Dubai City Guide

One of the Dubai’s most prestigious landmarks is the 5 star Jumeirah Beach Hotel. When it was built in the year 1997, it was one of the tallest buildings in Dubai. The magnificient wave fashioned structure elegantly flatters the prominent Burj Al Arab hotel, standing next to it. The Jumeirah Beach Hotel is situated in the Jumeirah Beach area and is around 25 kilometres away from the DIA (Dubai International Airport).

The Hotel has several different activities that visitors can enjoy. Below are some of them:

The Pavilion Sports Club

The sports club has many facilities for visitors who wish to enjoy fitness activities, such as yoga, BodyBalance and BodyCombat. There is also a gym with 60 equipment pieces. If you enjoy playing squash, there is a squash court for you to play. In addition the Sport Club also has a spa (my personal favorite), which has saunas, massage rooms, hot tubs, jacuzzi, plunge pool and a steam room.

Climbing Wall

You can have lots of fun while testing your climbing skills on one of the biggest climbing walls in the region. Doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a seasoned climber, you’re definitely going to enjoy it. You will be assisted with professionals.

Water Sports

Are you the adventrous type? Do you like to have fun in the water? The Hotel offers a wide range of water sports such as, wind surfing, waterskiing and many more.

The Pavilion Dive Centre

How would you like to explore the exotic underwater world. You can enjoy these dives regardless of whether you’re a beginner or experienced diver. You will be assisted by trained and experienced professionals.

Sindbad’s Kids Club

Treat your kids to lots of great fun. The Sindbad’s Kids Club is open for kids of all ages. As a guest of Jumeirah Beach Hotel your kids receive a free pass. The club is open for 12 hours a day from 8 A.M to 8 P.M.

Today, Jumeirah Beach Hotel is one of the oldest and most presitigious hotels in Dubai and with so many different activities to keep you occupied and enjoy your experience in Dubai, its one of the best choices for you.

In the year 2011 one of the biggest campaigns in modern history is to take place. This objective of the campaign is to decide the seven natural wonders of the world and is to be organised by the New Open World Corporation. This campaign is known as the New7Wonders and Dubai is actually one of the favorites to host the main event of the campaign where the natural 7 wonders of the world are actually to be announced.

The New7Wonders will be decided through voting from all around the world. This is the second of campaign of its kind after the success of the New Seven Wonders of the World, which was a campaign to reinstate the concept of the seven wonders, which was also organised by the New Open World Corporation.  The first campaign got over 100 million votes from all over the world. The main event of the project is to take place in the year 2011. Voting has already begun in the beginning of 2009 and is to commence in July.

There is a strong sense of support for the U.A.E’s cities, both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, on the official website of the event. Dubai is being strongly considered as a potential city to host the event, according to one of the event’s representatives. This however is not a surprise as Dubai is growing rapidly, in terms of development and popularity. There are currently around 18 locations from all around the world in the bidding process to become the global hosts. This is a rare and unique opportunity to make a name in the pages of history for which ever city tat actually gets the rights to become the official hosts. If the event is hosted in Dubai, it will once again get the opportunity to reinstate its position as one of the hottest cities in the world

In early 2006 everyone was talking about Dubai’s next big project the Dubai Metro.  By mid 2006 the contruction works for the metro had already started. Dubai is an ever growing city, probably one of the fastest growing in the world today attracting millions of visitors each year. This could lead to increased traffic congestion in the near future, so the Dubai government came  up with the idea of Dubai Metro, the longest fully automated rail system in the world. The need for a Metro was felt in the year 1997, however, the project finally came into existence in the year 2005.

Currently there are planned to be around 40 different stations all around the city. These will be divided into a green line and  a red line. However, there are two more proposed lines known as the blue line and the purple line.

The projects of building the Dubai Metro has been awarded to some of the top Japanese Companies. This project is estimated to cost around $4.2 billion and will be completed successfully even in the midst of recession.

Once the metro will be in complete operation it is speculated that the Metro will carry around 1.2 million passengers per day on an average.

Also this will be the first metro in the world that will have corporate branding. 23 stations on the metro lines will be given names by corporate brands. Negotiations between the government officials and the corporations for the names are currently underway.

This project will greatly benefit Dubai’s traffic conditions and help enhance the infrastructure.  The Metro is planned to start functioning on the 9th of September 2009.

The vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktom of making Dubai a recognized global hub has become a reality. And now that position is to be renewed, as Dubai is investing in major multi-billion infrastructural projects.

Even in times of economic downturn, Dubai is steadily growing and evidence is clear. Dubai is investing in three important road projects which have recently been approved.

