How to rest in February

Go towards the fly - fly to the Emirates at the end of winter and the onset of full summer, still have to wait and wait. But it is possible and accelerate the course of events. If heat is not in a hurry in our northern latitude, go towards the fly - fly to the Emirates. Where else but in this heavenly place, the luxurious side of the planet, spend a couple of weeks of February - to enjoy the warm sea, hot sand beaches and unique event - the grand festival of shopping, conceived and organized exclusively for you to come here and spend money. Abu Dhabi's associations with the United Arab Emirates, almost all the same - an endless flow of oil and money, the glittering gold shops and shopping malls, beautiful oasis in the desert and camel caravans on the horizon. Variations are possible, but the essence remains the same. And the capital of all this luxury is regal in Abu Dhabi, very neat and clean, lush green parks and the oriental sensual. Perhaps he is not as popular as Dubai, but also deprived of some of the shortcomings of the latter, for example, the annoying traffic jams, the dominance of an exclusive transport (an impression that ordinary cars in Dubai, just outside the law!) And crowds of curious tourists everywhere. Skyscraper Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi half a century ago Abu Dhabi was just a small fishing village, where to look and something was not on that. All of its population was on the strength of a couple hundred people, and major buildings of the old fort stood only a few coral structures of unknown function and a scattering of mud huts. The remainder of the emirate (which is almost 87% throughout the UAE) occupy the most famous Arabian Sands, dilute a couple of beautiful oases - Al-Ain and Liwa. The desert in the UAE Abu Dhabi today very different. This is a very modern and trendy city in which at the same time feel a real Arabic flavor and a long-standing cultural traditions. Among the numerous luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi can be found even seven-star, golden beaches are never empty, and the menus of local restaurants can easily learn geography. And entertainment is not to consider - from the numerous fashion shows and concerts to various sports like horse racing and camel racing. Camel racing most prominent place in Abu Dhabi - Corniche rolls in the flowering gardens and fountains. At first glance, you will not say that here is concentrated the entire business life of the city, but rather a place for relaxation and recreation. However, when presented, which deals crank inhabitants of local offices, head spin. Abu Dhabi. Corniche The highlight of February in Abu Dhabi - is an annual music festival, salsa and jazz, bringing together at one time two disparate events into one incendiary musical show. And a couple of days residents of Abu Dhabi, UAE and visitors turn into passionate lovers of salsa and jazz music. Dubai, once it was a modest fishing village on the ancient trade route between Mesopotamia and India, and life here ran a measured and leisurely. But with the discovery of huge oil reserves in the region in 1966, everything has changed beyond recognition. Incredible economic growth and welfare, the highest in the world of skyscrapers and new cutting-edge architectural masterpieces, designed to impress the world, man-made islands, underwater hotels and most prestigious sporting events with prize money dizzy - that's modern Dubai. Dubai, but the main reason that attracts tourists to Dubai from around the world - shopping. After all, no wonder it was here in 1996 carried the legendary festival of shopping. And if the whole year this city - a haven for shopaholics, you can imagine what is happening in Dubai in February. Shopping Centre in Dubai Glittering shopping malls and bustling bazaars in the UAE enjoy a special status and are able to extract from him a considerable advantage, so that even those who come here do not for shopping and markets, there is a chance seriously interested in doing this. In the midst of the festival throughout the city are reporting and fashion shows, laser light shows and amazing in its scope and spectacular fireworks to collect thousands of crowds of enthusiastic spectators. Fireworks - a common thing at the festival shopping One of the most interesting pavilions include Carpet Oasis, exhibiting exclusive carpets from around the world - most of them very rare and expensive specimens. Carpet Oasis And the festival coincides with such significant events as World Cup races (with a prize fund of more than $ 15 million) only in the Middle East, golf tournaments and most prestigious tennis championship. But Dubai - it's not just shopping. No less famous for their outstanding local hotels, the likes of which you will not find anywhere else, plush restaurants, otvyaznyh parties, luxurious beaches. By the way, if you want to temporarily find themselves in an old oak tree, go for a walk in the desert and spend the night in a traditional dwelling of nomadic Bedouins - an unforgettable experience guaranteed. Ras al Khaimah Ras al-Khaimah - this is a relatively small emirate, which has started to develop much later than their powerful and rich "relatives", and to this day largely depends on them. But thanks to its location in the far north of the UAE Hajar mountain range, and a cooler climate than in the rest of the country, Ras al-Khaimah has many advantages. And above all it is an excellent opportunity for rest and relaxation. Ras al-Khaimah as in other emirates, at every step there are shopping malls and restaurants, but it so happened that the shopping tourists prefer to travel to Dubai for a day or two, and at Ras al-Khaimah to enjoy rest and comfort from time to time making forays into the nearby mountains, or venturing on a desert safari. The coastline stretches for more than 40 km, and replete with luxury hotels and plenty of golden sandy beaches, dominated by private schools. Hotels in Ras al-Khaimah secret gem of Ras al-Khaimah - a luxurious thermal spa Hutt. They say rest here, even a person of royal blood. In the Hutt can be better acquainted with Ayurveda (Indian medicine system, approx. Ed.) And try to imagine her healing power, to visit the healing mountain springs, but still here practicing therapy precious stones - that's really really a king! See also: How to rest in January as the rest of March as the rest of April as a break in May as a rest break in June as in July, how to relax in August as the rest of September as a break in October as the rest in November as the rest in December Where to go February