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Five Exciting Top Places to Visit with Kids in Dubai

Being the largest shopping mall in the world, the Dubai Mall is definitely a great place for shopping and is always teeming with excitement. If you are traveling with your children, including some activities especially for them is a must since Dubai offers plenty of opportunities to keep them happy and on their toes.

Dubai is a fun place for kids with its white sands, sunny climate, and beautiful beaches. Being the largest city in UAE, you will find many vacationers enjoying the myriad of activities, cuisines, shopping, sports and many other exciting things. This spectacular oasis in the desert region can entertain persons of all ages with its fantastic water parks, indoor skiing, camel trekking, Dolphin shows, fun parks, etc.

The top five exciting places to visit with kids in Dubai are:                                          

Dubai’s most unbelievable but marvellous attraction is the indoor ski resort called Ski Dubai with 22,500 square metres of snow, slopes and even an indoor 85 metre high mountain. Awarded the Thea Outstanding Achievement Award by the Themed Entertainment Association, this skiing resort has an extremely efficient insulation system. It manages to keep the indoor temperature at -10 C (300 F) during the daytime and -60 C (210 F) at night although outside temperatures in Dubai may be really hot. Kids find it thrilling when they see real penguins in the snow. This snow resort has penguins who are let out to have fun from their enclosures many times during the day. You can book a penguin encounter and even interact with them directly.

The Dolphin encounter at the Dubai Dolphinarium is an unforgettable one as you watch them play, dance, dive and interact with their trainers. This activity is open to all ages, is relaxing, enjoyable as much as exciting. This is a first of its kind, fully air-conditioned indoor Dolphinarium in the Middle Eat that offers complete family entertainment and pure fun. This 5000 square meter (54,000 sq ft) marine facility is also a great place to celebrate your kid’s birthday. Interactions with the highly intelligent Dolphins is sure to encourage kids to protect marine life and fragile ecosystems.

The Sega Republic at the Dubai Mall is two levels of pure gaming fun, arcade adventure and a virtual high-tech theme park. This fabulous theme park developed by Emaar Retail with Japan-based SEGA Corporation, brings you high-tech attractions at their best. With more than 170 amusement games, children and adults alike are amused with the visual merriment accompanied by amazing rides.

The Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis The Palm Resort is nothing short of a full day of fun, frolicking and adventure. The gargantuan water rides gush fast by swirling you down at high speeds to give your teenaged kids and you a super exciting time. This is the number one water park not only in the Middle East but also in Europe. The Tower of Neptune, a near vertical adrenaline pumping slide, The Tower of Poseidon, the world’s largest water slide and the Atlantean Flyer Zip Line, longest zip line in the Middle East are sure to put you in a tizzy of never-ending excitement.

Another waterpark equally exciting but centred on the tale of Juha from the Arabian folklore is situated in front of the majestic Burj Al Arab. Wild Wadi Park is under maintenance currently but expected to open soon on February 11, 2016. This park is a fun filled story adventure for the entire family to beat the heat with its fantastic slides, imaginative water slide structures and great staff.

When vacationing in Dubai with your children, it is important to always remember to rehydrate due to the hot weather, wear appropriate clothing and carry essential things your children may need.

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African Grey Parrots; Highly Intelligent and Lovable

African Grey Parrots are visibly gorgeous, intelligent and curious. Found on the equatorial regions of Africa, these birds have two major subspecies, the Congo African grey parrot and the Timneh African grey parrot.

The African grey parrot has an endearing personality with observant eyes. Their extremely intelligent nature requires quite a lot of mental and physical stimulation so that they don’t get bored. Social neglect is something these beautiful birds really despise and thus require a lot of attention. In the wild the bird spends 24 hours with its mate since it is a monogamous breeder and when domesticated bonds to its owner. Evidently, it expects a lot from its owners and demands their time too. You may have been waiting for a long time to have the African grey parrot as your pet companion, but you will have to be patient because this bird takes its own time to respond to you and trust you. Basically it does not trust strangers!

Visiting the African grey parrot and Making it a part of your daily routine or activities will keep it free from boredom and you will be surprised at the amount of vocabulary this bird picks up in no time. It is a great talker and will mimic words and phrases it has heard repeatedly by the time it is a year old. It would be better to steer clear of certain words, because this smart bird can pick up a word even if it has heard it just once. Words are not the only things the African grey parrots can copy! They can imitate different types of sounds too! However, mimicking sounds is not the only thing they do; after all they are wild birds, so they are bound to make their own sounds too, but unlike other birds, these birds are not cacophonic.

