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Dubai City tour
DUBAI CITY VIDEO
The tour of the city of Dubai introduces both the new and the old Dubai. The city it has developed phenomenally in the last decade into a very energetic metropolis, but has also preserved its roots with care. The tour starts with a photo-session at Burj Al Arab, the world’s tallest and only seven star hotel.
We return to Zabeel Palace, the family residence of the ruling Al Maktoum family after passing through the little Manhattan and the towering World Trade Centre. Then proceeds to the heritage sites, beginning with the Jumeirah Mosque, a fine example of Islamic architecture, then on to the Bastakiya district of wind-towered houses built for the merchants of the ancient days, plus a visit to the Dubai Museum.
We proceed further to the creek side to see the Skyline of Dubai where you can see the fascinating views of skyscrapers and to Bastakiya, which is the old part of Dubai. Next to visit is the 150 year old Al Fahidi Fort Museum, which shows some interesting artefacts which throw light on Dubai's historical links with trading and pearl diving. After the visit to beautifully restored Palace of Sheikh Saeed, the grandfather of present ruler of Dubai you will be dropped at Abra (the ancient water taxi ferry) crossing point from where you cruise along the creek enjoying its beauty.
A visit to the spice souq and gold souq gives you an insight into Dubai's growth as a major trading centre. The last leg of the trip takes you to have a glimpse of Deira City Centre (the largest shopping mall in UAE), Emirates Training College, Aviation College, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and Wonderland.
After to finish the tour we will visit the Restless Planet. The park offers near od 40 different types of dinosaurs. The dinosaurs are programmed with a range of movements and expressions that play out over 30 minutes and are powered by compact motors and pneumatic systems. The Restless Planet provides a visual, audio and tactile experience allowing visitors to experience some of the exciting things that have gone on in the Earth's history.
