Often referred to as the gateway to the Middle East, the City of Merchants and the City of Gold to name just a few… Through sheer determination and unrivaled innovation, Dubai has transformed itself into the region’s leading travel destination. Once a quiet coastal settlement used as a base for trade, fishing, pearling and shipping.
Today, the Emirate has become famous for its avant-garde architecture where it boasts the tallest man-made structure in the world- Burj Khalifa, the world’s largest mall- The Dubai Mall, the iconic Burj Al Arab- renowned as the world’s only seven-star hotel as well as the spectacular man-made Palm Islands. While its list of achievements are impressive, at the heart of this modern metropolis lies the unwavering Arabian traditions of hospitality and generosity. Driven by genuine warmth and the friendliness of the local people, visitors rate Dubai as one of the top holiday destinations. Whether the reasons for travel are cultural, adventurous, leisure, shopping or even business meetings, events and conventions- Dubai has every tourism niche covered.
How to travel to Dubai
Dubai is easily reachable by flight directly from Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg with 8 daily departures on Emirates Airlines. Emirates Airlines is the preffered airline for flights to Dubai.
Hotels in Dubai:
Golden Sands Apartments
Bur Dubai
Budget hotel close to malls, museums, markets and metro stations and central location in Dubai.
The Address Downtown
Downtown Dubai
Striking high-rise building overlooking the Burj Al Khalifa & connected to the Dubai Mall.
Atlantis the Palm
The Palm Jumeirah
An landmark 5 star resort on the crescent of The Palm Island with 1.4km of private beaches & waterpark.
JW Marriott Marquis
Business Bay
World's tallest hotel with shuttle service to Dubai Mall and boasting 14 exquisite restaurants.
Rose Rayhaan
Sheik Zayed Road
Next to metro station, the word's 2nd tallest hotel sets a benchmark for comfort and style.
Atlantis the Palm
One of Dubai's most famous attractions, the Atlantis the Palm offers an otherworldly escape. Make a splash at the Aquaventure Waterpark, lounge on a stretched out private beach or take in the ocean vistas from your stylish room.
Places of interest
Burj Al Khalifa
Dubai Fountain
The Palm, Jumeirah
Jumeirah Beach
Dubai Desert Reserve
Dubai Creek
Mosques
For the Family
KidZania
Wild Wadi Waterpark
Sega Republic
Ski Dubai
Ferrari World (in Abu Dhabi)
Shopping
Dubai Mall
Mall of Emirates
Traditional Souks
The Walk at Jumeirah Beach