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UAE is known to the world for the Dubai shopping festival, gold being the most common commodity purchased by visitors. The land of luxury and golden sands the Government of UAE has recently also started emphasizing on developing Dubai as a world-class center of medical tourism. It is expected that the number of visitors will rise by 15 % each year and according to one research Dubai has the potential to earn 7 billion Dh from medical tourism by 2010.
Visa InformationFor most western tourists procuring a Travel Visa on arrival is sufficient for a short stay in UAE. Please make sure your passport is valid for 2 to six months before travel. This Travel Visa is good for a stay of 30 days in UAE.
Sight Seeing InformationUAE is best known for its various safaris, one can take a safari by boat along the creek, one on helicopter or a desert safari in the traditional style on camel back. All the cities here are relatively new so there is not much scope of watching heritage sites or ancient architecture, however the luxurious lifestyle of Dubai itself can be a cause of wonder to the western tourist. The Museums are all very rich in treasures and are definitely a worthwhile haunt. The Gold Souk is a destination not to be missed. The palace Sheikh Saeed and the Jumeirah Mosque are spectacular buildings that may leave the western tourists spellbound.
| Pros | Cons |
| Availability of best possible equipment | Comparatively more expensive |
| Ease of passport procedure | It’s a relatively new industry in Dubai |
| Strong Governmental backing for the sector | |
| Central geographical location so ease of accessibility | |
| Wide spread use of English language |