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Attractions of Dubai:

Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House:
Sheikh Saeed Al maktoum House This imposing building distinguished by its four elegant wind-towers, stands along the famous Creek of Bur Dubai. It was built in 1896 and was the residence of the Ruler. It takes its name from Shaikh Saeed Al Maktoum, who resided there until his death in 1958.Originally strategically situated at the mouth of Dubai’s lifeline, the Creek, this carefully restored museum now lies close to the Bur Dubai side of the Shindagha Tunnel and next to the Heritage and Diving Village

Majlis Al Ghoraifa
Built around 1955, the Al Ghuraifa Majlis was a summer retreat for the late Shaikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai, where he spent his afternoons when the temperatures became moderate and the humidity was high. The Majlis is situated in the Umm Suqaim area which was once dotted with date palm groves, and fishermen’s’ huts.

Juma Al Majid Cultural and Heritage Trust:

Established in 1991, this is a non-profit reference library and research institute. The library's collections include 350,000 Arab language titles, with a concentration on Arab and Islamic heritage, plus 17,000 titles in English, French, German, Russian and other languages

Museums: National Museum was established and officially inaugurated on May 12th 1971.

The Museum is located in Al Fahidi Fort which is one of the most ancient historical Buildings in Dubai (built: 1787). It is thought to be Dubai’s oldest building. It was built as a fort for sea defense, and the importance of the Fort increased with the expansions which were built during the era of the Late Sheikh Maktoum Bin Buti 1833-l852 which added most of the architectural features which are still existing upto now.

To protect this ancient monument, it was rehabilitated during the era of Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president, prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The Museum contains a collection of artifacts which depict the different aspects of Social, economic and Professional life which prevailed during the past century and the start of the present century. It also contains many.” archaeological objects such as pottery, stone and metallic items, stone engravings, and skeletons, which were discovered during the archaeological explorations executed in the different areas of the Emirate of Dubai (Hatta, Al Soffoh, Al Qusais, and Al Jumeira). They date back to the third, second, and first millennium BC as well as the Islamic era (Seventh - 13th Century). Displays include everyday artifacts and archaeological finds from the area, some dating back 4000 years. Pearl merchants, fishermen, housewives and wedding finery are all presented

Sight Seeing in Dubai:
Dubai is not just a city of excitement. It’s also a city of surprises. Try the ice skating rink in the Galleria shopping mall at the Hyatt Regency, where young men wearing traditional dish dash dress pirouette around the ice while their friends consume French pastries and coffee at Frosty’s cafe.” - Ian Jarrett, TRAVELASIA Issue of October 25, 1996

Public Parks and Gardens:
There are many beautiful parks situated around Dubai for a pleasant weekend or afternoon outing.

Al Mamzar Park:
Al Mamzar Park covers an area of 106 hectares and offers barbecue sites, private chalets for hire, swimming pool, food kiosks, sheltered beach and safe lagoon, a scenic train and many children’s play areas. Piped music is played throughout the day and there are pleasant grassed picnic areas.. It is located approximately 5 km after the turn off to Hamriya Port.

The entry fee is Dhs 5 per person or Dhs 30 per car (including occupants). Entry fees for the swimming pool are Dhs 10 for adults and Dhs 5 for children. The park is open from 8:00 am to 10:00 p.m. daily. Wednesdays entry is restricted to women and children only.

Al Wasl Park:
Al Wasl Park is a small family park, with a children’s play area and plenty of shaded seating.. It is located off Al Wasl Road behind the Iranian Hospital.Entry is free and the park is open between the hours of 8:00 am and 9:30 p.m. Sat - Wed, and to 11:30 p.m. on Thursday/Friday. Saturday to Wednesday entry is restricted to women and children

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Creekside Park:
Creekside Park is a very large family park, with a children’s play area, train, walking and jogging tracks, barbecue sites, amphitheater with seating for 1,200 people, information booth, 18 hole mini-golf course, 3 jetties for fishing and exit points for abras (boat trips are to be introduced at a later date). Two restaurants and a number of kiosks are available for refreshments. All this is situated in 96 hectares of lawn and botanic gardens with more than 280 botanical species magnificently displayed in an exotic garden feature, desert garden with “fallaj” or traditional irrigation system and many flower gardens. The park extends for 2.6 km along the creek shore. It is located between Al Maktoum and Al Garhoud Bridges on the Bur Dubai side. Entry behind Dubai Courts

Places to visit include the fort, the museum, livestock and camel souk, Jebel Hafeet (a hill just outside Al Ain with a terrific view), Hili Fun City, Hili archaeological digs etc
 

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