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January 5th, 2012
Best Parks In DubaiNo Comments

Here is a list of some best parks in Dubai. Do not miss out on a chance to visit these aces of wonderful entertainment!

Children's City, Dubai (WN/Guillaume Poulet-Mathis)

Children's City, Dubai (WN/Guillaume Poulet-Mathis)

Children’s City (educational park)
Features: Children’s City is a hi-tech educational park situated at Dubai Creek Park on Bur Dubai. It offers ample range of activities and attractions such as a trip through the human body, nature, international cultures, science and space. Souvenir shops, cafes, first aid room, prayer room are also available at this park.
Entry fees: Yes
Location: Bur Dubai, entrance from Creekside Park Gate No.1, Dubai.
Tel: +971 4 334 0808
Timings: Saturday to Thursday: 9.00am to 8.30pm
Friday: after 3.00pm

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Popularity: 14% [?]

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Posted in Entertainment, Flying to Dubai, Travel and Tourism |

December 29th, 2011
Visiting Dubai For The First Time?1 Comment

As an exciting beginning of the New Year, you are visiting Dubai but it’s for the first time, then remember that Dubai’s weather is warm almost throughout the year.

Madinat_Jumeirah-Dubai3303 (Creative Commons/Poco a poco)

You do not need sweaters even during winter seasons in Dubai. But take a jacket along if a visit to Ski Dubai is on your cards. (more…)

Popularity: 23% [?]

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Posted in Entertainment, Etiquette, Flying to Dubai, Travel and Tourism |

October 10th, 2011
Dubai MetroNo Comments

Dubai Metro (Creative Coimmons/KINKISHARYO)Due to overall developments in international business relocations, growth in tourism industry, Dubai now highly requires rapid transport system that travels from one end of the city to another.

As the city flaunts its luxury in every possible way, it has carried out the most luxurious transport system, the Dubai Metro.

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Popularity: 40% [?]

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Posted in Flying to Dubai, Must Do Activities |

October 3rd, 2011
Breast Cancer Awareness Events In DubaiNo Comments

Safe & Sound campaign, one of the most all-inclusive campaigns in Dubai arranges various events to increase Breast Cancer Awareness every year. This year, the campaign progresses with some more concrete steps by organizing the following events at BurJuman Mall, Bur Dubai.

The amount collected during this event will contribute to providing free mammograms, patient care and spreading breast cancer awareness.

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Posted in Currently in Dubai, News |

August 29th, 2011
Celebrating Eid in Dubai1 Comment

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan when Muslim fast & pray to be closer with God.  In Dubai, Eid is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm over a period of three days when Islam followers offer Eid prayers later on greeting families, relatives and friends with ‘Eid Mubarak’. The Eid-Ul-Fitr five-day holidays for the public sector have been announced starting from August 28, until the end of Ramadan when the new moon sighting indicates breaking of the fast. Government workers will rejoin their work on September 4. (more…)

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Posted in Currently in Dubai, Entertainment, Events |

January 27th, 2011
Atlantis the Palm – the lost city?No Comments

Atlantis the Palm, at night

Atlantis is an imposing and stately hotel located on Palm Jumeirah, a man-made island in the shape of a palm. Guaranteed to win the hearts of aqua adventurers is the Dolphin Bay, Aquaventure and the Lost Chambers. (more…)

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Posted in Hotels in Dubai, Travel and Tourism |

December 14th, 2010
10th FINA World Swimming Championships Dubai 20102 Comments

FINA World Championships (Creative Commons/Atilin)

If sports are your passion, particularly swimming, then Dubai is the destination to experience high octane action at the 10th FINA World Swimming Championships from 15th December, 2010 to 19th December, 2010. (more…)

Popularity: 12% [?]

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Posted in Currently in Dubai |

November 23rd, 2010
List of Parks in Dubai19 Comments

Dubai is the most breathtaking place where you can enjoy your vacations with great fun. Many activities will definitely make your trip memorable.
Here is a list of some famous parks from Dubai, UAE. (more…)

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Posted in Must Do Activities, Travel and Tourism |

November 3rd, 2010
Diwali in Dubai77 Comments

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Diwali lamps (Creative Commons/Anand)

Diwali, the Indian festival of lights has its own conspicuous presence in Dubai, a predominantly Islāmic state. Celebrated by Indian dwellers in the city, mostly jewelers who look for a good sale, one can feel the festival’s existence as you drive by houses and shops lit by lamps and lights. (more…)

Popularity: 23% [?]

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July 17th, 2010
Dubai Airport rejects full body scanners24 Comments

Airport Body Scanner (AP / Cynthia Boll)

Airport Body Scanner (AP / Cynthia Boll)

Dubai Airport authorities have rejected the use of controversial full body scanners at the Emirates’ airports as they violate ethical principles relevant to Islāmic culture. In addition to raising a number of questions pertaining to ethical concerns, the device will encroach upon the passengers personal privacy, not acceptable by many. “The use of such a device violates personal privacy and it raises a very sensitive issue for passengers, in addition to the fact that it does not complement our national ethics,” Dubai airport security chief Brig Ahmed bin Thani has said. (more…)

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