...A Trip to Dubai The last time I had been to Dubai was when I was in Primary 4 and it has been a year or so already. It was time to visit my dad again in the June break. The transformation occurred before I even arrived at Dubai as flew on the Boeing 777 from Changi. Emirates Airline is simply the best of the best as it has an enormous selection of movies and TV programmes from around the world, as well as music, video games and the latest news. There's always something on to sit back, relax and enjoy. The sense of “newness” and space continued as we arrived at Dubai Airport with its cavernous roof and spotless facilities. My tired, old suitcase looked slightly embarrassed as it came around the carrousel into this opulent arrival hall. It looked like it had just turned up at the opera in jeans and a t-shirt! As I stepped out of the airport, I couldn’t recognise Dubai comparing to the last year, it had changed a lot since I last visited. I could spot at least 30 differences since I came starting from the airport! Nevertheless we proceeded and we took a local taxi to the hotel which was the Palace, Old Town. Don’t be misled by the phrase old town as the hotel is next to the Burj Khalifa (formerly Burj Dubai) which had just been built when we stayed. For the uninitiated the Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building at almost 1km high. I realised that when you are staying next to the World’s tallest building you are always going to be able to find your way back to the hotel...
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...Introduction In a few short weeks, I will be taking the trip of a life time to the United Arab Emirates! The UAE is an exciting place full of wonder and new adventures. The country is separated into seven distinct Emirates, each seeming to create a feel of past, present, and future depending on the Emirate you visit. The futuristic city of Dubai, currently boasting the tallest building in the world- the Burj Khalifa, has become internationally known as a major trading hub and popular tourist destination. And while the UAE has changed rapidly over the last several decades, it has nevertheless kept it culture of hospitality and perseverance alive. I am very excited to have the opportunity to explore such an interesting place and experience everything the United Arab Emirates has to offer! History & Customs The United Arab Emirates has a relatively short history as a nation. The area it currently resides in was actually highly known for piracy back in the day. So much so that in the early 19th century, pirates had provoked the intervention of the British. This resulted in the British enforcing a temporary truce in 1820 that eventually became permanent in 1853. The British provided the nine Trucial states with protection but did not formally administer them as a colony. “Thus what had once been deemed the ‘Pirate Coast’ was renamed the ‘Trucial Coast’” (Pearson, 2014). “With relatively calm seas, the pearling industry boomed during the 19th and early 20th centuries” (Council...
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...Dubai One should visit Dubai, because it is a beautiful city located in the United Arab Emirates with the modern development and wonderful and luxurious attractions. The first sightseeing that needs to be mentioned is Burj Khalifa. It is a skyscraper with the height of 829.84 m; the high rise is the tallest artificial building around the world. The structure was officially opened on the 4th January, 2010, and it is a component of the new 2 km flagship district named Downtown Dubai. This tower is the heart of the world-famous area for shopping, eating and amusement. It is also the highest skyscraper, the structure of which consists of numerous floors, while the tallest one has the biggest and swiftest elevators. In order to test one of the performances, it is essential to pay a visit to “Atmosphere”, which is the world tallest restaurant on the 122nd floor, at the height of 442 m. In contradiction to the title, it offers a supervision deck, which is not placed on the tip, namely on the 163th floor, but on the 124th one. When it was opened at first, it was the tallest supervision deck in the world in terms of the open air, taking into consideration its height of 452 m; however, since that time, it has been exceeded by the Cloud Top 488 supervision deck on the tip of Canton Tower in Guangdong, located in China. Another place of interest in Dubai is Burj Al Arab. It is one of the most splendid buildings with the height of 321 m; it is considered to be the fourth elevated hotel...
