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 What was once a mere creek has now become a wide river-like body of water that dis-sects the emirate. The Creek, as it's still called, is a definite focal point in town with tiny passenger boats crisscrossing from one shore to the other and traditional teak-built dhows often two or three deep on the piers, unloading their cargo from nearby Africa and Asia and other gulf ports.
Dubai has earned an enviable international reputation for veing a shopper's wonderland with the latest in electronic gadgetry, glittering jewellery and some of the world's purest gold at some of the best prices, handicrafts and designer clothes. After the shopping, visitors can explore the city's history in the old town and at Al Fahidi Fort which houses a museum.
Golfers have any of three green courses to choose from. Once the Arabian sun sets, there's wining , dining, night-club and disco entertainment to suit everyone's taste. Numerous excursions are available to take you into the rugged Hajar mountains, a desert Bedouin settlement or for a sundowner barbecue in the dunes.
Forte grand
Conveniently located near the airport, commercial districts and shpping center, it's a mere 2 minutes from Dubai Creek Golf and the Yacht Club. Uniquely set in 38 acres of landscaped gardens. The Forte Grand offers an impressive range of facilities including Le Mirage Health Club, an exotic pool with Jacuzzi, tennis and squash courts as well as access to the Forte Grand Jumeira beach facilities. The restaurants and lounges with live entertainment provide a wide range of international cuisine including Italian, Chinese, seafood, Vietnamese and a 24-hour brasserie.
Golden Sands
About 900 fully furnished and serviced apartments comprise 1- and 2-room suites and 2- and 3-bedroom flats including fully equipped kitchen; facilities include temperature-controlled swimming pool, gym, sauna, squash court, satellite TV, 24- hour restaurant, covered can park .
J. W. Marriott
With 225 'oversized' rooms, 2 royal and 12 executive suites, the J. W. Marriott also boasts 7 notable food spots, a comprehensively epuipped health club, a stunning rooftop swimming pool and terrace; 'considered Marriott's flagship property in the Middle East , the Dubai hotel is situated at the heart of cosmopolitan Dubai, adjacent to the Hamarain Commercial and Shopping Complex, just 5 minutes by car from Dubai's airport; a steakhouse, an Italian restaurant, Champion's Sports Gar and restaurant are the prime food autlets; at Palms, 24-hour service provides buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A temperature controlled outdoor pool, open, air spa pool, fully equipped gym, 2 glass-back squash courts, snooker table, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and plunge pool, massage and aerobics studio are part of the health-club offer.
Imperial Suites
Within walking distance of the shopping of district of Bur Dubai, Imperial Suites is 15 minutes from Dubai airport.
A 4-star deluxe accommodation with 173 suites, each with a living room, bath-room, individual temperature controls, in-house movies and music channel. Besides a rooftop swimming pool with adjacent bar, the Imperial Suites also has a 24-hour coffee shop, an English-style pub, Indian, Tex-Mex and Chinese restaurants. Use of Metropolitan Beach Club withy Daily shuttle service.
Hatta Fort
Set in 80 acres of landscaped gardens at the foothills of the Hajar mountains, bordering Oman, the Hatta Fort is an hour's drive from Dubai,; 54 deluxe Swiss-style chalets and suites, private balconies with excellent views; restaurant, cocktail lounge, coffee shop adjacent to the swimming pool; tennis, claypigeon shooting, 9-hole crosscountry golf and mini-golf, archery, children's play-ground and indoor games .
Hilton
Adjacent to Dubai's famous World Trade exhibition halls and convention center, the 338-room Hilton is centrally located in the heart of the commercial area, close to four major shopping malls and three internationally renowned golf courses.
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza
A newer luxury 5-star hotel, the largest Holiday Inn in the Middle East, Europe and Africa; 15 minutes from Dubai airport, diagonally opposite to the Dubai Trade Centre and close to the town centre' 600 rooms, suites and furnished apartments, including rooms for non-smokers and the disabled; eight restaurants and bars with a variety of Arabic and international cooking includes a 24-hour coffee shop, Japanese, Lebanese, steakhouse, coffee and pastry house, pub, Polynesian restaurant and piano bar. Fitness center has Nautilus equipment, sauna, massage, aerobics hall, 2 squash courts, 2 outdoor flood-lit tennis courts, temperature-controlled outdoor swimming pool with sundeck, steambath and Jacuzzi; 2 private beach clubs available for complimentary guest use; Holiday Centre has a sprawling 2- story shopping mall with fashion boutiques, gift shops, beauty parlours, a bookshop, car rentals and children's game room
Sheraton
On the Creek, the Sheraton is in the heart of the business and shopping districts; 6 restaurants, 2 bars, swimming pool, health club and tennis courts
Inter-Continental
With 281 rooms, 8 restaurants (Japanese, French, Persian. Italian, Indian, Far Eastern and a 24-hour coffee shop, pool snack bar ) , wine bar, cocktail lounge, Spanish tapas bar and disco, the Inter-Continental is on the Creek; swimming pool, tennis court. 2 squash courts, 24-hour health club with gym, sauna, steam bath and plunge pool.
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