If you are planning a trip to Dubai, then you need to know what places to include in your plan. Dubai is home to amazing destinations and offers a huge variety to tourists to explore the city. though it is not possible to visit every place in the city in a short visit, you still should make an effort to visit at least some of the top ones as listed below. to make things easier, subscribe to one of our Dubai holidays package deals and enjoy the best amenities while touring the city.
Burj Khalifa
When it comes to the most visited places and must to visit places in Dubai, Burj Khalifa tops the list. This is the tallest building in not just UAE but in the entire world standing tall at 828 meters. What makes this skyscraper a favorite point for visitors is that it has open public observatory decks on the 124th, 125th, and 148th floors. So, this is your ultimate chance to enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the highest point in the world. If you are looking for some picturesque views, we recommend you to visit the Burj Khalifa in the evening or at night.
Dubai Mall
Dubai is heaven for shopping lovers. The largest mall in the UAE and the most visited one in the world, Dubai Mall is located in the city center just right next to the Burj Khalifa. It features more than 1200 shops and hundreds of restaurants to suit the need of every visitor. Apart from shops and restaurants, the shopping mall is also home to indoor waterfalls, an ice rink, a go-kart track, a cinema, a flight simulator, arcade games, and a large aquarium. It would not be wrong to say that the Dubai Mall is a powerhouse of shopping and fun unlimited. Even if you don’t have to buy anything, you can spend an entire day in the mall without getting bored.
Dubai Fountain
If you are in to enjoy a great night under the sky along the lake located near Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, you have some great entertainment to enjoy. The Dubai Fountain is the largest water fountain in the world that attracts thousands of visitors every year. The water fountain show features lights and music as well which makes it even more exciting and memorable. To enjoy the most of the show, you must visit the place at night. You can also take a boat to roam around the lake and enjoy the dance of the water fountain up close.
Dubai Aquarium
Located in Dubai mall, it is one of the largest water zoos in Dubai. To reach the main zoo, you will first pass through some tunnels that have live views of sharks and other fishes swimming in the sea right in front of you. It is your best chance to observe life under the sea up close without being under the water. You can also spot large jellyfishes, sea horses, sharks, and even King Corc, the largest living crocodile in the world.
Desert Safari
Though Dubai features some exclusive large skyscrapers and malls in the world, it is still pretty much the city life that you can also find in the developed world. If you are looking for some unique experience away from the usual bustle of city life, Dubai Desert Safari is the best place to visit. It is an ultimate place to have adventure and fun while enjoying thrilling rides around the dunes. You can seek the help of your tour guide to arrange rides such as 4×4, hummers, or even buggies for some dune bashing in the desert. You can also enjoy the traditional camel ride to leisure the old life in Dubai.
Trip to old souks
If you are up to exploring the traditional and authentic life in Dubai, a visit to the Deira district in Dubai is a must. Deira district in Dubai is a small but popular traditional neighborhood that has several old souks (markets) operating for centuries. The marketplace offers the true depiction of traditional life in Dubai with qehwa stalls and wholesale markets. The place is also famous for its stunning gold souks which feature some breath-taking jewelry shops that are hard to find anywhere else. Apart from the gold souk, the neighborhood is also a home to spice souk and perfume souk that tasteful variety of spices such as saffron, cinnamons, rice, and numerous fragrance stores, respectively.
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