With an early training in good diet, you can be rest assured that your greys will eat better and remain healthy too. But no matter how much you feed them well, birds do have a tendency to bite and chew. It is part of a birds’ nature to chew things they find like wooden objects, furniture, and sometimes even your electric chords or wires.

The African grey parrot loves to be around you and receive your warmth and affection, but don’t go overboard cuddling and caressing the creature. It doesn’t like it and may show its displeasure just like humans, but with only one difference; it might bite you.

The greys are really friendly but are usually a single person bird and may not show equal friendliness with your other family members. But if you treat it well and make it a part of daily family life, it will be more accepting of other humans besides the owner. People do need to remember that the African grey parrots are birds and not dogs and behave differently as pets. Understanding their behaviour, food habits, likes and dislikes will help you build a great relationship with your bird. It is best not to over protect the bird, let it be on its own to handle certain noises, change of places or people. With patience, this intelligent bird will start adjusting better and it certainly will depend how you treat and train it.

It would be worth mentioning that the African grey parrot is on the endangered species list of the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) treaty. This treaty bans it from commercial international trade and it would be best if you purchase it from a registered bird shop.

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Dubai, an Unparalleled Tourist Destination for All Ages

The moment one thinks of Dubai, Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest man-made structure comes to your mind which also happens to be one of the most popular tourist attractions. At 829.8 m, this modern architectural marvel is based on an abstract design of a native flower found in the Dubai region called the Hymenocallis. This stunning feat of engineering gives you a falcon’s eye view of the area around it making it a breath-taking view. If you have planned your air tickets in advance, you can also pre-book tickets online as far as 30 days in advance to avoid any last minutes rushes to Burj Khalifa’s different floors which offer you a restaurant-bar, two observation decks and more.

Dubai spoils you with its choices of hotels ranging from as low as $29 per night to the most luxurious starting at $1980 per night, the Burj Al Arab, a sail shaped iconic hotel that regularly hosts people from celebrities to royals.

Dubai is well connected by flights with the Dubai International Airport being the busiest of them all, but you also have a choice of two other Airports in UAE like the Sharjah International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The topmost places to visit in Dubai are Gold souq, The Dubai Mall - the largest shopping mall in the world, Deira Spice souk – for everything in spices, Jumeirah Mosque – an important city landmark, Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, and more.

There are many options for sporting activity kind things to do in Dubai like paying a visit to the Dubai Ice Rink, Dubai Autodrome, KidsZania, Ferrari world and state of the art iFly Dubai.

Although Dubai has warm desert climate throughout the year, one of the places to visit in Dubai is the Dubai Snow Park. Unbelievable but true, inside this super snowy park, you can enjoy fresh snowfalls, fun-packed rides, entertainment and whole day family fun. Kids love this world’s largest indoor snow park as they can actually watch real-life penguins walk across the snow.

Keeping children in mind, if you truly want to spellbound them, one of the topmost list of things to do in Dubai could be none other than the Dubai Dolphinarium. The Dolphins and fur seals will truly dazzle you with all their water skills and antics, and give you a relaxing but fantastic experience. The VIP seats of the large pool give you a grand view of the dolphins as they do their aquatic spectacles gracefully. At the end of the show you get a chance for up close photo opportunities and can interact with the animals too.

This is a 45 minute enjoyable show for all ages as you can watch bottlenose dolphins and fur seals jump, dance, dive, juggle and even play basketball. The entrance fee to the show is definitely value for money as the Dubai Dolphinarium also has a 5D theatre to give you a movie watching experience enhanced by special effects like gusts of wind, flashing of lights, etc. The lights and lasers is a spectacular show with an amazing play of lights and music. You can also buy souvenirs from the gift shop at the Dubai Dolphinarium for your friends and family back home.

There are countless activities and important places to visit in Dubai besides the ones listed here and you may find that these competing with each other for your valuable holiday time. All in all Dubai promises to be a great, not found elsewhere fun filled complete family destination in the world!

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Dolphin Show at Dubai Dolphinarium, Meet, Swim & Play with Dolphins!

Join the most lovable creatures of the ocean at Dolphin Show Dubai. From poolside interactions to deep water adventures, swimmers get a unique experience to meet these incredible mammals, all under the guidance of our expert trainers.

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Enjoy the Dolphin Magic at Dubai Dolphinarium

With the school holidays coming to an end, we gave the kids a choice of where we should go for a family outing. Dubai Dolphinarium was a unanimous choice as the children had both been begging to go for ages.

