Dubai Attractions

Visiting Dubai?

Dubai is home to many first. Yes, they like it BIG (sense some kiasu-ness) here! They have the world tallest tower and the largest man-made island and not forgetting they even have 7 star hotel - the Burj Al Arab when the max is only 5 star. Gotta love the spirit!

My friends keep asking me where to go and what to do when they are here in Dubai. So I figured I would just write a blog about it once and for all.

Where to go? What to do?

1. Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world and centrepiece of Downtown Dubai.

Spectacular view from the TOP!

Some Facts about Burj Khalifa

World Records

At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds the following records:

• Tallest building in the world

• Tallest free-standing structure in the world

• Highest number of stories in the world

• Highest occupied floor in the world

• Highest outdoor observation deck in the world

• Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world

• Tallest service elevator in the world

For more information on ticketing, pricing and info about Burj Khalifa , go to http://www.burjkhalifa.ae/ :-)

2. Go to Dubai Mall

It is the world's largest shopping centre. You have to see the dancing fountain. Grab a cup of coffee and sit by the fountain. I think the show starts at 6pm onwards.

Other attraction includes - Burj khalifa, Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.

3. Desert Safari

If you want a taste living in the desert, book the desert safari tours! Evening desert safari normally includes Free pick up and drop off Pick up in between 03:00 to 04:00pm and the drop off in between 09:30 to 10:00pm 30 minutes thrilling dune driving (desert driving) Camel Riding Henna Painting Arabic dress for souvenir picture
Hubby Bubbly (sheesha smoking) Unlimited Soft Drinks, Mineral Water, Tea & Coffee BBQ Dinner( Veg & Non Veg ) Arabic sweets and Fruits Belly Dance & Tanura dance (Egyptian Folk Dance) Buggy riding and alcoholic drinks also available with additional charges

4. Dubai City Tours

Experience the true contrast of the old and new parts of Dubai. Take a walk through the winding Lanes of historic Bastakiya area and visit Dubai's new landmarks on the Beach Road and the creek,

Visit Al Fahidi Fort and cross a creek in an Abra (water taxi) and explore the Dubai's tradional Spice and Gold Souks.


5. Seawings Seaplane Flight

Embark on the Seawings Silver air tour, a 40 minutes 'dock to dock' excursion.

For more info on this Seawing and how to book , go to this website http://www.seawings.ae/ for more info :)

4. Mall of the Emirates

Ski Dubai - the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East. Never tried this but it looks like fun. It offers amazing snow setting for skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing. Its fun for everyone :)

For more info , please check out this link http://www.skidubai.com/

5. Atlantis the Palm

Aquaventure

Enjoy the thrill of the largest and most exciting water park in the Middle East. Aquaventure Dubai is set in 42 acres overflowing with fun including Master Blasters, speedslide, rivers, rapids, Splashers children’s play area, lush tropical landscapes and a private beach. Guests staying at Atlantis have unlimited access to the water park.

more info : http://www.atlantisthepalm.com/marineandwaterpark/aquaventure.aspx

Lost Chambers Aquarium and Dolphin Bay

6. Burj Al Arab

Pic taken from http://www.allaboutskyscrapers.com/property/burj-al-arab



Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, At 321 m (1,053 ft), it is the fouth tallest hotel in the world. The shape of the structure is designed to mimic the sail of a ship. Sometimes referred to as "the world's only seven-Star hotel", its star rating is disputed.

7. Madinat Souk Jumeirah

Visit Souk Madinat Jumeirah for an experience that will surprise and delight every time. Wander through the traditional Arabian souk, past wind towers, lantern lit hallways and narrow waterways to discover the treasures hidden within. With specially selected shops, restaurants and bars to entertain throughout the day and into the night, enjoy unlimited amusement at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, the gem of Dubai.

The list goes on and on... These are the main attractions here in Dubai that you must not miss.

I think I'll continue next time! :) Hope this post helps!

Sorry peeps.. too tired and sleepy to continue! xx

The Entertainer Book- 15% OFF

If you are coming to Dubai for vacation or if you are currently living in Dubai, a must have 'BIBLE' will definitely be The Entertainer Book!! It is worth every penny!

Pre-Order Your Entertainer 2013 book - Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fine Dining Dubai, Kids Dubai - at 15% off.

You also receive a FREE special Entertainer Travel 2013 booklet offering "Buy 1 Night, Get 1 Free" stays with breakfast for 10 amazing hotel properties.

