Hotel
Seaview
The newly opened Sea View Hotel is Ideally
located in the heart of Dubai's Financial district, with a panoramic
view of the Arabian Sea, welcomes International travelers with
an easy relaxed ambience for business or leisure and is renowned
for its harmonious blend of genuine hospitality and courteous
service. The Dubai International Airport is only 10 minutes
away and the World Trade Centre Exhibition Halls just 2 kms.
Banks, Shopping Malls, Airline offices, Beach, Waterpark, Creek,
Museum, Cinemas, Public Library, E-Commerce Industry are all
within walking distance. For the more adventurous, stroll to
Mina Bazaar, or take a water taxi across the creek to Dubai's
famous Gold Souk and the Heritage Village. Silvery beach line
stretches almost parallel, giving an easy access to beach lovers,
with the water park just next to it.
Dubai
Magnet
of the Middle East, Dubai's draw as a shopping mecca and new adventure
playground has captured the imagination of discerning travellers.
Focal point of the opulent and fascinating United Arab Emirates,
Dubai offers the visitor superior accommodation, international
or exotic cuisine, and a world of difference well within the means
of any would-be traveller. Central to the city's fascination is
its creek, which forms both the visual and commercial focus. Dubai's
souks and shopping malls reveal some of the world's most sought-after
goods at some of the world's best prices. But shopping is just
a small part of Dubai's attraction. Modern highways connect the
city with inland areas, quiet and spectacular coastal regions
and the centre of world class sporting events including horse
racing, powerboat racing, Dubai tennisopen, Dubai rugby seven's,
Desert classic, Dubai golf challenge and a host of other sports
constist of sandsurfing, iceskating, gocarting and a wide range
of water sports.
If
hospitality and tradition is what you are looking for then dubai
is the only place, Dubai Museum with preserved past in it's true
form can virtrually take you back in past and the heritage village
located on the creek speaks very clear of it's origin tradition
and arab culture.The country is young, vibrant, rich and welcoming.
There is so much to see, do and experience. It's a new wave, a
new adventure. Take the bait and get hooked on Dubai!
General
information about Dubai
Introducing
Dubai
Dubai is the second largest of the United Arab Emirates and the
most vibrant city. For the visitor, Dubai has a lot of atmosphere
and carefree days can be spent sightseeing and duty-free shopping
before dining and dancing the night away at one of the city's
top venues. It is also the country's leading commercial centre.
Language
The official language of the UAE is Arabic but English is widely
understood and used. Dubai is very cosmopolitan and you will be
exposed to over 80 different nationalities.
Currency
Local Currency is called as Dirhams.
Newspapers and Magazines
The main English-language newspapers in the UAE are Gulf News,
Khaleej Times and Gulf Today, based in Dubai. What's On is a monthly
magazine aimed at the expat community and a good source of information
for visitors.
Climate
From May to September, daytime temperatures average 40ºC in Dubai.
Winter brings more comfortable temperatures (15ºC to 30ºC) throughout
the UAE with exceptional rainfall.
Public Holidays
Religious holidays are linked to the Islamic Hijra calendar. These
include: Eid al-Fitr (the end of Ramadan), Eid al-Adha (Pilgrimage),
Lailat al-Mi'raj (the Ascension of the Prophet), the Prophet's
Birthday and the Islamic New Year. Secular holidays observed are
New Year's Day (1st January) and National Day (2nd December).
Each emirate may also observe its own holidays.
Transport
Public bus syster operates throughout the city, buses are airconditioned
and well maintained.Dubai cabs with meters system also operates
through out the city round the clock.
Websites
Some of the websites for getting local information about dubai
are:
http://www.dubaicityguide.com
http://www.godubai.com
http://www.netpiper.com
