Dubai is a one of the best city in United Arab Emirates. This is called a “Dram City” . City is famous for tourism, luxurious shopping, modern architecture and beautiful nightlife. City mostly described for ultra-modern tourism which attracts to around the world visitors. Dubai is one of the top places to visit in in UAE.
Earlier, around 18th Century places used to be a small village which was famous for fishing. Place rapidly grown in terms of economic after that because of tourism, oil research, real estate and finance. Every year millions and millions people visit the city from around the world .City is filled of thousands of iconic attractions such as Burj Khalifa, artificial islands, skyscrapers, nightlife, desert adventure and so many. Place is now in trending for honeymoon trip destination.
City is complete dynamic and there is something for every age group. Dubai is world first city where has 7-star and so many 5-star accommodations, world class restaurants and amenities which gives a luxurious feelings to the visitors. Only 15 percent people are local here and remaining are from different countries such as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh and Gulf countries.
Places to Visit:
Dubai has numerous places to explore if you plan to visit but it’s depend on budgets and timing. You can shortlist the places accordingly before visiting. Here is list of top most places to visit.
1. The Burj Khalifa- World Tallest Building
This is tallest skyscraper in Dubai United Arab Emirates and located in heart of Dubai. Construction started in 2004 and completed in 2009 and inaugurated in 4th January 2010.Actually building name was Burj Dubai but later got changed to Burj Khalifa because money funded for construction by Abu Dhabi ruler and UAE president Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan . Tower is world tallest building and its total height is 829.8 meters.
The Tower structure was designed by Adrian Smith, of Skidmore, Owings & Merril .It was designed on large scales such as 3000 homes, Dubai Mall, nine plus hotels, 3 hectares of parkland, minimum 19 residential skyscrapers and 30 acres artificial Burj Khalifa Lake. Building offers various facilities like luxurious recreational and leisure facilities with world best swimming pools, health and wellness facilities, exclusive lounges, health and wellness facilities and world highest level restaurant on level 122.There is total 57 elevators and 8 escalators. The complete structure is featured with a cladding system to manage the Dubai summer temperature.
Visitors can see a beautiful Dubai city, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina from the 124th and 148th floor. Your Trip will not complete without visiting Burj Khalifa which gives a memorable experience.
- Location: 1 Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
- Transportation: Options: Bus / Cab / Metro
- Tips: Ticket prices vary according to time of the day. Plan your day accordingly.
- Open Time For Visitors: 8:30 AM – 10 PM
2.The Dubai Fountain – Ultimate Evening Show
The Dubai Fountain is one of the best mesmerizing sight for the every visitor. This is world largest choreographed fountain pattern, near the Burj Khalifa. Fountain theme is set on music and lights which gives a complete different experience to visitors.
Fountain was designed by WET Design, a company based on California. Water Fountain show designed by twenty-five color projectors and 6600 WET Superlight to create multiple different colorful design with water.
If you visit Burj Khalifa or Dubai mall you can see this water show because fountain is near only. Visitors can reach this place by metro or cab.
Location: Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
3. Dubai Mall: World Biggest Mall
Dubai Mall is the largest mall in the UAE as well in the world and spread in 5,400,000 sq ft. Mall is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates near Burj Khalifa. There is around 1200 retail shops and every year around 65 million people visit this mall from around the planet.
Mall opened in 4th November 2008 with 1000 retails shop. Visitors can explore here Dubai Aquarium and Discovery Centre which is very famous in Dubai Mall.Here is 250-room luxury hotel, 22 cinema screens and 120 restaurants and cafes.
Including luxurious shopping visitors can also experience here scuba diving and ice skating. Mall has luxurious 5-star hotels with world class luxurious facilities for the visitors. You can find here world famous 200 plus brands such as Armani, The Merchant of Venice, Moynat, Valentino etc.
Location: Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
4.Dubai Aquarium: The Biggest Aquatic Zoo Underwater
Dubai Aquarium is one of the largest underwater Aquarium in the whole world and it is located in Dubai Mall which is located in heart of city and beside to Burj Khalifa. Here is around 33000 plus marine animals which represents 140 plus different species.
This is not just the attraction point but also play a important role for education and marine conservation. Aquarium contiguous in various research and project related to conservation and aquarium team and biologists and specialists put their effort for the awareness about preserving marine life importance.
The Aquarium is divided in different sections such as Underwater Zoo, Rainforest, Rocky Shore and Aquarium Tunnel. Tunnel is main attraction point which is 48 meters long walkway that gives the visitors to experience the transparent tunnel surrounded by water on all sides .Visitors can see different types of species such as fish, sharks, and rays swimming very closely.
Place is plenty to explore if you are brave to do adventures with different types of species like shark diving.
Location: Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates Visiting time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
5.Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah is world famous an iconic artificial archipelago in Dubai city which shape look like a palm tree .This is a great sight from above and place is full of luxurious hotels & resorts, residences, and number of entertainment options.
Visitors can do here so many adventure activities such as waterslides, splashing in pools, or relaxing on the private beach and Freefall skydiving session.
Location: Dubai – United Arab Emirates
6.Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai miracle garden is world biggest beautiful garden. This is a flower garden and located in the Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Place is 30 km away from Dubai international airport and 14 km from Burj Al Arab.
Garden was opened on 14 February 2013.There is more than 50 million flowers and 250 million plants which is a world record. Miracle garden is spread in 72,000 square meters.