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...visiting Dubai- (a) Hotel (b) Hotel Apartments (c) With family/friends (d)Other-specify? 6. How long are you staying in Dubai? 7.Is this the first time you have visited Global Village ? (a) Yes (b)No If no how many times previously? 8. What is it that most appeals about global village? (a) Cultural vibrancy (b) Fun place to come with family (c) Interesting shopping destination (d) Value for money 9. Which country stalls do you find most interesting? 10. What are some of the products you have purchased/planned to purchase? 11. Most expensive purchase? Most value for money purchase? 12. Expenditure: Can I ask how much money you have spent/plan to spent today? 13. For your trip to UAE/Dubai which destination have you spent the most? 14. For global Village: What percentage of overall trip spending have you done here/will do here? 15. will you return to GV? 16. Have you visited Spice souk? How do you rank the both on a scale of 1-10 (1 best/10worst in terms of (a) tourism experience (b) Tourism spending (c) Representative of local culture (d) Ease of travel to the market (e) Tourism friendliness (f) Facilities for tourists (g) Food/other amenities Tourism Dissertation Questionnaire – Supply Side 1. Gender Male ( ) Female ( ) 2. What is your age : (18-25) (26-36) ( 37-46 ) (47-56) (56 and above) 3. What is your nationality: 4. Nature of Business? 5. Are you visiting Dubai just for the Global Village period or do you have a resident store in Dubai? 6. How...
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...DUBAI CITY OF DREAMS WHERE EVERYTHING BECAME REALITY Dubai just one word to describe luxury. In dubai you can spend your holidays in style "One thousand and one night ". Is one of the 7 states that make the United Arabic Emirates, has about one million inhabitants at least 80% of that is from abroad , in particular from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The best period for a holiday in Dubai is between half October and half May. In summer the heat is unbearable because it exceeds 40 degrees. Youcan visit the largest Mosque in Dubai, called Jumeirah. It is a typical example of modern islamic architecture. It is really fascinating at sunset for the colours and the lights that highlight the inside of the Mosque. Every big hotel has its own beach . The customers just pay the entrance, that includes the umbrella, the sunbed and the towels. Near Burj Al Arab there is a free beach you can put on a bikini without any problem during the weekend because it is full of foreigners. To get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, a trip in the desert is definitely an experience where you can admire the colour of the desert at sunset stopping in bedouin-style camp with typical dinner and Belly-Dancing. Shopping will never disappoint you especially if you are a woman: there are very competitive prices. In the Souk you can find valuable fabrics from India, Chinese silks, pearls, jewellery, Iranian prins, Arabic coffee pots, daggers of bronze and Persian rugs...
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...Guatemala city , Guatemala “Why should I go to Guatemala and Dubai?”, is something you might ask. Well, they both bring wonderful warm weather. You can do so many activities like swimming and bike riding. If you live in a place that has bad weather you should take a vacation to these places. I chose Dubai and Guatemala. I chose Guatemala because I admire the historic background it has. Even though you're on a vacation you can still learn something . I chose Dubai because I like the fact that the city uses technology to lead its life. Also that it is so advanced in using technology.Now I had to plan my trip. First, I picked the flight and made a map plan for what I was doing. Then, I calculated the price of everything. Then, I found out more info about what the city facts are. I had shirts and shorts. I had sandals. I had some of my electronics. I had hats and a gigantic water bottle. Last, I had brought sunscreen and bathing suits. I also brought hygiene products to get ready in the morning. I woke up in the morning. I am excited for what I was about to do...
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...Dubai, the pearl of the Middle East, home to the tallest building in the world, the biggest shopping malls, the largest man made islands, the first underwater hotel and the biggest amusement park in the world. Visiting Dubai for the first time is always a shocking experience for any one; no matter how many cities you have visited or how many skylines you have seen, the image of the skyline of Dubai at night will always take your breath away, the food of this city will always leave you craving for more, and no matter how much time you allocate for your first adventure in Dubai, you will never be able to say that you have seen all of what this amazing city has to offer. I know this for a fact because I was raised in Dubai and spent almost my whole childhood there, and still to this day I take every chance I get to visit it and experience all the new things this city has to offer me. The best part of growing up in Dubai, is that I can say I was there, I saw it all come together and happen in front of my eyes. Although, when I first came to Dubai in the begging of the 90’s,it wasn’t the unique city of Dubai. On the contrary, it was a simple costal city, no different that its sister cities Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, it did not even have a functioning sewer system, the malls were much bigger than the ones in Amman at the time, but not bigger than the malls in other gulf cities, and the source of money that Dubai city generated came from oil. But that didn’t stay for long and changes start...
