View of part of the Fujairah Corniche and the Hajar Mountains in the Background

Monday, September 28, 2009

Sightseeing in Dubai UAE

This is one of the 14 short video clips prepared by Emirates Airline to give people a taste of Dubai before they fly.

What are the things you could see on a visit to Dubai?

* See old Dubai and get a feel for the rich Middle Eastern heritage

* Watch the ancient craft of dhow building

* Browse the museum and picture the way the fort was used to protect the early residents

* There are the souks (markets) for gold, spices and textiles—so much to see, touch, taste, smell and hear

* The feast for the senses continues at the fish market and the fruit and vege market

* See the skyscrapers

* Visit the mosques

* Get out into the desert on a 4WD and ride a camel

See for Yourself




Link
Sightseeing in Dubai, Discover Dubai, YouTube, 23 August 2009. Check out others in this series.

On Related Sites
The Things that Jump Out of Fujairah Dumpsters, Fujairah in Focus, 28 September 2009.

Readying Al Hamra Island for the America’s Cup in UAE 2010, America’s Cup in the UAE, 28 September 2009.

Dr Geoff Pound

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Image: Gold souk in Dubai.