Place is decorated with different types of light which add the more beautiful in garden during evening and night. The key attractions of miracle garden are The Hill Top, Butterfly Passage, Big Teddy Bear, Lake Park, Floral Clock, Heart Passage, and Floral Castle.
Visitors can also see other flowers attractions such as Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie.
Garden has earned two Guinness World Records for the forming of largest shape of Airbus A380 with flower and largest vertical garden.
Visiting Time: 9 AM – 9 PM, Open from mid- November to mid-May
7.Jumeirah Beach
Jumeirah Beach is a white sand beach and located in Dubai Jumeirah district. Place is 25km away from Dubai international airport and 2 km from Burj Al Arab. This is a public beach and one of top visiting beach in Dubai which is famous for various activity like other beaches. Beach turquoise waters looks so beautiful and luxurious and attracts to visitors to come here and spent time with family and friends.
Beach is lined with so many famous exotic luxurious hotels, restaurants, clubs and other stunning recreation points. The world famous Burj Al Arab hotel which is also called Arab tower , Wild Wadi Water Park, Jumeirah Beach Hotel are all along with beach. Here is around 12 hectares of parks and gardens near the beaches, which is famous for picnic and playing games such as golf, volleyball etc. Along the way there is café and wide running and walking track .
This is one of the great architectural design and development along with the beach which visitors can experience fun and make their visiting memorable. People who has interest in waters adventures such as jet skiing, kite surfing and more can go for that. Place is full of such facilities.
- Time: 7.30 AM – 10 PM
- Location: Near Burj Al Arab tower
- Transportation: Bus / Cab
8.Dubai Museum: The Museum Of The Future
The Dubai Museum is another top most attraction in Dubai and this is initiated by Dubai Future Foundation and built by Buro Happold Engineering firm of the UK. Building looks in complete new modern architecture with steel made and quoted in Arabi. This is designed by Shaun Killa of Killa Design architects.
The total height of building is 77 meters. This is located on Sheikh Zayed Road. There is no pillar in building and this is seven-storey building.
Dubai museum presents various activities such as space trip, Amazon rainforests, spa of the senses. Latest virtual reality, Augmented reality technology, big data analysis,
AI and human-machine interaction such technology utilize to presents the activities. The idea of museum is inspiring for the breakthrough inspiring new ideas in the field of technology, science and innovation.
9.Dubai Desert Safari – An Ultimate Adventure Activity
Dubai Desert Safari is very exciting activity in Dubai which gives a lifetime experience. Area is complete with midst of sand dunes. Visitors can experience adventurous rides, Arabian music, and sumptuous food. Especially Dubai night safari is one of the best Arabian night’s exhibits.
Morning desert safari is complete different experience activity with great view of Sun rise .Specially visitors who has interest in photography can capture most memorable and awesome view of Sun with the mountain of sand.
Jeep Safari ride especially in morning with gusty wind and sand is an exciting adventure activity in Dubai. This will be generally 30 minutes activity with 4X4 SUV.
Best Desert activities in Dubai:
- Sunrise Safari
- Dune bashing
- Camel safari
- Sand ski
- Quad biking
- Hot air ballooning
- Sunset Safari
- Desert Night Life – Enjoy a night of activities
- Buffet Dinner at Desert Place
10. Burj Al Arab – Most Iconic Hotel
Hotel is located in the city of Dubai United Arab Emirates. This is managed and developed by Jumeirah hotel group. Burj AI arab is near to Jumeirah Beach and it’s on artificial island. The total height from the ground is 210 meters and established in 1999.This is one of the best hotel in Dubai and located at city prime location.
Building structure is look like a sail ship and on the top of the roof there is big helipad. This 7-star is lashed with multi luxurious facility such as attractive fountain, an admirable lobby, and richness induced 203 suites. There is one of the best Dubai Spa which is called Assawan Spa.
Building is choreographed with latest light show for night. Burj Al Arab is most luxurious hotel in the world and here per night charge is $15000.Hotel is facilitate with world class bar and restaurant and Al Mahara (‘Oyster’) is underwater restaurant. There is no direct entry and pre-reservation is required for the entry and experience the hotel luxurious.
Location: Umm Suqeim 3 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
11.Dubai Creek
Dubai creek is one of the historic waterway that separate the city into two major sections such as Dur Dubai and Deira. It is nine miles inwards. This is hub of commercial and cultural activities. Visitors can hire abra(a traditional boat) ride along the creek.
You can explore attractions like markets, Dubai Museums in Al Fahidi Fort. Area is the Dubai heritage both like new and old which gives visitor a beautiful experience.
12.Dubai Frame – An Iconic Landmark
The Dubai Frame is one of the famous landmark in Dubai. It’s provide a stunning view of old and new Dubai and describe much about Dubai. This is world largest frame and its height is 150 meters and 93 meters wide. Frame is constructed with glass, steel and aluminum.
Outer part is coated with gold. Dubai Frame first opened for the public in 2017 and it took around four years to built. This is really one of the best attraction point in Dubai. You can add in destination list if you are planning to visit Dubai.
How to reach Dubai:
Best way to reach Dubai is by air and there is the airport in all UAE cities and visitors can come from any country by air. Below are list of famous airport to reach Dubai.
- Dubai International Airport
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
- Abu Dhabi International Airport
- Sharjah International Airport
Accommodations In Dubai:
Place is well known for best hotels and resorts. Visitors can plan according to visiting places such as Dubai marina, Jumeirah beach residence area, Bur Dubai, Al Fahidi and Downtown Dubai etc.