As part of a $1.6billion entertainment project, Dubai is to build the world’s biggest Ferris wheel off the Jumeirah Beach Residence coastline.

Standing taller than the London Eye (443ft) and the Singapore Flyer (541ft), the 688ft Dubai Eye will be built off the coast of the emirate as part of the Bluewaters Island Project. This gigantic Ferris wheel will offer views of the Dubai coastline and famous landmarks such as the Burj

Bluewaters Island Development

Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab. The piazza at the base of the wheel will serve as an entertainment zone and a unique venue for special occasions.

Construction of the Dubai Eye is expected to start in the second quarter of 2013 with the first stage of the Bluewaters development starting in April 2013. The first stage will include entertainment, retail, hospitality and residential areas and is expected to be complete in two years time. The destination will feature a souk encircled by a promenade with outdoor dining venues serving a variety of different cuisine. The souk itself will have a mixture of retail outlets in a traditional market atmosphere. A luxury five star hotel will complement the ambience of the project.

The Bluewaters Island will be connected to the mainland with a direct roadway from the Sheikh Zayed Road and will have a mono-rail system to transport visitors to the entertainment centre from the metro station. Alternatively, a pedestrian bridge will link the Bluewaters Island to the Jumeirah Beach Residence beachfront, while a cable car will transport visitors to the entertainment piazza.

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The Ferris wheel will be a must-visit experience on your travel deals to Dubai. It is expected that the Bluewaters Island development will attract more than 3 million visitors a year!

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It has been announced to day that a new city is to be developed in Dubai. The development will comprise of 4 key elements: the first being family tourism, the second focusing on retail, the third will include art galleries in Mena and the fourth element will be the development of a unique area that will provide an integrated environment for entrepreneurship and innovation in the area. Named ‘Mohammed Bin Rashid City’, the new city will be located between Emirates Road, Al Khail Road and Sheikh Zayed Road and will also include the Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens Project. The new city will be connected to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay via a crossing which will be named the ‘Cultural Crossing’ and will house art galleries, creating the largest arts area in the region. Read more »

Located close to Dubai International Airport, Dubai Mall, Mall of Emirates and numerous golf courses, the Fairmont The Palm Hotel is the ideal choice for both family holidays and business travellers.

Fairmont The Palm

Due to open in November 2012, the Fairmont The Palm is named after the iconic Dubai Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest man made island which is shaped like a palm tree. With amazing views of the Arabian Gulf, the Fairmont The Palm will provide easy access to the Dubai Marina and business centres including Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City. Read more »

Taking place from the 14th June through to the 14th July, this is the highlight of Dubai’s summer season. Attended by the general public, especially families with children, this is a fun festival filled with entertainment and shopping for everyone.

Dubai Summer Surprises 2012

First launched in 1998, the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) attracts local people and visitors on their family holidays to Dubai to this fun-packed shopping festival. Over 6000 shops take part in this annual event with each mall in the city undertaking a programme of events for children of all ages. Geared towards families, the events include lots of character shows including the Hello Kitty Karaoke Show and the Charlie and Lola Show. Other events include the Sheila and Abaya Fashion Show, Kids Fashion Week and the one-of-a-kind World of Puppets Show. Read more »

The antioxidant potential qualities of tea is a subject that has been discussed for many years. To reflect this, ’The Address’ in Dubai has introduced a Spring package at it’s Spa’s focused on all things Tea. The Spa treatment is called the ‘Tea of Spring Spa Package’ and focuses on:

White Tea’s regenerating effects
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Deira is located on the east side of the Dubai Creek and has many wonders and hidden treasures for its visitors to discover. Located opposite Bur Dubai, it is easily reached by water taxi from the west side of the Creek. Full of meandering narrow streets lined with small merchant shops and coffee houses, Deira is home to some of the oldest trading areas in Dubai, including the gold souk. Wander along the Dhow Wharfage and

Dhow Wharfage

watch the local merchants selling their wares to shoppers in an atmosphere which is reminiscent of what it would have been like in times gone by.

As you walk along the side of the Dubai Creek you will come across a number of modern buildings and properties. One such building is the impressive Etisalat Telecommunications building which has a large round object on the top of the building which looks like a giant golf ball! Another impressive building is the National Bank of Dubai which is known as the ‘pregnant lady’. Read more »

Set in the peaceful grounds of a private polo estate, the Desert Palm in Dubai is the perfect choice for ladies who need to unwind, charge their batteries and have some fun. Located just minutes from the centre of Dubai, this stylish boutique property features 38 guest suites and pool villas and 10 two bedroom pool residences – the perfect spacious rooms for sophisticated sleepovers with friends. The property offers two

Desert Palm – LIME Spa

award winning restaurants – Rare and Epicure, an internationally acclaimed LIME Spa and an inviting bar which overlooks one of the four championship sized polo fields and the Dubai skyline beyond.

LIME Spa at Desert Palm is perfect for ladies to relax and revitalise from the moment they arrive on their last minute holidays to Dubai. Read more »

Dubai plays host to many festivals and events throughout the year. The following are just a few of the many events that attract visitors to this amazing city, there are just too many to mention!

January / February

Dubai Shopping Festival – Dubai is regarded as shopper’s paradise all year round with January being an excellent time to grab some bargains. Millions of people visit the city’s shops during the Shopping Festival which takes place throughout January. There are also firework displays, concerts and children’s entertainment which offer a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of the shopping frenzy. Read more »

Dubai is to host UAE Ballooning Championship festival in December 2011. Taking place on occasion of the UAE’s 40th National Day, the festival will depict the UAE’s rich history and heritage. Over the three day event the hot air balloons will light up the Dubai sky like a mass of fireflies as they fly past Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Khalif.

UAE Ballooning Championship

In honour of the UAE’s 40th National Day the hot air balloons will take to the sky every morning and evening which will be an amazing sight to see on your direct holidays to Dubai. This event is the first of its kind to take place in the UAE, promising to be a fun-filled event with lots of entertainment and attractions.

The following shows will take place at the Meydan Turf Lounge; Read more »

Dubai is a fascinating city offering a blend of old and new. It has taken less than a century for this once small fishing village to become a modern exciting city and popular holiday destination. Whether you are looking for travel deals for a relaxing break in the sun or an exciting shopping trip, Dubai has it all. The following are just a few of the many things you can do whilst visiting Dubai.

Dubai Hot Air Balloon Ride

Hot Air Balloon Ride
Take an early morning hot-air balloon ride across the desert. The view from the sky is amazing as you glide above camels and gazelles who wander freely below you, beautiful green oases and giant red sand dunes. The breathtaking views offer amazing opportunities to catch the beauty of the desert in pictures. Read more »