DESERTS & DHOWS – THE DUBAI PHENOMENON
Dubai – a land of startling contrasts, from endless desert to rugged mountains and a dazzling modern city. Situated on the banks of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai straddles a beautiful creek and is one of the seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates. In less than 50 years it has transformed itself from a sleepy port to a dynamic global metropolis built on trade due to the discovery of oil in the region. Take an abra across the creek where hundreds of dhows trade with faraway places. Admire the stunning modern architecture, impressive mosques, breathtakingly luxurious hotels and beaches and take a roller coaster ride across the sand dunes. Haggle for bargains in the gold souk and watch the frenetic day-to-day activity in this vibrant eastern city.
