Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates and is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. It has the largest population with the second largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi. In the country’s legislature, only Dubai and Abu Dhabi have the veto power over the critical matters of national importance. In 2007, Dubai was the 8th most visited city of the world and it is expected to accommodate over 15 million tourists by 2015. It is a great place for tourism and is famous world over. The primary activity of the tourists is shopping but there are also other modern and ancient attractions in Dubai which are a tempting factor for the tourists to visit this place.
Let us see some of the worth seeing places in Dubai. These places are not numbered in the increasing order of their attractiveness because everybody has his own taste about tourism. What I have tried here is to encompass some of the best places which you must visit in Dubai. Do let me know if you guys have some other interesting places to visit as it will help the other readers.


10. Dubai Autodrome

It is actually a motor sports facility and is a part of the Union Properties Motorcity development. It was first inaugurated in October 2004 and hosted the final round of the FIA GT Championship. Dubai Autodrome includes an FIA sanctioned 5.39km circuit, a Race & Driving school and a CIK approved Karting track.


9. Dubai Beaches

Dubai has got some of very beautiful beaches in the world and they run along Jumeirah Road. There are many hotels and private clubs along the length of the beach but at the same time there are many public access places which include playgrounds, barbecue sites, food kiosks, and picnic areas for families. January is the best month to visit these beaches as the temperatures are pleasant and one can enjoy to the hilt there.

8.BURJ AL ARAB

It is the tallest hotel in the world and the first 7-star hotel in the world. Its construction started in 1994 and was opened to the public in 1999. It is the iconic symbol of Dubai and it resembles a dhow (Arabian sea vessel) with a billowed out sail.

7.The World Islands In Dubai

It is a man-made archipelago of 300 islands constructed in the shape of a world map, four kilometers off the coast of Dubai, UAE. The islands project was actually the idea of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, and was developed by Nakheel Properties. The overall cost of the project was estimated at 14 billion USD. Each island in the archipelago ranges from about 14,000 m² (150,000 square feet) to 42,000 m².
6. The Palm Islands Dubai

These are the world’s three man-made islands, so large that they can be seen from space with the naked eye. In 2002, the original two islands announced were the Palm Jumeirah and the Palm Jebel Ali and this project is being undertaken by Al Nakheel Properties (Nakheel Corporation). These islands are built in the shape of palm trees and there are houses on these islands to live in. It is simply marvelous.
5. Burj Khalifa

It is the tallest building in the world and measures over 828 meters. You can enjoy the stunning scenes of Dubai from the top of this building. Burj Khalifa has also got the world’s tallest restaurant situated on the 122nd floor at 442 meters (1350 ft) up in the sky.
4. Dubai Museum

It was built in 1787 and is the oldest building in Dubai. The aim of this museum was to present the traditional way of life in the Emirate of Dubai to the people. Lot of visitors come to visit the Dubai Museum and in March 2008, the Museum had 80,000 visitors. The museum includes local antiquities as well as artifacts from African and Asian countries that traded with Dubai.
3. Ski Dubai

Ski Dubai is actually an indoor ski resort and is the part of one of the world’s largest shopping mall, Mall of the Emirates. It was developed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties and has an indoor ski area of 22,500 square feet. It was opened in November 2005 and has many things for the people as a 60-meter high indoor mountain with 5 slopes of varying steepness and difficulty, including a 400-metre-long run, the world’s first indoor black run, and a 90-metre-long quarter pipe for snowboarders. This is not the end of the list guys as there are a lot of other things to enjoy there. Once you pay for the admission ticket, you are provided with winter-clothing, ski and snow-board equipment.
2. The Dubai Mall

This behemoth shopping mall is the world’s largest shopping mall based on total area and includes 1200 shops. It is the part of Burj Khalifa and this mall can be reached via Doha street. Now as we go into the mall the things you would see there are; the world’s largest Gold Souk with 220 retailers; the 850,000 sq ft (79,000 m2) Fashion Catwalk atrium; Fashion Island (Avenue), with 70 stores dedicated to haute couture; the Middle East’s first Galeries Lafayette department store; Oasis Fountain Waterfall; and WaterFront Atrium.
1. Desert Safari

In this, you use an off-road vehicle and set out for an exciting journey into the sand dunes. This is really a thrilling activity and this needs pertinent driving skills and experience to handle the car on the sand. For all the adventurous people out there, do try this and give it your best shot.

