf courses in the world. These royal comforts and amenities, as well the warm hospitality of the Emirati people is what makes Dubai one of the leading tourist destinations of the world.