What Makes Dubai Special?Dubai is the second largest city in the UAE. A vacation in Dubai is a dream come true for a lot of people. It is considered to be one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world. In its kitty it has, splendid forms of architecture, beautiful beaches, restaurants and clubs, amusement parks and water rides. In addition to all this it also has prolific shopping malls, opulent hotels and resorts, and a lot more that can very smoothly allure vacationers from around the world. What's more you can be a part of the rich Bedouin culture and its unique tradition with either a desert safari or a dhow cruise.

Dubai takes man's basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter very lavishly. It is renowned for its multi-cuisine options. They say "variety is the spice of life", and Dubai definitely lives up to it in every way. From spicy Mexican, cheesy Italian, aromatic Indian, stir-fried Chinese, tender Iranian to rich Arabic food it covers it all. You can have these and a lot more at either a small time restaurant, or a mall, or a five-star hotel. The choice is completely in your hands depending upon your needs and of course budget.

Shopping in Dubai is a shopaholic's paradise. You will have an assortment of options and you will literally "shop till you drop". It is one of the utmost features this city brags of. 'Dubai Shopping Festival' has over the years tempted millions of shoppers for malls being more like self-

contained cities. There are extravagant malls like the 'Dubai Mall' which is the largest in the world, and then there are souks (markets). They are a complete feast for the eyes with an assortment of jewellery ranging from gold, platinum to diamonds.

Your Dubai vacation is incomplete if you don't visit the iconic Burj Khalifa and the Burj Ul Arab. They are a perfect blend of old and modern architecture. The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. It is more than 800m tall and has 57 elevators with 8

escalators. Whereas, Burj Ul Arab is shaped like a sailboat and sits on its own island offshore about 1,000 feet. It has 202 suites which makes it the only 7-star hotel in the world. Other eminent hotels include the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, The Hilton, Hyatt, Sheraton and the InterContinental all of which have the most opulent rooms in town. So, if you want to experience a place, which has the world's tallest building, numerous manmade islands, an adventurous streak, and a complete shopping paradise; Dubai is the place to be!