The Dubai Museum in Bur Dubai is housed in the Al-Fahidi Fort, built in 1787 to defend Dubai Creek. The walls of the fort are built from coral and shell taken from the sea, and held together with lime. The upper floor is supported by wooden poles called handels and the ceiling is made of palm fronds, mud and plaster.
http://www.planetware.com/dubai/bur-dubai-museum-uae-dub-dubmus.htm
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel is in the Al Garhoud district. A few minutes drive from the commercial and shopping areas. The large swimming pool is surrounded by gardens and palm trees. Le Meridien is renowned for luxurious amenities and excellent services. Work out at the fitness centre overlooking the manicured gardens or spend the day exploring the city’s shopping malls and local markets.
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The World is an archipelago of artificial islands, shaped like the continents of the Earth, being constructed off the coast of Dubai. The project is inspired by the artificial Palm Islands also being built in Dubai. The World will consist of 250 to 300 smaller private artificial islands divided into four categories — private homes, estate homes, dream resorts, and community islands. The entire ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Zayed_road
Sheikh Zayed Road is a highway in western Dubai, United Arab Emirates and runs from Trade Centre Roundabout to the border with the emirate of Abu Dhabi, in the area of Jebel Ali. It is the centrepiece of a new Central Business District which includes buildings such as the Emirates Towers, the tallest buildings in the Middle East, and many ne...
The Palm Deira is the largest and the last of Dubai's inspiring palm-shaped islands, The Palm, Deira will house 8000 villas apart from a number of amenities such as, shopping malls, sports facilities, clubs, public services and other luxury amenities, making it one of the world's most coveted residential properties, thus closing the final chapter of the world's eighth wonder The Palm.
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Masterplan of the world highest building Burj dubai.
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From The Burj Dubai (Arabic for "Tower of Dubai") is a skyscraper currently under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its exact height remains a closely-guarded secret, but is believed to be approximately 705 meters (2,314 ft).
Dubai Shopping Festival started on February 15, 1996 as a retail event intended to revitalise retail trade in Dubai. It has since been promoted as an tourist attraction. This yearly month long event is usually scheduled during the first quarter of the year, attracting about 3 million people to Dubai.
The resort hotel Park Hyatt Dubai is a luxury waterfront retreat adjacent to the world-famous Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Our Dubai Hotel is situated just minutes away from the city centre, world-class shopping and prime business districts. The hotel is a haven of tranquil elegance amidst the vibrant city of Dubai, and the newest addition to Dubai's luxury hotels.
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The Chelsea Tower Dubai (250m/820f, 50 stories, 2005)is a high rise contemporary hotel, sited opposite Dubai International Financial Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road. Jumeirah Beach is only 10 minutes drive away. The hotel offers a delightful Olympic sized pool. Apartments at the Chelsea Tower Dubai are very well fitted with a host of modern amenities, and have distant views across Dubai City.
Hyatt Regency Dubai is located on the Deira Corniche, overlooking the Persian Gulf at the mouth of Dubai Creek, and is within walking distance of the Gold Souk.
http://dubai.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
The building houses a hotel (153m/502f, 40 stories, 2001),
with 321 guest rooms and suites.
Dusit Dubai is an iconic designed five-star hotel, conveniently located on Sheikh Zayed Road in central Dubai, which combines the latest in luxury amenities with traditional Thai hospitality.
http://dubai.dusit.com/
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