20 Reasons to Visit Dubai

Posted on the 28 October 2019 by Dubai City Company @iqdubaicity

20 reasons to visit Dubai,

Dubai is a place where the word "impossible" does not exist. It may seem like a mirage that will soon disappear with the setting sun. While in the United Arab Emirates, experience that you can literally do anything with your money. On the one hand, Arabic culture and atmosphere, on the other, modernity and the pursuit of being the BEST in every respect. Burj Khalifa, the highest skyscraper in the world is one of the places where you will get dizzy. Exoticism awaits you during a safari in the wilderness.

Burj Khalifa

The tallest skyscraper in the world is 828 meters high and makes you dizzy. From the street perspective, it seems to reach the sky. The city view from the 124th floor is breathtaking, in good weather you will see an amazing panorama of the entire city. By booking one of the packages in advance, you can enter the 124th or 148th floor . The building itself has almost 60 elevators, there are also stairs, but their number - 2909 degrees seems stunning.

Burj Khalifa, photo: Saiko3p Dreamstime.comView from Burj Khalifa, photo: Photobac Dreamstime.com

Shopping center Dubai Mall

A fountain in the Dubai Mall, photo: Vladimir Zhuravlev Dreamstime.comThe Dubai Mall includes aquarium, photo: Dan Grytsku Dreamstime.com

Near Burj Khalifa is the most-favorite shopaholic's destination, Dubai Mall. It is the largest shopping center, where you will find around 1200 stores and 150 restaurants. It resembles a small town where, regardless of the heat outside, you can ice skate or try to count the different species of fish that swim in a 10 million liter aquarium. Apparently there are 33,000 fish and aquatic creatures in it.

Amazing show - Dubai Fountain, photo by Bennymarty Dreamstime.com

Fountain

They will be in Dubai everything must be the BEST. Similarly, the Dubai Fountain, which is located near Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. The fountain has a total length of 275 meters, water reaches up to 150 meters (i.e. the height of a 50-story building). The first show of dancing fountains takes place at 13:00, the next only at sunset, at half-hour intervals, the show lasts until 23:00.

Palm Island in Dubai, photo: Delstudio Dreamstime.com

Palm Island

In Dubai, somebody hit a palm to their heads. And literally, because the artificial island of Jamira was created in its shape. Here are some of the most luxurious hotels. Among them, the five-star Atlantis The Palm with a magnificent view of the Persian Gulf. Luxury costs, but services, royal breakfast and admission to the aquapark compensates for this.

Dubai Marina at night, photo: Mohamed Kasim Naufal Dreamstime.com

Marina

The Dubai port looks like a future view. From a water perspective, the city looks amazing if out of this world. In addition, being in Dubai Marina Yacht Club you will see the most expensive yachts in the world.

Old Dubai, photo: Zeljko Dangubic Dreamstime.com

Old Dubai: Dubai Creek

Dubai is not just skyscrapers. It shows its authenticity in Dubai Creek, the old part of the city. There is a textile market with spices and gold. The water taxi ride itself is also interesting.

Souq with gold in Dubai, photo: Arnaud Martinez Dreamstime.com

Fair with gold and spices

In the southern part of Dubai Creek you will find over 300 sellers who offer gold jewelry with an infinite number of designs. The stores are open daily from 9am to 10pm. Did you know that about 20% of the world's gold goes through the hands of local buyers? Alternatively, we recommend choosing from countless spices something for everyone, the smell of vanilla, cinnamon and ginger will be a memory of luxury Dubai.

Beach park in Jumeirah, photo Molimar Dreamstime.com

Promenade and beaches at Jumeirah Resort

A must visit in Dubai for everyone who loves good food, refreshing drinks and shopping. You will also find a beautiful beach, evening entertainment will be provided by a DJ who will start an unforgettable party.

Kite Festival in Dubai, photo: Maria Fedotova Dreamstime.comDubai beach, photo: Jozef Sedmak Dreamstime.com

Dubai beach

Desert safari, photo: Gerold Grotelueschen Dreamstime.com

An ideal place for people who love water sports. Try kitesurfing or play volleyball with your friends. The beach is also a place where you take a picture of Burj Al Arab in the background.

Desert Safari

Dubai Historical Museum in Al Fahidi, photo: Alex7370 Dreamstime.com

20 minutes is enough to be in the desert between the dunes. Take a rally in the footsteps of camels and Bedouins who have lived their traditional lifestyle for centuries.

Al Fahidi

Symbol of the city - Burj Al Arab, photo: Saletomic Dreamstime.com

Al Fahidi is one of the oldest places in Dubai. Traditional architecture, old mills and a specific atmosphere. You will find the Coffee Museum and numerous art galleries.

Burj Al Arab

Dubai Channel, photo: Saletomic Dreamstime.com

The sail-shaped hotel is one of the city's symbols. It is 321 meters high and is the only hotel in the world with 7 stars! However, it is not reserved only for princes and celebrities, but if you have several thousand dollars in your pocket, you will rent a room here and order cappuccino, which instead of cocoa will sprinkle it with golden powder.

Dubai Canal

Madinat Jumeirah, photo Typhoonski Dreamstime.com

The Dubai Canal stretches 3.2 km from Creek through the modern part of the city to the Persian Gulf. Along the canal there are 80,000 square meters of new attractions, which include 3 km track for runners and 12 km for cyclists. From Dubai Business Bay, you'll also see a waterfall here.

Madinat Jumeirah

Dubai Opera, photo: Carabiner Dreamstime.com

A combination of tradition and luxury, that's what you'll find at Madinat Jumeirah. The complex resembles an old Arab citadel, in which, however, there are 2 luxury hotels, traditional villas, the world-class Talis Spa, Madinat market, a theater that can accommodate 1000 people and 44 restaurants and bars.

Dubai Opera

The last element of the Dubai mosaic of the LARGEST buildings. The opera house, which was designed by Janus Rostock, is in fact the first cultural institution in the city. On the opening day, 31.08.2016 a concert of the famous tenor Placido Domingo took place. You can buy an opera ticket here or visit a backstage.

IMG Worlds of Adventure

Fun, speed, countless attractions, this is the theme park IMG Worlds of Adventure, which occupies the size of 28 football fields. It doesn't matter how old you are, there are so many attractions that everyone will find something for themselves. The ticket costs around PLN 250, but will provide all-day entertainment and experience.

City Walk

Ski Dubai in Dubai, photo: gurb101088 Dreamstime.com

After a day full of attractions, City Walk is a place to relax. The European-style promenade is located on 13,000 square meters. During the walk you will come across countless restaurants and shops, and in shop windows you will also see skyscrapers reflecting on the windows.

Ski Dubai

The temperature in Dubai (even in winter) is mostly very high, but this does not mean that being here you cannot take advantage of winter attractions. In Ski Dubai you can go skiing or snowboarding on 5 routes. The entrance costs about 350 PLN.

Wild Wadi Water Park

Parachute jump in Dubai, photo: Mohamad Kaddoura Dreamstime.com

Burj Al Arab is located near the Wild Wadi water park. 30 huge slides, numerous places to splash in the water and rest. The park is like an oasis in the middle of a desert that you won't want to leave!

Parachute jump

Dubai offers another attraction, but it is for people who love to fly. A parachute jump from a height of 4 kilometers will provide a large dose of adrenaline, but also show the city from a different perspective.

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