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If desert escapes are hot on your list … Palm Springs, California
, can’t be
beat. There isn’t a year-round ski slope, but plenty of designer shopping
opportunities and fine dining await. (168)
If you’re drawn to Dubai’s impressive skyline … check out Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia
, where the Petronas Towers dominate the skyline. (390)
1. WORLD AND PALM ISLANDS:
Soar in a
seaplane — or drift in a hot-air balloon —
for an aerial view of these marvels.
2. BURJ KHALIFA:
Ride the elevator to the top of
the world’s tallest building and take in the skyline view from
the observation tower on the 124th floor.
3. DEIRA’S GOLD SOUK:
Haggle for bars or bling at one of the
largest gold markets in the world.
4. BASTAKIA QUARTER:
Take a walking tour of this area,
where narrow lanes lead past traditional courtyard homes
with wind towers.
5. SKI WORLD:
Head indoors and beat the heat on the snow-
covered slopes.
6. BLUE SOUK:
Examine the intricate handiwork of a plush
Persian carpet, or shop for antique jewelry from Yemen.
7. GLOBAL VILLAGE:
Soak up theWorld Fair feel at this event.
The convergence of merchants and entertainment from
around the world is held every year from November to April.
8. DUBAI CREEK:
Go sailing or book a sunset dinner on a
traditional wooden
dhow
.
9. BIG BUS TOUR:
Hop on at the Wafi Mall for an easy and air-
conditioned way to explore all of Dubai’s most important
landmarks.
10. DUBAI MUSEUM:
Learn about battle weapons, pearl
diving, and other aspects of life here.
hy Go?
For an urban oasis amid a shimmering desert landscape. Dubai is a magic carpet ride of over-the-top recreation
and high-rise glamour. In a single city, visitors can bargain for gold bullion in an exotic marketplace
and
shop for high-
end designer fashions in a modern mall; catch a desert sunrise atop a camel
and
schuss a snow-covered slope in an
indoor ski resort; learn how the traditional Bedouin communities live
and
get a glimpse of the world of the ultra-rich.
“I’ve been before and it’s fantastic. Don’t forget to go driving in the sand dunes — brilliant fun!”
— NewRochelle
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