"Falling In Love With Dubai" Dubai by leanne_pearc

Dubai Travel Guide: 3,629 reviews and 9,919 photos

My Holiday In Dubai in the year 2005

I stayed in Dubai for five nights in September 2005 at the Jumeriah Beach Hotel. It was my first time in the middle east and although i was slightly nervous i soon learnt it was a city rich in history and money!!!

I will be returning to this city as five nights was just not enough.

A City Growing As Fast As A Ferrai! *

Enjoying the pool at the hotel

I learnt in this fascinating place that Dubai with all its latest buildings, shopping centres, hotels and future projects has been forced to grow in a short period of time.

Still you will find in Dubai not only its fast cars but a city full of culture and history.

This is the thing in which i have not yet experienced anywhere else is that this city is so rich in culture and history. Its rulers are very smart people who have made Dubai so successful!

Oasis in the Desert

My first impression of Dubai was how green it was in stark contrast to the desert that it is. Never would i have thought how people could live in a desert well Dubai city has made this into an international hub.

It seems that everything being built is for the purpose of being THE BEST and this is how Dubai is becoming a city for the rich. Hotels are unbelievable - they are luxurious and offer absolutely everything! Our hotel offered suit making services and had its own Marina!

Pros and Cons

Pros:luxury, desert, ocean, enjoy hotel life
Cons:hot
In a nutshell:An international hub with everything at your feet

Last visit to Dubai: Sep 2005
Intro Updated Mar 27, 2011
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sdq Mar 6, 2012 at 12:01 PM

!!!!! Happy Birthday !!!!!
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Kid-A Feb 7, 2007 at 7:03 AM

I almost went to Dubai in January, but it'll have to wait until next winter. It really looks like there are some fun, relaxing resorts. Enjoyed your pages. Thanks! --Brian
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alycat Aug 4, 2006 at 3:37 AM

Fab pics!! Keep working.
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scaffas May 14, 2006 at 3:46 AM

lovely homepage......greetin from dubai!!!!!!! take care...i am glad u liked ur trip to dubai...loads os activities to do in dubai...next trip i'll give u more tips if u interested..
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850prc Mar 25, 2006 at 6:39 AM

Interesting page about a most exotic location, Leigh. :)
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JessH Dec 28, 2005 at 8:37 PM

Hello Leigh! Thanx, and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay in Dubai (but small correction: we DO have public transport - buses that are constantly stuck in traffic! hahaha!) Happy New Year! Jess ;-)