Dubai (Dubayy دبي) is one of the seven emirates forming the UAE. State is almost independent of the remaining emirates, most modern and progressive, especially in tourism and trade.Official Currency: an APR. Dihram

1. To understand Dubai It is a new tourist destination, interest and has gained a lot                popularity in recent years. The economic crisis has temporarily blocked the development of tourism in Dubai.Dubai is, in itself, a desert city with superb infrastructure, liberal policies (by local standards) and became known on the world map with excellent tourist facilities. It was only 5 hours flight from Europe and is a perfect tourist destination for shopping, beaches, parties, sports events and even a few pleasures forbidden. It is a city of superlatives: the biggest, highest, fastest.Free day of the week in Dubai is Friday. From December 2006, the public sector have been declared days of weekend Friday and Saturday, with some companies on Thursday reduced hours.

2. Climate of Dubai
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The climate is desert and temperatures are very high. Temperatures are lower from September to early May, when to expect about 20 ° C during the day and lower night temperatures (10-16 ° C)From May to September, temperatures can reach 45 ° C in the city and even more in the desert. You may think that it's not much, only that, combined with a humidity of 60-70%, temperature becomes unbearable. Arabs hardly leave the house during the day and all activities take place under the protection of air conditioning.Recommended visiting period is from September to May.


3. How to arrive in Dubai
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Qatar Airlines, Turkish Airlines, etc. operates several flights per week to Dubai..Dubai Airport is one of the largest airports in the Middle East and is famous for the many duty free shops. However, airport prices are higher or at least equal to them you will find in malls. You can buy at good price at the airport, alcohol, up to 4 bottles per person. There is a duty free and the arrival in the area you lift luggage.


4. What to do in Dubai
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Beach and SeaDubai has the most beautiful beaches in the world. The beaches are wide, sandy and well maintained. Water temperature varies between 22 ° C in winter and 35 ° C in summer. The water is very salty, which is why many tourists prefer to use the pool.For those who want to make diving is good to know that the Marine was strongly affected by building palm-shaped islands, so a boat, in general, is required. Alternatively, you can go to the eastern coast of Fujairah and Sharjah Emirates, where you will find the best preserved coral.SafariAn unforgettable experience! Experienced drivers will take the SUV over the dunes as a roller coaster. Then you will look at the desert west of Strategy and place, and will invite to dinner. For the most demanding, you can go with a Hummer H3, but the price is a little higher.SkiYes, for those who missed the winter holidays or simply for those who love snow, even in the desert, Dubai has built a ski center. It is located in Mall of the Emirates (MOE), on Sheikh Zayed Road and offers excellent trails for the area covered. Temeratuara inside is -4 ° C. No need to bring your equipment, ski center offers everything necessary, including ski jacket and pants. A ski pass costs approx 2 hours 200 AED (about 160 USD).Wild Wadi Water ParkLocated in the heart of the city, near Jumeriah Beach Hotel, is a water park loved by both children and adults. Offer many different degrees of dificulltate slides, games, and most unusual entertainment, and surf. It's a brilliant way to relax after several hours of shopping.

Cruise the Gulf of Dubai / Dubai CreekGulf Dubai is where it all began. Here docked ships from India, Africa and Middle East trade here has grown. Today, you can see and visit the traditional buildings that served as customs or defense structures. You can take a cruise with dinner included or even a private boat and guide will explain all about the history of Dubai.GolfEven if desert, huge investments are made to keep the powerful golf courses in the best condition. You can try a local specialty, however, more economical and ecological Bay dunes.

Hot air balloonIt is very fun to browse over Dubai's dunes at sunrise or sunset!Dubai ZooAn outdoor zoo on Jumeirah road. Entry is 3 AED. There are plans to move inside the zoo, extreme temperatures in summer.The Ahmadiya SchoolBuilt in 1912, was the first school in Dubai. It was recently restored and admission is free.Dubai MuseumFor those interested in history, Dubai Museum is a goal not to be missed. Classic Tour includes traditional items relating to the period in which the ships docked in the port of Dubai in order to unload. How is everything presented is interesting but very fascinated. For example, when you get in traditional market, everything is rebuilt and refurbished in the smallest details, including sound and light!                       