The Dubai government had already announced a 42 per cent increase in infrastructure spending in January, for the year 2009.

The initial work for one of the projects has been begun; however the other two will begin later this year. It is also said that the projects will meet the highest safety standards.

In addition there is another project underway, under the Dubai International Airport, Concourse 3, which happens to be the last major project of one of the eminent airports in the world.

Concourse 3 is expected to be completed by 2011. The lounges are said to be temperature controlled. After completion of this concourse the airport will consist of three terminals and three concourses.
Moreover, it is being said, work to expand the combined passenger capacity has also begun from the originally planned 190 million to 240 million, Dubai International and Dubai Central Airport.

Dubai International Airport will be seeing an expansion worth 15 million Dirhams, and the initial cost of development for Dubai Central Airport (officially to be known as Al Maktoum International Airport), will be 30 million Dirhams.

Maktoum Airport is said to be ten times the size of Dubai International Airport and Cargo Village combined. It is planned to be the world’s largest cargo hub.

It will have annual cargo of 12 million tons, more than three times the cargo of Memphis International Airport, currently the world’s largest cargo hub.

These major developments will reinstate Dubai’s position on the world map.

Introducing the mystical and exquisite Atlantis The Palm, Dubai. An experience like no other. Dubai has opened its doors to a new hotel that can only be described as splendid. The Lost Chambers Suites are just one of the main attractions at the hotel. With a floor to ceiling underwater view of the Ambassador Lagoon from within your suite. You can enjoy the most unique stay you have ever had the pleasure of experiencing from your room as well as your bath. If you want to experience more of the Ambassador Lagoon, you will want to explore the Lost Chambers. The lost Chambers is an amazing maze of underwater tunnels beneath the lagoon. Here, you can witness an astounding selection of marine life animals living in the mystical ruins of Atlantis.

Atlantis The Palm, Dubai has what is fast becoming known as the worlds most spectacular water park. The Ziggurat is the central point of the water park with seven slides to choose from. It features the sensational Leap Of Faith where you drop 27.5 metres at a near vertical incline into the shark infested lagoon with amazing speed. The Shark Attack takes you through the heart of the Ziggurat in a winding path finally emerging into the shark lagoon. This is where you can really get a good look at the sharks. If you have a love for the wild side of water, take a ride on The Rapids, a full 2.3 kilometre ride of fast rushing tidal river waters.

Dine in world class restaurants headed by some of the finest chefs in the world.

The Nobu features both modern and traditional Japanese cuisine complete with a superb sushi bar and sake lounge. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is known worldwide for his creative cooking style.

The Ossiano pulls the Atlantis The Palm experience together with a view of the underwater Atlantis experience and fantastic seafood. The Ossiano is proud to announce world renowned Santi Santamaria as its chef.

The famous Italian Chef Giorgio Locatelli has created the Ronda Locatelli. A truly traditional Italian restaurant. It features Fabulous Italian cuisine cooked to perfection in wood fired ovens and offers cozy family style dining.

For a truly memorable lifetime experience, make your stay in Dubai the best it can be at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai.

In Dubai you can find almost everything. You can find the most luxury hotels or the biggest man-made resorts. A new project has been officially announced since 2003. Dubailand will be the biggest entertainment park in the world (twice the site than Walt Disney World). A starting capital of more than $6 billion has been raised and the development of Dubailand has been in divided in four different phases. The first phase is said to be completed between 2008 and 2009.

Overall Dubailand project will cover an area of 278 and will have 45 mega projects. In these 45 huge projects there will be up to 200 sub-projects.

Dubailand will possibly finish between 2015 – 2018.  Dubailand will not only be an entertainment place but a complete city thats why huge plannings and calculations must be made in order to keep everything balanced for the coming years.

Most of the biggest companies in the world have already shown their interest to have a small land part in Dubailand. Below you can find a list of the most known companies

• Warner Bros Movie World
• Tiger Woods Dubai
• Universal Studios Dubai
• F1-X Theme Park Dubai
• Legoland Dubai
• Aviation World
• Kids City

Dubailand will literally contain almost everything a human might think of. This being said, it will be one of the most attractive place for many tourists all over the world. Dubailand will be divided in six different regions (or worlds). Each of the worlds will offer unique satisfaction to all its visitors

1. Attractions and Experience World
2. Sports and Outdoor World
3. Eco-Tourism World
4. Themed Leisure and Vacation World
5. Downtown, Retail and Entertainment World

Dubailand will be located in Emirates Road and the Dubai-AL Ain Road and will be 10 minutes away from the Dubai Airport.

In the following article there will be a better overview of each of the worlds and all the activities and leisure. Below its the official map of Dubailand

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