There are many reasons to visit Dubai. Beyond the traditional trappings, such as cruises on dhows, tempting food delights, dune and wadi bashing jeep safaris Dubai also has a variety of other pleasures. The city is also renowned for the numerous events and festivals that take place throughout the year. Here are a few important galas and events to look forward to in Dubai throughout the year of 2011.Click on dune buggy dubai.

Dubai Shopping Festival

The Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 will bring in millions of visitors from 20th January to 20th February. The entire souks and malls are gearing up to welcome the huge event, which usually sees people shell out more than $1 billion after year. Expect huge discounts on all kinds of products during the DSF 2011.

Omega Dubai Desert Classic

This is among the highest priced golf events on the planet and draws top players from the world of golfing. This event, the Omega Dubai Desert Classic is one of the most sought-after UAE events. The "Emirates Golf Club" will shine with the event taking place in February.

Taste of Dubai

Gourmets will do well to check out flights with cheap airlines to Dubai in the month of March in the back of their minds. This is when you can enjoy the 'taste of Dubai' which is an open-air food and drink festival that will see some of the most renowned restaurants in Dubai serving famous dishes.

Dubai World Cup

It is a significant event that is a heavyweight in the festival calendar of Dubai. After all, being worth some US$25.26 million The Dubai World Cup will be the most prestigious horse racing event in Dubai. Each year, come March and Meydan Racecourse will be alive with the best horses in the world and jockeys.

Dubai Dance Festival

For dance aficionados, July is the perfect opportunity to make one of the special travel packages to Dubai. Dancers from some of the top dance companies of Dubai will put up the Community Theatre Arts Centre in ablaze. There would be plenty of dance workshops too, where one can learn a variety of dance moves.

Dubai Summer Surprises

Those who miss out upon this year's Dubai Shopping Festival can catch up during Dubai Summer Surprises during June to July. The festival provides a variety of irresistible discount shopping in the various malls and souks. With Dubai Summer Surprises focused more on families, there's a lot of activities for families to take your children to participate in children's events or watching circuses, as well as a world of other live performances. Since the festival is some time away, it's ripe to start looking for Dubai flights.

UAE Desert Challenge

It is a heart-pounding motor racing annual event, which draws motorcyclists as motorists and truck drivers from many parts of the world. The treacherous desert track is a real test of the strength and endurance of the participants during the competition.