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Dubai- The Alchemy of Desert & Sea

“To vacation beside the beautiful waters of the beach and the beauty that surrounds it, is to discover tranquility from within.”

― Wayne Chirisa

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8475103.Wayne_Chirisa

Profession

My love for Economics was the fulcrum to my fascination with the city of Dubai. Economists had forecasted that by 2016 oil would be no more, in Dubai. The ripple effects professed for the economy was rather disheartening. The then prince decided that mass tourism would be the answer for Dubai. I have followed the development of Dubai from a mere trade center to a world-renown tourist destination. It shows how an economy can be manipulated to bring about growth. The manipulation of Dubai’s economy was rather

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The vision of Sheik Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum


“Let there be tall

buildings, luxurious

hotels and large

islands.”

Dubai Then and Dubai Now

Dubai in 1990. Same street in Dubai in 2007.


The nature of Tourism in Dubai

Dubai’s tourism is a diverse one. The city’s tourism product

goes beyond the “Sand-Sun-Sea” mix. It involves

• Adventure Tourism

• Cultural Tourism

• Shopping Tourism

• Business Tourism

• Sports Tourism


Adventure Tourism in Dubai

Dubai has utilized the sand that it has in abundance. It is used in many different ways to bring about the feel of adventure. Sandboarding is one such way the sand has been used. Overtime it has become one of the most popular sports in the desert. Journeying through the desert is also

made comfortable for persons who love to be behind the wheel. The Arabian dune presents the opportunity for persons to drive in the sand.

This adventure tourism can quickly turn into accommodation as individuals can stay overnight in the desert safari for a chance to watch the stars as

they lay down. For those who prefer a bird’s eye view, Dubai can be seen from above in hot air balloons. The unique position of Dubai between the desert and the Arabian Sea provides an avenue for water sports. These

water sports include kayaking, scuba diving and windsurfing.

Adventure Tourism in Dubai


Dubai can be seen from a bird’s

eye view.

Riding through the desert is

another way adventure tourism

is present in Dubai

Sky dive, and enjoy the rush

over the Palm Island.

Cultural Tourism


The world-class developments within Dubai tends to be looked at more than buildings of the past. However, Dubai does not lack this type of Tourism. One of the remaining heritage of Dubai, is the Heritage Village which contains preserved buildings. Exhibitions in the village illuminates the historical significance as potters and weavers practice their traditional craft. The Dubai Museum is another cultural preservation of the city and is the oldest existing building there. The aim of the museum is to present the traditional way of life on the Emirate of Dubai.

Cultural Tourism


A look inside the Heritage Village in Dubai. Traditional cooking to

exhibition of desert life is on display.

Shopping Tourism


Dubai has been labelled the ‘shopping capital of the Middle-East.’ The city encourages shopping and has formulated a festival known as

Dubai Shopping Festival to encourage persons from all locations to come and partake. January is the month that hosts the shopping

festival. Dubai’s Souk districts also inspire shopping tourism. It is said that bargaining is at the forefront of the souk district. Dubai gives all

passengers the opportunity to shop and has extended duty free shopping to their international airport.

Shopping Tourism


Dubai Mall is the world’s largest shopping mall featuring the world’s biggest aquarium.

Business Tourism


Before the Transformation:

• Dubai was known for trading

• Production of oil

With the Transformation:

• Dubai Convention Bureau (DCB) was formed

oThe creation of the Bureau was to conduct all international bids on behalf of the emirate.

o It also carries out trade shows, workshops and production of all collateral for promotion of Dubai.

Business Tourism


Portfolio of the Ministry of Tourism for the Dubai Convention Bureau (DCB)

Responsibilities are divided into three core specialties:

• Business events

• Leisure events

• Cruise and in-city experience management

Sports Tourism


Dubai hosts a number of international championships. This is inclusive of

• Dubai World Cup – the richest horse race in the world

• Dubai Classic - the golf championship

• Barclays Dubai Tennis for both men and women

• UIM World Powerboat racing

• Rugby Sevens

• Dubai International Rally

• Dubai Snooker Classic

• The UAE Desert Challenge

• The Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

“Playing host to such an impressive selection of sporting events, Dubai is fueling huge growth in sporting tourism within the region year on year,” Hamad Mohammed Bin Mejren, executive director of DTCM's Dubai Convention and Events Bureau, told Sport360. “Attracting visitors from across the world on account of its unrivalled sporting offering and world-class venues, Dubai is fast-becoming a global destination for sport.”

