Dubai: known as "The Pearl of the Arabian Gulf" Dubai can either be your main destination or a stopover to and from a variety of other destinations. Dubai is considered to be the "jewel" of the United Arab Emirates and this not surprising at all considering the luxury, sumptuousness and outstanding facilities it has to offer to tourists. Outstanding hotels, Skyscrapers and shopping malls, examples of fine Islamic architecture and spice markets are the most renowned characteristics of Dubai.

Fly with Emirates and land to Dubai International airport. As it is renowned for its shopping, Dubai remains a destination offering great opportunities and a great variety for every possible taste. Visit the Mall of Emirates, and find everything from fashion to home furnishing. While you are at the Mall of Emirates pay a visit to Ski Dubai, the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East and enjoy snowboarding or just have fun playing with the snow.

Scheduled to be completed by December 2008, Palm Jumeira is an artificial island, one of three islands called The Palm Islands, which will increase Dubai's coastline. Palm Jumeira resembles a huge Palm in the middle of the sea, which can be seen from outer space. Jumeirah Palm island will feature themed boutique hotels, three types of villas shoreline apartment buildings, beaches, marinas, restaurants, cafes and a variety of retail outlets.

Dubai has built a substantial lead in the domain of constructions not only featuring the Palm Islands as a group of artificial islands entirely constructed by man, but advances further and sets higher standards by constructing The World, an entire archipelago of 300 artificial islands in the shape of a world map.

Dubai however offers a unique taste of the orient apart from a stunning glimpse of technological advancement of the west. Mingle with the crowds and visit Spice and Gold souks to get a taste of the Arabian bazarrs and enjoy the smells and the outstanding atmosphere of the place.