For a country that belongs to the United Arab Emirates, Dubai isn’t what you first expect it to be. Your first entry in to the country from the airport will take you through streets that are lined with skyscrapers and the roads dotted with the latest models of luxury cars from Ferraris to Lamborghinis. This country has made its money from oil, and made a good job of sustaining the healthy and wealthy lifestyle that it still enjoys today. Citizens of Dubai are not solely Arabs anymore, as with most countries, this metropolis is home to a melting pot of cultures from Asian countries as well as a generous sprinkling of westerners. The old mixes with the new here, you can find the latest trends in fashion one day and the next watch traditional camel races. Possibly one of the most famous aspects of Dubai is the advent of the shopping festival; this city gives you a good reason to spend your money. The gold souks of Dubai are yet another sight worth seeing; the unimaginable display of gold jewellery spread over a vast expanse will leave you breathless.
Of the many things to do in Dubai, one that will attract the business executive is the exceptional golfing facilities that can be found in the city. Two of the most prominent and reputed establishments in the country are the Emirates Golf Club and the Dubai Creek Club. One must remember that playing golf is not the sole purpose of these establishments, as they are used as networking points and these clubs also provide some great places to dine along with state of the art fitness facilities.
Emirates Golf Club was voted as the number one golf course out of a hundred by US Golf Digest in May 2009. Hosting the PGA European Tour, Dubai Dessert Classic and Dubai Ladies Masters, one can expect to tee off from the same place that the famous Tiger Woods did! The Dubai Creek Gold & Yacht Club is yet another establishment that reigns in much repute for its 18 hole championship course, 9 hole Par 3 course. With six restaurants, golfing academy, berth marina, this lifestyle resort is par above excellence.
When visiting Dubai, it is advisable to make a careful choice with the vast array of hotel accommodation available in the city. Grand Millennium Dubai is an elegantly furnished luxury hotel Dubai that provides exceptional service and warm hospitality. Grand Millennium Dubai provides an ideal base in the city for both the business traveller to commute to his or her meetings, or for the wanderlust traveller yearning to explore the mesmerizing metropolis they call Dubai.
