Dubai, the bustling city of the United Arab Emirates, is one of the most appealing exotic destinations of the moment. It combines the charm of the East, the luxury and avant-garde of the most modern metropolises, so visiting it will surely be an experience out of the ordinary.
Don’t miss
Burj al Arab and Burj Khalifa
As soon as you arrive in the city, it will be impossible not to be enthralled by the Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world. Built on the initiative of Emir Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and designed by one of the world’s leading architectural firms, “Skidmore, Owen and Merrill” of Chicago, it was inaugurated on January 4, 2010.
Palm Jumeirah
If you want to treat yourself to a fun day out, you should definitely head over to Palm Jumeirah, the palm-shaped artificial archipelago. Here you’ll find Atlantis Waterpark, the great water park at Atlantis Resort, where you can enjoy yourself with the many attractions or see some of the most fascinating marine species of Dolphin Bay up close.
Bur Dubai
If, on the other hand, you want to visit what is considered by many to be the real Dubai, its beating heart, you can’t avoid exploring the ancient part: Bur Dubai. The atmosphere here is totally different: going around the traditional souks, bazaars where gold, fabrics and spices are sold, you’ll feel like you’re immersed in a fairy tale scene from The Arabian Nights. If you wish, you can also observe the ancient city aboard a traditional abra, a wooden boat that crosses Dubai Creek.
The Desert
An excursion into the desert is a must, whether you ride on a camel, or in a sidecar, and end the day watching the sunset among the sand dunes. It is also possible to organize typical dinners and spend the night in the desert in tents.
The Mall
You can’t leave Dubai without having succumbed at least once to the lures of the luxurious Mall, inside which you can go on a shopping frenzy! Remember that just outside the mall, under the Burj Khalifa a performance of the Dubai Dancing Fountain is held every evening. It’s unmissable!
Travel Documents
Identity Card
An identity card valid for leaving the country allows entry into European Union countries. However, please note that there have been reports of difficulties in some countries with the recognition of renewed and stamped paper identity cards, as well as the refusal of electronic ID cards renewed with a certificate issued by the municipality.
Passport
An ordinary passport is valid for all countries whose governments are recognized by the Italian one, except for any legal restrictions, and can be obtained by all citizens of the Republic. A passport is issued (and renewed) by the police and abroad, by diplomatic and consular representatives. It is valid for 10 years, but in some cases provided for by current legislation, this validity may be shortened.
For more information, see www.poliziadistato.it
