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Explore endless culture, entertainment and amusements in Dubai. From activities such as sand-skiing, desert driving, paragliding and sailing to tours of the historic Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, Dubai Museum and Jumeirah Mosque, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is the perfect place to discover all that The Emirates has to offer.
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Al Fahidi Fort – The Dubai Museum  (show details)  (hide details)
35km/30 minutes
The Al Fahidi Fort, which now houses the Dubai Museum, is another grand building. Built around 1799, it has served as palace, garrison and prison. Today it is a museum. Colorful and evocative dioramas, complete with life-size figures, sound and lighting effects, vividly depict everyday life in the pre-oil days. Marvel at artifacts found in 3,000-4,000 year old graves as the different galleries showcase traditional Arab houses, mosques, the Souks, date gardens, desert and marine life. One of the most spectacular exhibits portrays the underwater world of pearl diving, one of the main means of livelihood during the early years.
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Desert Safaris (show details) (hide details)
The desert surrounds Dubai, beckoning our guests towards exotic adventure. Experience the magic the desert holds. Conquer the massive dunes of Dubai in a dune buggy and see many exquisite sites such as an Alfafa plantation or Sheikh Mohamed's camel farm. No trip to Dubai is complete without venturing into the desert.
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Henna Painting (show details) (hide details)
Henna is a chemical-free paste made from the leaves of the henna plant, which has been used throughout the Middle East for centuries to adorn a woman's hands, feet and hair. It is an elaborate body decoration that looks like a tattoo but without the risk. It is applied swiftly, easily and gently, with brushes.
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Bastakiya (show details) (hide details)
25km/30 minutes
The Bastakiya district with its traditional Arabic houses, narrow lanes and tall wind towers give a tantalizing glimpse of the old Dubai. Visitors can still see some of the traditional Arabic, mud-walled houses with their wind towers (used commonly for cooling in the days before electricity).
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Dhow Cruise (show details) (hide details)
35km/30 minutes
Journey between past and present in a traditional dhow. Since the dawn of time, dhows (wooden boats) have been used for trading purposes. Dhow cruises are an imaginative way to see Dubai by night, when most of the major landmarks glitter beside the waterway. Our cruise takes you along Dubai Creek, separating the city into Deira on the east, and Bur Dubai on the west.
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The Emirate of Sharjah (show details) (hide details)
60km/45 minutes - 1 hour
Sharjah is known as the Arab World's Cultural Capital. It is rich in culture and history, dating back to AD 1099. And it’s only a 30-minute drive away from Dubai.
Hisn Al Sharjah Built in 1820, by Sheikh Sultan Bin Saqr, The Hisn Al Sharjah,has been the residence of the ruling family of Sharjah for about 200 years. The guests will walk through custody rooms, Morning Entrance, Malousa Tower and the Qassimi Library.
Islamic Museum The Honored Kaaba Hall is the first place a visitor encounters. It features a large broad screen showing documentary films about the Honored Kaaba, Al Madima, Al Monawara and Al Aqsa Mosque. The hall also features a piece of the internal Holy Kaaba curtain belonging to "Bab Al Touba".
Bait Al Naboodah The Bait Al Naboodah (House of Al Naboodah), which was built in the traditional Arabian architecture and Islamic Pan-Arabian style expressing the wonderful Sharjah spirit.
Souk Al Arsah From the house of Al Naboodah, you can proceed to Souk Al Arsah, one of the oldest and most popular souks in the U.A.E. The "arsah" is a large open space (courtyard) stretching between houses of a residential area. This arsah used to be way station for travelers and a wholesale, retail, goods exchange center. Once a month, the old Arsah Souk is enlivened by a "Souk Al Jumaa" (Friday Souk) to exhibit goods in the time-honored way.
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The Jumeirah Mosque (show details) (hide details)
35km/30 minutes
The Grand Mosque, situated on Jumeirah Beach, is one of the largest and most beautiful in the region. Built of stone in medieval Fatimid tradition, it is a spectacular example of modern Islamic Architecture with its twin minarets and majestic dome, and is one of the most photographed sights in all of Dubai. Please be aware that guests are not allowed to enter the mosque.
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The Spice and Gold Souk (show details) (hide details)
35km/30 minutes
Spice Souk
Visitors will be taken to the narrow alleyways and tiny lanes of the Spice Souk. The atmosphere and the scents of the past can be savored in the bustling Arabic market. Colorful bags of spices, incense, rose petals and traditional medicinal products are stacked outside each stall. Gold Souk
The gold souk is a must for any visit. Over 100 shops lined up in traditionally decorated alleys offering a wide selection of designs. Each shop window is resplendent with gold necklaces, rings, bangles, earrings and brooches, in all shapes and sizes. Gold jewelry comes in 18-carat exquisitely designed in Italy, 21 and 22 carat from Thailand, Singapore, India and now from Dubai as well. There is also a good selection of silver jewelery. Gold prices are among the lowest in the world. Here, bargaining is expected and one can almost always find exceptional deals.
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Shopping in Dubai (show details) (hide details)
Dubai is famous as a shoppers’ paradise. Since 1996, Dubai has held themed shopping festivals, all of which have been highly successful. Tourists flock to Dubai during festival time to buy top quality goods such as gold, audio and video equipment, cameras and photographic equipment, watches, fabrics, perfumes and cosmetics, carpets and well-known American and European designer labels. Please be aware that bargaining is not really the norm in shopping centers, where prices are generally less expensive than in Europe.
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Jumeirah Beach Residence’s The Walk (show details) (hide details)
Overlooking the Arabian gulf, The Walk opposite The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is the city’s first and only outdoor retail avenue by the beach picturesquely dotted with cafés, restaurants and top tier fashion boutiques stretching over a 1.7 kilometer boulevard making it a wonderfully attractive option for anyone seeking some retail therapy or for a pleasant lazy afternoon in the warm Dubai sun.
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