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The fun and easy way to learn a new language Stay curious and connected. When you can speak another language your world becomes bigger, richer and more inspiring. Learn with Babbel – it’s fun, easy and effective. Forget much of what you may have heard about Arab states. Almost anything goes in Dubai, which is perhaps the most international and outward looking of the United Arab Emirates. The ruling Maktoum family realised long ago that trade and tourism were the way forward, which brought about a flood of investment and an unprecedented building boom.

The result is a remarkable urban landscape, including major landmarks such as the soaring, sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel, and the luxury man-made islands known as The Palm, as well as The World, which is nearing completion. Related Articles Dubai: village to metropolis 29 Oct 2007 The fun and easy way to learn a new language Sponsored by Babbel Glimpses of the old Dubai still remain, however – in the souks, mosques and the renovated Bastakiya area – offering a slightly bewildering mix of east and west. But most tourists visit for the guaranteed sun, excellent hotels, white-sand beaches and decent shopping, which have made Dubai one of the most popular destinations to escape the northern European chill. Top five sights 1. Dubai Museum Set in a historical fort, the Dubai Museum offers a snapshot of the social history of the Emirate, as well as other parts of the UAE. The centerpiece is a reconstructed souk from Dubai's pearling days, complete with authentic sights and sounds. There is also, understandably, a major focus on the speed of the area's transition from poor pearling village to modern metropolis. Read more...http://www.telegraph.co.uk