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FROM fart filtering cushions to nudity stickers, take a look at some of the most ridiculous travel products ever invented.

1. The Snazzy Napper is an essentially a blanket and an eye-mask in one and is advertised as offering privacy while travelling.

2. Orange rubber stickers - branded "Flying Pasties" - are designed to be placed inside or on top of a traveller's underwear and obscure their private parts from controversial full-body airport scanners.

3. The GasBGon cushion is designed to absorb the odour and sound of flatulance.

4. The JakPak jacket-tent outfit was unveiled earlier and is designed so that travellers can don the waterproof shirt during the day before transforming it into a tent at night.

5. Designed to fit two travellers underneath, the Dualbrella costs around $20 - but don't be surprised if you receive strange looks while using it.

6. Want to relive the dorky days of your childhood? The Bananabunker - which protects your banana from bruising when placed in your backpack - can take you there.

7. That's not a knife - this is a knife! Designed for any occasion, Wenger's Giant Knife has 87 implements and 141 functions and will set you back $US1400 ($1415).

8. The Relax 'n Nap Traveller pillow aims to solve the age-old problem of how to breathe while asleep.

9. Are you a messy eater? Avoid spilling food on your gear while travelling with the BeltzBib.

10. The Renaissance Premium Travel bidet - designed for washing the genitals while travelling - is advertised as offering "the best and highest water pressure" for a thorough clean.

Send us your reviews about this ridiculous products ..

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UNDERSEA yachts, five-star blimp hotels and simulated kidnapping experiences could soon be on traveller's must do lists.

Design concepts for such creative ideas have been showcased at the Tourism Futures conference in Brisbane.

"Now that Virgin Galactic is hopefully going to have their first passengers in outer space as early as 2012 these kind of creative ideas are potentially going to become reality,’’ Craig Shim, Tourism Queensland marketing manager, said.
Mr Shim said a French company was already offering simulated kidnapping packages, in which people can pay to be abducted without warning, bound, gagged and imprisoned for between four and ten hours.

"It allows you to experience the terror of the real thing,’’ he said.

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1. Cavo Tagoo, Mykonos

Guests at the Cavo Tagoo on Mykonos can enjoy cocktails and Mediterranean views from the comfort of this gorgeous infinity pool. Designer lighting provides further atmosphere after dark.

2.Rogner Bad Blumau, Steiermark

The draw of this Austrian hotel is its thermal springs, which provide an ideal opportunity to
recover from a day's trekking in the surrounding countryside.

3.Rio Calma, Fuerteventura

Located on the sandy beach of Costa Calma, the Rio Calma hotel features a huge pool and saltwater lagoon with a perfect view of the Atlantic.

4.Golden Nugget, Las Vegas

Where else could you find an integrated swimming pool and shark aquarium? Only a glass wall
separates the big fish on display and visitors to the Golden Nugget Hotel.

5.Enchantment Resort and Mii Amo Spa, Arizona

Lying among Arizona's spectacular Red Rock State Park, the Enchantment Resort offers panoramic mountain views and cave-like accommodation.

6.Atlantis Palm Resort, Dubai

Featuring a 28-metre waterslide and a zone where guests can share the water with dolphins, the
swimming pool at the Atlantis Resort in Dubai is typically outrageous. Its underwater aquarium
also features 65,000 species of marine creatures.

7.Intercontinental, Hong Kong

The Intercontinental Hotel's infinity pool - situated on the roof of the building - offers breathtaking views over Hong Kong. The five-star hotel also boasts five restaurants, a spa and a
fitness centre.

8.Adler Dolomiti Spa and Sport Resort, Southern Tirol

This five-star resort in the middle of the Dolomites features a 35°C saltwater pool, a large outside swimming area and a hot whirlpool with a panoramic view of the Alps.

9.Ubud Hanging Gardens, Bali

The Ubud Hanging Gardens resort - accessed via a private aerial rope way - has several pools
extending over multiple levels while each room has access to its own private pool.

10.Gran Hotel La Florida,Barcelona

The 37-metre pool at the Gran Hotels La Florida offers stunning views of Barcelona from 500 metres above the city.

