The world of captivating cityscapes, Dubai lives its own splendour. Words will fail to express the ingenuity of one of the most beautiful hub of creations on the planet. Dubai isn't an experience in a lifetime; it is the experience of a lifetime. Dubai always knows what the future holds. It is a glamorous playground to invite the visitors into an aura of energy, optimism and openness. Dubai -yet another Asian wonderland is an amalgamation of vibrancy and energy. Dubai has always known to enchant the visitors with world’s tallest building; seven star properties, underwater hotels, manmade islands and the other futuristic attractions which have always thrilled tourists. A beautiful, sophisticated city surrounded by Persian Gulf, it has its own uniqueness and traditions.
Let us explore few of the major tourist attractions in Dubai.
Burj Khalifa
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| Burj Khalifa |
The Burj Khalifa or Khalifa Tower which was known as the Burj Dubai before its inauguration is yet another human wonder built in Dubai. It is the tallest skyscraper in the world with average roof height of 28 meters per floor. The highest tower in the world as it is known came to limelight when it was inaugurated by his highness Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum and the well-choreographed show that followed was broadcasted to the entire world. The fireworks featured more than 10,000 individual firework shots from the exterior that were designed by French alpinists.
Burj Khalifa was designed to cater to the government decision to diversify from an oil-based economy to one that is more of service and tourism based.
LEGOLAND Water Park
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| LEGOLAND Water Park |
The ultimate year-round
themed park for children aged 2-12 years; it is one of the most scintillating attractions in Dubai. It is known for its themed adventures through interactive rides, water slides and building experiences. It consists of over twenty water slides which include tube slides, body and family raft. Other prime attractions here are Lego Wave pool and Build-A-Raft-River where one can build his/her own custom raft. Adding to it, the place houses two restaurants, one shop and Cabanas that are available for rent.
Burj Al Arab
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| Burj Al Arab |
This is yet another symbol of a postmodern Dubai. Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is a stunning sail shaped hotel that is known for its ostentatious luxury and extraordinary architecture. This magnificent hotel offers best service to cater to the needs of their visitors. From a chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce, private beach access, helicopter trips from an iconic helipad and luxury mixed with leisure on a breath-taking terrace with pools and cabanas, it has been repeatedly voted as the best hotel in the world.
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah flaunts of a suite-only accommodation with private reception and discreet check in services thus delivering an unparalleled hospitality.
Wild Wadi Water Park
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| Wild Wadi Water Park |
Just walk to the front of the stunning Burj Al Arab, you will find Wild Wadi that offers exhilarating rides for entire family full of imaginative structures, great rides and slides with friendly staff and good facilities. Wild Wadi is themed around the tale of Juha, a known character from the Arabian folklore. A fast pass access to White Water Wadi is also available where one of nine cabanas available could be booked. When you feel hungry you can take up a totally out of this world ride down to JumeirahSceirah where they have six restaurants and outlets for you to choose from making it one of the top places to visit in Dubai!
Palm Islands
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| Palm Islands |
Palm Islands are a group of three artificial islands at Palm Jumeirah in Dubai which was completed in November 2014. These islands are known as Palm Islands because they take the shape of a palm tree topped by a crescent. Each island hosts a large number of entertainment, leisure and residential centres adding to a total of 520 kilometres of non-public beaches to the city of Dubai.
Palm islands are one of the most breath-taking sights to see in Dubai.
Dubai Marina
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| Dubai Marina |
Dubai Marina is a peek into the future. This is one of the best established modern districts in Dubai. It houses a large number of lavish restaurants coupled with outdoor recreation and entertainment complexes. The waters of the Persian Gulf were brought in here by the developers, thereby creating a new water front.
The World
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| The World or Juzur al-Ālam, Dubai |
Yet another posh locale of Dubai, The World Islands also known as Juzur al-Ālam is an artificial archipelago built roughly in the shape of a world map. It consists of various small islands located in the waters of the Persian Gulf. Originally conceived by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, the construction of three hundred islands was initiated in the year 2003. This is one of those places in Dubai where one could experience a high-octane thrill of a post-modern human civilisation. These islands will house a lot of luxury resorts, lavish restaurants and sky lit floating homes.
Ski Dubai
One of the reasons to venture out in Dubai and fall in love with adventure is Ski Dubai. It is an indoor ski resort; part of Emirates Tower which is one of the largest shopping malls in the world.
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| Ski Dubai |
Ski Dubai was opened in November 2005 and is an indoor ski resort with 22,500 square meters of area. It consists of 400-metre-long run, world's first indoor black diamond run and other features such as rails, kickers and boxes that are updated regularly. One of the prime features here is an 85-metre-high indoor mountain with 5 slopes of varying steepness and difficulty. There is also a cable-car that carries skiers and snowboarders up the mountain. There is also a3,000-square-metre Snow Park adjoining the slopes that serves as a play area comprising toboggan runs, climbing towers, icy body slide giant snowballs and an ice cave.
Dubai is such a lavish and buzzing global destination that no one can really describe the best experiences this place has to offer – you need to visit it!
A postgraduate in Mass Communications, Neha loves everything about life. Traveling is extremely close to her heart and writing came to her naturally.
An avid trekker & explorer, who often takes off some time from her busy life for mountaineering, she loves meeting new people & gets attached to their culture very easily. Her ambition is to explore as many places as she can in her life. She strongly believes in Gandhian principle – “simple living high thinking”.
