Dubai – the land of towering skyscrapers, ultimate luxury, heavenly bliss, and illustrious attractions, is a famous emirate with a never-ending appeal. The beautiful city is one of the most visited destinations in the entire UAE, with visitors flying in from different parts of the world. Moreover, the Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world, is one of the fairest reason for travelers to explore Dubai at least once in their lifetime. Blessed with a unique aura, bewitching culture, and the wonderful desert, Dubai Tourism never fails to stun travelers. From shopping at the gold souks, going on a desert safari tour to a thrilling day at the IMG Worlds of Adventure, Dubai has got endless opportunities to treat honeymooners, family vacationers as well as solo travelers.
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Top attractions to discover with Dubai Tour
Almost synonymous with Dubai, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest structure in the world, with a height of 829.8 m. The 160-storied building features a deck, restaurant, hotel, offices and a 11-hectare park. The Burj Khalifa is one of the most famous attractions of Dubai and draws in visitors from around the globe. It was designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, and constructed by the Samsung C&T from South Korea.
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Burj Al Arab
With a height of 1,053 feet, the Burj Al Arab (Tower of the Arabs) is the third tallest hotel in the world. Designed in the shape of a sail, the Burj Al Arab stands tall on an artificial island and is connected to the mainland via a curving bridge. It attracts a lot of attention from all over the world for its plush accommodation and breathtaking aura. The 28 double storey luxury hotel features 202-bedroom suites. It is also home to two of the very famous restaurants namely Al Mahara and Al Muntaha
Wild Wadi Water Park
Situated right in front of the Burj Al Arab, the Wild Wadi Park is a famous attraction of Dubai for unlimited fun & thrill. The water park is themed around the tale of an Arabian folklore character – Juha and features 30 thrilling rides, treating adults as well as kids. Moreover, the park also features 3 pools, a 59 feet high waterfall, and 2 artificial surfing machines. Moreover, the Wild Wadi Water Park also comprises a gift shops, restaurants and snack stand.
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The Dubai Fountain
The Dubai Fountain is the second largest choreographed fountain system in the world with a height of 275 m. Set on the Burj Khalifa lake, the Dubai Fountain is one of the prime attractions of Dubai, which sets hearts pounding as the fountain shoots water up to a staggering height of 500 ft. Moreover, the 6,600 lights and 25 colored projectors, add up to its charm. At any moments, the Dubai Fountain can spray up to 22,000 gallons of water. These lovely performances are accompanied with music played via speakers around the lake.
The Palms Islands are a group of artificial islands – Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, and Deira Island, situated on the coast of Dubai. The Palm Jumeirah is made from rocks and sand in the shape of a palm tree, topped by a crescent. The Palm Jabel Ali features marinas, water theme park, boardwalks, and residential area. The Palms Islands is a major tourist attraction of Dubai and draws in many visitors.
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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is one of the world’s largest suspended aquariums. Situated within the Dubai Mall, the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo features a 10-million-liter Dubai Aquarium tank and treats visitors to various underwater experiences like virtual tours, aquatic & mermaid experiences, and adventure activities. In addition to this, the aquarium also houses a great variety of underwater species as well as offers interactive animated wildlife CGI experience at its VRZOO. Dubai Travel Guide
Dubai Gold Souk
The Dubai Gold Souk is a labyrinth of covered walkways, dotted with many retail shops selling gold, silver, diamonds jewelry, as well as various metals and precious stones. Located in Deira, the Gold souk of Dubai is a famous place to shop for some authentic jewelry and other accessories. A famous point of interest and a major shopping hub, the Dubai Gold Souk is a must for visitors on their Dubai honeymoon tour.
The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall is the largest mall of UAE and the world’s largest mall by area. It includes 1,200 shops, where one can shop till his/her heart’s content. The Dubai Mall also hosts the largest shopping festival of the world – the Dubai Shopping Festival. In addition to this, the Dubai Mall also includes SEGA Republic, Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, Reel Cinemas, KidZania, Rainforest Café, and the largest candy store of the world.
Mall of the Emirates
Opened in the year 2005 on 28th September, the Mall of the Emirates is a multi-storey shopping mall in Dubai. The Mall features around 630 retail outlets, luxury stores, flagship stores, and around 100 café & restaurants. It is also home to Middle East’s first indoor ski resort and snow park called the Ski Dubai. The Mall of the Emirates offers great options for shopping & entertainment and features Magic Planet family entertainment area, 14-screen VOX Cinema, the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre, as well as great dining options.
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Situated within the Atlantis, the Dolphin Bay is one of the most sophisticated habitat for dolphins in Dubai. The Dolphin Bay offers one of its kind experience to visitors as well as shallow water interaction with the mammal. Moreover, one can also buy observer’s pass to watch their friends or family having interaction with the dolphins. Also, there is facility for private lagoon and pod for those looking forward to some private experiences with the Dolphins.
IMG Worlds of Adventure
Located within the city of Arabia, the IMG Worlds of Adventure is an indoor amusement park within Dubai. It is Dubai’s first mega themed entertainment hub and a major attraction of the city. Spread over a total area of 1.5 million sq. feet, the IMG Worlds of Adventure is the largest indoor theme park of the world. Built by the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari (IMG) Group, the park is classed into Epic Zones, two of which are inspired from cartoon network and marvel, and the other two are Dinosaur Adventure zones – IMG Boulevard and Lost valley. Moreover, there are also 17 themed rides within the IMG Worlds of Adventure, where attraction inspired from superheroes like Spider-Man, The Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers, and others can be seen.
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Best Things to do in Dubai with Dubai Travel Guide
Dubai treats travelers to a great list of things to do and activities that can help them make the most out of their vacation. The lovely emirate is here to enthrall you with some of the most amazing things to do. Some of them are listed below:
- Camping with Barbeque Dinner and Belly Dancing
- Luxury Dinner in Desert
- Ride the Ship of the Middle East
- Enjoy panoramic views of the city from the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa
- Private Night Safari
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Shopping at the world-famous gold & spice souks
- Enjoy traditional delicacies & desserts
Best time to visit Dubai
The best time to visit Dubai for a holiday is from November to March.
How to Reach Dubai by Air/Road/ Ship?
By Air: The Dubai International Airport is actively connected to various destinations via an active flight network. The Sharjah International Airport is another option to enter the city.
By Bus: The Emirates Express bus services connects Dubai to other emirates namely Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Masafi, and Ajman.
Road/Self Drive: Dubai can also be reached via road through Oman, that too without any permit. However, the visitors are required to pay 3000 Omani Rial as the exit charge. This payment receipt can be produced to re-enter Oman. Check this Dubai Travel Guide.
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