EXCITING DUBAI

With over 200 nationalities calling this desert metropolis home, Dubai boasts incredibly diverse dining, record-breaking architecture, a thriving arts scene, larger-than-life shopping malls, golden beaches, and fabulous hotels and resorts. Whether you’re travelling for business, passing through on a stopover or enjoying a long stay with the family, Dubai has plenty to keep everyone busy, all year-round.

 

With the launch of the world’s largest indoor theme park in August and three more theme parks in October, it really is a destination for the whole family. IMG Worlds of Adventure will open its doors to visitors on Monday, 15 August, 2016. Located in the heart of new Dubai and stretching across 1.5 million square feet, the world’s largest indoor theme park, will be the first multi-themed destination to open in the region.

 

IMG Worlds of Adventure will be joined in October by Dubai Parks and Resorts additional three parks, which includes Motiongate, Legoland and Bollywood Park.

 

Opening on Wednesday, 31 August, 2016 is Dubai Opera, a brand new 2,000 seat, multi-format, performing arts centre, which is located within The Opera District in Downtown Dubai. Performances are locked-in for the rest of the year across ballet, opera, classical, musicals and Disney. Tickets are available online.

 

For something a little slower, stop by Downtown Dubai and gaze at the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building standing next to The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping centre. Hop over to Dubai Creek and discover Dubai’s historic heart, with traditional marketplaces, souks and street food abound. Or soak up the sun at one of Dubai’s public beaches or luxe beach clubs, take a dip at Wild Wadi or Aquaventure waterparks, or cool down at Ski Dubai, before enjoying a treatment at one of the city’s world-class spas. And a trip to Dubai cannot take place without visiting the desert for a sunset dinner safari, camel rides, dune drives and a Middle Eastern feast.

 

With so much to offer, why not discover Dubai today.

By Pat Lloyd

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