Dubai is one of the world's leading tourism destinations. With a balmy climate, sunny weather all year round, world-class luxury hotels, fabulous shopping malls, entertainment venues, and a cosmopolitan population, Dubai has a lot to offer the visiting tourist.

Some of the tourist attractions in Dubai are:

Architecture in Dubai

At first sight Dubai appears to be a city of gleaming skyscrapers and luxury hotels. While these are the predominant features on Dubai's skyline, you can also see traditional structures such as the Al Fahidi Fort, Sheikh Saeed al Makhtoum's house and a cooling device - wind towers - on the roofs of the older buildings in the city.

Modern building attractions in Dubai include the Emirates Towers, the Burj-al-Arab Hotel, the World Trade Center, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and the Dubai Creek Golf Club.

Dubai Waterfront

There are many lovely beaches in Dubai where local residents and tourists relax and enjoy the sea breeze. Water sports are also popular in Dubai. There are facilities for powerboating, jetskiing, swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving along the beaches of Dubai.
Dubai Creek is a historic trade entry point into Dubai. You can enjoy a cruise ride along Dubai Creek and see the hustle and bustle of commerce along its banks. The Dubai Marina and the artificial islands called the Palms and the Map of the World are amazing sights to see on a tour of Dubai's tourist attractions.

Shopping in Dubai

Dubai is famous as one of the world's best shopping destinations. The traditional markets, called souks, in Dubai, display a range of wares from gold jewelry to spices, carpets, textiles and traditional Arab crafts. The modern shopping malls have the world's best brands on display. Dubai is a shopper's delight and you're sure to enjoy shopping at the many shopping venues in Dubai on a tour to Dubai.

Desert Safari

The rolling sand dunes of the Arabian Desert are one of Dubai's scenic tourist attractions. Tourists can travel into the desert for a desert safari, where they can stay in a tented camp, take a camel safari ride, see the wildlife of the desert, and watch a traditional belly dance performance.

Eating Out in Dubai

Dubai is a cosmopolitan city where you can dine on a wide variety of cuisine ranging from traditional Arab dishes such as tabouleh and moussaka, to cuisine from anywhere in the world. From popular Western fast food chains to exotic Indian, Japanese, Lebanese or Hawaiian, you'll find it all in Dubai. Enjoy treating your taste buds to a new experience each day on tours to Dubai.

Other tourist attractions in Dubai include amusement parks such as the Wild Wadi Water Park and Dubai's newest sport, skiing. Yes, you can go skiing in the desert at Ski Dubai. Other usual tourist attractions are bowling alleys, discotheques and computer gaming arcades.