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LONDON'S Heathrow Airport is rolling out futuristic driverless pods to shuttle passengers between terminals and the airport car park.

Future ... the ULTra Personal Pod, described as a driverless taxi, is being rolled out at the UK's Heathrow Airport.

Relax ... the pods will be a much easier way of getting around.

Family pod ... each pod is capable of carrying four adults and two children along with their luggage.

View from above ... the ULTra Personal Pod roads at Heathrow Airport.

Drive away... the futuristic driverless pods will shuttle passengers between London's Heathrow Airport and the airport car park.

Space station ... the pods have a unique look.

Ultra modern ... the Personal Rapid Transport system was created by ULTra, Advanced Transport Systems.

Drive time ... Heathrow says passengers will have to wait no longer than a minute for their pod to arrive.

My pod ... by typing flight details into the onboard computer or swiping details from a frequent flyer card, the pod will take passengers straight to the correct terminal.

Practice run ... the pods are being rolled out at Heathrow Airport.

Power play ... when still the pods' battery will recharge and will use 70 per cent less energy than a car. Track star ... the pods will be a vast improvement on the existing shuttle buses which use conventional roads around the airport.

Door to door ... eighteen battery-powered pods went on trial earlier this year, taking passengers from Terminal 5 to their cars.

Success ... ULTra's first test trip took place at Heathrow on September 21, 2008.

Peek inside ... the interior is quite spacious.

Pass ... the test checked on the aerodynamic effects of two vehicle passing each other at maximum speed.

All over ... If the trial at Terminal 5 is a success, Heathrow hopes to roll out the system across the entire airport – covering 48km of track.

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From amazing to mysterious, view the top 20 natural, cultural, archaeological and architectural wonders around the World.

These heritage places are truly wonders of the World..!

1.Longmen Grottoes, China

Tourists view Buddhist sculptures at Longmen Grottoes in the outskirts of Luoyang of Henan
Province, China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
lists the site as a world heritage center featuring Buddhist images, shrines and relics.

2.Al-Hijr, Saudi Arabia

A section of the archaeological site of Al-Hijr -- also known as Madain Saleh -- in northern Saudi Arabia was added on to UNESCO's World Heritage List on July 6, 2008. Al-Hijr, the largest conserved site of the civilization of the Nabataeans south of Petra in Jordan, is the first World Heritage site in Saudi Arabia.

3.Bayon Temple, Cambodia

The Bayon Temple, near siem Reap, Cambodia is famous for its multitude of giant stone faces. There are more than 1,000 temples in the Angkor area, ranging in scale from nondescript piles of brick rubble scattered through rice fields to the magnificent Angkor Wat, said to be the world's
largest single religious monument. Many of the temples at Angkor have been restored, and together they comprise the most significant site of Khmer architecture. Visitor and tourist numbers approach one million annually.

4.Isla Santa Cruz, Galapagos National Park

“Solitario George” (Lonely George), the last living giant tortoise of this species, native from the Pinta Island, is cared for at the Galapagos National Park in Ecuador. He is estimated to be 60–90 years of age. The Galapagos Islands were originally added to the World Heritage List in
1978, and were upgraded to The List in Danger in 2007.

5.Kinderdijk's Mill Area, Netherlands

People skate on frozen canals in Kinderdijk's Mill Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site, near Rotterdam, Netherlands. Kinderdijk has the largest collection of historical windmills in the Netherlands, and is a top tourist sight in South Holland.

6.Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina

A view of the Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, an ecotourism destination in
Patagonia, Argentina, declared by UNESCO as Natural World Heritage Site in 1981. The glacier, in the province of Santa Cruz, is one of the most significant natural attractions of Argentina --the 3rd largest ice field in the world after Antarctica and Greenland.

7.Shrine of the Bab, Israel

Terraced gardens surround the golden-domed Shrine of the Bab of the Bahai faith in the northern Israeli city of Haifa. The world spiritual center of the Bahai faith, whose devotees number less than six million worldwide, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on July 8, 2008.

8.St. Peters Square, Vatican City

An aerial view of St. Peter's Square, in Vatican City. According to the World Heritage Web site, a unique collection of artistic and architectural masterpieces lie within the boundaries of this small state. Vatican City was added to the World Heritage List in 1984.

