This section focuses attention on the actual activities which contribute to the tourism experience. For most people it is what is done at the destination which is of most importance. This is true, most particularly for those people for whom travel and tourism is primarily a recreational and pleasurable experience (that is compared to visiting friends and relatives, or undertaking business travel).
The three important characteristics for attractions are:
they provide the initial attraction or 'pull' for the visit to Dubai.
they provide the visitor with the 'things to see', thereby providing opportunities for entertainment and recreation.
they provide the visitor with the 'things to do', that is the basic activity in tourism.
When promoting Dubai's attractions consider the following list of activities and attractions.
| PRIMARILY DEPENDENT NATURAL RESOURCES | |
| beaches | prospecting and fossicking areas |
| camping areas | bird watching areas |
| scenic spectaculars | trail bike areas |
| fishing areas | scuba and snorkeling areas |
| sailing areas | oasis and desert farms |
| marina | resorts in the desert |
| wilderness and desert | jet-skiing areas |
| animal-watching areas | rock climbing areas |
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PRIMARILY DEPENDENT CULTURAL RESOURCES |
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| museums | Arabic villages |
| historic sites and restorations | manufacturing plants |
| landmarks, ghost towns | national shrines or mosques |
| scientific wonders | concentrations of ethnic cultures |
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NOT PRIMARILY DEPENDENT ON EITHER NATURAL OR CULTURAL RESOURCES |
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| concert, drama and arts areas | playgrounds and parks |
| craft exhibits | convention centres |
| golf areas | sports arenas |
| amusements and theme parks | shopping areas |
| spectator sport areas | |
Useful websites:
http://www.arabian-adventures.com/
http://www.alphatoursdubai.com/
http://www.orient-tours-uae.com/
http://www.arabianwildlife.com/
Try this quiz after you have researched the "Dubai Explorer" guide book and visited these sites.