Apart from being an Islamic country, Dubai has still been a pompous hub in celebrating many festivals throughout the year. A number of festivals are celebrated in Dubai throughout the year. These festivals are organized by Dubai authorities to attract tourists and visitors. These festivals make Dubai one of the liveliest cities in world.

Dubai is practically synonymous with shopping. The huge amounts of cargo passing through its port and the low tariffs ensure that practically anything is available at fairly competitive rates, although the appreciation of the Dirham and the plentiful supply of shoppers mean that Dubai is no longer a bargain basement shopping city. The best things to buy in Dubai is textiles, electronics and gold, electronics is believed to be much cheaper while textiles and gold offer a wide range of selection. Even in the mega-malls, Dubai shops suffer from the standard developing world shopping phenomenon of having no storeroom and no stocks in reserve – and for clothes shopping this may mean that you may struggle to find the style you want in the size you want.

Do not miss to haggle in the souks, as discounts are almost always available and even in situations where the item will not become much cheaper, the customer is always expected to “play the game” of haggling. The Dubai Shopping Festival has been the biggest shopping event in the Middle East since 1996. Almost every shop has a sale, starting in January and ending February. There’s also a very similar Dubai Summer Surprises trying to pull in punters during the summer low season

Shawarma is the most available food item on almost all streets and is quite budgeted too. It is the Arabic equivalent of the Burger. It is meat that has been cooked on a skewer and then cut into thin strips and placed into Pita bread with vegetables and dressing. The Shawarma sold by Indian restaurants are unarguably the cheapest. Another local snack is Falafel, which is also available at about the same costs as the Shawarma.

Most of the American fast food chains have set up retail chains here, including KFC, Chilies, TGI Fridays, Starbucks, and McDonalds. For Indians (and vegetarians), Dubai has a big selection of budget Indian vegetarian food. Dosa, vada, idli, samosa, chapaati/roti, with generous servings of Sabji (cooked vegetable stew) is available at budgeted prices. Bur Dubai (particularly Meena Bazaar area) and Karama are the places that abound in these restaurants.

Desert Safari – – Dubai Desert Safari is said to be one of the most exciting dune bashing vehicle rides in the World. Heavy SUV Vehicles along with professional chauffeurs are used for the Desert Safari experiences. Lying on the outskirts of Dubai, these long and haunting sand dunes have a lot of picturesque sights to offer other than plain dune bashing activities.
Dhow Cruise – Dubai creek highlights the charm and personality of the city by dividing it into two commercial districts. Dhow Cruise sailing over the Dubai Creek gives marvelous panoramic views of the commercial districts and the city of Dubai. Inclusive of International buffet cuisines and performing arts activities to keep you entertained, this experience is worth witnessing!
Burj Khalifa – Popularly known as the tallest tower in the World, Burj Khalifa has a lot of breath taking views to offer from its panoramic open sundeck at 124th floor. Easily recognizable from a distance, Burj Khalifa has gained lot of popularity and various mentions in the Guinness and Limca book of records. Dubai in your pocket from an unbelievable height, at the sundeck, will give you the chills and the frills of your lifetime.

Burj Al Arab – A luxury hotel located in Dubai, Burj Al Arab is the fourth tallest hotel in the world. Dubai’s sightseeing options and travel magazines relate Dubai to this iconic snail shaped hotel which has been one of the major attractions for tourists from across the globe. Built on an artificial island, 280 meters from Jumeirah beach, it is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge.

Montreal – This city is the metropolis of the province of Quebec. Quebec City is the political capital but Montreal is the cultural and economic capital of Quebec and the main entry point to the province. The second largest city in Canada, it is a city rich in culture and history and a well-deserved reputation as one of the liveliest cities in North America. Montreal is the second-largest French-speaking (as a mother language) city in the world, behind Paris. The population of Montreal is about 1.9 million, with 4 million in the metro area.
Jumeirah Mosque – – Jumeirah Mosque is said to be the most photographed mosque in all of Dubai and quite famous with tourists from all over the World. It has lots of picturesque scenes in and around its land. Non-Muslims may not enter it without an organized tour booked in advance
Dubai Museum – Dubai Museum is the main Museum in Dubai, spread over a large area of land. The Museum includes local antiquities as well as crafts and artwork from African and Asian countries that traded with Dubai. The Museum is largely visited by a lot of tourists today.

Dubai Marina – Dubai Marina is an artificial canal city carved along a 3 kms stretch of Persian Gulf shoreline. The development of Dubai Marina is currently in progress. After the completion of this project, it is supposed to be one of the most advanced townships in the World with 5 star residential properties.
The Palm Islands – The Palm Islands majorly built in the shape of a Palm tree with branches routing out as individual Island, owes to a much sought after design which came into the limelight recently. Since their inception, these well planned Islands have enchanted and surprised tourists in a very short span of time. A place, a scenic beauty which you cannot afford to miss!
The World Islands (upcoming) – The World Islands is an artificial archipelago of various small islands constructed in the shape of a world map, depicting every distinct country as a separate Island. This creative idea is still under construction, and is sure to add more thrills to visitors from all over the World
Dubai Fountain – Quoted as the “evening attraction”, the Dubai Fountain is a records setting choreographed fountain system set on the 30 acre man-made Burj Khalifa Lake. Illuminated by over 6000 lights and 25 colored projectors, it is 275 meters long and shoots water 240 feet into the air. This wondrous act is complimented with a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music.