8 Places You Must See While in Dubai
8 Places You Must See While in Dubai
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Dubai is an exciting and happening destination that has to be seen - and experienced - to be believed. Of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is known for its welcoming hospitality and the wealth of amazing experiences that await. Here is a handful of those ‘not-to-be-missed’ attractions that every visitor to Dubai has to tick off:
1. TheBurj Al Arab, perennially voted “The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel”, promises pampering, service and blissful surroundings like nowhere else. Whether you stay in one of the xx suites attended to by your own personal butler; indulge in afternoon tea in the lobby; have drinks at the Skyview Lounge or go ‘underwater’ to dine in the Al Mahara restaurant, you’ll soon understand why this iconic hotel is often billed as ‘the world’s only seven-star hotel’. Guests arrive either by crossing the bridge in one of the hotel’s white Rolls Royces or fly in and land on the hotel’s infamous helipad. Either way, every guest is king at Burj Al Arab.
2. If there’s any icon that symbolizes Dubai, it’s theBurj Khalifa. It’s unmissable – probably due to the fact that it’s 828 metres high and dwarfs the whole city. Wherever you are in Dubai, you don’t have to look too far to see this shining pinnacle of glass and steel soaring into and beyond the clouds. Enjoy the views from the outside, but also be sure to see Dubai from the inside out when you venture up the world’s tallest tower. Head to the At The Top experiences on the 124thor the 148thfloors – the highest outdoor observation deck in the world.
3. There aren’t many places in the world where you can go snowboarding or skiing in a shopping mall whilst in the desert. At Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates you’ll discoverSki Dubai, a snowy mountain resort with five ski runs, tube slides, toboggan runs, an alpine café – ideal for sipping hot chocolate in minus four degrees – a zip wire and a colony of Snow Penguins.
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4. Make a splash in two of the region’s most exciting and thrillingwaterparks. Are you brave enough to tackle the JumeirahSceirah at Wild Wadi when you’ll plummet down a 120metre slide at an astonishing 80km/hours before heading off to face the park’s remaining 29 thrills and spills. Then head to Aquaventure at Atlantis – voted the fifth best waterpark in the world by TripAdvisor – to experience the shark infested lagoon in the Tower of Neptune or the world’s largest waterslide, the Aquaconda with the Tower of Poseidon.
5. Step back in time and trace the history of this what is now a modern day, futuristic metropolis. Starting out as little more than a fishing village beside the Dubai Creek, wander through the originalsouqs(marketplaces) where tradesmen still sell their wares and customers haggle (bargaining is all part of the fun). Explore the Textile Souq on the Bur Dubai side of the Creek, then board an abra (traditional wooden boat) and head to the aromatic Spice and dazzling Gold Souqs.
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6. You don’t have to venture far out of the city to reach the rollingdesert. Here the waves of sand dunes disappear into the horizon creating an awe inspiring, spectacular landscape. Watch nature’s biggest show of the day – sunset – as the sand turns from brown to orange to red. Head out on a desert safari for a rollercoaster journey across the waves, ride a camel, admire the falcons flying and enjoy traditional hospitality and cuisine around a campfire under a star-filled sky.
7. Fancy a quick swim with a shark while on a shopping spree? At The Dubai Mall you can delve into life below the ocean at theDubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Here you’ll see 70 different marine species including some 300 sharks and rays at close quarters. And if you’re after more of the same, then head to Atlantis, The Palm and lose yourself in the tunnels of theLost Chambersaquarium where the delights (and horrors) of the underwater world await.
8. The best (and free) shows in town take place every day on the lake at the base of the towering Burj Khalifa. Be mesmorized by the dancingDubai Fountainas 150metre-high jets of water swing and sway in time to stirring music. The beam of light shining upward from the fountain can be seen frommore than 30 kilometers away.
1. TheBurj Al Arab, perennially voted “The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel”, promises pampering, service and blissful surroundings like nowhere else. Whether you stay in one of the xx suites attended to by your own personal butler; indulge in afternoon tea in the lobby; have drinks at the Skyview Lounge or go ‘underwater’ to dine in the Al Mahara restaurant, you’ll soon understand why this iconic hotel is often billed as ‘the world’s only seven-star hotel’. Guests arrive either by crossing the bridge in one of the hotel’s white Rolls Royces or fly in and land on the hotel’s infamous helipad. Either way, every guest is king at Burj Al Arab.
2. If there’s any icon that symbolizes Dubai, it’s theBurj Khalifa. It’s unmissable – probably due to the fact that it’s 828 metres high and dwarfs the whole city. Wherever you are in Dubai, you don’t have to look too far to see this shining pinnacle of glass and steel soaring into and beyond the clouds. Enjoy the views from the outside, but also be sure to see Dubai from the inside out when you venture up the world’s tallest tower. Head to the At The Top experiences on the 124thor the 148thfloors – the highest outdoor observation deck in the world.
3. There aren’t many places in the world where you can go snowboarding or skiing in a shopping mall whilst in the desert. At Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates you’ll discoverSki Dubai, a snowy mountain resort with five ski runs, tube slides, toboggan runs, an alpine café – ideal for sipping hot chocolate in minus four degrees – a zip wire and a colony of Snow Penguins.
4. Make a splash in two of the region’s most exciting and thrillingwaterparks. Are you brave enough to tackle the JumeirahSceirah at Wild Wadi when you’ll plummet down a 120metre slide at an astonishing 80km/hours before heading off to face the park’s remaining 29 thrills and spills. Then head to Aquaventure at Atlantis – voted the fifth best waterpark in the world by TripAdvisor – to experience the shark infested lagoon in the Tower of Neptune or the world’s largest waterslide, the Aquaconda with the Tower of Poseidon.
5. Step back in time and trace the history of this what is now a modern day, futuristic metropolis. Starting out as little more than a fishing village beside the Dubai Creek, wander through the originalsouqs(marketplaces) where tradesmen still sell their wares and customers haggle (bargaining is all part of the fun). Explore the Textile Souq on the Bur Dubai side of the Creek, then board an abra (traditional wooden boat) and head to the aromatic Spice and dazzling Gold Souqs.
6. You don’t have to venture far out of the city to reach the rollingdesert. Here the waves of sand dunes disappear into the horizon creating an awe inspiring, spectacular landscape. Watch nature’s biggest show of the day – sunset – as the sand turns from brown to orange to red. Head out on a desert safari for a rollercoaster journey across the waves, ride a camel, admire the falcons flying and enjoy traditional hospitality and cuisine around a campfire under a star-filled sky.
7. Fancy a quick swim with a shark while on a shopping spree? At The Dubai Mall you can delve into life below the ocean at theDubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Here you’ll see 70 different marine species including some 300 sharks and rays at close quarters. And if you’re after more of the same, then head to Atlantis, The Palm and lose yourself in the tunnels of theLost Chambersaquarium where the delights (and horrors) of the underwater world await.
8. The best (and free) shows in town take place every day on the lake at the base of the towering Burj Khalifa. Be mesmorized by the dancingDubai Fountainas 150metre-high jets of water swing and sway in time to stirring music. The beam of light shining upward from the fountain can be seen frommore than 30 kilometers away.
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