Dubai is known for wanting and creating the biggest, the best and the first of everything, and the construction of The Palms is no different. The Dubai Palm Islands are the world’s three largest man-made islands being built off the coast of Dubai. Also known as “The Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Palm Islands will create a large number of residential, leisure, and entertainment areas.

The project is being handled by Al Nakheel Properties. The idea was first announced in May 2002. It took four years of planning and studies to make sure the project would not disrupt the environment. The first phase of the project was transferring sand and rocks to create the islands. There are three islands included in this project: The Palm Jumeirah, The Palm Jebel Ali, and The Palm Deira.

All together, the Dubai Palm Islands will support more than 60 luxury hotels, 4,000 exclusive Dubai villas, 1,000 unique water homes, 5,000 shoreline apartments, marinas, water parks, restaurants, malls, sports facilities, health spas and cinemas. Visiting The Palm Islands is a must for a truly unforgettable Dubai Vacation.

The Palm Jumeirah is primarily a retreat and residential area for living, relaxation and leisure. The island consists of a trunk, a crown with 17 fronds, and a surrounding crescent island that forms as a breakwater. Residents began moving into their Palm Jumeirah properties at the end of 2006. This was the end of phase one of construction, which includes 1,400 villas and 2,500 shoreline apartments. Eight of the 32 hotels have begun construction, including the Taj Exotica Resort and Spa and the Atlantis, The Palm.

The second island, the Palm Jebel Ali, started construction in October 2002 and is expected to be completed in mid 2008. The island is expected to accommodate 1.7 million people by 2020. The Palm Jebel Ali is 50 percent larger than the Palm Jumeirah, and will include six marinas, a water park, homes built on stilts above the water, as well as boardwalks that circle the fronds of the palm inscribed with letters that spell out an Arabic poem by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The last island, the Palm Deira, was announced for development in October 2004. Once completed, this will be the world’s largest man-made island. The island is eight times larger than the Palm Jumeirah and five times larger than the Palm Jebel Ali and is expected to house more than a million people.

The Dubai Palm Islands are just one of the many amazing Dubai attractions this unique Emirate has to offer. For more information on all of the other eccentric buildings and projects being constructed or to learn about places to stay and things to do while on your Holiday to Dubai, visit www.dubaivacationtrips.com.

A great way to enjoy all of the amazing sights and unbelievable Dubai attractions is by taking a trip on the Hop on & Hop off Bus Tour. This tour is the perfect way to start out your Dubai vacation, to find out where everything is and which attraction you want to spend more time at. A trip on the Hop on & Hop off Tour will be an enjoyable and memorable part of your holiday to Dubai. Enjoy two tours for the price of one, the Red Route, which is the City Tour, and the Blue Route, which is the Beach Tour. From the Burj Al Arab hotel to the traditional Dubai Souks, you will have the opportunity to see all of the incredible Dubai attractions that make up this unique Emirate.

Riding in an open-top double decker bus, you will be taken to 23 of Dubai’s most famous attractions. Buses depart from each stop approximately every 30 minutes and they run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. The tickets include a free two-hour beach tour, free entry to the Dubai Museum, free entry to Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s house, a free Wafi City advantage card, free walking tour and a free daily Arabian Dhow Cruise. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off included in the tour, just go to any one of the Dubai attractions on the routes to be picked up and start from there! Each tour has live English commentary and the tickets are valid for 24 hours.

The City Tour will bring you to ten of Dubai’s attractions where you can explore the city and the many shops, bars and restaurants in the area. For some traditional Dubai shopping, hop off at the Gold Souk and experience what shopping used to be like! The Wafi City Mall and the Burjuman Mall are two stops to do more shopping, as well as grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants. The Beach Tour is the other route available which includes 13 different stops. This tour will bring you to a variety of beaches such as Jumeirah Beach Park, Oasis Beach Hotel or Sheraton Beach Hotel to relax and lay out. A few other stops are the famous Jumeirah Mosque or the Mall of the Emirates which also has Ski Dubai, the indoor ski park.

When planning your Dubai vacation, make sure to set aside a day for The Hop on & Hop off Bus Tour, the perfect way to explore the entire city and all of its magnificent sights in one day. For more information on lots of other great Dubai attractions or to see what else this exotic Emirate has to offer, check out www.Dubaivacationtrips.com.

The World Dubai is a man-made cluster of 300 islands constructed in the shape of a world map located off the coast of Dubai. This is one of several artificial island projects being constructed in Dubai; others include the three Palm Islands. The World Dubai was developed by Nakheel Properties but was originally thought up by Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai.

