For all its opulence, I ve never cared much for Dubai. But with the slate wiped clean by Covid and fresh perspectives demanded by rapidly diminishing travel options, there s an impetus to find out what s on offer. Which is how I ve ended up in the UAE, one of the last remaining countries granted an air corridor with the UK - although with new lockdowns in place, many of us will now have to wait.
I m not alone. More than 200,000 overseas visitors descended during the Christmas period, according to Gulf News, including a host of reality TV stars and football player Cristiano Ronaldo - who came to collect an award, soak up sunshine and hit the gym with his pal, the Crown Prince.
Bright, shiny and pulsing with energy, Dubai has become the very definition of an urban metropolis. A metallic oasis in the desert, it s a tidy mass of gleaming skyscrapers, glitzy marinas and a spiralling highway network with more boy racer twists and turns than a Scalextric toy set. It s also sparked a row, after Celtic travelled to the UAE for a winter training camp, much to the chagrin of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and many football fans. So what s the appeal? Constructed with an open mind and an equally limitless wallet, anything is possible at any time of year: air-conditioning bites like an Arctic breeze through malls heaving with thousands of designer stores; caretakers skirt sun loungers to comb sand on the beaches of manmade islands; and even refreshing rain can be produced on cue through the process of cloud seeding.
Dubai announces events and activities for New Year s Eve
DUBAI, December 30, 2020 Dubai has announced a packed programme of events and activities for New Year’s Eve, which will see an array of world-class entertainment, spectacular fireworks and concerts taking place across the city. With record-breaking celebrations and world-class performances, Dubai captures the eyes of the world every time. As the city prepares for head-turning celebrations, Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) and Dubai Calendar revealed the main events and activities taking place to usher in the New Year in an unforgettable way. From dazzling fireworks that can be seen from all around the city, to DJ performances at the beach and star-studded performances by international artists, as well as enriching shopping experiences, Dubai promises visitors and residents something for everyone to enjoy, all with appropriate safety precautions and social distancing measures in place.
Dubai announces packed program of events for New Year’s Eve December 30, 2020
Dubai has announced a packed program of events and activities for New Year’s Eve, which will see an array of entertainment activities, fireworks and concerts taking place across the city.
Dubai has announced a packed program of events and activities for New Year’s Eve, which will see an array of entertainment activities, fireworks and concerts taking place across the city.
Dubai has announced a packed program of events and activities for New Year’s Eve, which will see an array of entertainment activities, fireworks and concerts taking place across the city.
Dubai announces packed programme of events for New Yearâs Eve Wed 30th December 2020 | 01:30 PM
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 30th Dec, 2020) Dubai has announced a packed programme of events and activities for New Yearâs Eve, which will see an array of entertainment activities, fireworks and concerts taking place across the city.
As the city prepares for head-turning celebrations, Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) and DubaiCalendar revealed the main events and activities taking place to usher in the New Year.
Dubai launched the DUBAI ASSURED stamp, a compliance programme to certify all establishments in the tourism ecosystem that have complied with safety guidelines. With Dubai being endorsed by the World Economic Forum as one of the worldâs safest destinations, it received further global recognition - the Worldtravel & Tourism Council awarded the Safe Travels stamp to Dubai for the effective citywide management of the pandemic.