Jumeirah MosqueIt is one of the most beautiful mosques and is open and non-Muslims to visit. Tours are Thursdays and are followed by questions and Replies to those who are interested to learn more about Islam.District ShindaghaOutdoor museum, the house is the former Sheikh Rashid Al-Maktoum.Burj KhalifaKnown until recently as the Burj Dubai, Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, with 828 meters and 160 floors. Is more than 300 m higher than the building in Taipei, which was previously the world's tallest building. Plateau of observation, the floor 124 is also the highest in the world. Entry costs 400 AED 100 AED or if you wish to stay in line.FountainMost dancing fountain in the world! The show is held every evening at Lake located near Burj Dubai Mall Dubai.Hotel Burj al-ArabSelf-proclaimed hotel 7 * can be visited in a group trip or if you book directly at the hotel. An elegant attire is required.Dubai PortIt is one of the most popular areas of Dubai. You will find first class hotels, a brilliant beach, a mall and two promenade with cafes, restaurants and shops, an outdoor market. Obviously, you can admire the yachts or take a cruise.Palm IslandsHave artificial three largest islands are located just off the coast of Dubai. Each island is shaped like a palm trunk palm making contact with the mainland. Only one island is open. Palm Jumeirah. Dubai port is near and you ajuneg here by taxi or train. You will enjoy the most exclusive catalog.

5. All that glitters is gold in Dubai      
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Dubai is practically synonymous with shopping. Large ship, loaded with various goods and supplies pass through the port city. Absoult everything has low prices, although lately dihramului value growth and development of the region making Dubai a destination not to be so cheap even for shopping.                                    
It is very important to bargain in markets, and even in situations in which you can provide a large reduction, the seller will expect you to play the negotiation game. A simple question, "What is the best price you can give / What's your best price" may reduce the initial price by 50%.Stores open at 9 am and remain open until 10 pm (weekends only until 1.12 pm). Usually, prices in malls and stores in the West are not negotiable.Dubai shopping festival is the biggest shopping event in the Middle East in the last 11 years. All stores have discounts. There is a similar festival in summer, trying to attract European tourists at a time when Dubai is not recommended for visitors datotita extreme temperatures.Market Gold / Gold Souk - not a mall, but one of Dubai's traditional markets. You should not miss this market, even if only traveling for pleasure, and not for shopping. Here is 22K gold and is quite expensive, but should not forget that you need to negotiate. Here you will find the best goldsmiths and finest works. If you want to buy, you pay besides gold weight and manpower, which will calculate vanzatrul by adding small weights in the balance.Spice Market - also a traditional market, located near Golden Square. Unlike trade gold trade declined in the miriodenii ulttimii years due to high competition from supermarkets. Yes, it is possible to find spices cheaper and with less effort in Carrefour Dubai, but the spices market is part of traditional life and negotiations can lead to impressive reductions.If you decide to visit or Golden Square, or on the spices, you should know that these places are very crowded and hot, and air conditioning will not find in stores than indviduale, not in the market. Also, although visited by many tourists are not considered tourist spots and must wear modest clothing and decete to not draw attention to you and not to offend Islam.Malls in DubaiDubai Mall (Sunday - Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00 Thursday - Saturday 10:00 to 0:00) is the largest mall in Dubai and the world, with over 900 company stores, a skating rink, an aquarium. It is right next to Burj Khakifah, the tallest building in the world. Visitor entrance is at ground floor in Burj Khalifah mall.Mercato Jumeirah BeachMercato, which is in Italian Market is the only mall in the Middle East with the Renaissance theme. A mall with soft Italian, or Spanish frnatuzeasca, and hosts numerous festivals specifucul these countries. Mercato Jumeirah offers a unique shopping experineta with entertainment and international brands such as irgin Megastore, Top Shop, Mango and Hugo Boss. You will find a cinema, a supermarket and many restaurants of exceptional quality, and Bella Donna restaurant offering table balconies overlooking great hope.Jumeirah CentreMall recommended for exclusive gift shops, unique items, perfume, beauty products and outlets for Nail Station, Paris Gallery, Kaya Skin Care Clinic, Wax Lounge and SOS Salon. It has a very aerist design and is preferred by many for a walk and then dinner at one of the many restaurants.Emirates Mall / Mall of the EmiratesEmirates mall was the largest mall to open Dubai Mall in 2008. Hosts for 200 shops and is famous for its ski center! Kempinski Hotel is near one, which is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. You will also find here a Carrefour and many souvenir shops.Ibn Battuta MallA themed mall in six countries - China, India, Persia, Egypt, Tunisia and Spain - Andalusia. Houses many shops (international chains less than other malls), restaurants and cafes, a cinema (including IMAX), a comprehensive exhibition of science, astronomy and Islamic inventions and one of the few antique shops in Dubai. No restaurant in this mall is not licensed for alcohol.Market Madinat JumeirahA mall built in the style of traditional markets, but with modern facilities and air conditioning. It is a mall-oriented tourists than other malls in Dubai. Although it is a bit expensive, is preferred by tourists because there are most souvenir shops and most venues have a license for alcohol.