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...without it one cannot advance in life. After I get the will drawn, I would spend time to write letters to people that I have offended to apologize and ask for their forgiveness. Forgiveness heals the soul, and it makes one feel better knowing someone does not bear a grudge against them. I would make amends for any wrong deed or disagreement that had happened between us. I would go out and visit relatives who I have not seen for a while and have a family reunion. I would hug and kiss every one knowing I will not see them again. Now it is time for me to accomplish one of my dreams after I made my peace with people and visited relatives. I would take a trip to Dubai. Dubai is a country located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. I have heard a lot about this great country and I have always wanted to take a trip there and see the magnificent buildings and...
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...beach resort that provides five-star facilitates to its customers and give them the service that provides them the value for their money. It is located on the 800 meter long palm lines private beach in Dubai. It has 231 rooms all with standing balconies that provide the direct view of the sea, golf course, Arabian Gulf and the marina beach. Different restaurants, swimming pools, spa facilities and other leisure and sports activities are what make this beach resort perfect for holidays for families and also for business trips. The holiday package at Jabel Ali Beach Hotel includes morning meal, lunchtime, dinner, beach bar treats and snacks. Meals (other than breakfast) and treats are available on a full dine-around basis at any of the accommodation cafes and dining places (buffet or a la carte). Free of charge wine-tastings, catamaran, laser, windsurfing and camel trips. Moreover, the Jabel Ali Beach Hotel provides this complimentary shuttle service to different shopping malls, Yas Water world and to the Aqua ventures Park. (HBME, 2013). Moving on, this beach resort has different room facilities, designed to cater different customer demands and preferences. The ground to 4th ground area has to the rooms overlooking the golf and sea view while the fifth ground of the Dubai resort is devoted to the larger the rooms that have larger view to the Gulf course and to the Sea. These function huge washrooms with individual walk-in washrooms, large washrooms, ceiling-high showcases...
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...behold the incredible views over Dubai Marina, the Burj-Al Arab and other sights through the panoramic windows. Use the digital telescopes to view and learn about the landmarks below, and browse the gift store before returning to ground level. HIGHLIGHTS • Entrance ticket to 'At the Top' at Burj Khalifa in Dubai • Ride up to the 124th-floor observation deck in a high-speed elevator • Watch a multi-media presentation about Dubai and Burj Khalifa...
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...Role of Malls in Dubai Shopping Festival Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) takes place every winter with its mammoth array of discounts, competitions, prizes, fireworks and entertainment. DSF offers amazing shopping discounts, attracting holiday makers from around the globe keen on grabbing a bargain. Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) started on February 15, 1996 as a retail event intended to revitalize retail trade in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has since been promoted as a tourist attraction. This yearly month long event is usually scheduled during the first quarter of the year, attracting about 3 million people to Dubai. It is the region’s largest and longest running shopping and entertainment extravaganza. DSF has had around 35 million visitors since 1996, who have spent close to Dh74 billion in shopping malls, airlines, hotels and entertainment outlets. In 2009 alone, visitors reached the 3.35 million mark and spent Dh9.8 billion in 32 days of the festival. During Dubai Shopping Festival, shops offer deep discounts on their merchandise, daily car raffles are drawn, and fireworks light Dubai’s night sky. Tourists from all around the world are lured not only for Dubai's tax free shopping, but also for all of the events that take place during the festival. In 2006, the festival was cancelled due to the death of Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In addition to Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai also hosts Dubai Summer Surprises. Dubai is sometimes called the 'city...
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...Case 2-1: The Not-So-Wonderful World of EuroDisney – Things Are Better Now at Paris Disneyland 1. What factors contributed to EuroDisney’s poor performance during its first year of operations? What factors contributed to Hong Kong Disney’s poor performance during its first year? Europeans failed to “go goofy” over Mickey in part because of the high prices of the theme park and nearby hotels. Families were reluctant to spend the $280 a day needed to enjoy the attractions of the park, including the food. Staying overnight was out of the question for many because prices ranged from $110 to $380 a night, and $340 to $380 a night at better hotels. Other factors that contributed to poor performance were unforeseen transatlantic airfare wars and currency movements, causing visitors to go to Disney World Orlando for vacation. EuroDisney successfully alienated many European visitors with its iconic American feel at EuroDisney. Many Europeans were put off by the Disney characters which they felt reflected only traditional American Disney characters, not European characters. Disney management’s conviction that it knew best what Europeans liked proved insensitive to the local culture. 2. To what degree do you consider that these factors were (a) foreseeable and (b) controllable by EuroDisney, Hong Kong Disney, or the parent company, Disney? The reluctance of visitors to stopover at EuroDisney due to high prices of the theme park and nearby hotels...
