Dubai
A city on fast forward
The rate of construction and growth has been remarkable and in recent years, Dubai has easily been one of the fastest growing cities in the world.
Today, Dubai boasts the world's largest shopping mall – The Dubai Mall, the world's tallest tower – Burj Khalifa, both just a few minutes walk from our hotel in Downtown Dubai, Qamardeen Hotel. The city is also renowned for its man-made islands like the Palm and The World and is one of the most popular holiday destinations because of its 360 days of sunshine a year.
Apart from the inviting beaches, among the many tourist attractions are: the Dubai Museum (housed in one of the city's oldest buildings, the Al Fahidi fort, offering a fascinating insight into the history of the area), the Bastakiya region (the historic quarter of Dubai, characterised by narrow lanes and tall wind-towers) and Jumeirah Mosque (an impressive example of modern Islamic architecture which, unlike many of the other mosques in the area, is open to visitors on certain days of the week).
And just on the doorstep of our luxury business hotel, is The Dubai Mall (with 1200 outlets, a shoppers' paradise) and Souk al Bahar, a stylish leisure and retail destination set within the context of a traditional Arabian souk, or market, featuring winding corridors, high archways and tranquil areas overlooking Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.
In the centre of all of this, is Qamardeen Hotel – representing the old world charm that people recognise as something truly Arabic – and with every modern convenience that you would expect from one of the most well-known business hotels in the city. Welcome to Dubai. Welcome to Qamardeen Hotel.
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