If you are able to spend a wonderful holiday in Dubai, do not think twice. In recent years this beautiful country has become one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world, and offers very different alternatives for sightseeing, ranging from enjoying very large and modern shopping centres to staying in the peace and quiet of the desert. So, we invite you to know some of the fabulous places which you will have the possibility to visit in Dubai:
Bastakiya: It is a complex consisting of more than 50 restored buildings which is bordered by a canal, located in one of the traditional neighborhoods of Dubai. There it is the building called “Wind Towers”, which has a very particular natural ventilation system.
Al Farooq Mosque: It is a mosque that has four sixty-five meter minarets with a unique beauty and that conveys the spirituality of this type of buildings.
Dubai Creek: It is one of the most beautiful and ancient areas of Dubai where you can navigate in an “abra”, a traditional boat of this country. The cost of the ride is one (01) dirham, and you can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while watching the spectacular landscape that surrounds the entire area.
Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding: It is a place founded with the aim of fostering intercultural understanding in which an interesting stay is enjoyed in a sober and pleasant environment. Without hesitation, you should go to this wonderful place which reflects the fabulous advance that Dubai has had.
Ski Dubai – Mall of the Emirates: It is a very modern complex which has the best facilities to enjoy snow or desert dunes. As you read it; in this building, one of the largest shopping centres in the world, you can do incredible activities such as snowboarding on the 20,000 square meters of indoor ski slopes with an artificial winter climate, which is not typical of this region of the world.
Burj Khalifa: This is the tallest building in the world since it is 828 meters high and has 124 floors. It has three observatories, from where spectacular views of the city can be seen. The tour in this building lasts one hour.
Jumeirah Beach Residence Walk and Dubai Marina: This place is made up of impressive skyscrapers that light up during the night and provide a really fantastic setting. It can be said that together they make up a city within the city, with buildings that are an example of the optimal contemporary architecture that abounds in Dubai.
Desert Safari: There are tourist companies that offer desert safaris which are a different and extraordinary adventure. These safaris are made in 4 x 4 vehicles and are housed in traditional camps, which allow you to enjoy the typical desert landscape.
The Souk of Gold: The historical souks of Dubai are typical markets where you can buy from fabrics to rare spices, jewelry, ornaments and all kinds of objects in a very particular environment which will make you travel to the ancient times of the Arab world.
Public Parks: This city has some of the cleanest, greenest, quietest and most beautiful parks in the world. The entrance only costs about five dirham, and there you can relax and enjoy an excellent atmosphere where families go to do different outdoor activities.
Jumeirah Mosque: It is a building built to Fatimid style, which is a type of Islamic architecture. There, the intercultural approach and dialogue are also encouraged to foster a better understanding of Islam. Guided tours for non-Muslims are done at 10 in the morning for six days a week. In order to enter this place, you must be dressed decently.
Burj Al Arab: It is a spectacular hotel whose own slogan is “We are the only hotel in the world of 7 stars”, and therefore it has become one of the most important and iconic buildings in Dubai. Its height is 321 meters, and its design simulates a sail inflated by the wind, so it attracts the attention of tourists who meet there to observe its majesty.
Next to Burj Al Arab, one of the most photographed and luxurious buildings in the world, there is a magnificent beach which is one of the best places to take pictures, although there are many other beautiful places from which incredible panoramas are observed.
On the other hand, we recommend you to take tours by helicopter, seaplane, balloons, boats or the so-called yellow boats to enjoy a vibrant stay full of adventure, for which there are several companies that offer this type of services; they will definitely add a touch of magic and adrenaline to your vacation. We recommend you to find additional information on the internet that will help you to plan your trip, especially in terms of air tickets, lodging, tourist services, etc.
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