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Glitzy, glamorous and over the top, Dubai lives for attention. With myriad shopping malls, flamboyant hotels, a dizzying array of dining options and hip clubs and bars, it's all just too easy. Visitors and potential residents are flocking to this Middle East metropolis in increasing numbers with the promise that Dubai is like no other city on earth. Head to the Heritage Village during Ramadan and you'll witness a different Dubai, where local Emiratis take joy in their songs, dance and traditions. Spend a few fascinating hours by the creek, watching the dhow (traditional wooden boat) traffic and the abras weave along the waterway. Walk the streets of the tranquil, restored Bastakia area or take a stroll through multicultural Karama or Satwa. You'll find this Dubai a million miles removed from the credit-card frenzy of the five-star hotels. Whatever you end up preferring, Dubai is a fascinating experiment and a city-state that's like no other.
TOP FIVE THINGS TO DO
1. Shop in the back streets of Karama in lively and chaotic souqs.
2. Eat out in New Dubai or Madinat Jumeirah for great ocean views with your food.
3. Spend the morning skiing at Ski Dubai, a winter wonderland built right into the gigantic Mall of the Emirates. 4. A day at the races spent cheering on an Arabian thoroughbred, or a camel ridden by a robot jockey.
5. Spend the night in true Bedouin style in an overnight adventure in the Dubai desert under a magical starry sky.
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