In a little over a decade and a half, the tranquil port of Dubai, once populated by Persian traders and Bedouin fisherman, has transformed itself into the premier holiday destination in the Middle East and the fastest growing city in the world at one and the same time. The pace at which this transformation has taken place and the scale to which it has been realised and continues to develop, is nothing short of mind boggling.

The rulers of Dubai, recognising early on that oil was not going to be the key to their future prosperity, invested heavily in promoting this small Emirate as the ‘next big thing' on the tourism map. In almost every respect it has succeeded. One the of the world's pre-eminent airlines, with a worldwide route network, has evolved out of nothing inside fifteen years. Many of the world's premier luxury hotel chains have established a significant presence in Dubai and continue to proliferate. Dubai is now home to the best nightlife and dining options in the region and plays host to the richest sporting events in the world. Theme parks and unique interactive experiences abound.
More recently numerous apartment complexes and condominiums have sprouted from the desert floor in profusion. With coastal development space at a premium, man-made offshore islands have been created to house further hotel and private accommodation developments along with over 120 kilometres of new beachfront. It is estimated by some that over 25% of the world's cranes are currently located in Dubai.
Much of the old port of Dubai can be explored on foot and evidence of it's trading heritage is still clearly visible for all to see. The headwaters of the Khor Dubai, or Dubai Creek, which divides the city, is the best place to start.
Crossing the Creek is made easy by the ever-present Abras, or water taxis that travel back and forth between Deira on the right bank and Bur Dubai on the left bank. The principal site on the Bur Dubai side is the Dubai Museum, housed in the Al-Fahidi Fort and featuring numerous historical and interactive displays. The area known as Bastakia, overlooking the Creek, is home to several wind towers, originally constructed by Persian traders at the turn of the century. On the Deira side the most popular attraction is arguably the gold souk. Next door to the gold souk is the Deira souk, or spice souk, which is a very colourful and fragrant encounter.
Purpose built tourist attractions and organised touring opportunities within the Dubai region are many. Along with the more specialised options featured on the next two pages we are able to assist you in gaining access to all of them. The following are of particular interest: Magic Planet is a thrilling children's centre with bowling alleys, electronic games and theme rides. Ski Dubai is the first in-door ski resort in the Middle East. Wild Wadi features 24 rides in a state-of-the-art water park adjacent to the Jumeirah Beach hotel. Dubai's many Championship Golf courses would keep most professionals happy. A wide range of organised tours are available covering the City, the Creek, Desert Safaris and the neighbouring Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al-Khaimah, Fujairah and the mountainous Omani peninsula territory of Mussandam in the far north.

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