Dubai - an overview

Already establishing itself as a major player in the world of commerce and finance, Dubai is not content to rest on its laurels. Also focusing on attracting buyers who are looking for an exceptional lifestyle as well a sound investment property, it's set to become one of the most sought after places to live.

An extremely safe, welcoming and cosmopolitan place to live or visit and a superb place to invest, Dubai has one of the lowest crime rates anywhere in the world.

It has the perfect ingredients to deliver a wonderful lifestyle, an unforgettable holiday or an excellent return on investment.

A taster of what Dubai offers:

Dubai is fast becoming one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. It has superb beaches, crystal-clear safe seas, wonderful beach clubs and some of the best hotels that you could ask for.

There are some wonderful leisure facilities and health clubs, including water parks, golf courses, gyms, water sports, spas, theme parks, artificial ski runs, skating rinks…

Shopper's paradise

The shopping will delight you with an excellent mix of traditional souks and bazaars and world class shopping precincts offering all the top names. You’ll be amazed by the shopping malls which are like nothing you’ve seen before.

More than just a place to shop, they offer stores like Harvey Nicholls, Aspreys, Marks and Spencer, Debenhams, a full range of designer outlets as well as restaurants, entertainment facilities, cinemas and the famous Mall of the Emirates even has an indoor ski area.

Don’t miss the chance to buy some real bargains. Here are just some of the things to look out for at the souks and warehouses:

gold and jewellery
spices
textiles
carpets and rugs
tapestries
electrical goods
watches
camera equipment
perfume

International restaurants offer every kind of cuisine you could want from all parts of the world and for all levels of budget.

They range from exclusive restaurants in 5 star hotels, chic bistros, pavement style cafes in shopping malls, interesting venues offering delicious local fare, to all the well known fast food outlets.

Arabian Nights

You’ll find plenty to entertain you at night, too… as well as an excellent range of clubs and restaurants, you can choose from cinemas and theatres as well as opera, ballet and classical concerts.

The hotels and clubs offer a variety of musical entertainment to suit all tastes, from jazz, reggae, R & B, soul, rock, salsa… the list goes on. Many hotels and clubs organise themed evenings and special cabaret events with top entertainers from around the world.

You certainly won't have time to get bored in Dubai.