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Neutral politics, wealthy collectors, and central location are making Dubai the go-to city for contemporary Islamic art. More than 30 galleries have opened...more
see the Dubai guideIn just a few years Dubai has become the magnet for contemporary art from across the Islamic world. Drawn by Gulf oil money and the lure of local collectors...more
see the Dubai guideShops, galleries, and charming restaurants pack the alleyways of the Bastakiya quarter, an area on the west side of the Creek that has been inhabited by wealthy...more
see the Dubai guideDesert safaris are cheesy and contrived but still great fun. Even the most jaded locals grudgingly admit that a dune-bashing safari is not to be missed. A 4WD...more
see the Dubai guideCruise down the Creek (the name throws many visitors, but as it's a huge, natural inlet it is technically a creek) at a leisurely pace on a large, traditional...more
see the Dubai guideIn contrast to most of Dubai's shiny new attractions, this small but informative museum near the Creek, a short walk from Bastakiya and the old Textile Souk, is...more
see the Dubai guideYes, it's built in a desert, but Dubai has plenty of cultivated greens to keep even the best golfers happy; the diehards play at night in summer to avoid...more
see the Dubai guideThe majestic Jumeirah Mosque showcases Islamic heritage and promotes cultural understanding; this is the only mosque non-Muslims are allowed to enter in the UAE...more
see the Dubai guideWhen it comes to real estate, few cities have the financial backing, the vision, and lack of red tape to build on the same massive scale as Dubai. Of the...more
see the Dubai guideEssentially a giant freezer attached to the Mall of the Emirates, Dubai's first indoor ski slope has a chairlift to five separate stations, including the...more
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