Deira mallThe most popular mall in Dubai. You will find brands such as Debenhams, Virgin Megastore, Zara, a multiplex cinema, numerous restaurants and cafes, a Carrefour, souvenir shops, and a very large area for textiles. Sofitel Hotel Near Mall is licensed for alcohol.Gold & Diamond ParkA mall specializing in gold and diamonds. It is less touristy and has generally lower prices than the gold market.Al Ain Plaza - Mall ComputersYou will find calaculatoare, laptops and computer components.Dubai Outlet MallA large mall, specialized outlet stores.Dubai Mall Port / Dubai Marina MallA mall where you will find photo products (Nikon), stationery, books, toys, nutritional stores, pharmacies, clothing and souvenirs.Tip:Many malls have a Carrefour, where you will find the cheapest prices for electronics and food.


6. What we eat in Dubai 
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The beauty of Dubai is that you will find food for all tastes. In malls you will find all types of restarurante, and for the more exotic Lebanese and Indian specialties recommend. Most fast food restaurants American representatives in Dubai - KFC, Chillis, TGI Fridays Starbucks and McDonalds.The cheapest option is shawarma or falafel, which cost about 3.5 dihrami (about 3 USD). 
 
7. What we drink in Dubai  

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Nightlife in Dubai is very hectic. You will find many bars, clubs, famous DJs and concerts of international working stars.It is good to know but that, in terms of alcohol, some rules must be observed:- Alcohol is sold only in licensed locations, usually near hotels (hotels owned majotitatea clubs and bars, even if entry is separate)- Does not sell alcohol during religious holidays or during Ramadan (even non-Muslims)- Alcohol is prohibited in public areas- Drunk driving is prohibited, inplicata person in a car accident, located drunk gets one month in prison plus a fine- Is poatre buy alcohol for consumption only in their own home, and only in certain licensed stores. In supermarkets you will find only non-alcoholic beer. Is prohibited and marketing of products containing alcohol.- Is recommended to you with your passport, because the law prohibits access to bars and clubs for people under 21 years.

Famous buildings in Dubai*

Burj Dubai

Burj Dubai is a skyscraper currently under construction in the city of Dubai in the UAE, which, upon completion, will be the tallest structure ever built by humans. On July 21, 2007, as announced by the sponsoring company, Emaar Properties, the Dubai Tower broke the record held by the tall Taipei 101. On January 17, 2009, apparently, the Burj Dubai has reached its maximum altitude -818 meters, information that is confirmed by an article on the internet. However, the promoter has not confirmed this event.

At first, the Burj Dubai would have the name "Tower Groll", measuring 570 meters, enough to make it the world's tallest building, and would be placed in Australia. The shape of the skyscrapers had nothing with the current design. He would take the form of a prism with a lighted tip.

Later, his height had increased to over 600 meters and the design began to appear taller. Once located in the city of Dubai, its designer and creator had decided that the height of the skyscraper would exceed 700 meters in height.

That's when the model was created is now known, based on the Arabic arches and the shape of a flower that was grown in the UAE and in India: Hymenocallis. It was suggested that measures up to 818 meters tall. in mid-2008 the firm announced that the building height would increase by 20%

In mid 2006, some reports suggested that the skyscrapers could be as high as 940 meters in height and design a few months later showed an apparent height of about 1311 meters high. But all proved false rumor.

The design of Burj Dubai is based on the geometric shape of a flower, Hymenocallis six white petals cultivated in the region, whose smooth and gave inspiration to the project structure. Ultimately, however, is involution to reach three petals become major nodes that are defined as the "wings" or side sections, whether part of the hotel, offices or homes.

