United Arab Emirates: A Glimpse of Dubai

Dubai, March 2012

After spending a day for a thrilling adventure on Dubai desert safari, I had 2 days left to explore Dubai. I decided to hire a driver with a car for a full day city tour. I find it very convenient and time saving when I don't have enough time to get lost in a city. I just need to tell him which places I want to go and he will arrange the best route for me. I was glad I did it though, no hassle to read the map nor which bus to catch under the scorching hot weather. I just need to enjoy the journey inside a car with AC. Bliss !
Because there's a saying....."when in Dubai, travel like a King" (Yeah, I created that one ) hehehe :p

Here's the photo essay of my Dubai city tour:

Jumeirah beach

Burj al Arab view from Madinat Jumeirah escapade

sudden urge for gold ? Easy! a 24 hours Gold ATM  :p

Atlantis the Palm Hotel

gigantic aquarium inside the Dubai Mall

dinner on a Dhow cruise

Dubai fountain, the biggest in the world

Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world

Dubai city at night

It's easy to apply the UAE visa online if you fly with Emirates. They even have a great offer for Dubai stopover package including visa, hotel and city tour. Please do check their website if you need more information.
PS: Emirates don't pay me to write this. It's based on my own experience

So, is Dubai on your bucket list?