Dubai has often been on the receiving end of criticism, with its tendency to be what might be considered as non-individual and impersonal often being the accusation leveled at it. However, the fact of the matter is that Dubai is a city finding its own way as a major travel destination, and should be seen for its positive aspects at the present time. Sure, commercialism has played a major part in the renaissance of the city, leaving it with a certain globalized flavor to it, but there is a lot about Dubai that should recommend it to any potential visitor. Not least of these is the fact that it allows you to combine three experiences in one – the beach, the city and the desert all within close range of one another.
The beach is one thing that has attracted maybe more visitors to Dubai than any other. Jumeirah Beach is an area of which the Dubai authorities are quite justifiably proud. Long stretches of excellent sand – comparable with Cancun or the Dominican Republic – make Jumeirah an excellent location for anyone who enjoys sunbathing on the beach. This is especially the case when you take into account the climate in Dubai, which is rarely very far short of roasting hot even in the winter months. Around Jumeirah you will also find that many of the best tourist resorts are located right here, linked by the Abhra water taxis and always worth visiting.
Absolutely no doubt that if you are visiting Dubai for a holiday, you should include Jumeirah in among the places worth going. In fact, it would not be a bad idea at all to make Jumeirah your base for the entire holiday, other than for the fact that it may make you reluctant to actually go out and see the city center. You could very easily use up all your time in Dubai in and around the resort of Jumeirah. Along with a few dedicated resorts with multiple hotels and specific activities, there are excellent stand-alone hotel resorts like Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort & Towers. Combining the big-city look of the towers with the beach-side location makes this an excellent destination if you are looking for a holiday that, while off the beaten track, still allows you to enjoy a party atmosphere.
Along with the location and the amenities, there is plenty left over to justify the popularity of the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort & Towers. The rooms have an excellent view over the sea, and are spacious enough to allow you to enjoy your holiday in real comfort. The hotel’s restaurants are uniformly excellent with the food readily modifiable – the chefs really will not be put out to change the way they cook your food, whatever you ask them for. The swimming pool is large, heated and clean and makes for an excellent way to keep yourself from getting too hot in Dubai’s extremely sunny climate. For the kids, banana boat rides and sailing also offer an excellent way to spend a Dubai holiday.