These wings and front sections each amounting to a different height and are making the building structure will be smaller. The position of the wings form a spiral staircase towards the left, surrounding the building and serves to counter strong winds and numerous sandstorms in Dubai.

The Burj Dubai has 6 levels where mechanical equipment is to govern the building systems. 5 of these floors can be distinguished on the facade of the building because they are larger than other plants and have a different design of glass. The sixth floor mechanic is in the first floors of the building.

A mechanic from the last level of Burj Dubai is located over 500 meters tall, and just finish the wings is the "core" or "heart" of the building, which is beginning to dwarf while until it ends in a tip that is the antenna, in this case.

The building, to 586 meters is made of reinforced concrete. From floor 156 (586 meters) and beyond, the plants are made of steel, which makes them lighter.

The foundation of this building is the largest ever built, and you have a system of rods of 1.5 meters in diameter at its base and more than 50 meters deep.

Burj Dubai located in the central part of the coast of Dubai. The Burj Dubai is also the avenue along with Sheik Sayed Road (the main street of Dubai).
The new skyscraper was to be finalized towards the end of 2008 although there was a delay in the facade, its opening will be delayed until June 2009. However, the tower which commenced on 1 February 2005, has reached a structural ceiling. The construction of the skyscraper is not due to reasons of lack of space. The city of Dubai is vast expanses of desert to build large buildings: the skyscraper, like other projects, aims to attract world attention on the city, because the oil there is running out, and Dubai is betting that its economy based on tourism to thrive. That is the main reason that many of these complexes are being built in this city.

The Burj Dubai will be the center of a large commercial and residential complex, which will cost in total: 8 billion dollars, of which about $ 800 million correspond to the skyscraper.

The complex, called 'Downtown Burj Dubai "includes the largest shopping center in the world, the Dubai Mall, an artificial lake of about 12 hectares with the largest source of the world, the Burj Dubai Lake Hotel & Serviced Apartments, the Burj Dubai Mall Hotel and some 19 residential towers.

The monumental skyscraper will house a hotel (first 39 floors), 700 luxury apartments (floors of the 45 to 108), a mirador (planta 123), an observatory (plant 124) and offices (the other plants until the plant 156).

The Burj Dubai is part of mega projects in Dubai, where are the Palm Islands, Dubailand, among others.

In addition to also overcome the Taipei 101 in Taipei, Taiwan which rises to 508 meters tall, the Burj Dubai will also be considerably higher than the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada. Also exceed the highest radio antenna that has been built. Exceed the radio tower in Warsaw, antenna that collapsed in 1991 which is the tallest structure ever built. Also exceed the KVLY-TV antenna that is located in the United States and is the highest antenna currently 628 meters tall.
However, the eventual reign of Burj Dubai as the tallest structure could be ephemeral, if it is a concrete project for building a solar tower in Buronga, New South Wales, Australia. The tower would have an estimated height of about 1 kilometer.

Also, the Al Burj skyscraper, which is also located in the city of Dubai, has been approved. This could measure the height of 1050 meters according to official sources. It also approved two other skyscrapers of kilometers above the height of the tower Mubarak al-Kabeer with 1001 meters of altitude, in Kuwait and other skyscrapers tower Murjan of 1022 meters in Manama, Bahrain.

When the unbelievable Burj Dubai started to get really high, the construction workers discovered one problem that seems obvious now: their walkie-talkies stopped working as they climbed the structure.

The reason was simple: distance. At the beginning of the construction they used walkie-talkies—which are light, durable, and have a long battery life—across the site. However, these stopped working after some time, as the tower kept raising over the desert. With unreliable communications, Samsung Corporation—the main contractor—had to turn to a different kind of link between workers to avoid misunderstandings that may have jeopardized the safety of workers (even more, because plenty of people have had fatal accidents in the tower) and delayed the project.

Fortunately for them, they turned to mesh networks, which are similar to the ones used in mobiles, but local. For that they used a company called Firetide, using several Wi-Fi-enabled VoIP phones over a HotPort wireless mesh, which also serves as the transport for the security video in the site.