Dubai’s world islands will be the most exclusive and sought after community in the world with its exciting and luxurious residential and leisure opportunities. After five years of construction the World Dubai has been completed and is now ready to sell each island to investors to begin their developments. Investors will have the freedom to create their own personal vision on the islands whether they want it for private or commercial use as well as leisure, residential or tourist developments. The opportunities are endless when deciding what to do with each of the 300 islands available. The value of each island starts at $15 million and goes up to $45 million, depending on the size of the island. One island is said to cost $250 million dollars! The size of the islands range from 150,000 to 500,000 square feet and many of the larger islands are expected to become resorts.

Several celebrities have been rumored to be purchasing one of the world islands in Dubai. These celebrities include Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, David Beckham and Rod Stewart. Tommy Lee already announced his purchase of the Greece Island earlier this year. Celebrities and other investors of these islands will be able to experience the beautiful views of the ocean and beaches as well as the privacy and privilege of living on their own island.  

All of the Dubai World Islands will only be accessible by marine or air transportation. Located on the islands will be world class marinas to berth boats, yachts, and cruise liners.

The World Dubai represents a unique concept of leisure, living and tourism. These exclusive islands will offer exciting experiences for both residents and visitors. This development is another expansion of Dubai’s drive to become the leader in international tourism as well as an ideal place to live. Dubai is known for wanting the biggest, the best and the first of everything, and the Dubai World Islands are no different. This “never before” concept of The World Islands will add to Dubai’s list of firsts along with the Hydropolis, the world’s first underwater hotel and the Time Residences, the first rotating towers in the world.

The purpose of The World Dubai and the Palm Islands is to create more coastline for Dubai. The Sheikh’s vision was to create islands offshore, using Dubai’s natural resources. By shaping the islands into amazing designs like the map of the world or a palm tree, it creates more tourist populations and real estate projects. These extraordinary islands are some of the greatest Dubai attractions and should not be missed on your holidays to Dubia.   

The booming economy in Dubai is leading to major growth in many different job markets. There are many jobs available in Dubai, from construction professionals to nurses, perfect for someone looking to spend some time in a tax free working environment in the most unique and dynamic emirates in the UAE. There are plenty of Dubai jobs to choose from in all kinds of fields including IT, nursing, marketing, accounting and construction.

One interesting development for jobs in Dubai is in the human resources industry. Most of the companies in Dubai are looking for the best human resources professionals to recruit well-qualified, highly experienced international employees. Dubai wants the best employee base working for their top companies to make sure the Emirate has the strongest and most dynamic economy in the world. Dubai believes that a good company is built on good staff and finding good staff is the only way a company will succeed. Many companies offer their best employees high-end Dubai villas or marina apartments as additional incentives.

Human resources jobs in Dubai are increasing and if you have the experience and skills and want to work in a growing and fast moving market, than the Recruitments and Human Resources departments could be the perfect job for you!

The market for Teaching jobs in Dubai is also quickly increasing. The population of Dubai increases everyday and as a result the number of schools have increased over the years as well. The schools that already exist have been forced to expand to make room for the amount of children in Dubai which means there are teaching jobs available in Dubai for those with the experience and qualifications. The children of Dubai are expected to learn English so many schools are always looking for English teachers. Most employment packages for teachers include accommodations and there is plenty of Dubai real estate to choose from!

Like almost anywhere else in the world, there is a very high demand to fill medical and nursing jobs in Dubai. The Dubai hospitals offer great living conditions, salaries, benefits and very generous leave time. Dubai has some of the best hospitals and clinics in the world and they are developing a project called Dubai Healthcare City which will be a regional center of excellence for medical services, education and research.

Dubai is known for its outrageous buildings such as the world’s first underwater hotel, the Hydropolis Hotel Dubai, and the world’s tallest skyscraper, The Burj Dubai Tower. The Emirate wants to have the biggest and the best of everything, which is why jobs in engineering, architecture and construction are always in demand in Dubai. Dubai has plans for future projects that are in development for the next several years. Engineering jobs in Dubai, as well as architects and construction workers will be in high demand until these projects are completed.

There are a number of job opportunities available in Dubai for various job markets. One great thing about working in Dubai is there is no income tax! Direct personal taxes are illegal in Dubai. This will give you more of an opportunity to explore all of Dubai’s attractions such as Ski Dubai and the Wild Wadi Water Park!

For more information about jobs in Dubai or to find out some great places to stay or attractions to see, visit our main website at www.Dubaivacationtrips.com. We’ll keep you updated on the most current Dubai happenings, attractions, real estate, and job info.

One fun and exciting way to experience the Arabian Desert of Dubai is to participate in one of the many Desert Safari Tours. This is a great Dubai attraction for those who want to enjoy an adrenaline-pumping adventure through the sand dunes. There are Dubai desert safaris that last for just the day, and for those looking to get away for a night there is an overnight safari tour. Either way, it is a great experience for the entire family!

