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.