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...CHAYA MUGHAL 216 Community,St.#19,Villa No- 01,Rashidiya Dubai,UAE 050-8496401 chayamughal@gmail.com E N G L I S H T E A C H E R / T E A C H E R * Six years as a talented educator with profound knowledge of English language and ability to teach the language for all sorts of students i.e. for those who have English as their first language and those who have not. Key Skills | — Exceptional Communication Skills | — Ability to introduce innovation | — Creative in Teaching module | | — Skillful in managing a classroom | — Self Motivated | — Excellent Planning Skills | | — Good presentation Skills | — Able to Inspire & Comfort | — Effective Listening Skills | | | | | EMPLOYER SUMMARY JSS Private School, Al-Safa, Dubai, UAE – Class Teacher, April’ 13 – Till Date Responsibilities * Developing lessons and activities that are in line with the schools objectives. * Completing timely and accurate documentation. * Gathering teaching material and making it ready for a class. * Keeping up to date pupil records including a daily roll. * Organizing and conducting interviews with prospective parents and students. * Attend school meetings as required. These include Kindergarten faculty, any joint faculty meetings, meetings with teachers, with teachers and parents, to further Learning Support, and meetings called by the Principal and any further as required to fulfill the school’s needs. ...
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...A SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVE OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN DUBAI The material in this publication is copyrighted. Copying and/or transmitting portions or all of this work without permission may be violation of applicable law. Dubai SME encourages the dissemination of its work and will grant permission to reproduce portions of the work promptly. All queries should be addressed to Dubai SME at essam.disi@sme.ae (P.O. Box 66166, Tel:+971 4361 3000, www.sme.ae ) The information contained herein in the Report is confidential and part of the “Industry Cluster Studies” being done by Dun & Bradstreet for Dubai SME. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, distributed or made available in any form whatsoever to any person without express prior written permission of Dun & Bradstreet (“D&B”). Industry Cluster Studies: Hospitality Industry ‘Culinary Entrepreneurship’ --- the report highlights potential opportunity for culinary experts as well as Food & Beverage entrepreneurs to set-up innovative concepts (comprising food, environment & service) and brands that can be globalised / internationalized. Dubai is known for its hospitality industry upscale properties as tourism destinations and myriad cuisines prepared by renowned chefs from across the world. The cosmopolitan nature of the city is shaped by a large number of franchised brands. Although hotel properties include established local brands (like Jumeirah Group), the F&B service scenario...
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...United Arab Emirates Dubai is considered a long haul because it is a flight of over 3 hoursshort and is know for itss long trips there from uk. Country: United Arab Emirates, Latitude: 25.2522222 ,Longitude: 55.28 and Time zone: Asia/Dubai. Dubai (دبي) is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It is rather like an independent city-state and is the most modern and progressive emirate in the UAE, developing at an unbelievable pace in the tourist and trade sectors especially Scale unknown Scale unknown Not to scale The line of the Tropic of Cancer crosses through the UAE, causing the weather in Dubai to be warm and sunny. In the winter it has an average daytime temperature of 25°C , nearer the coast 12-15°C , in the desert or mountains 5°C. With the nights being relatively cool. Near coastal areas humidity can average between 50% and 60%. In the summer, the weather in Dubai is very hot and humid, with temperatures reaching mid 40’s. Even the sea temperature can reach 37°C , with humidity averaging over 90%. Rainfall in Dubai is infrequent and does not last for a long period. It mostly rains during the winter period in the form of short gushes and an occasional thunderstorm. On average, rain falls only five days a year. The time zone in dubai is the same in the UK. This kind of weather would be very popular too many people wanting to go to a wonderful country with great hot weather because not many countries have both. Dubai weather is very hot...
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