Heart and soul


 Visitors to Dubai are welcome to visit Jumeirah Mosque, the largest in the city and the only mosque that is open to non-Muslims, and take a tour around the building to discover the religious significance of the design features. Or enjoy the culture which is also an important part of the wider Dubai experience, a raft of festivals including jazz, film and literature are celebrated every year


Or just minutes from the city, a short but exhilarating drive across the dunes, is the heart of Dubai’s desert. The dunes signal the start of an authentic Arabian adventure with Bedouin camps, local delicacies, traditional Arabian entertainment with music, dancing and breathtaking sunsets. Dune safaris, sand boarding, camel rides and falconry displays also add to the desert experience.


Or visit during Ramadan, the Muslim equivalent of Lent, which this year falls between 1-30 September 2008. A variety of activities are organised including an array of shopping offers, festivities and children’s events. And at dusk the city comes alive with most hotels arranging huge ‘Ramadan Tents’ out in the open or by the beach. Visitors can mingle with locals, sample the delectable Arabian cuisine and play cards or dominoes late into the night. Guests should avoid drinking and eating in public areas, however the majority of international hotels and resorts will serve food and drink during the day throughout this period, and most culture and heritage sites, water sports facilities and leisure attractions will also remain open as usual.

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