By Air

Direct Flights
Indian Airlines, Emirates, and Air India ex Delhi/ Mumbai.

Bastakiya Quarter
This district on the waterfront east of Dubai features a no of traditional wind tower houses.

Dubai Creek
Dubai waterfront captures the city personality. The best way to see the part is from water.

Children s City
Opened in March 2002, at Dubai Creek side Park, Children s City is already proving a big hit with both local and international youngsters. The 7700sq-metre (82,882sq-ft) development takes young minds on a journey through the human body, science and space, with the help of different zones .

Dubai Museum
The exhibits range from old weapons and pearl-diving outfits to an impressive range of military artefacts. Some of the most fascinating exhibits are those recovered from the 3000 to 4000-year-old graves at Al-Ghusais.

Grand Mosque
The Grand Mosque was only rebuilt in 1998 and boasts the city s tallest minaret, at 70m (231ft). Located on the Bur Dubai side of the creek, near the Ruler s Court, the Grand Mosque consists of nine large domes and 45 smaller ones.

Heritage Village
The Heritage Village is an attempt to weave in some local colour amongst Dubai s rapidly developing 21st-century skyline. The emphasis is on recreating the Bedouin way of life, with locals dressed in traditional garb, displays of traditional handicrafts, song and dance. Local handicrafts are also available for purchase.

Jumeirah Mosque
The Jumeirah Mosque is the most photographed building in the city and an impressive example of modern Islamic architecture. It is particularly attractive at night.

Majlis Ghorfat Um-Al-Sheef
At the Majlis Ghorfat Um-Al-Sheef, it is possible to delve into the opulent world of the moneyed men of Dubai. The late ruler of Dubai, Ghorfat Um-Al-Sheef, used this building as his home from home but it is now open to the public. The building dates back to 1955 and its most impressive feature are the majlis gardens, which include a reproduction of a traditional Arab irrigation system.

Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum s House
The house of Sheikh Saeed has been restored as a museum. There is displayed exhibition of Dubai s history and shows how the city evolved.

City of Gold, a shoppers paradise & other such titles are often used when writing about Dubai, & the successful hosting of its annual Dubai Shopping Festival.

Al Diyafah Street
A lively shopping high street in Satwa, lined with boutiques, fabric stores & a variety of food outlets & cafes.

Al Fahidi Street
The traditional shopping area of Dubai offers superb bargains in textiles from all over the world & also in electronic goods.

Al Riqqa Street
Another high street with wide selection of up market boutiques.

Deira Covered Souk
A fascinating maze of alleys but particularly well known for its spices.

Gold Souk
An area of tightly packed shops all with windows displaying many thousand of dollars worth gold jewellery.

Sabhka Souk
In Diera & easily accessible by the abra or water taxi, the souk is packed with the latest in audio, video, home appliances & photographic equipment.

Buses run between Dubai International Airport and Deira bus station every 15 to 20 minutes. There are metered, beige-colour Dubai Transport taxis.

Local buses run from the Deira bus station, near the gold souq, and the Bur Dubai station on Al-Ghubaiba Rd.

The older parts of Dubai, with their souqs, fascinating architecture and museums, are best seen on foot. Abras (small motorboats) crisscross Dubai Creek from early morning until around midnight, and are a great way to see the waterfront.

Haveli
Maharaja
Nawabs

Atlantis,Disco
Cater s Bar
Agency Wine Bar