Holidays in Dubai

"DUBAI (Dobayy), second largest of the seven emirates constituting the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) on the southern shores of the Persian Gulf. [...] Almost half the inhabitants of Dubai are from the Indian subcontinent; 100,000-150,000 are of Persian origin. This Persian community, the largest in the U.A.E., has been instrumental in promoting ties between Persia and Dubai.

Relations with Persia before 1357/1979. Toward the end of the 19th century the Persian port of Lenga lost its free-trade status, and nearby Dubai became the leading entrepôt in the area. The liberal policies of the emir of Dubai persuaded many Persian merchants to move there from Lenga. Dubai thus became the major port for trade with Persia. In addition, the growing Persian community provided opportunities for special cultural ties between the two countries. Nevertheless, Dubai, as a member of the Trucial States, was still under British control, and its relations with Persia were governed by the overall relations between Great Britain and Persia.Persia was able to exploit the rivalry between Dubai and Abu Dhabi by developing close ties with the emir of Dubai. A consulate was opened in Dubai in July 1952; it was elevated to consulate general in 1954. On the other hand, the trade-oriented economy of Dubai ensured the emir's greater interest in Persia than in his immediate neighbors. In the early 1970s more than half of about 50,000 trading dhows in Dubai were engaged primarily in re-export trade with Persia. Cultural relations flourished as well, as Persia sponsored educational, health, and other institutions in Dubai. Students from Dubai attended Persian universities, particularly in Shiraz.

[...] The end of the war and subsequent developments in the Persian Gulf area, including the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, only strengthened ties between Persia and Dubai. Many hospitals, schools, banks, recreation clubs, workers' cooperatives, and other institutions in Dubai are run directly by the Persian government or semigovernmental organizations. If no new major crises occur capitalist initiatives adopted recently by the Persian government should strengthen relations with Dubai in the near future". Source: www.iranica.com

"Atlantis The Palm Hotel in Dubai is the ultimate Dubai holiday destination. This luxurious hotel is located on the coastline of the largest man made island in the world, known as the "Palm Jumeirah", which is surrounded by the beautiful sea of the Arabian Gulf.

The resort is ideally situated 35 km away from Dubai International Airport and is connected to the inner part of the Palm by a6-lane vehicle tunnel. Driving to Dubai City from the resort takes around thirty minutes while the amazing Emirate Shopping Mall is only fifteen minutes drive.

Unlike other Dubai Hotels, this Dubai Resort offers over a thousand guest rooms all with private balconies giving wonderful views of the surroundings during your Dubai Holiday (facing either the Arabian Gulfor the Palm Jumeirah). With hotel room rates starting from around £250 per night you can choose from a variety of different accommodations for fun filled Dubai Breaks including the luxurious "Bridge Suites" with private club lounge and high-class services or the "Lost Chamber Suites" offering a unique view to the "heart of Atlantis" - an amazing re-creation of the mythical lost underwaterworld.

Holiday in Dubai: with over seventeen luxurious restaurants, catering for every taste, the resort gives you an extraordinary experience. World-class restaurants like Nobu or Giorgio Locatelli's Trattoria are situated within the resort and are available for guests to book. The restaurants together with numerous café's, shops, bars and bistros are located on "The Avenues", a comprehensive promenade where you can find the top names in fashion and designer jewelry. Also here is the "Sanctuary", amodern baroque nightclub from the founder of the famous "Buddha Bar" aswell as "Barazura" a fashionable and elegant bar, which overlooks thePalm.

Redefining Holidays to Dubai,you can visit the labyrinth of "The Lost Chambers", swim with Dolphins at "Dolphin Bay" or take the awesome "Leap of Faith" which plunges you within inches of the resident sharks!