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Dubai is the place where east truly meets west and the sun is guaranteed to shine all year long. It is a unique combination of modern western facilities and infrastructure combined with eastern hospitality.

With its beautiful beaches and clear blue seas Dubai is a perfect destination for both sun worshiper and water sports enthusiast alike. Deep-sea fishing, yachting, snorkeling, and, speed boat racing are just a few of the activities to peak your interest.

Dubai is the most liberal of Middle Eastern countries and recognized as the safest place in the region. English is widely spoken and with over 1 million people from all corners of the world living there Dubai has become a fast paced and exciting place to visit.

World-class sporting events take place from the Dubai Golf Open to Power Boat Racing not to mention the world's richest horse race. Add to this the new F1 Motor racing circuit then Dubai is without a doubt an exhilarating sporting destination.

Dubai is the shopping capital of the East and the Malls are packed with international tax-free brands of watches, clothes and more. Shopping malls like the City Center, Burjman Center and The Mall of the Emirates all combine to make Dubai a haven for shoppers.

Dining in Dubai is a must for food lovers. From high quality restaurants featuring Lebanese, Indian, Chinese, Japanese cuisine to places such as Pizza Hut, McDonalds and Hard Rock Cafe. It can all be found here and alcohol is available in most restaurants and hotels.

The Emirate of Dubai is one of the worlds great success stories. Traditionally the trading hub of the Region, Dubai is now extending its success into tourism and knowledge based industries.

Travel and Tourism News


Spain awards Dubai as best luxury destination.
4Hoteliers
Dubai participated in the 30th edition of FITUR, the Spanish International Travel and Tourism Fair, from January 20 to 24. ...

Posted on 9 March 2010 | 4:07 pm


Egypt Moves to Recapture Its Recent Economic Growth
Wall Street Journal
Dubai and other Arab states of the Persian Gulf, for years the engine for rapid growth and investment in the Mideast, now suffer weakened banks, ...

Posted on 9 March 2010 | 3:02 pm


Emirates Reports On 12 Months Of Growth
Voxy
Mr Clark added: "People often ask how we do it - how we keep making these huge commitments to our customers, to sports and to the travel and tourism ...

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Posted on 9 March 2010 | 12:25 pm


Reuters

Nakheel Bonds Rise as JPMorgan Sees Repayment at Par
BusinessWeek
March 9 (Bloomberg) -- Nakheel PJSC bonds, part of parent Dubai World's planned $26 billion debt restructuring, ...
Dubai's near-default contains interesting ERM lessonsBusiness Insurance
Equities Maintain Rally with Property at the Forefront; Abu Dhabi Hits Three ...Khaleej Times

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Posted on 9 March 2010 | 5:41 am


Abu Dhabi Shares Rise to 3-Month High as Aldar Sells Assets
BusinessWeek
The builder of the world's tallest skyscraper in Dubai submitted an expression of interest to the Bali Tourism Development Corp. for a project in Lombok, ...

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Posted on 9 March 2010 | 4:21 am


Tourism Ireland & Prime Travel Hold A Family Day At The Walk At Jumeirah Beach ...
Dubai City Guide
'Irish Experts'on hand for all questions about travel to Ireland. Tourism Ireland and Prime Travel Agency have announced a fun and friendly Irish day on ...

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Posted on 9 March 2010 | 2:10 am


ArabianBusiness.com

Emaar Confirms Interest in Tourism Project in Indonesia
BusinessWeek
... skyscraper in Dubai, said it submitted an expression of interest to the Bali Tourism Development Corp. for a tourism project in Lombok, Indonesia. ...
AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, tourism and hospitality briefsTrading Markets (press release)
Emaar Denies Withdrawing From Lombok DevelopmentJakarta Globe
UPDATE 1-Emaar says to continue $600 mln Indonesia projectReuters India
National -Property Week News
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Posted on 8 March 2010 | 11:35 pm


The Hindu

PREVIEW-Top media head to Abu Dhabi as Dubai still struggles
Reuters
But first global recession and then a debt crisis last November took a toll on Dubai, the tourism and trade hub of the Middle East, and advertising budgets ...
Abu Dhabi overshadows Dubai with media summitMaktoob Business
Abu Dhabi pumps oil riches into media projectsThe Associated Press

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Posted on 8 March 2010 | 9:16 am


AME Info

TravelWise pt 1 - Tourism Nepal, Flydubai expand and the new Dubai Cruise Terminal
AME Info
In Travel Talk the Nepal Tourism Board CEO explains what Visit Nepal 2011 will mean to travel operators in the Gulf, as well as visitors to this Himalayan ...
AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, finance and economy briefs [AME ...Insurance News Net (press release)
Emaar still eyeing $600m Indonesian projectAME Info

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Posted on 7 March 2010 | 6:44 am


ABC News

Dubai Conference Seeks Investors in Space Tourism
ABC News
The consensus, said the forum organizers, is that space travel could be viable within the next two to three years. "Space tourism is coming," said ...

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Posted on 4 March 2010 | 10:17 am