8 Reasons Why One Must Go To Dubai

The Glamorous Dubai is certainly the top holiday spot of the United Arab Emirates. Dubai's high rises as well as it's shopping malls has changed itself drastically from being a desert place to a super cool destination for people on vacation. The city has a lot to offer and it attracts a lot of people around the globe. The city is well known for it's sightseeing attractions. Basically, there are many places for sightseeing in Dubai. The Burj Khalifa, which is the tallest building, attracts a lot of people just to get a glimpse of this amazing structure. Dubai has many shopping malls and mammoth aquariums as well as indoor ski slopes.

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Dubai has many cultural highlights and also the glamour side of the city. The city has it's own charm and can make you keep wondering about how beautiful a city can be. Dubai places to visit are of various kinds, it is not only just for adults but also for kids as well.

People visiting Dubai, need not worry about accommodation and stressing about which hotel to fit in. The city boasts a list of World Class Hotels. Burn Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm Dubai, Armani Hotel Dubai, Ajman Saray and many other top notch hotels the city has for travellers.

The top main attractions you need to visit while in Dubai are as follows:

1. Burj Khalifa:

Burj Khalifa is Dubai's landmark building. Standing beautifully at 829.8 m, it is the tallest building in the world. It is a must for the people visiting Dubai to take a trip to the observation deck situated on the 124th floor. The view of the city from this building is absolutely stunning and gives you a bird's eye view of the city. Something definitely fascinating. The observation deck experience incorporates a perfect multi-media presentation on the city and also the Burj Khalifa. Visits during night time are very popular, specially among photographers. The sole reason for night time visits by photographers is to capture the city lights of Dubai during the night time and look all glossy and full of glitter.

Burj Khalifa Dubai

2. Dubai Creek:

The creek separates Dubai into two towns, Deira towards the north and Bur Dubai toward the south. It has been an important part in Dubai's growth. Some of the villages grew along with the creek around 4,000 years ago. That's quite a long time ago. If you feel like travelling across the creek, take a shot on one of the dhows. These dhows have been restored as tourist cruise boats or you might take an abra, abra is a small wooden ferry.

Dubai Creek Dubai

3. Dubai Aquarium:

The Dubai Aquarium is one of the main attractions for the visitors out here. It is mammoth in size and has around 140 species of sea creatures. This is situated in the ground floor of the Dubai mall in a huge suspended tank. Not just viewing from the mall, if you happen to step in the Underground Zoo, you can walk through the tunnels. There are numerous activities where you can get a closer peek of the sea life. The most popular one is certainly the glass bottom boat tours. It also offers Shark diving activities. An absolute fun place to be. The next time you're in Dubai, don't miss out on this place.

Dubai Aquarium

4. Dubai Mall:

Dubai Mall is certainly the most important mall of the city and also it provides entry for you to Burj Khalifa and also the Dubai Aquarium. It comprises of an Ice skating rink, cinema complex as well as a gaming zone. The endless eating and shopping, it will certainly puzzle you about what you want to eat for your taste buds or what you want to buy. The Dubai Mall also have Fashion shows and Live music events that are held within the mall. A fun place to be for everyone.

Dubai Mall

5. Burj Al-Arab:

This is the tallest Hotel in the world. Standing at an amazing height of 321 m, the hotel is situated in the artificial island of the Dubai coastline. The exteriors of the hotel is lit up by wonderful coloured lighting show during the night. Burj al-Arab us certainly one of the costliest hotels in the world with the luxurious suites amounting over $15,000 per night. That's a whopping price but definitely worth your money. For those people who want to try out something different, you can go for a dinner at the underwater Al- Mahara restaurant. This super cool restaurant has glass panels all over the floor as well as the ceiling in the dining room. A good way to let you catch a glimpse of the sea life around you, while you're dining. Something surreal to imagine.

Burj Al-Arab

6. Jumeirah Beach:

This sandy white bliss is the "Numero Uno" beach destination for people visiting the city of Dubai. Many hotels are situated near the beach and it is definitely the most popular place for tourists to stay here in the nearby hotels to get a fascinating view from their window in the morning. Jumeirah Beach has fantastic facilities with many sun loungers, restaurants as well as many water sports activities. A good place to bring out your Adrenal Junkie.

Jumeirah Beach

7. Mall Of The Emirates:

This is one of Dubai's most famous and well known Mall. It has an amazing Ski Dubai facility within the mall. The indoor ski slope is complete and also a penguin enclosure, all of these at a constant temperature of approximately -4 degree celsius. It boasts of a family entertainment centre as well as a cinema complex for the movie freaks. There are many shopping opportunities as well as various places to entertain your taste buds. The mall offers some World Class Cuisines. Do not miss going to this spectacular mall. The mall has everything a tourist would expect and you'll surely come out smiling of the mall.

Mall Of The Emirates

8. Desert Safari:

A thing that everyone who comes to Dubai, they always tend to prefer going for a Desert Safari. The main attraction of the Desert Safari is to see some of the desert scenery of Dubai. Maximum of the visitors go for the Half Day Safari, also called as Sunset Safari. These Safaris are given by almost every tour operator and could cost from 150 to 350 dh. You can also try your luck in Sand skiing after reaching the desert. Definitely an enjoyable and thrilling experience. As it gets dark, you'll be driven off to the many Bedouin Camps in the desert. In the package you'll get to have dinner and enjoy a Belly dancing performance of the belly dancers as well as camel rides and dressing up in Gulf Costume. You shouldn't miss out on the whole package of Desert Safari.

Desert Safari

These are some of the main attractions of Dubai. Best time to visit Dubai is from the month of October to April. If you're planning a trip to the Emirates, do visit the above mentioned attractions in Dubai.

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