*source:famousbuildings.net

Dubai vacanta de vis*

Dubai (دبي Dubayy) este unul dintre cele 7 emirate care formeaza Emiratele Arabe Unite. Este un stat aproape independent de restul emiratelor, cel mai modern si mai progresist, ce s-a dezvltat mai ales in domeniul turistic si comercial.

Moneda Oficiala:
Dihramul; 1 DAE. Dihram = 0.8 lei


1. Sa intelegem Dubaiul
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Este o destinatie turistica noua, interesanta si care a castigat foarte multa popularitate in ultimii ani. Criza economica a blocat momentan dezvoltarea turistica a Dubaiului.

Dubaiul este, in sine, un oras al desertului, cu o infrastructura superba, politici liberale (dupa standardele locale) si care a devenit cunoscut pe harta lumii prin facilitatile turistice excelente. Se afla la numai 5 ore de zbor de Europa si este o destinatie turistica ideala pentru shopping, plaje, petreceri, evenimente sportive si chiar si cateva placeri interzise. Este un oras al superlativelor: cel mai mare, cel mai inalt, cel mai rapid.

Ziua libera a saptamanii in Dubai este vinerea. Din Decembrie 2006, pentru sectorul public au fost declarate zile de weekend vinerea si sambata, iar unele companii au in zilele de joi program redus.

2. Clima Dubaiului

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Clima este desertica si temperaturile sunt foarte ridicate.  Temeraturi mai scazute sunt din septembrie pana la inceputul lui mai, cand trebuie sa va asteptati la cca 20°C in timpul zilei si la temperaturi mai mici noaptea (10-16°C)

Din mai pana in septembrie, temperaturile pot ajunge la  45°C in oras si chiar mai mult in desert. S-ar putea sa spuneti ca nu este chiar mult, doar ca, combinat cu o umiditate a aerului de 60-70%, temperatura devine insuportabila. Arabii aproape ca nu ies din casa pe timpul zilei si toate activitatile se desfasoara sub protectia aerului conditionat.

Perioada recomandata de vizitare este septembrie - mai.


3. Cum ajungeti in Dubai
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Tarom si Turkish Airlines opereaza mai multe zboruri pe saptamana catre Dubai.
Turkish Airlines opereaza zboruri zilnice cu o escala de 2-3 ore in Istanbul. Tarom opereaza 2 zboruri directe pe saptamana.

Aeroportul din Dubai este unul dintre cele mai mari aeroporturi ale Orientului Mijlociu si este faimos pentru numeroasele magazine duty free. In orice caz, preturile din aeroport sunt mai mari sau cel putin egale cu ele pe care le veti gasi in mall-uri. Se poate cumpara la pret bun, in aeroport, alcool, in limita a 4 sticle de persoana.  Exista un duty free si la sosire, in zona in care va ridicati bagajele.

4. Ce sa faceti in Dubai

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Plaja si Mare

Dubaiul are printre cele mai frumoase plaje din lume. Plajele sunt late, cu nisip fin si foarte bine intretinute. Temperatura apei oscileaza intre 22 °C iarna si 35 °C vara. Apa este foarte sarata, de accea multi turisti prefera sa foloseasca piscina hotelului.

Pentru cei care vor sa faca scufundari, e bine de stiut ca mediul marin a fost puternic afectat de constructia insulelor in forma de palmier, de aceea o plimbare cu barca, in larg, este necesara. Alternativ, puteti merge catre coastele estice ale Emiratelor  Fujairah si Sharjah, unde veti descoperi cei mai bine conservati corali.

Safari
O experienta de neuitat! Soferi experientati va vor duce cu SUV-uri peste dune, ca intr-un roller coaster. Apoi va vor arata desertul la apus, dintr-un loc startegic, si va vor invita la cina. Pentru cei mai pretentiosi, se poate merge si cu un Hummer H3, dar tariful este un pic mai mare.

Schi
Da, pentru cei care au ratat vacanta de iarna sau pur si simplu pentru cei care iubesc zapada, chiar si in desert, Dubai a construit un centru de schi. Este localizat in Mall of the Emirates (MOE), pe strada Sheikh Zayed si ofera partii excelente pentru o zona acoperita. Temeratuara in interior este de -4°C. Nu este nevoie sa va aduceti echipamentul dvs, centrul de schi va pune la dispozitie toate cele necesare, inclusiv geaca si pantaloni de schi. Un skipass de 2 ore costa aprox 200 AED (cca 160 lei).