15% discount available on books until November 28th.

http://www.theentertainerme.com/entertainer-2013-books

Check out their facebook 
 
https://www.facebook.com/#!/TheEntertainerFB?fref=ts

What is this............... really?

Basically it is a pretty thick book of 2 for 1 vouchers (buy 1, free 1) for stuff like entertainment (wild wadi, desert safari etc), dining, hotels, spas... u name it!

 

So what are you waiting for? Get your entertainer book and best part is its 15% off till the 28th November! Sweeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!

P/s : I'm not getting any commision on this although they should give it to me!

Spread the word peeps!

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I got this email and I thought I would just share with you guys this promo code!

50% off ALL category tickets to Gulf Bike Week, feat MEGADETH, DAUGHTRY & RAZORLIGHT!

 

Why not eh?



 

 

 

The World’s Most Expensive Cupcake

Saw this on an email, thought I would just share!! :)

Would you pay for this???



(Image credit: Bloomsbury''s)

Behold “The Golden Phoenix.” Hailed as the world’s most expensive cupcake, the pricey dessert costs a whopping £645 ($1,000) at Dubai’s Bloomsbury’s Cupcakes.

Served on a covered Villari 24-carat gold empire cake stand, the cupcake is adorned with edible gold and chocolate. It was unveiled at the opening of the new Bloomsbury’s location in the Dubai Mall.
A YouTube video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of “The Golden Phoenix.” The chocolate cupcake is baked with premium Amedei Porcelana chocolate and premium Ugandan vanilla beans and covered in 23-carat edible gold sheets. The cake is frosted with chocolate icing and dusted with edible gold dust. It’s then garnished with chocolate decor that’s dusted in more gold dust. Organic chocolate-covered strawberries and a golden spoon complete the dish.

In June, Bloomsbury cupcake founder Shafeena Yusuff Ali announced she wanted to create the pricey dessert. It took her five weeks to develop the dish.

Twitter backlash ensued after unveiling the dish. Negative tweets like “it’s not impressive. Sorry, but this is how I feel. And well caviar isn’t 1 of the ingredients” and “I would just think that this money could be used for a better cause than obesity. But this is purely my belief,” were some of the responses.

Ali tweeted her response “sorry you feel that way! I was making an honest effort to create something amazing!”

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Angry Birds at Piccadilly Circus by Samsung

Here is your chance to scream your lungs out and not have the neighbours complaint! Scream and win Samsung Galaxy Note!!



As the sun came up over Piccadilly Circus on Good Friday the usual sounds of London buses, police sirens and the chatter of tourists taking photos around Eros were punctuated by something slightly unusual. Crowds of people were gathering and seemingly screaming and shouting at the top of their voices in a small huddle, all encouraged by people wearing over-sized Angry Bird costume heads.

The reason??? Well, it’s obvious of course, the global phenomenon that is Angry Birds had teamed up with the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, Samsung enabling members of the public to play a specially designed crowd game on Samsung’s iconic Piccadilly Circus screen. The public were also invited to have their picture taken and share an Easter message with the help of the Samsung Angry Birds team.

The Samsung team, showcasing the Samsung Galaxy Note and inviting members of the public to try out all the many functionalities of the handset. Armed with Angry Birds props, all pictures were taken on the Samsung Galaxy Note and sent to the Samsung Piccadilly screen and later posted to the Samsung Mobile UK Facebook page.

Members of the public were invited to shout into the Samsung Galaxy Note that was connected wirelessly to the Samsung Piccadilly Circus screen. The game has been designed in such a way that the louder the crowds shouted, the further the Angry Birds fly across the screen and the higher the score…. We’ve taken some great photos which posted to the Samsung Mobile UK Facebook page.

24 Carat Gold Plated Ipad anyone?

Dubai is no stranger to anything that blinks and that's expensive. While the rest of us slog just to buy "carrots" and put food on the table, the very very rich people here buys carat gold plated gadgets!



Let me present to you the world's most luxurious iPad exclusively in Dubai for JUST Dhs 20,195. It was given to Midas by frim Gold & Co when it was first being launched by Apple and only shown to UAE VIPs.

The first gold Ipad will be auctioned off for charity. This very expensive Ipad has already attract the rich that has spare change in their sofa seats and several orders has been made.

Damn.. I wish I have that much money to spare to buy this. But I would rather go shopping and buy myself a nice pair of heels and bag instead :)