Flights from Toronto to Dubai, UAE

Emirates Airbus A380

At the moment, the Emirates airline offers 3 direct flights a week from Toronto, Canada (YZZ) to Dubai (DXB) in the United Arab Emirates.

The Emirates Come Alive on National Day

The Emirates come alive on National Day. On Sunday and Monday, 2 and 3 December, the UAE will celebrate the 41 National Day with events ranging from fireworks to exhibitions and cultural parades.

Throughout the country, streets and buildings are virtually painted in red, black, white and green - the colors of the United Arab Emirates flag.


UAE comes alives on National Day | GulfNews.com

Images from National Day in the United Arab Emirates

Inside the Sheikh Zayed Mosque In Abu Dhabi

Inside the Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi - adhan (prayer clock). There are ten of these clocks in the building. They show the muslim prayer times.

The Legend of Atlantis

The Atlantis Hotel, The Palm and the adjacent shopping mall are based on the legend of Atlantis.

Expensive Cars - Dubai, UAE

People in Dubai tend to have a preference for expensive cars.

Porsche, Ferrari, and BMW seem to be quite popular here.

Madinat Jumeirah Shopping Mall in Dubai, UAE

Some spectacular views from the Madinat Jumeirah shopping mall in Dubai.

Madinat Jumeirah Souk

The Madinat Jumeirah Souk (souk is the arab word for market) is a shopping mall, located on the beach next to the famous 7-star Burj Al Arab Hotel.

The Jumeirah Mosque - Dubai, UAE

The Jumeirah Mosque, located in Jumeirah Beach Road, is the only place of worship in Dubai that non-muslims are allowed to enter.

With it's huge central dome and tall minarets, the Jumeirah Grand Mosque is one of Dubai's major attractions.

Unfortunately, I was too late for the guided tour. Tours of the mosque are organized every Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday by the Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding. The entrance fee is 10 dirhams or about two euros. Needless to say, men in short pants are not allowed and women are expected to cover their legs, arms and shoulders whilst inside the building.

Jumeirah Road in Dubai, UAE

D94, also known as Jumeirah Road, Jumeirah Beach Road or Al Sufouh Road, is one of the longest roads in downtown Dubai. The road runs parallel to Dubai's coast along the Persian Gulf.


Important landmarks along the Jumeirah Road are the Jumeirah Mosque, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Wild Wadi Water Park, Burj Al Arab, Madinat Jumeirah, and Palm Jumeirah.