9.Petra, Jordan

Camels rest in front of the main monument in Jordan's ancient city of Petra, the 'Khazneh' or
Treasury, that was carved out of sandstone to serve as a tomb for a Nabatean king. The city,
situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egyptand Syria-Phoenicia, according to the World Heritage Web site. Petra was added to the WorldHeritage List in 1985.

10.Yellowstone National Park

A herd of elk graze in the meadows of Yellowstone National Park. In the background stand Mt.
Holmes, left, and Mt. Dome. Yellowstone contains half of the world's known geothermal features,
with more than 10,000 examples, the World Heritage Web site says. Yellowstone was added to the World Heritage List in 1978.

11.Drakensbreg Mountains, South Africa

Rock paintings made by the San people are seen in the Drakensbreg Mountains in eastern South
Africa. The San people lived in the Drakensberg area for thousands of years before being exterminated in clashes with the Zulus and white settlers. They left behind an extraordinary collection of rock paintings in the Drakensberg Mountains, earning the UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2000.

12.Shibam, Yemen

A general view of the historical walled city of Shibam in eastern Yemen's Hadramaut province.
Shibam is a UNESCO World Heritage site (1982) well known for its high-rise mud-brick buildings, nicknamed of 'the Manhattan of the desert'.

13.Easter Island, Chile


A view of some of the 390 abandoned huge statues (moais in Rapa Nui language), in the hillside of the Rano Raraku volcano in Easter Island, 3,700 km off the coast of Chile. The Chilean island,
located in the Polynesian archipielago, has many archeological sites and its Rapa Nui National Park is included on UNESCO's World Heritage Site list since 1995.

14.Great Wall, China

Visitors make their way along the Great Wall of China at Simatai, northeast of Beijing. This Ming-dynasty Wall was built as one of four major strategic strongholds for defensive purposes from tribes invading from the north. The Great Wall stretches over approximately 4,000 miles and is one of the largest building construction projects ever completed. It was added to the World Heritage List in 1987.

15.Sydney Opera House, Australia

The Australia landmark "is a great architectural work of the 20th century that brings together multiple strands of creativity and innovation in both architectural form and structural design,' according to the World Heritage Web site. The Opera House joined the World Heritage List in 2007.

16.Hampi, India

A temple is seen in Hampi, near the southern Indian city of Hospet, north of Bangalore. Hampi is
located within the ruins of the city of Vijayanagar, the former capital of the Vijayangar empire. The village of Hampi and its monuments were inscribed a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986.

17.Potala Palace, Tibet

A Tibetan pilgrim spins prayer wheels as she offers prayers while encircling the grounds of the Potala Palace in Lhasa. Since UNESCO named the Potala Palace as a World Heritage site in 1994, the Chinese authorities have felt that the Potala Palace now belongs to the people of the world,
and no longer to the Dalai Lama, and even if the exiled Dalai Lama were permitted to return to
Tibet, it is highly unlikely he would be allowed to live in his traditional home, the 1,300-year-old Potala Palace.

18.Machu Picchu, Peru

The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is located in the Peruvian city of Cusco. Machu Picchu was name done of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and was added to the World Heritage List in 1983. Thepopular tourist site was considered for the List in Danger in 2008, but was not added.

19.Mount Koya, Japan

The Buddhist pagoda called Konpon Daito at Mount Koya, in Wakayama province, Japan, representsthe central point of a mandala covering all of Japan according to Shingon Buddhist doctrine.Mount Koya, located east of Osaka, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004 and wasfirst settled in 819 by the Buddhist monk Kukai, founder of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism.

20.Pontcysyllte Canal, United Kingdom

Situated in north-eastern Wales, the 18 kilometre long Pontcysyllte Canal is a feat of civil engineering of the Industrial Revolution, completed in the early years of the 19th century. Covering a difficult geographical setting, the building of the canal required substantial, bold civil engineering solutions, especially as it was built without using locks. The aqueduct is a pioneering masterpiece of engineering and monumental metal architecture, conceived by the celebrated civil engineer Thomas Telford. The use of both cast and wrought iron in the aqueduct enabled the construction of arches that were light and d strong, producing an overall effect that is both monumental and elegant.

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