Places To See
Dubai, the second largest as well as the most famed emirate of the UAE, is a perfect haven for tourists. Must-sees in Dubai include attractions that dominate the Downtown Dubai, such as Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Dancing Fountain, and Souk Al Bahar as well as the iconic highlights of Jumeirah in the form of Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, Madinat Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Mosque, and Wild Wadi Park. A mélange of painstakingly maintained gardens, parks, and beaches further add to the not to miss points of interest in Dubai.
For a distinct feel, take a trip to spots like Dubai Museum and Bastaqiya Quarter that provides you with a glimpse of exquisiteness and spirit of a bygone era, with its spellbinding collection of ancient buildings. If you’re fascinated about the Emirati culture and religion, visit Jumeirah Mosque that is open to both Muslims and non Muslims.
Year-round sunny climate in Dubai means you can indulge in an array of outdoor pursuits including adrenaline-pumping water sports. Activities including dhow cruise or abra ride should be in the forefront, if you wish to experience the gracefulness of Dubai from a different perspective. Moreover, a definite must-do is desert safari that helps you to enjoy the striking beauty of Arabian dunes up-close.
Speaking of shopping, Dubai – fondly acknowledged as the shopping capital of the Middle East - offers a heady mix of over 60 swanky shopping malls and a myriad of traditional and colorful souks to shopping aficionados. While malls in Dubai feature a row upon row of most expensive and branded merchandises, souks – mainly Gold Souk, Old Souk, Spice Souk, and Perfume Souk – are a bargain hunter’s delight, where you can shop a fantastic assortment of apparels, quilts, carpets, souvenirs, and pungent spices at unbelievable prices.
Places To Eat
Dubai is highly famed for its gastronomic delights. From authentic Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Middle Eastern to American, Mediterranean, German, Italian, and French cuisines, you can sample scrumptious flavors from across the world, being Dubai home to a large expat community. Must-try Arabic foods include Shawarma, Falafel, Machboos, and Al Harees.
Things To Do
When it comes to things to do in Dubai, you’ll be spoilt for choices. Take a helicopter ride, go for a desert safari, enjoy skiing at Ski Dubai, experience indoor skydiving at iFly, or opt for a Big Bus Tour to explore the significant highlights of Dubai. With such attractions as Dubai Dolphinarium, Atlantis Aquaventure, Wild Wadi Park, Dubai Zoo, and Atlantis Lost World Aquarium, it’s quite obvious that Dubai boasts everything to cater to your quest for fun, entertainment, education, and thrill. Lying on the Arabian Gulf’s exquisite shore, the emirate is also a haven for water sport lovers.
