Two days in sleepless Dubai

Similar to the Omani heritage and closer to its identity, the Dubai environment, with its unique features, reminds the Omani tourist of their traditions, heritage, and origin.

As the nearest city to the Sultanate of Oman’s borders, Dubai has always had a fair number of Omani visitors who chose it as a recreation and shopping destination, a city that combines heritage and contemporary in a distinct and entertaining manner. It is an ideal location for families searching for fun and excitement.

Invited by Dubai Economy and Tourism Department to explore their unique experience in creating a large hub for retail shopping, traditional and crafts markets, as well as viewing the tranquillity of the long beaches, The FAM trip aims to introduce families to the diverse locations and discover some of the must-see attractions and landmarks while in Dubai.



The programme includes a variety of venues that were recommended for visitors planning a vacation to Dubai. From the best accommodations for your budget to heritage and art venues and retail malls, whatever selections the visitor takes are ideal.

We stayed at the Rove City Walk Hotel, which is located in the heart of the city and offers friendly, fuss-free service and comfortable rooms with everything you truly need for urban exploration and none of the fluff. The best part is that everything is just a short ride or leisurely walk away: theatres, restaurants, and even an indoor tropical forest teeming with exotic flora and critters.



City Walk is one of Dubai’s newest and most popular hangouts, with a sophisticated atmosphere and a plethora of things to see and do such as high-end shopping, dining, walking, and enjoying activities since it is the city’s largest event arena!

The Sikka for Art is the destination for Omani artists who want to establish a reputation overseas. Sikka is a multidisciplinary platform for local and regional emerging artists. It is the first yearly project of its kind, with the goal of promoting and showcasing the works of local and regional artists by providing an appropriate platform for them to display their work in front of a diverse audience. Several Omani artists have participated in Sikka’s shows over the years.



From the arts to a thrilling gaming experience, visitors to Dubai Parks and Resorts may find more than 100 exciting indoor and outdoor rides and attractions at Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, Legoland Dubai, and Legoland Water Park. We examined the best from iconic film studios such as Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Lionsgate at Motiongate Dubai, the region’s largest Hollywood-inspired amusement park. Experience spectacular thrills, including the world’s first rollercoaster inspired by action flick John Wick and the world’s fastest single-car spinning rollercoaster themed after heist movie Now You See Me, as well as iconic animated characters such as the Smurfs and Shrek. Meanwhile, aspiring filmmakers may go behind the scenes at Studio Central.



Al Seef, a lively waterfront promenade where old and new meet, runs along Dubai Creek’s waterfront. The region is similar to Muttrah corniche, which has a long quo of malls, hotels, and restaurants along the waterfront.

Learn about the Gulf’s origins as a famed pearl diving harbour, see the open-air floating market and 1950s-style souk, get a henna tattoo, and buy handicrafts along the sikkas (alleyways).

We had our lunch at al Fanar Restaurant which keeps the charm of Al Fanar’s ambience and unique Emirati flavours while catering to fish lovers’ sensibilities.



Mercato Shopping Center, an Italian Renaissance-style retail complex in Dubai with many universally popular stores, is a bustling mall highly recommended for visitors along with the Outlet Village Mall and the Global Village. You may buy a wide range of products from over 140 retail stores, including Massimo Dutti, Diesel, and Armani Jeans.

The Pointe and the View on the Palm Jumeirah are ideal places to hang out throughout the winter and at night. The visitor can spend the entire day out and entertained with breathtaking views and compelling options for shopping, dining, and playing.