There are an abundance of vacation spots in the world. Dubai city breaks offer a multitude of every type of entertainment, dining, and shopping for all ages. The best time to vacation in Dubai is between November and April when the days are pleasantly warm and the nights are comfortably cool with just occasional showers.
Dubai is located in the Middle East near Saudi Arabia. Flights to Dubai take tourists right into the Dubai International Airport where rental cars can be obtained to visit the many interesting sites. There are a large assortment of two star, three star, four star, and five star hotels for lodging. Many of the hotels, such as the Kempinski Hotel Mall, also feature shopping, sports facilities, and a health club.
With its 44 shopping malls and centers, Dubai is considered the shopping capital of the Middle East. The many outdoor markets offer everything from perfumes, incense, food, jewelry, antiques, fabrics, carpets, electronics, household items, clothing, and so much more.
The Mall of the Emirates features four hundred stores, sixty restaurants and coffee shops, indoor ski resort, indoor family fun center, 14-screen movie theater, art gallery, and the Dubai Community Arts and Theater. Many of the malls are open 24 hours a day, closing for a few hours at lunchtime but reopening for evening shopping.
Tourists can relax at the many beaches such as Jumeirah Beach and Creekside Beach Park. The Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi fort and the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House and Museum provide historical and cultural artifacts. Al Boom Tourist Village features a museum, coffee shop, and two-hour dinner cruises aboard cruise boats.
The Wonderland Family Fun Amusement Park is fun for the whole family. Heritage and Diving Village showcases arts, crafts, and pearl diving. The Dubai Zoo is open to the public in the summer and winter months. The 230 species of animals include many endangered species. There are also numerous horse racetracks and golf clubs to enjoy.
The Shopping festival is an annual event in December. A smaller version is the Dubai Summer Surprises which is held for six weeks in the summer months. Tourists from all over the world attend to enjoy all the festivities and shopping opportunities.
Dubai city breaks are quality retreats for the whole family. Young and old alike enjoy all the endless possibilities of fun, food, and a fabulous time that might just become an annual event.