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Dubai is one of the seven states which make up the United Arab Emirates. Dubai has a long-standing trading tradition that has brought visitors from throughout the Middle East and neighbouring regions. Today, Dubai plays host to an increasing number of visitors from the West and the Far East. The city attracts travellers seeking something new and different, offering international facilities combined with the adventure of the Middle East, and exotic destination with a cosmopolitan lifestyle. Dubai is also the undisputed "sports capital of the Middle East", hosting world class international events that attract some of the biggest names in their respective sports, whether in golf, tennis, horse racing, rallying powerboating, rugby, or sailing.

 

Four wheeling on the dunes and "wadi bashing" are some other things vistors can enjoy. These activites involve driving up huge sand dunes and through springs called "wadis" in 4WD vehicles, mainly Toyota Land Cruisers. It is a great way to experience the desert from within the comfort of a luxury vehicle. You can even opt to spend the night in traditional bedouin tents in the desert.  But becareful when they serve you a hot  cup of tea it is full of sugar also  boiled with sugar.

Nightlife in Dubai has improved dramatically over the years, with bars and restaurants open to the public in many of the hotels; each speciaslising (Churchills in City Centre Hotel for example offers a traditional English feel) on a different theme with greater or lesser success. But beware, although Dubai is one of the few Emerates that allow the sale of alcohol it is illegal to carry alcohol on the street unless you have a lisence to do so.