One day in Dubai
A one-day layover in Dubai, a business hub and shopping paradise, is not boring for culture lovers if they know where and how to enjoy their limited time
Halfway between Asia and Europe is Dubai, the United Arab Emirates' major port city by the sea and desert. It is where old and modern cultures blend and is well worth exploring. During the day, visitors can ride traditional abra or water taxis along the Dubai Creek, visit cultural attractions, sip Arabian coffee, try shisha, hit local souks and see the local way of life. In the evening, they may want to see the sunset on the beach, climb the world's tallest building, shop until they drop at the Dubai Mall, stretch their tired legs in limousines and check into a seven-star hotel.
The Bastakiya cultural district is full of traditional buildings with wind towers and exhibitions on local and Bedouin ways of life.
Many Thais know Dubai as an international business hub, a shopping paradise and an important workplace for Thai workers. Dubai's population is around 1.8 million, according to Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. Each year, 6 to 7 million tourists visit Dubai and 20-25 million people use or transit Dubai International Airport.
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About the author
- Writer: Pichaya Svasti
- Position: Life Writer