The Wadi Hatta Desert Safari Tour allows you to explore the desert as well as the valley of Wadi Hatta. With scenic views of the Hajar Mountains in the background and the old Hatta village nearby, there is a little touch of everything on this tour. Like a rollercoaster ride, you will go up and down over the sand dunes flying across the desert. After this thrilling ride you will be given the chance to swim in one of Hatta’s rock pools and enjoy a meal at the Hatta Fort, Dubai’s only mountain resort. The tour lasts for four hours and you will be picked up in the morning and dropped off in the afternoon at your hotel.

There are two other ways to explore the desert on your Dubai holidays that are very similar except one tour is a half day tour and one is an overnight. The Dubai Desert Safari Adventure is a day tour starting later in the afternoon so you can spend the early afternoon driving up and over the sand dunes across the desert. A stop on the highest dune is the perfect spot for a photo op, with an incredible view of the sunset on the horizon. When it turns to dusk you will make your way to a torch lit campsite and spend the evening listening to Arabic music and watching belly dancers while enjoying a delicious barbeque. You can also enjoy a camel ride into the desert, get henna designs on your hand or try on traditional Arabic dresses. After this unforgettable evening in the desert you will be dropped off at your hotel to enjoy the rest of your Dubai vacation.

The Arabian Desert Overnight Safari is a great way to truly experience the desert. On this tour you will spend two days and one night exploring the desert and the nightlife at the campsite. The activities at night are the same as the Desert Safari Adventure, except you will be feasting in a three-course buffet style barbeque throughout the night. The night will be spent in the Bedouin-style camp, where sleeping bags will be provided for you. The next morning you can enjoy a delicious breakfast before beginning the journey back across the desert.

A few other thrilling activities everyone must experience when visiting the Dubai desert is sand boarding, camel riding and buggy riding, and there is a tour that does it all! You will travel across the desert to some of the most beautiful sand dunes in Dubai. There you will have the opportunity to try one of the most exhilarating sports in the desert, sand boarding! Visiting the Dubai desert is not complete without at least one ride down the dunes. While you are out there, you can take a ride on a camel or an adventurous journey on a dune buggy. This half day tour is the perfect way to explore the desert and participate in activities you can’t do anywhere else! 

To learn about more of the must-see attractions, visit Dubai Vacation Trips’ website, it has all the information you need when planning your Dubai vacation!

Dubai already has the world’s largest skyscraper, the only 7-star hotel in the world and the very first underwater hotel. The Emirate is known for wanting the biggest and the best, and they’ve only just begun. The projects already in place to add to the list of Dubai’s architectural wonders continue to be some of the most extreme ideas the world has seen and it doesn’t look like they plan on stopping anytime soon.

Dubailand, the world’s largest tourism, leisure, and entertainment project, is hoping to eventually be the center for international family tourism. This amazing project will cover 3 billion square feet, and is said to be twice the size of Disney World. The park will contain 7 different themes including: theme parks, culture & arts, science & planetariums, sports & sports academies, wellbeing & health, shopping & retail, and resorts & hotels. The developers are expecting the theme park to attract 40,000 visitors a day and that it will contribute to the 15 million visitors staying in Dubai by 2015. Once it is finished, the park is expected to be one of the most visited Dubai attractions.

Included in the progress of Dubailand is the processing of designing and building 45 mega-projects. The development of these projects is what is going to make Dubailand a one of a kind amusement park. Falcon City of Wonders is a development that will feature cultural facilities with structures based on famous sites around the world such as the Pyramids, the Eiffel Tower and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It will also include Pharaoh’s Theme Park with rollercoaster rides and fun for the entire family. Dubai Sports City, the regions premiere sporting venue, is another mega-project which will consist of 4 giant-sized stadiums designed for all types of sporting events such as soccer, hockey, rugby and cricket.

There are a few other interesting concepts architects and engineers have come up with to present to the country of Dubai. The Cloud is a “resort in the sky” concept with the idea that the actual resort will look like a cloud floating 300 meters in the air with slanting support beams that will resemble rainfall. Another concept to add to the incredible list of structures in Dubai is The Golden Dome Dubai. The tower will have 3,000 luxury townhouses and a 6-star Dubai hotel. It will also include a convention and sports arena, a 23,000 space parking lot and a shopping mall. Another impressive part of the tower are the magnetic levitation wagons designed to carry up to 5 automobiles with people in them on a ramp that will run around the tower and will be able to drop people off at their desired floor.

To learn more about the amazing architectural structures in Dubai or to find out about other must-see attractions, visit Dubai Vacation Trips’ website for all the information you need to make your Dubai vacation an unforgettable one!