With a choice of an 11am, 3pm or 6pm show we opted for the latter thinking we could spend some time in the park beforehand as the sun went down. Creek Park is stunning: a lush green open space filled with flora and fauna, which despite the heat, was still enjoyable because of the shade of the mature trees.

We didn’t realize that the Dolphinarium offered so many additional attractions inside: a Mirror Maze, Soft Play, a café and the UAE’s only exotic bird show and the curious Dolphin Planet. We decided to pay for tickets to see the exotic bird show immediately after the dolphins.

Helped to our seats in the VIP area in the packed stadium around the dolphin pool, we were delighted to see the excitement on our children’s faces.

The show starts with the seals performing tricks, balancing balls, singing and much more. But the real stars of the show of course are the awe-inspiring dolphins. Regardless of your age it is impossible not to be impressed as they performed dynamic somersaults, synchronized high jumps and other spectacular tricks. They interact with the crowd, singing, dancing and even painting, their intelligence is amazing.

The show lasts around 45 minutes and there is a photo opportunity to meet the dolphins one-on-one when the show ends. A ‘must do’ and a brilliant memento!

Our second treat was awaiting us, the exotic bird show. We made our way to the air-conditioned tent to take our seats. This show was as lively and impressive as the dolphins and seals. Macaws, Cockatoos and Parrots of all colours, shapes and sizes entertained us with their antics as they flew throughout the audience, talked and even performed math’s which astounded us all!

All in all a lovely early evening entertainment that was magical for all of us. We saw meet and greet with dolphins being advertised at the newly opened Dolphin Planet, an opportunity to get in the water and play with them. We haven’t told the kids yet but this is their birthday treat!

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African Grey Parrot at the Creek Park Bird Show Dubai - Dubai Dolphinarium

African Grey Parrot – At the Creek Park Bird Show Dubai, we have over 20 different species of parrots! Want to know more about them? Here are some facts about parrots!

How many different kinds of parrots are there?

- There are over 360 different species. Almost 100 of these are threatened with extinction, mainly due to loss of habitat and capture to be pets.

Where are wild parrots found?

- Most live in tropical and semi-tropical areas like Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, India, New Zealand and Australia.

In what ways are parrots different from other types of birds?

- Parrots are “zygodactyls”, which means that they have 2 toes pointing to the front and 2 pointing to the back.

- They have a hinged upper and lower beak. (Watch a parrot yawn sometime – unlike other birds; it raises the upper part of the beak without moving the whole head!)

- Parrots are the only birds that can lift up food to their mouths using their feet. Other birds use their beaks to lift their food, or use their feet to grasp and carry it.

Are all feathers the same?

Definitely not! There are three basic kinds of feathers:

- Down feathers are the small, soft, fluffy feathers located closest to the bird’s skin. They help the bird regulate its temperature.

- Contour feathers cover the head and body. They make the bird very smooth so it can travel easily through the air.

- Flight and tail feathers are much stiffer and longer than contour feathers. They move the air so that the bird can fly.

What is a parrot’s beak made of?

- It might seem like a parrot’s beak is solid, but it’s not. In fact, like many of the bird’s bones it is hollow, with fine bony struts inside to make it strong. The outside is covered in keratin (which is what our fingernails are made of). A parrot’s beak grows continuously and is worn down by eating, chewing wood, and by grinding the top and bottom parts against each other.

How big are parrots?

- The smallest parrots (called Parrotlets) can fit into the palm of your hand. The largest (Hyacinth Macaws) can be over 90 cm from head to tail, have a wingspan of 125 cm and weigh as much as 1,700 grams.

How long can parrots live?

- On average, small pet parrots like budgies live about 10 years. Very large pet parrots can live 80 years or even more!

What do wild parrots eat?

- Most parrots like fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and a few insect larvae. But, some parrots are specialists – for example, wild Lorikeets eat fruit and nectar. Wild Hyacinth Macaws eat mainly palm nuts

How do parrots communicate?

- Parrots have very loud voices. Different sounds mean different things (like “watch out for the hawk”, or “there’s food over here”). Parrots learn to make these calls by listening to their parents and flock mates. As pets, some can learn to talk by listening to us. Parrots also use body language (like fluffing their feathers) to communicate.

Just how smart are parrots?

- Some scientists think parrots are at least as smart as dolphins and chimpanzees. For example, Alex the African Grey parrot knew how to count to 6, identify 7 colours and name 35 different objects. Alex was even learning to read! He was trained by Dr. Pepperberg, who is now training two more parrots justlike him! Visit www.alexfoundation.org to learn more about parrot intelligence.

Check out http://www.parrots.org  or http://macawproject.org/ for more information!

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