Dubai, U.A.E: Man Made Geology Holidays

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:57:58 +0000

Dubai is the place for a fun packed holiday and geared for the tourist. Along with lots of shops, some that you will recognise from the UK, there are designer stores galore.Tax Free Shopping all day long, and a visit to the Gold Souk is a must. Although it is a very modern place, history and culture are also prevalent, somewhere to visit is the Dubai Museum which is housed in the oldest building, built in 1787 and has lots of interesting artefacts including a souk peopled by waxworks, and some wildlife from the desert. The old mixes with the new, from camel racing and the famous Dubai Cup at the Nad al Sheba racetrack, to the old boats and cruise liners. Dubai has something to offer everyone, beaches, desert activities, golf, shopping, and is friendly, safe and virtually crime-free. Dubai’s latest phenomenon, The Atlantis Hotel on the man-made island of Palm Jumeirah, has over 1500 rooms, the Palm is said to be the 8th wonder of the world. Blue skies can be expected for most of the year.

The people of Dubai have altered the Geology of the region by building massive structures off the coast. They are not only extending the coast line out into the water, but they could potentially mess with the tidal system. The structures and developments are incredibly impressive though, and it just goes to show what a few diggers and a load of sand can achieve!

Dubai, U.A.E: Desert Holidays

admin — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:41:29 +0000

Dubai is part of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) which can be found on the Southern Coast of the Persian Gulf. Renowned for 7* Hotels, long stretches of clear white sand beaches and the ultimate in luxury and style. Hot temperatures mixed with Arabian cultures make it great for sun-seekers or culture lovers. Not forgetting the duty free shopping!

The Arabian Desert is full of interesting geological features including huge sand dunes, canyons and the odd bit of quicksand! The sands get the orangey colour due to rust, well it’s a fine coating of iron oxide on the sand, which is mainly quartz. To the East of the city you will find Sabkha’s (salty plains) and at the border with Oman at a place called Hatta you will find the Western Hajar Mountains.

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Dubai, U.A.E: Man Made Geology Holidays

Dubai, U.A.E: Desert Holidays