Top 5 Things to Do in Dubai

Dubai presents itself as a tourist heaven with many different options to spend your time. We recommend a few things to do while you are in Dubai:

1.     The Gold Souk

There is a reason that Dubai is called the city of gold. With huge amounts of gold traded here, there are hundreds of shops selling jewellery. Even if you don't wish to buy, just walking through the souk itself is awesome experience. Make sure bargain until you get a good price, but bear in mind that the prices vary depending on the gold rate for that day.

2.     Tour of the cit

The "Big Bus Tour" gives a great overview of everything in Dubai over a couple of hours. You can book your tickets even before you get to Dubai, and hop on and off the bus at the various points. The ticket now includes a separate tour which drives you to see the various hotels and the construction that is going on. The guides are very knowledgeable, and with your ticket valid for 24 hours, this could cover all tourist stuff in one go. For those into something a little different, the Wonderbus Tour drives across land, before going into the water, giving a whole different view of Dubai. Even more rock star, if you have the cash, would be to take a helicoptor tour.

3.     Desert Safari

Go dune bashing through the wadis of the desert, which can be alikened to the thrill of a rollercoaster. At some points you really feel as if the 4X4 that you are in going to crash over the dunes. Tours usually include the opportunity to sand surf down a large hill, watch the sunset from the camp, and have a traditional Bedouin style dinner by moonlight, often accompanied by a nubile belly dance. It's probably enough to go for the evening, but many do the full day trip, as well as camp overnight in the tents. We recommend using Arabian Adventures.

4.     Burj-al-Arab

They say that whatever looks golden is gold. Whatever your take on Burj-al-Arab, it is the current symbol of Dubai's extravagance. You'll have to pay a fee to get in but is redeemable against food or any purchase you make. We would recommend going for afternoon tea at sahn eddar, early evening, but if you have the money and you like seafood, try out Al Manara. Make sure you dress up - the hotel has a strict dress code - this is 7-star after all.

5.     Indoor Skiing

The very fact that you are in the desert and are skiing could seem a contradiction, but that is the lure to the whole experience that is Ski Dubai. With prices covering the rental of all equipment and clothing, you just need to bring yourself along.

Experiencing all the activities above, the fun is guaranteed. The only thing you don’t have to miss is to find a good hotel but it is a piece of cake when we are talking about Dubai. Hotels in Dubai offer high quality of the service and you will be pleased by the attitude of the staff there. Spending your holiday in a hotel in Dubai, you have to be sure that it is a good value for money.