The vast wilderness of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve is a unique and ecologically rich environment stretching over 225 square kilometres of Dubai and has received international recognition for protecting the indigenous habitat. Spectacular landscapes of unending yellow sands, rare plants and flowers, and an exciting array of wildlife make this a wonderland for any nature lover, outdoor enthusiast or photographer to explore. Visitors can look forward to seeing animal species such as caracal, wild dog, and Arabian oryx, and fascinating vegetation such as naturally curative wild herbs. Activities include 4x4 safaris, guided walks, camel rides, falconry, sandboarding, henna tattooing, and shisha smoking. Onsite and nearby are several resorts, luxury wellness centres, spas, and restaurants serving mouth-watering regional delicacies to provide sublime relaxation for world-weary travellers.
The capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the city of Dubai is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, and is synonymous with size and pushing the limits – first, largest, tallest. Aside from this, the attraction of the metropolis is a dreamy world of sites and unheard-of luxuries; shopping centres, nightlife, and cutting-edge hotels. Famous constructions include Burj Khalifa, The Palm, Burj Al Arab, The World Island. Although Dubai strictly safeguards its traditional practices, it allows space for other religions to breathe, a rare quality amongst the conservative Arab world. The combination of all this means Dubai has emerged as a cosmopolitan mega power, a global city, and travel, business, and cultural hub of the Middle East.
