Whether you are into sport or adventure, fine dining or nightclubbing
or arts and culture, Dubai has it all, from appreciating fine wine at
one of Gordon Ramsey’s award winning restaurants (Verre), to rocking
the night away at an International outdoor music festival. Perhaps you’re
into camping and four-wheel driving in the desert or just like meeting
up with friends at one of Dubai’s infamous Friday brunches; Dubai
has certainly got a lot going on.
Restaurants and Bars
Dubai has an impressive range of restaurants and bars from Indian fast-food
dinning to 5-star international cuisine. There is also a huge range of
bars and nightclubs and specialist nights to cater for everyone’s
taste in music. There is something to do every night of the week. A pint
of lager costs around £2.50 and there are plenty of ladies nights
offering free drinks promotions.
Shopping
Dubai is the shopping capital of the world and has over 30 fully air conditioned
Shopping Centres parading all the familiar UK brands. Up-market boutiques
include Armani, Gucci, Karen Millen, D&G, Paul Smith, Tods and plenty
more. Other good purchases include electronics, diamonds and gold which
are often found in the traditional souks (markets).
Sport & Leisure
For the sporting enthusiast there is a wide range of activities to keep
you fit and healthy. Dubai has four International Golf Clubs including
the Emirates Golf Club, host to the Dubai World Cup. There are numerous
Soccer teams and leagues to join if you are a keen footballer. And just
about everything in between from tennis to kite surfing.
Annual Events
January - Dubai Shopping Festival is a month-long shopping festival including
raffles to win cars, gold and money. They have some of the biggest fireworks
displays you will ever see.
March - Dubai Desert Classic is an International Golf Tournament attracting
the likes of Tiger Woods and Ernie Els.
March – Dubai Tennis Open, part of the ITP circuit always attracts
top seed players.
March - Dubai World Cup is the richest horse race in the world. A chance
to dress up and strut your stuff.
November - Dubai Rugby 7’s Part of the IRB world circuit; 3 days
of rugby, drinking and fun including the infamous Rugby Rock.
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