Year-round
sunny climate, friendly ambience, intense heritage, contemporary splendor and a
youthful population mean Dubai boast all the trump cards. Home to the world’s
tallest building Burj Khalifa and magnificent seven-star hotel, Burj Al Arab, Dubai
is exceptional for its both ancient and modern architecture, historic streets,
natural creek, and a plenty of breathtaking parks, gardens, and beaches.
Depending upon the time of your visit, you can also partake in a host of events
– the significant being Dubai Shopping Festival – the 32-day long extravaganza
exclusively designed for shopping, fun, and leisure.
There are also numerous attractions of historical significance,
such as Dubai Museum, Sheik Saeed Al Maktoum House, Jumeirah Mosque, and
Heritage House. If you’re a history buff, be sure to take a trip to Bastaqiya
Quarter that is noteworthy for its old world charm as well as a plethora of
19th century and early 20th century private mansions, most of which have been
now converted into galleries and museums.
A perfect way to experience the stunning beauty of the
city is to take an abra ride or opt for a dinner dhow cruise along the Dubai
Creek – a long strip of water running through the city. Another must-experience
in Dubai is desert safari that allows you to take in the beauty of desert
landscape while indulging in a host of exhilarating activities. Moreover, Dubai
offers a slew of options to cater to the adventurists by way of hot air balloon
ride, sky diving, and helicopter ride.
As the shopping and fashion capital of the Middle East, Dubai,
with over 60 upscale shopping malls, is a perfect spot to shop apparels,
perfumes, footwear and confectionaries from the world’s finest labels. For an
alternative shopping experience, you can also choose to shop from its
traditional bazaars, locally referred to as souks. Gold souk, perfume souk, and
old souk – all packed with an array of shops, boutiques, and dining choices –
are a favorite among sightseers, shopping enthusiasts, and connoisseurs of
tastes.