Dubai is one of the most vouched for tourist attraction sites in the world. Apart from it being the United Arab Emirates’ holiday hot spot, most tourists around the world have travelled here just to witness what the destination has to offer.
Many people travel to Dubai for business, leisure or both and a majority agree that this city is one of a kind. Located in the Middle East on the beautiful Arabian Gulf, Dubai is among the seven emirates that form the country’s United Arab Emirates (UAE) and it is the most populated among them.
Dubai is an awesome place with so many places to visit and things to do. It’s a destination suitable for both young and old. If you are planning to tour this place, here are some of the top-rated things to in Dubai. Make sure you give yourself enough time to do all of them or at least most of them. They are worth your time and money.
Visit Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building and Dubai is super famous for this. In other words, the building is Dubai’s landmark, the city’s point of interest and a major tourist attraction site. In fact, many tourists choose to visit this place just to visit this unique building.
For an unforgettable experience, ensure you make a trip to the observation deck on the 124th floor. The views from this bird’s-eye angle are just breathtaking but to some, they can be staggering especially if heights and you don’t get along quite well. You can also choose to visit during the evening to enjoy the famous city’s lights panoramas. The sight is so stunning that you wouldn’t want to leave the place without taking some photos. The ground area is also a place to envy thanks to the buildings gorgeously designed gardens, spacious walkways and of course, the world’s tallest performing fountain.
Shopping
If you are a shopaholic, Dubai is the most suitable destination for you. Here, you will have a good opportunity to enjoy your vacation and also shop for whatever your heart desires. While there are various places you can do your shopping while in Dubai, the most famous place is the Dubai Mall. It is the city’s premier mall. Plus one of the most renounced places to visit for both shopping and indoor activities. If you are coming with the kids, this will turn out to be one of your most favourite places. The activities here can really entertain the kids and keep them busy for the better part of the day. For more entertainment options, you have cinema complex, ice-skating rink and gaming zone. You may also get a chance to enjoy a special event like fashion shows or live music.
Indulge in a mixture of cultures and ethnicity
Are you this kind of a traveller who wants to experience different diversity of cultures? Then Dubai is a perfect destination for you. Other than New York City, Dubai is perhaps the next city best known to host people of different cultures and ethnicity. It would be more interesting to know that the majority of Dubai’s population includes foreigners from various parts of the world with a majority being expatriates who have come here to work. The local population here is a very small number such that the culture of this place is determined by travellers and the expatriates. Hence, this is one destination you are sure to feel at home no matter where you come from.
Visit Jumeirah Mosque
Among the many mosques in Dubai, Jumeirah Mosque is considered to be one of the most beautiful. No wonder most tourists regard it as a must-visit attraction site when they come to Dubai. The Jumeirah Mosque is an amazing example of the Islamic architecture and an exact copy of the Azhar Mosque in Cairo. The fine building is well-maintained, super clean and simply gorgeous. It has eye-catching exteriors and interiors. Plus it’s a peaceful place to be. The building is more stunning at night when the floodlights are lit. If you want to have a better understanding of the Islamic faith, book a guided tour of the mosque during your stay in Dubai.
Tour Dubai Aquarium
Dubai is a fantastic destination if you want to enjoy an underwater world thanks to the Dubai Aquarium. The aquarium which houses 140 species of sea life is one of the city’s best tourists’ attraction sites in Dubai. It is located on the ground floor of the Dubai Mall. Meaning, you can access the place from the mall or just enjoy a free view from the mall. You can also enter the Underwater Zoo and walk through the aquarium tunnel for an unforgettable experience. For the best view of sea life, consider a bottom boat tour on the top of the huge tank housing the sea life. You can also engage in other interesting activities such as shark diving and cage snorkelling.
Enjoy a desert safari
There are plenty of desert tours offered here. If you want to sample more natural scenery during your vacation here, then pay for at least one desert safari and experience the ultimate mix of adventures in the Arabian deserts. One of the best ways to remember your visit to Dubai is a tour in the desert. Those magical views as you drive through the dunes will stick in your mind to a very long time. More so, many of the desert tours include camel riding and sandboarding. If you have kids, this a good place to take them as well.
Stroll through Dubai Miracle garden
This colourful garden is an ideal place when you just want to relax and have a good time either alone or with your loved ones. Wonder through this miracle garden and forget about all your problems and anything that has been stressing you lately. Being around these flowers is just therapeutic. Don’t forget to take lots of pictures. They will look good in your photo gallery.
Remember Dubai is home to the tallest building and tallest functional fountain but they are not contented yet. That’s why they have created this world’s largest flower garden, home to about a hundred million flowers. Almost everything here from twee English-style cottages, trucks and windmills have been covered with beautiful flowers.
Visit Dubai for a memorable vacation
With all the activities listed above, Dubai is a destination like no other. There are so much to do that no matter the duration you are going to spend here, your days and sometimes nights will always be fully occupied. Don’t be surprised if you feel like extending your holiday days or looking for ways to live here longer. A lot of people have fallen in love with this place too. The place gorgeous and your visit here will remain memorable for a long time to come.
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