JEDDAH – Have you seen the Burj Khalifa yet? And what about a visit to The Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping and entertainment destination where you can take all the family to see the fantastic Dubai Aquarium. With Eid Al Ahda approaching and the schools closed for the holiday from October 17 to November 3, now is the time to stop dreaming and start planning to take the family to experience all this and more. Every year Dubai invites visitors from Saudi Arabia to enjoy the ‘Eid in Dubai' Festival with traditional celebrations such as ‘Fuwallat Al Eid', spectacular fireworks displays, special discounts in the fabulous shopping malls, jewellery promotions, attractive hotel packages and great entertainment including concerts headlined by international stars.
Shop till you drop If you want to shop till you drop Dubai is definitely the place for you. Featuring some of the largest and most diverse malls in the Middle East, you will not be disappointed. If you're looking for the ultimate shopping experience, then The Dubai Mall is a must see. Located in the heart of Dubai, the mall is the world's largest shopping and entertainment destination. Whether you're just looking for high street brands or just want to spend a great day with the family, you will find everything under one roof. Considered a fashion hot spot in the region the mall offers a number of extravagant attractions including the Gold Souk and Fashion Avenue, which is a haven for haute couture addicts. The mall has attractions for all the family including the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo and the Middle East's first edutainment centre, KidZania. There is even something for the thrill seekers, with the mall housing SEGA Republic; a 76,000 sq ft high- adrenaline indoor theme park in addition to an Olympic-sized ice rink. Adrenaline Rush Providing an option for those seeking adventure of all ages, Dubai's Wild Wadi Waterpark offers the perfect combination of adventure and water fun. Offering a total of 30 exhilarating rides, 13 of which are interconnected so that you can continue to enjoy your adrenaline rush without ever leaving the water, Wild Wadi Waterpark offers the perfect adventure for the whole family. From hair raising slides such as the Master Blasters; a group of eight gravity defying aquatic roller coaster, to the flow riders, which offer ultimate surfing experiences which offer waves that are great for body boarding as well as surfing. Or even relax and take in the sun on the leisurely 360m long lazy river, Juha's Journey ride.
Epic Landmarks One attraction not to be missed is the record-breaking Burj Khalifa. Described as both a ‘Vertical City' and a ‘Living Wonder' the Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building, and known for its record breaking firsts, including the world's highest swimming pool located on level 76 and the world's highest restaurant, Atmosphere. Whatever your pleasure, visiting the Observation Deck on level 124, is an unforgettable experience, with breathtaking panoramic views, there is no better place from which to see Dubai. In addition to its vast residential and office spaces, the Burj Khalifa is also home to the Armani Hotel Dubai. One of the county's most luxurious hotels, it offers a host of fine dining experiences in addition to the world's first indoor Armani spa.
How to Get There Despite the common perception that Dubai is an expensive holiday destination, the influx of low-cost carriers makes Dubai an affordable city for Saudi residence. Offering high quality services at affordable prices flydubai is unique in its offering. Unlike other airlines, flydubai allows you to pay only for the extra additions you choose, putting you in control of the fares. Flying out of Alexandria's Borg El Arab airport daily, flydubai has a great team of friendly staff and one of the best in-flight entertainment systems, with 800 hours of non-stop entertainment featuring more than 190 movies, 150 TV programs and 300 music albums, and offering more Hollywood movies than any other airline, plus the best in Bollywood, Russian and Arabic cinema. flydubai makes travel to the UAE more flexible with affordable prices from seven points in from KSA. For more information and to book, visit flydubai.com. – SG
