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Dubai
World Trade Centre
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) was established
to stimulate trade and commerce in the United Arab
Emirates in 1979. Over the past two decades, the DWTC
has become a symbol of economic growth and prosperity
in the Middle East. It undertakes three core activities:
organizing exhibitions, providing hospitality services
and property leasing.
From humble beginning in 1979 to being a state-of-the-art
complex today, the DWTC has recorded remarkable growth
in all areas of its core activities. The Complex includes
a 39-storey office tower, 492 serviced residential
apartments with a sports club, seven international
standard interconnected and purpose built exhibition
halls, a 200-seat theatre, a congress center and a
private member's business club.
Contact: Tel: 04 3321000
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Gold
Souk
Dubai boasts one of the largest retail gold markets
in the world, selling everything from ingots to intricately
worked jewellery at bargain prices. The street-front
stores hide alleys of smaller shops with glittering
show windows.
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Grand
Mosque
Situated on the Bur Dubai side of the Creek near the
Ruler's Court, Grand Mosque was re-built in 1998 and
now has, at 70 metres, the city's tallest minaret.
It has 45 small domes in addition to nine large ones
boasting stained glass panels, making it a distinguished
landmark and important place of worship.
Address: Al Mussalla Road (near Ruler's Court)
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Hatta
In the foothills of the majestic Hajjar mountains,
Hatta is a comfortable resort, ideal for a weekend
getaway. The historic Hatta fort overlooks the town.
The area is a much frequented picnic spot, and is
about one hour drive from Dubai.
Contact: Alpha Tours Tel: 04 2949888
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Hatta
Mountains
From Jurassic Park to Hatta in one swoop. Larger than
life: The 30 metre long Dinosaur dwarfed by the Hatta
Mountains. Stairs under its tail will lead to a room
built in its stomach where replics of the stone Age
will be kept.
A white prancing horse adorns a hill on top at the
farm. Visitors to the farm are greeted by a cannon.
The driveway, internal roads and walkways are made
of stone with pictures created from different coloured
stones.
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