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In the era of globalization traveling has become a way of life and if you are
looking for tourist destination in the Middle East there cannot be a better
option but Dubai. The importance of Dubai tourism can be seen from the fact
that tourism industry in Dubai is the major source of revenue in the emirate
and oil accounts for only 6% of its total Gross domestic product.
The unprecedented growth of Dubai tourism is made possible by its capability
to attract all kinds of travelers of the world. While the Dubai Gold souqs,
Dubai beaches, Dubai Desert safaris, Dubai cruises, parks and gardens in Dubai,
theme and amusement parks in Dubai and water sports in Dubai are some of the
common tourist attractions in Dubai, someone who seeks to understand the history
of the emirate through the artifacts can easily go to Dubai Museum and art Galleries
and the archeological sites.
Tourism in Dubai has also become fascinating as it is regarded as a shopper's
paradise. Some of the favorite shopping venue that that have helped Dubai tourism
grow are-Deira Gold Souk, Dubai Spice Souk, DubaiTwin Towers, Al Ain Plaza,
Deira City Center, Al Khaleej Centre, Al Bustan Centre, Burjuman Centre, Jumeirah
Town Centre, Lamcy Plaza, Dubai Century Mall and Emirate Towers Boulevard.
The diversity of Dubai tourism can also be reflected in its rocking nightlife.
Some of the frequently visited night clubs are Alamo Bar, Atlantis Nightclub,
Bridges Bar, Carter's Café Bar, Copacabana Nightclub, Cigar Bar at Fairmont,
Hard Rock Café, Irish Village, Jimmy Dix, Peppermint Club, Planetarium
Nightclub, Tropicana Night Club Dubai.
The most important thing to note about Dubai tourism is that it has not stopped
growing. The tourism ministry is finding innovative ways to explore the full
potential of Dubai tourism. With the completion of the project of Dubai land
it will have the largest collection of amusement parks in the world. It will
be twice the size of the Disneyland amusement parks, which is at present the
largest.
As Dubai is also a venue for various sports events like Dubai world Cup, cricket
and tennis competitions it has also helped in the growth of the tourism industry
in Dubai.
The presence of wide range of hotels and restaurants across the emirate has
also helped Dubai tourism to grow.
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