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Bab Al Shams Bab Al Shams Review

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is a group of Jumeirah International. It is located close by the Endurance Village, only 50 km drive away from Burj Al Arab, or 45 minute drive from Dubai International Airport.

Going to Bab Al Shams, seems like to have suddenly come to life in the middle of the dessert. The surrounding area is dessert without showing any sign there is a beautiful architectural place built to cater people who would love to escape from bustling city. Yes, I know, from the price is above average. But the quality of the place itself, service and after feeling when you leave the place is worth the money. And they usually give very good bargain in summer time.

Directions: It's on the way to Arabian Ranches and Dubai Autodrome. 20 - 30 minutes from Dubai.

Phone: 8326699

Creek Park Creek Park Review

Creek Park is situated in Al Riyadh Street, Umm Hurair 2.
People love to visit the park, because it has beautiful view to the creek and the facility covers the activity from children to adult. The park entrance fee is 5 Dirham per person. Timing, Saturday to Wednesday from 8 AM to 11 PM and Thursday, Friday and public holidays from 8 AM to 12 PM.

If you fancy to lay back, you can choose any spot in the park. There is also barbeque area where you can organize your own barbeque party with friends. For children, there is children playground and the park also has Children City. But to enter Children City you need to pay the entrance fee (the entrance fee is around 15 to 20 Dirham, please check again).

If you want to explore the park, but too lazy to walk, you can rent the bicycle. The park has small bicycle for two persons and the big bicycle to accommodate four persons. The rental costs 30 Dirham per hour. You can also take train which will take you around the park. You can also enjoy the creek view from the top. Take a cable car. The cost is 25 Dirham per person (adult) and 10 Dirham for children. You can enjoy 35 minutes trip. The park is bordered with Wonderland, where you can enjoys all the

Note: Please re-check all the prices mentioned here for the last update.

Address: Al Riyadh Street, Umm Hurair 2

Directions: Creek Park is situated in Al Riyadh Street, Umm Hurair 2. From Sheikh Zayed Road, you need to exit in Wafi City (you will see the sign), take direction to Oud Metha.

Emirates Tower Emirates Tower Review

Emirates Tower is one of the Dubai Landmarks. As one of the highest sky scrapper in Dubai, you can see the unique architecture building from anywhere in Dubai.

Emirates Tower has two towers, with the height reaches 355 meter, the building has hotels, restaurants, cafes, pubs and shopping arcade.

Address: Sheikh Zayed Road

Directions: The building is situated in the Sheikh Zayed Road (near World Trade Center)

Phone: +971 4 3300000 (Hotel)

Nad Al Sheba Club Golf Review

The club is a place where the yearly horse racing takes place. Nad Al Sheeba club also has golf court and in Friday is favored by the people who want to enjoy nice Friday brunch with family.

Just 10 minutes from the centre of Dubai, Nad Al Sheba Club features an extensive range of golf, racing and dining facilities for both members and non-members.

Address: Nad Al Sheba

Directions: Nad Al Sheba Club is located just 10 minutes drive from the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Emirates Towers. From Interchange 2, you will see the sign and just follow the sign

Phone: (971) 4 3363666

The Other Side of Dubai

Dubai is not always offer the glossy view. Some areas give another view of Dubai where most of the activities involved hard works and challenge unfriendly weather in the summer time. It’s just about to struggle and to survive. In many corners there are small stall selling fruit juices, Shawarma or Chai where there are always people chill out after tiring day.

Dubai By Night

Put on your sneaker and just explore. I guess, as I do, you will enjoy the lights on. Some are dim, some are subtle, and some are bright. Some places go off and some places are just starting. It’s definitely there will be something that you can capture by your camera.

Baniyas

It’s a nice place to have an overview of Old Dubai. I like the atmosphere of Baniyas in the afternoon, before sunset. You can cross with Abra to the creek (The Abra station is opposite of Spice Souk), you can walk along the old port where people busy to load/unload stuffs from the dhows. You can also visit Dhow Wharf to see the busy dhow workers doing their job. (I always admire how tough are they to manage doing those hard works in a heat of summer)

I like to visit Spice Souk or going to a higher floor in one of the buildings along Baniyas, or just roaming around to observe people activities. There is a strong atmosphere of old Dubai here.

Note: Although you will be tempted to take a picture of many interesting objects you found, (unless you have good zoom for your camera) if its involved people, it would be polite to ask permission. And be cautious for some buildings where photographs are not allowed.

Address: Baniyas, Deira

Directions: Opposite of Creek side

Bastakiah Nights Bastakia Quarter Review

Yes, I know, I should include this tip under Restaurant, but Bastakiah Nights offers more than food.
It's great to visit Bastakiyah Nights at evening time, since the light will create strong exotic Arabic atmoshphere. Bastakiyah Nights is a restored heritage building and the creative owner opens the restaurant with the breathaking atmosphere for people to enjoy the taste of interior design combined with the great food.

Address: Bastakiyah, Bur Dubai

Directions: Nearby the Dubai Creek

Phone: 3537772

Khor Dubai Wildlife Sanctuary

Nice place to observe the birds. Morning and afternoon before sunset are the nice time for bird watching.
There is bird watch hut at Khor Dubai Wildlife Sanctuary.
Sorry fellow, I wish I can give more info about this place. Khor Dubai Wildlife Sanctuary is UAE’s protected area. And so far I know, there is permission required to enter this place.

Address: Ras Al Khor

Directions: Ras Al Khor

Belly Dance

Belly Dancing is a-must-to-see for Dubai visitors. Some restaurants or if go with organized tours, belly dancing is also in the menu. The interesting part of Belly Dance I observed, is the contagious ability that stop people from staying motionless watching. The dynamic of the music and the move will make (at least one of) your body part moving. So, don’t be shy to join the dancer.

Girls, either you are visitor in Dubai or planning to stay here, try to learn how to jiggle and move your belly are worth! Grabs info from magazine or newspaper to check where the place to learn Belly Dance. Tight pants, tank top and armed your self with the scarf (or there is belly dancing scarf costs between 10 to 60 Dirhams from Karama, it’s nice! It gives you voice when you move). The Belly Dancing class costs 30 to 35 Dirhams.

Directions: Just look at magazine or newspaper to check out.