| Dubai in the United Arab Emirates offers tourists a | | | | numerous desert restaurants in the city. |
| wealth of activities and things to see, and a five day | | | | 3. Enjoy Golf or Skiing - Despite being a desert city, |
| vacation will provide you with enough time to see and | | | | Dubai is home to some of the best championship golf |
| experience the best of what the city has to offer. | | | | courses in the Middle East and the city spends millions |
| Below a look at some ideas to help you enjoy five | | | | of dollars in maintaining these lush green courses. Dubai |
| days in Dubai. | | | | also has a large indoor skiing complex that can be |
| 1. See the City - Begin your trip by sightseeing; the best | | | | found in the Mall of the Emirates. This city prides itself |
| way to go around the city is by taking a boat ride | | | | on its sports facilities and most golf and ski related |
| down the Dubai Creek as many of Dubai's most | | | | venues in the city are of a very high standard. |
| prominent areas can be seen from the river. Travelers | | | | 4. A day at the beach - Dubai is home to scenic white |
| can also make a trip to the Dubai Zoo, which houses a | | | | sand beaches with warm pristine waters. The region |
| wide variety of animal life and then go on to see the | | | | boasts many establishments that offer short cruises |
| museums in the region. | | | | and wreck diving. Dubai also has a number of notable |
| 2. Plan a trip to the desert - A trip to Dubai would not | | | | coral reefs, which make for excellent snorkeling. |
| be complete without a visit to the desert. Tourists can | | | | 5. Go Shopping - A trip to Dubai will not be complete |
| opt to go on a desert safari or take a hot air balloon | | | | without a visit to the city's famous shopping centers |
| ride. A desert safari on an all terrain vehicle is one of | | | | and malls. You can also visit Dubai's famous gold souk |
| the best ways to see the desert up close, while a hot | | | | and walk through streets lined with shops selling gold. |
| air balloon ride offers a different view of things from | | | | The city overall is excellent for shopping and prices |
| above. Travelers can end the day with an | | | | range from very cheap through to the incredibly |
| unforgettable desert dining experience at one of the | | | | expensive. |