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United Arab Emirates
Trip Planning & Itineraries
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a union of seven sovereign sheikhdoms, formed when the British withdrew from the Gulf in 1971. It boasts mountains, beaches, deserts, oases, camel racing, markets and the renowned duty-free shopping of dazzling Dubai - all packed into a relatively small area.
The UAE is a contradictory place where traditional Bedouin lifestyle meets Western consumerism and big-town bling. But rather than clashing, these disparate influences have produced a unique 21st-century nation that combines the cultures of conservative Islam and the liberal West in one package.
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Private Tour: Dubai City Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
From USD $70.58
This comprehensive tour is a sample of the historic sites and vibrant cosmopolitan life of Dubai including the old city, the spice souk and the most famous market in Dubai, the gold souk.
Private Tour: 4x4 Desert Adventure Safari
From USD $110.18
Fancy a 4x4 dune ride? Or how about sandboarding (sandboarding!!). Either way we've got you covered on this unique private tour of the desert.
Dubai 4x4 Sandboarding Safari
From USD $60.26
Head across the desert in a 4x4 vehicle, then have a go at Dubai's most popular sport - sand boarding. Or opt for a dune buggy ride across the most beautiful sand dunes in Dubai.
Suggested Itineraries: Dubai
World-class tennis tournaments, boat and horse races, desert rallies and one of the largest air shows in the world attract millions of visitors to the city. Other high-profile events, such as the Dubai Shopping Festival and Dubai Summer Surprises, bring hordes of tourists into town. Tourism matches trade and oil in importance to the emirate's economy.
- Plan United Arab Emirates vacations on Yahoo! Travel
- Dubai hotels from PlanetWare
- English-language news from the Khaleej Times
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