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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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