The modern, futuristic city of Dubai boasts of a cultural heritage which has a blend offering plenty of opportunities for local and foreign tourists to have a wonderful holiday. As a leading tourist destination, Dubai's sightseeing opportunities are abundant. Be it archeological sites, museums, sand dunes, theme parks, islands and souks, Dubai is a paradise for the discerning traveler.

Travelers should never miss the opportunity of taking part in a dessert safari which is a unique experience in the Middle East region. A night in the dessert will definitely add excitement with the special traditional barbeque and live entertainment with belly dancing. The newest offer of the desert safari is the sand skiing experience which is ideal for the adventure seeker.

Swimming, snorkeling, and other water sports are common in Dubai as it is well resourced with white sandy beaches, and azure oceans that extend over the Jumeirah Road. The diving sites in Dubai are well known among international divers as providing spectacular views of the local marine life. For those who are on the look out for a leisurely holiday, Dubai is the ideal spot with two internationally acclaimed golf courses named as Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club and Emirates Golf Club.

Above all, shopping in Dubai is the most sought after activity by those who are traveling to this vibrant city. The competitive prices, attractive range of shopping malls, souks offering unlimited amount of opportunities for the shopping lover, makes Dubai an exceptional place to shop. It is also a shopping hub for jewelry, perfumes, handicrafts, electronics, cosmetics and fashion items.

With this diverse range of things to do in Dubai, it definitely is a heaven for the tourist to spend a wonderful time. Opting to stay in a Dubai City Centre hotel such as Copthorne Hotel Dubai will add convenience as it is strategically located providing easy access to entertainment and shopping hubs of the city.