Sports Tourism


The Dubai Sports City was a vision

of three entrepreneurs from the

United Arab Emirates. The overall

vision was to create a world premier

sporting destination. The sports

tourism envisioned for Dubai makes

way for medical tourism, with the

building of clinics within the

structure.

Why would I visit Dubai?

My goal in life is to experience many different cultures in

different parts of the world. Dubai presents this opportunity in a

lavish and breath-taking manner. I am an extroverted venturer

and Dubai allows for me to be adventurous through marketing

itself as an allocentric location. The buildings and the lifestyle of

the people has certainly played up on my curiosity and for that

reason it is a must see!


Follow me on my Journey to Dubai.


Pre-Requisites for Travelling


For border access I will have

to acquire my Dubai visa at

cost of JMD $10, 000

Travel Itinerary


• Leaving: 12:10 a.m.

• Leaving from: Norman Manley International Airport

• Address: Palisadoes, Jamaica, W.I.

• Airline/Vendor: Fly Jamaica Airways

• Flight #: OJ121

• Arriving: 5:50 a.m.

• Arriving to: JFK International Airport

• Address: U.S.A

• Airline/Vendor: Emirates

• Flight #: OJ121

• Leaving: 7:50 a.m.

• Leaving from: Logan International Airport

• Address: Boston


• Flight #: UAE234

• Arriving: 11:50 p.m.

• Arriving to: Dubai International Airport

Address: Dubai


• Flight #: UAE234

Travel Dates: Saturday, 02/01/16 – Saturday, 08/01/16

Notes/Details: Total Flight time of approximately 23 hours

Total Cost- JMD $250, 000

Day 2 in Dubai


Day 2

Expenses

Activities

Transportatio

n Food Accommodation Total

Commence my stay at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah$8,000 $80,000 $300,000 $388,000

Visit the Burj Khalifa

$13,000 $8,500 0 $21,500

Day 2 in Dubai


My activities for day two of my five

days stay is to view monumental

buildings. The tallest building in the

world, Burj Khalifa defies many

imaginations and I want to witness

this piece of history. My choice to

stay at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is

to evoke the constant luxury and

ambiance of Dubai.

Day 3 in Dubai


Day 3

Expenses

Activities Transportation Food Accommodation Total

Shopping at Dubai Mall$30,000 $3,000 0 $33,000

Visit to Souk District

$50,000 $5,000 0 $55,000

Day 3 in Dubai

When travelling I love to bring back

souvenirs and items that will physical

represent the experience I had. Visiting

the Souk District is a must me to take part

in the business aspect of their tourism.

Striking deals for different items and

exchanging items brings off a high level

of consumer power that I would love to

possess.


Day 4 in Dubai


Day 4

Expenses


Hot Air Ballon Ride in the Safari Desert$25,000 $10,000 0 $35,000

Partake in an Arabian Entertainment Night in the Desert

$45,000 $5,000 0 $50,000

Day 4 in Dubai

Day 4 in Dubai is about stepping deeper

inside the culture of the city. I want to

participate in their developed sports and I

want to enjoy their music, dance and

dress. This will allow me to me have a

greater appreciation of their culture and

bring me nearer to my goal.


Day 5 in Dubai


Day 5

Expenses


Visit to the Village of Dubai$38,000 $13,000 0 $51,000

Visit to the Dubai Museum

$20,000 $6,000 0 $26,000

Day 5 in Dubai

My objective for day 5 is to experience

Dubai historically. This day for me will be

a ‘blast from the past’ as I take a close

look at what Dubai was before its major

development.


Day 6 in Dubai


Day 6

Expenses


Visit the Palm Island $40,000 $5,000 0 $45,000

Take in the ambiance at the waterfall

$8,000 $2,000 0 $10,000

Day 6 in Dubai

Day 6 is my farewell day to Dubai. I chose

my visit to the Palm Islands as one of the

last visit because I wanted this memory

hedged in my mind. In essence it was one

of the beginning products of Dubai’s

intricate designs. The waterfalls is where I

would take my finally bow and reflect on

all the city has taught me.


Summary of Budget and Timeline

My dream vacation to Dubai would last for seven (7) days. Two

of these days I will be travelling. For the remaining five (5) days I

would explore the city and all it has to offer. In total I would JMD

$950, 000 to have a wholesome experience in a limited time

frame.


Goodbye Dubai


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