When most Westerners think of Dubai as a tourist destination they think of flashy hotels that reach new heights, luxury events such as the annual Shopping Festival, and the opportunity to be lavished upon in a way that is different from most other tourist destinations in the world. But officials in the emirate want to add to that perception by including green tourism. To that end the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing(DTCM) has been working with resorts and apartment owners to implement energy and water saving measures.

Dubai

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Dubai is undoubtedly a popular landmark on the world map. Along with being a popular centre of trade and finance in the world it is a famous tourism hotspot. The attractions that invite people to take Dubai flights from their hometowns are available in plenty. Breathtaking sceneries of its rugged mountain ranges and its majestic sand dunes can be seen from all four sides of the city.

It is a modern place and provides world class facilities and services to its visitors. The main attractions of the place are its gold mines and designing units. However, the major attractions of the town include the AL Boom Tourist Village, the Deira Creek, the Dubai World Trade Center and the Dubai Zoo.

Dubai Arial View

AL Boom Tourist Village

This village is a masterpiece of traditional architecture with a modern finishing. It is easily accessible as transport to and form the place is widely available. It is located opposite to Creek Park. This beautiful village compels plenty of tourists from around the world to get flights to Dubai on a regular basis. The place comprises of a Banquet hall which can seat some 200 odd people, a coffee shop, a restaurant, an amusement park and 5 cruise boats. A five star hotel is in the making at this spot.

Deira Creek

This is one of the most impressive attractions of the metropolis. A host of modern buildings namely Etisalat Tower, Department of Economic Development, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the National Bank of Dubai Headquarters, Dubai Creek Tower and Twin Towers are situated here near the Dhow Warf of the creek. People from around the world get cheap flights to Dubai to visit this attraction, particularly the Etisalat Towers giant globe which when lit up offers a picturesque site. This eye catching monument was designed by the famous Uruguayan architect, Carlos Ott.

Dubai World Trade Center

This beautiful humongous structure rises to some 1000 feet above the ground level. The building consists of 39 large floors. This place meets many traders who are mainly from overseas and get to the conurbation by taking Dubai flights from their hometowns. This building is the home to some of the largest corporation headquarters of the world. The high-rise was built in the year 1979. An Arabian restaurant is located on the 37th floor of the edifice which provides an amazing dining experience with a bird’s eye view of the city.

Dubai Zoo

This Zoo is one of the best zoos in the world. It is a popular attraction that bends tourists to get flights to Dubai from everywhere. It is easily accessible as it is situated in Jumeirah. It is an attraction meant for both the mature and the puerile. Endangered Arabian species of animals and birds are bred here under captive breeding programs.

For any connoisseur of luxury, the five star hotel is an essential component of their holiday. No matter where you go in the world, it is possible to stay in hotels that redefine opulence and create the ultimate environment to relax and be pampered. In this article, I will take a look at what are often described as the ultimate collection of hotels in the world by travellers.

As you will see, it is not necessarily the most expensive, or the most opulent hotel in a particular destination that is considered the best, it is more than this; the hotel must be a reason for travelling to a place as well!

Kanuhura Maldives

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