Dubai

Dubai Cruises – Fall in love again

 If your idea of romance is to gaze into the mirror of water with your partner amidst luxurious surroundings, then its time to check out cruises for your next holiday abroad. Moreover, what could be better than the United Arab Emirates where you can be a part of Arab culture by stepping into sands of time? If you really want to explore Dubai at its best, then a traditional Dhow or Abra cruise is a must. Not a mere transport vehicle to cross over the creek, you could use it as a gateway to get a picturesque view of the Dubai skyline and access major tourist hot spots in Old as well as New Dubai. About 150 Dhow cruises wave the waters of the creek daily until midnight offering various packages for couples and families including lunch/dinners and live entertainment. Getting to know Dubai in an Arabian style is a dream to be lived.

 For a modern approach, luxury cruise liners are lined up at Dubai Cruise Terminal offering the epitome in luxury. Guests are pampered with five star hotel luxuries, cocktail parties at the deck, royal treatments at the Spa, open-air swimming pool, Jacuzzi, international buffet spread, and stops at tourist spots across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al-Fujairah and Oman for sightseeing and shopping.Get transformed into another world altogether when you arrive at the deck during nighttime for sky gazing under the shimmering moonlight. You will get to remember Dubai not only for its amazing architectural splendors but also for the marvelous cruise experience.

 More about Dubai
Dubai  is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. Dubai has the largest population and is the second-largest emirate by area, after Abu Dhabi. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the only two emirates to possess veto power over critical matters of national importance in the country's legislature.
The earliest recorded mention of Dubai is in 1095, and the earliest settlement known as Dubai town dates from 1799. Dubai was formally established in the early 19th century by the Al Abu Falasa clan of Bani Yas, and it remained under clan control when the United Kingdom assumed the protection of Dubai in 1892. Its geographical location made it an important trading hub and by the beginning of the 20th century, it was an important port. In 1966, the town joined the newly independent country of Qatar to set up a new monetary unit, the same year oil was discovered. The oil economy lead to a massive influx of foreign workers, quickly expanding the city by 300% and bringing in international oil interests. The modern emirate of Dubai was created after the UK left the area in 1971. At this time Dubai, together with Abu Dhabi and five other emirates, formed the United Arab Emirates. A free trade zone was built around the Jebel Ali port in 1979, allowing foreign companies unrestricted import of labour and export capital. The Gulf War of 1990 had a negative financial effect on the city, as depositors withdrew their money and traders withdrew their trade, but subsequently the city recovered in a changing political climate and thrived.

Today, Dubai has emerged as a global city and a business hub. Although Dubai's economy was built on the oil industry, currently the emirate's main revenues are from tourism, property, and financial services.Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events. This increased attention has highlighted labour and human rights issues concerning its largely South Asian workforce. Dubai's property market experienced a major downturn in 2008 and 2009 as a result of the slowing worldwide economic climate, and a 20% correction in property values is expected by 2011.