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[edit] Museums and Other Places
- Iraian Souk in Bur Dubai is interesting followed by an abrah ride across the creek and a stroll along the dhow port - polished off with a trip to the gold market.
- Spice souk in Deira as well as trips to Shindagha to visit the site where Dubai was 'born'
- A visit to the camel racing at Nad Al Shabe is well worth it + the camel market afterwards to buy a few blankets for the missus.
- Dubai Museum is excellent and well worth a visit.
- In Ramadan, The Tents are really gr8 esp the ones in Ramada Int con and Ritz carlton.
- Check out the Al Boom Tourist Village.
- Heritage Village in Hatta. They start at 5pm and the setting in the mountains is just beautiful -Cultural experiences
[edit] Kids Entertainment
[edit] Misc Interests
- The Dubai World Cup (DWC) horse race is well worth an evening out - (Nad Al Shaba Again)
- There's a catamaran that sails out of the Meridian Mina al Seyahi every Friday at 3pm - 125 AED per person. free booze, a wee snack and use of the water sports facilities. Jet skis, banana/donut rides etcetera. afterwards you get a free drink at the hotel's barasti bar - returning at about 1930 - its an excellent afternoon out - a good idea for a load of us to go on!!
- Get a Desert Buggy and get wild on the dunes.
- If you like your photography then a trip up to Fjueirah (spelt wrong) is a must as well... interesting mountains and so forth on the way...
- T he drive from Masaafi to Dibba is even better and then round the coats from Dibba to Fuj - there's a good off road run across the top there too
- Trip to Hatta to see the 'alien' trees and a pit stop for a bit of sand skiing or dune bashing is always a great thrill.
- http://www.mydsf.com - check out the cultural activities.
- Balloon Adventures - Tel: +(971) 4 2738585 - http://www.ballooning.ae/aboutus.asp
- Big Bus Company City Tours - Tel: +971 4 324 4187 - http://www.bigbustours.com/dub/html/dub_our_tours.html
- Big bus tour - leaves Wafi city every half hour. It is a great day out and good value for money.
- Boat ride up the creek. Get an abra up and down the Creek!
- Desert safari
- Wild Wadi waterpark
- Day at the beach, Jumeira Beach park is nice and cheap (Monday ladies only), or if you want a bit more up scale go to one of the hotels along the beach (and take your money with you)
- Madinat Souk - Fake but pretty, nice at night with a lot of restaurants
- Al Qasr Hotel...just go in and have a wander round, it's lovely and you can have a nice coffee on the outside terras with a good view for taking some Dubai pics
- Drive up to Nad Al Sheba early morning or in the afternoon...always nice to see those groups of camels walk by with their colored blankets on
- Just walking around the the Creek, Bastakya area, texile souk while the weather is still nice
- Fujairah to spend a relaxing day on the beach and diving/snorkelling
- Al Ain and Jebel Hafeet just because it is nice
- Walk from JBH along to Al Qasr at night, just because its peaceful
- Uptown Bar in JBH and Rooftop Bar in Royal Mirage
- Quad biking at big red on the Hatta highway
- Arabian Adventures' tours are worth doing, they know what they're doing AND they're insured
- Sharjah Wildlife park - a great afternoon out
- Camp out near Fossil Rock (find sea fossils too) perfect serenity
- Go to the mussandam, stay at the golden tulip and take a boat ride around the fjords too.
[edit] Places to Shop
- Shopping. - Loads of Malls, Mall of the Emirates is the one to go if you only want to pick one
- Ibn Battuata
- City Centre - Deira
- Outlet Mall
- Mercato Mall
[edit] Places of Interest Outside of Dubai
Places of Interest in Salalah
From Dubai it will be 6+8 hour drive.
Nabi Ayoub’s Tomb
Situated 40 kms from Salalah, this mosque and tomb-shrine marks the place where the remains of the Prophet, possibly identified as Job in the Old Testament, can be found.
Ain Razat
The source of several natural springs, Ain Razat is a place of great beauty and a popular spot for picnics.
Ain Homran
Located 22 kms beyond Ain Razat, this scenic location of natural springs is enclosed by a garden. It is also popular as an excellent spot for bird watching.
Shisr – the lost city of Ubar
Excavation is still under way at, what is believed to be, the site of the ‘mythical lost city of Ubar’ of the ‘Arabian Nights’. Make sure to visit the small museum that displays the various archaeological discoveries.
Taqah
From Salalah, follow the coast for 30 kms to arrive at Taqah, the area's third largest town. The town boasts of an interesting fort and several great photographic spots.
Tawi Atayr – Well of Birds
A quiet village overlooking steep hills, Tawi Atayr has the region's largest sinkhole. The presence of numerous singing birds creates a symphony, which is as unique as the place.
Wadi Darbat
A natural park with majestic views of waterfalls, lakes, mountains, caves, wild life and lush green vegetation. Make sure to visit the 100-metre monsoon waterfall.
Khawr Rawri
37kms from Salalah, Khawr Rawri beach is a natural beauty spot for visitors. Many migratory birds including flamingos, waders and gulls frequent this lagoon.
Mirbat
66km east of Salalah, Mirbat, is famous for its picturesque bays and caves and people with unmatched skills in composing and playing music. Mirbat Fort is another attraction for visitors.
Mughsayl
Located 40km west of Salalah, this magnificent sandy beach is outlined by sculptured cliffs and blowholes formed in limestone rocks. The view along the coast where the mountains meet the sea is truely spectacular.
Rakhyut
Through an impressive climb via eight hairpin bends to the crest of mountains, Rakhyut is a spectacular spot to visit. At the top, a thoughtfully built parking place is provided to admire the splendid views.
Sumhurum
Situated beside the Khawr Rawri beach, Sumhurum is a picturesque fresh water creek. It was probably the citadel of the ancient city of Moscha. In its ruins now, the city dates back to 100 BC.
- The Hatta Fort Hotel is nice for lunch.
- Muscat, Oman
