Dubai, an age old city of Arabian nights, merchants selling exquisite gems, jewels, spices and perfumes from around the world, the slow seductive rhythm of the drums and pipes as wailed women dance around blazing fires while men watch beside a Sheisha under a star strewn Arabian skies. The old desert age of Dubai has ended paving way to become a giant city of sky scrapers and modern architectural marvels that baffle the mind in its sheer magnitude. The new city is littered with some of the world’s most stunning buildings and structures that cannot be appreciated and admired fully from the ground alone.
For that reason, to be able to appreciate the complete structure and magnificence of the Dubai City are the helicopter tours that take you on a spellbinding tour among the towers. The beautiful desert landscapes and 21st century high rise buildings seen from a bird’s eye view is a most unique way to explore the city and panoramic pictures taken will leave your friends back home stunned. Tours vary from between 10 to 15 minutes to a whole hour in flight and cover an array of destinations such as the Burj Khalifa, the World Islands, Hotel Atlantis, Burj Arab, Dubai Creek and much more including a desert tour where one might come across gazels, foxes and hounds. The view of the sea of sand dunes in gentle waves against the brilliantly lit sun is breathtaking and the experience will leave you only more in love with this beautiful city.
Another popular way of viewing the city from above is the hot air balloon rides. Slow in pace and lower in height, a romantic balloon ride at sunrise will be the perfect end to your stay in Dubai. Admire the rolling landscape as you drift in the wind at an idle pace before a stunning sunrise in the desert.
Among the best of the Middle East hotels the most luxurious are found in the city of Dubai. A popular tourist destination, UAE hotels are geared to cater to every walk of life and culture to make your stay all the more enjoyable. Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East is an exquisite plush hotel that offers the best of Dubai.