Parcul Acvatic Wild Wadi
Localizat in inima orasului, langa Jumeriah Beach Hotel, este un parc acvatic iubit atat de copii cat si de adulti. Oferta numeroase tobogane de diverse grade de dificulltate, o multime de jocuri,  dar si distractii mai inedite, precum surf. Este o modalitate geniala de a te relaxa dupa cateva ore de shopping.

Croaziera in Golful Dubai/ Dubai Creek
Golful Dubai este locul din care a inceput totul. Aici acostau navele din India, Africa si Orientul Mijlociu si aici s-a dezvoltat comertul. Astazi, puteti vedea si vizita cladiri traditionale care serveau ca vama sau ca structuri de aparare. Puteti lua o croziera cu cina inclusa sau chiar cu o barca privata, iar ghidul va va explica totul despre istoria Dubaiului.

Golf
Chiar daca este desert, se fac investitii foarte mari pentru a mentine opulentele terenuri de golf in cea mai buna stare. Puteti incerca totusi si o specialitate locala, mult mai economica si ecologica, golful pe dune. 

Balonul cu aer cald
Este foarte amuzant sa navighezi deasupra dunelor Dubai-ului, la rasarit sau la apus!

Gradina Zoologica Dubai
O gradina zoologica in aer liber, pe strada Jumeirah. Intrarea este de 3 AED. Exista planuri de a muta gradina zoologica in interior, datorita temperaturilor extreme din timpul verii.

Scoala Al Ahmadiya
Construita in 1912, a fost prima scoala din Dubai. A fost restaurata de curand iar intrarea este gratuita.

Muzeul Dubai
Pentru cei interesati de istorie, Muzeul Dubai este un obiectiv ce nu trebuie ratat. Turul clasic cuprinde obiecte traditionale, legate de perioada in care navele acostau in portul Dubai pentru a-si descarca marfurile. Modul in care este totul prezentat este insa interesant si extrem de fascinat. De exemplu, cand veti ajunge in piata traditionala, totul este reconstruit si reamenajat in cele mai mici detalii, inclusiv sunet si lumina!

Moscheea Jumeirah
Este una dintre cele mai frumoase moschei si este deschisa si ne-musulmanilor pentru vizita. Tururi se fac Joia si sunt urmate de intrebari si rapsunsuri pentru cei care sunt interesati de a afla mai multe despre islam.

Cartierul Shindagha
Muzeu in aer liber, in care se afla si casa fostului Sheikh Rashid Al-Maktoum.

Burj Khalifa
Cunoscut pana de curand ca Burj Dubai, Burj Khalifa este cea mai inalta cladire din lume, cu 828 m si 160 de etaje. Este cu peste 300 m mai mare decat cladirea din Taipei, care a fost anterior cea mai inalta constructie a lumii. Platoul de observare, de la etajul 124 este, de asemenea, cel mai inalt din lume. Intrarea costa 100 AED sau 400 AED daca nu doriti sa stati la coada.

Fantana arteziana
Cea mai mare fantana dansatoare din lume! Spectacolul se tine in fiecare seara la Lacul Burj Dubai situat langa Dubai Mall.

Hotelul Burj al-Arab
Auto-proclamatul hotel de 7* poate fi vizitat intr-o excursie de grup sau daca rezervati direct la hotel. O tinuta eleganta este obligatorie.

Portul Dubai
Este una dintre cele mai populare zone ale Dubaiului. Veti gasi aici hoteluri de prima clasa, o plaja geniala, un mall si doua promenade cu cafenele, restaurante si magazine, o piata in aer liber. Evident, puteti admira iahturile sau chiar face o croaziera.

Insulele Palmierilor
Cele mai mari trei insule artificale sunt localizate chiar pe coasta Dubai-ului. Fiecare insula are forma unui palmier, trunchiul palmierului facand legatura cu continentul. Numai una dintre insule este deschisa. Palm Jumeirah.  Se afla langa portul Dubai si puteti ajuneg aici cu taxiul sau cu trenul. Va veti bucura de cele mai exclusiviste servcii.

