Dubai Shopping Festival

Monday, January 22, 2007

BURJ AL ARAB - THE ARABIAN TOWER


BURJ AL ARAB - The Arabian Tower of the Jumeirah Beach Resort. With 321 meters, this is the world´s tallest hotel, only 60 meters shorter than the Empire State Building.

Burj Al Arab offers a choice of 142 1-Bedroom DeLuxe Suites, 18 1-Bedroom Panoramic Suites, four 1-Bedroom Club Suites, 28 2-Bedroom Suites, six 3-Bedroom Suites, two Presidential Suites and two Royal Suites.

Attraction of BURJ AL ARAB :

*The hotel is the only Seven Star Hotel in the world.

*The hotel's self-characterization as a "7-star" property is considered by travel professionals to be hyperbole, and an attempt to out-do a number of other hotels which claim "6-star" status. All major travel guides and hotel rating systems, however, have a 5-star maximum.

*It is the world's tallest structure with a membrane façade and the world's tallest hotel (not including buildings with mixed use) and was the first 5-star hotel to surpass 1000 ft (305 m).

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Shopping in Dubai mall : wafi-city mall


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Most shopping centres or malls in the UAE are much more than shopping destinations, many are well-designed attractive venues with food courts and entertainment areas.
The major shopping areas of the city are Al Faheidi Road, Al Rigga Road, Al Karama, Al Satwa's Al Dhiyafah Road and Beniyas Square. The modern shopping malls, located throughout the city, contrast with the sights, sounds and smells of the traditional souks. Bargaining is the norm in the souks and even in shops it is wise to ask for 'the best price', particularly if paying by cash.
The Wafi Shopping Mall offers something for everyone. The Wafi has over 200 shops for fashion, electronics, watches, and jewelry such as Claires, Chinese Palace, and Tanagra. Services, dining, events, entertainment, and more .
Wafi City is regarded as one of the most elegant shopping complexes in Dubai, having distinct pyramid-shaped atrium roofs. It was opened in 2001 and has over 200 stores, 60 international brand retail outlets, restaurants, and two floors of covered parking. It houses a popular family entertainment center, Encounter Zone, features a roller-blading rink, virtual reality simulators, a 3D motion theatre, and crystal maze. It also has The Link, which links the mall to the Pyramids complex, and is the useful venue for various exhibitions and fashion shows