Dubai has quickly become a top destination for travelers from around the world. It offers an impressive mixture of the best of modern architecture, stunning scenery and is a shopper’s paradise. So, what are the top things to see during your holiday to Dubai?
Burj Khalifa
You can’t miss the Burj Khalifa when you visit Dubai – at 828 meters high, it is the world’s tallest tower and dominates the city’s skyline. But the building is far more than admiring. There is an observation deck on level 124 that is a must-see part of visiting the city while At The Top Sky Lounge is on level 148. If you want a meal amid the clouds, At.mosphere on level 122 offers quality meals.
Palm Jumeirah
Another impressive man-made wonder of Dubai, Palm Jumeirah is a palm shaped man-made island and one of the largest artificial islands in the world. It is home to a host of high quality hotels including the Waldorf Astoria and the Atlantis, The Palm. It also has its own monorail that runs along the ‘trunk’ of the tree to connect it with the mainland.
The Dubai Mall
As well as enjoying the glamour of Dubai on your next holiday, you can also enjoy some of the highest quality shopping. The Dubai Mall is more than just a shopping mall – there are 1200 shops, 150 restaurants, an indoor theme park, a waterfall, ice rink and even an aquarium and underwater zoo. It takes shopping to a whole new level!
The Dubai Fountain
Standing outside the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountain is equally impressive and stands at the entrance to the Dubai Mall. It is the world’s largest choregraphed fountain system reached 150 meters high with colorful, illuminated jet sprays that are timed to various musical pieces. There are two shows a day on afternoons and evenings so plenty of chances to watch it in action.
Dubai Creek
Dubai is the epitome of a modern city but that’s not to say there isn’t history amid the stunning skyscrapers. Dubai Creek is the heart of the old city, where the original Bani Yas tribe settled. Here they started the pearl diving and fishing trades and the area slowly built into a trade center. Now you can visit the gold, textile and spice souks as well as take a ride in a traditional abra boat. It is also great value at just AED1 for a ticket.