Four Star Dubai Hotels

Dubai is the second largest and most populated of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It relies heavily on trade, real estate, financial services and tourism to underpin the economy as less than 10% of the emirates GDP comes from the production of oil. For hundreds of years until the early 1930s, the ancient pearling industry and fishing provided the only real income for the people of what is known as the UAE today.

The vision of the Al Maktoum family, which had realised the potential of Dubai creek's natural harbor and established a free trading port at the turn of the twentieth century,. meant that Dubai, thanks to its free trade port , was not as badly affected as the rest of the region.

Dubai has fast become one of the world's leading business hubs and holiday destinations which led to the construction of some of the most impressive buildings and hotels in the world. It is a city that prides itself on having the biggest, the tallest and the best, the most magnificent architecture, exquisite dining and unsurpassed Arabic charm and hospitality.

Dubai lies within the Arabian Desert which is made up of both sandy and gravel deserts. The fine, clean, white sand consists mostly of crushed shell and coral but still supports the growth of wild grasses and date palm trees and is home to the houbara bustard, striped hyena, caracal, desert fox, falcon and Arabia oryx. The climate is hot and humid with many months reaching temperatures of over 40°C. Winter is an ideal time to visit Dubai as although rain is usually recorded during these months it is generally light and the visitor can make the most of the cooler weather.

Dubai and "shopping" have become synonymous terms as Dubai is quite literally a shopper's paradise. Not only are there over fifty shopping centers but also the famous month long annual Dubai Shopping Festival. No shopper will go away empty handed as there is an incredible array of items, from luxury cars to gold and jewellery, furniture and antiques, designer clothing, perfumes and Arabian souvenirs.

Dubai also boasts a rich cultural scene with art galleries, a film festival, an active music scene, with musicians such as Celine Dion, Phil Collins and Kylie Minogue having performed in the city. The Dubai Desert Rock Festival is also another major festival consisting of Heavy metal and rock artists.

Dubai boasts a great variety of hotels ensuring something for everyone. Four star Dubai hotels offer everything for the family holiday or for the tourist in search of luxurious living to the business person in need of modern communication, board rooms or conference centers. They can be found throughout the city, from the famous Jumeirah Beach to the the Deira business hub, giving easy access to the biggest shopping malls and the airport.

Architectural styles vary from modern structures of steel and glass to a seamless blend of old world heritage with new world opulence. From the moment you enter the tastefully decorated lobby of a four star Dubai hotel you are welcomed with warm Arabian hospitality and made to feel instantly at home. Rooms are decorated in traditional Arabic style with cool marble and warm tones of rich wood or in eclectic mixes of East meets West.

They include lavish suites and executive rooms, conference centers with the latest technology and banquet halls, recreational centers and wellness spas. One can also find coffee shops, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and jacuzzis.

Amenities and facilities provided in the rooms include hair dryer, satellite/cable TV, direct phone, channel music, mini bar, work desk, double king size beds with linen of the finest cotton and luxurious bathrooms with deep sunken baths and spacious showers.

Four star hotels are extremely popular for the fine dining offered by their many restaurants as, because of the strict liquor laws, only licenced outlets are able to serve alcohol which are usually only the four and five star hotels. Standards of cuisine in Dubai are exceptionally high with a diverse range of restaurants specializing in international and local cuisine.

Guests can sample anything from French, Italian and Greek cuisine to famous Arabian, Indian and Moroccan dishes. Standards of service, too, are excellent and are on a par with the best in the world. After-dinner revelers can enjoy listening to the latest music in the hotel nightclubs which also feature Arab singers and dancers and entertainers from the East and West.

Dubai four star hotels provide a platform, a home from home, from which to discover the wonders of this emirate. From here one can laze the day away on the magnificent Jumeirah Beach with its mild sea temperatures and sandy shores or for the more energetic, wind surfing , water skiing, fishing and scuba diving trips are sure to entertain. Such is the variety of Dubai four star hotels that guests will be returning again and again to savor the delights, cuisine, state of the art high tech facilities and the fine service they offer.