4. Tot ce straluceste este aur in Dubai

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Dubai este practic sinonim cu shoppingul. Nave mari, incarcate cu felurite marfuri trec prin port si aprovizioneaza orasul. Absoult totul are preturi mici, cu toate ca in ultima perioada cresterea valorii dihramului si dezvoltarea regiunii face din Dubai-ul sa nu mai fie o destinatie chiar asa de ieftina pentru cumparaturi.

Este foarte importanta sa negociati in piete, si chiar si in situatiile in care nu vi se poate oferi o reducere foarte mare, vanzatorul se va astepta de la dvs sa jucati jocul negocierii. O simpla intrebare precum “Care este cel mai bun pret pe care il puteti oferi/ What's your best price” poate reduce pretul initial cu pana la 50%.

Magazinele se deschid la ora 9 am si raman deschise pana la ora 10 pm (in weekend numai pana la 12-1 am). De obicei, preturile din malluri si magazinele din vest nu sunt negociabile.

Festivalul de shopping din Dubai este cel mai mare eveniment de shopping din Orientul Mijlociu din ultimii 11 ani. Toate magazinele au reduceri. Exista un festival similar si in vara, care incearca sa atraga turisti europeni intr-o perioada in care Dubaiul nu este recomandat pentru vizitare datotita temperaturilor extreme.

Piata de Aur/ Gold Souk – nu este un mall, ci una dintre pietele traditionale ale Dubaiului. Nu trebuie sa ratati aceasta piata, chiar daca calatoriti doar pentru placere, si nu si pentru shopping. Aurul de aici are 22K si este destul de scump, dar nu trebuie sa uitati ca este necesar sa negociati. Aici veti gasi cei mai buni aurari si cele mai fine lucrari. Daca doriti sa cumparati, pe langa greutatea aurului veti plati si mana de lucru, pe care vanzatrul o va calcula prin adaugarea in balanta a unor mici greutati.

Piata de Mirodenii – de asemenea, o piata traditionala, aflata in apropiere  de Piata de Aur. Spre deosebire de comertul cu aur, comertul cu miriodenii a inregistrat un declin in ulttimii ani datorita concurentei foarte mari din partea supermarketurilor. Da, este foarte posibil sa gasiti mirodenii mai ieftine si cu mai putin efort in Carrefour Dubai, dar piata de mirodenii face parte din viata traditionala si negocierile pot duce la reduceri impresionante.

Daca va decideti sa vizitati fie Piata de Aur, fie pe cea de mirodenii, trebuie sa stiti ca aceste locuri sunt destul de  aglomerate si calduroase, iar aer conditionat nu veti gasi decat in magazinele indviduale, nu si in piata.  De asemenea, desi sunt vizitate de foarte multi turisti, nu sunt considerate locuri turistice si trebuie sa purtati haine modeste si decete, pentru a nu atrage atentia asupra dvs si a nu aduce o ofensa religiei islamice.


MALL-uri in Dubai
Dubai Mall (Duminica – Miercuri 10:00 – 20:00, Joi – Sambata 10:00 – 00:00) este cel mai mare mall din Dubai si din lume, avand peste 900 de magazine de firma, un patinoar, un acvariu. Este chiar langa Burj Khakifah, cea mai inalta cladire din lume. Intrarea vizitatorilor in Burj Khalifah este la parterul mall-ului.

Mercato Plaja Jumeirah
Mercato, adica Piata in italiana, este singurul mall din Orientul Mijlociu cu tematica renascentista. Este un mall cu tenta italieneasca, frnatuzeasca sau spaniola, si gazduieste numeroase festivaluri cu specifucul acestor tari. Mercato Jumeirah ofera o experineta unica de shopping, cu entertainment si branduri internationale precum irgin Megastore, Top Shop, Mango si Hugo Boss. Veti gasi aici si un cinematograf, un supermarket si foarte multe restauranta de o calitate exceptionala, precum Restaurantul Bella Donna care ofera masa pe balcoane cu vedere sper mare.

Jumeirah Centru
Mall recomandat pentru magazinele de cadouri exclusiviste, obiecte unicat, parfumerii, outleturi pentru produse de infrumusetare precum Nail Station, Paris Gallery, Kaya Skin Care Clinic, Wax Lounge si SOS Salon.  Are un design foarte aerist si este preferat de multi pentru o plimbare si apoi o cina in unul dintre numeroasele restaurante.

Mall-ul Emiratelor/ Mall of the Emirates
Mall-ul emiratelor era cel mai mare mall, pana la deschiderea Mall-ului Dubai in 2008. Gazduieste pentru 200 de magazine si este faimos pentru centrul de schi! Se afla langa un Hotel Kempinski, care are licenta pentru vinderea de bauturi alcoolice. De asemenea, veti gasi aici un Carrefour si numeroase magazine de suveniruri.

Mall-ul Ibn Battuta
Un mall cu tematica din 6 tari – China, India, Persia, Egipt, Tunisia si Spania – Andaluzia. Gazduieste numeroase magazine (mai putine lanturi internationale decat celelalte mall-uri), restauranta si cafenele, un cinematograf (inclusiv un IMAX), o expozitie cuprinzatoare de stiinta, astronomie si inventii islamice si unul dintre putinele anticariate din Dubai. Niciun restaurant din acest mall nu are licenta pentru comercializarea alcoolului.

Piata Madinat Jumeirah
Un mall construit in stilul unei piete traditionale, dar cu dotari moderne si aer conditionat. Este un mall mai orientat catre turisti decat alte malluri din Dubai. Desi este mai un pic mai scump, este preferat de turisti pentru ca aici gasesc cele mai multe magazine de suveniruri si majoritatea localurilor au licenta pentru comercializarea alcoolului.

Mallul Deira
Este cel mai popular mall din Dubai. Veti gasi aici branduri precum Debenhams, Virgin Megastore, Zara, un cinematograf multiplex, numeroase restaurante si cafenele, un Carrefour, magazine de suveniruri, si o zona  foarte vasta pentru textile. Langa Mall este un Hotel Sofitel cu licenta pentru comercializarea alcoolului.

Gold & Diamond Park
Este un mall specializat pe aur si diamante. Este mai putin turistic si are, in general, preturi mai mici decat la Piata de Aur.


Al Ain Plaza – Mall-ul de Calculatoare
Veti gasi aici calaculatoare, laptopuri si componente PC.

Dubai Outlet Mall
Un mall foarte mare, specializat pe magazine de tip outlet.

Mall-ul Dubai Port/ Dubai Marina Mall
Este un mall unde veti gasi produse de fotografie (Nikon), papetarie, carti, jucarii, magazine nutritioniste, farmacii, haine si suveniruri.

Pont:
Numeroase mall-uri au si un Carrefour, unde veti gasi cele mai mici preturi la aparatura electronica si mancare.


5. Ce mancam in Dubai
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Frumusetea Dubaiului este ca veti gasi mancare pentru toate gusturile.  In malluri veti gasi toate tipurile de restarurante, iar pentru cei mai exotici recomandam specialitatile libaneze sau indiene.

Majoritatea fast foodurilor americane au reprezentanat in Dubai -  KFC, Chillis, TGI Fridays Starbucks si McDonalds.

Cea mai ieftina varianta este shawarma sau falafel, care costa cca 3.5 dihrami (cca 3 lei).

6. Ce bem in Dubai ____________________________________________________

Viata de noapte in Dubai este foarte agitata. Veti gasi multe baruri, cluburi, DJ renumiti si concerte ale starurilor intenationale.
Este bine sa stiti insa ca, in ceea ce priveste consumul de alcool, cateva regului trebuie respectate:

- alcoolul se vinde numai in locatii cu licenta, de obicei de langa hoteluri (majotitatea cluburilor si barurilor apartin hotelurilor, chiar daca intrarea este separata)
- nu se vinde alcool in perioada sarbatorilor religioase, nici in timpul Ramadanului (nici macar ne-musulmanilor)
- este interzis consumul de alcool in zonele publice
- este interzis sofatul sub influenta alcoolului; persoana inplicata intr-un accident rutier, aflata sub influenta alcoolului primeste 1 luna de inchisoare plus amenda
- se poatre cumpara alcool numai pentru consum in locuinta proprie, si numai in anumite magazine cu licenta. In supermarketuri veti gasi numai bere fara alcool. Este interzisa si comercializarea de produse ce contin alcool.
- este recomandat sa aveti cu dvs pasaportul, intrucat legea interzice accesul in baruri si cluburi pentru persoanele sub 21 de ani

*sursa: zepelintour.ro