Dubai
Las Vegas of the East

One of the most cosmopolitan destinations in the world, Dubai is famous for beaches, shopping, hot-air ballooning, dune bashing, golf, skiing and of course, luxury resorts. This largest man-made island is a luxurious tourist destination in West Asia.

Located in the south-eastern coast of Persian Gulf, this global city has emerged as the business hotspot for South Asia and West Asia. With its high-rise buildings, skyscrapers and even the tallest building in the world—Dubai speaks luxury.

A trip to Dubai is more than an over-the-top experience. Fondly called ‘Las Vegas of the East’, fun never stops here. Inundated with healing-turning tourist attractions, it has emerged as the best weekend getaway destination in the world.

Dubai travel is also noted for adventure activities, leisure travel, romantic getaways and luxurious shopping. With its private beaches and tallest landmarks, nothing pampers better than Dubai.

Following are the top-most tourist attractions of Dubai

Burj Khalifa
This tallest man-made structure in the world, it is the charm of Downtown Dubai. This engineering and architecture marvel is a 162-story-tower, embellished with cutting-edge technology. An important part of Dubai sight-seeing, it is surrounded with several entertainment venues, shopping malls and luxurious hotels.
It is also famous for having the tallest service elevator, highest outdoor observation deck and tallest free-standing structure in the world. In fact, it is seven times the height of Big Ben. The view from the observation deck of Burj Khalifa is larger-than-life. One can even shop for key-chains, decorative ornaments, apparels and even stationery at the boutiques.

Wild Wadi Water Park
Located in front of the mesmerising Burj Al Arab, this water park is famous for offering 30 spectacular rides. Elegantly themed around Juha, the protagonist in Arabian folklore, it is a must-do Dubai sightseeing option.
The popular rides include water guns, racing slides, riptide flow-riders and wipe-out for phenomenal surfing experience. This outdoor water park is one of the best adventure spots in Dubai. Out of North America, this water park flaunts the largest water slide in the world.

Dubai Creek
One of the historical destinations in Dubai, it is a natural seawater inlet. Cutting through the centre of the city, it divides the city into Bur Dubai and Deira. Being an important part of the city’s culture, it had initially being an important historic sea-trading port. Tourists hire an abra (small water taxi) to explore its beauty.
Tourists take a cruise to the Al Maktoum Bridge—the first bridge in Dubai—which crosses over the Dubai creek, to experience the historic heritage of the creek and soak in its beauty. Along with the historical legacy, it captivates the tourists with its colour and vibrancy.

Dubai Museum
It is a must visit destination for history lovers. The main museum in UAE, the museum reveals the phenomenal rise of Dubai from being a mere Bedouin village during the medieval history to the current hotspot of West Asia. Constructed way back in 1799, it is the situated within the Al Fahidi Fort.
Known for being a historical destination, it is also one of the oldest structures in the city. One can spot palm-leaf houses, musical instruments, traditional boats and age-old artefacts. In a nutshell, this desert fort is must visit during Dubai Tour.

Bastakia Quarter
Locally called ‘Old Dubai’, it was constructed in the 19th century. Several wealthy Persian merchants used to dwell here. A much loved destination for history buffs, it is one of the most engaging neighbourhoods in UAE.
Inundated with culture, history and legacy, it reveals the old-world charm of Dubai. It is an important part of Dubai walking tours. One can spot several boutique hotels, cafes and art galleries within the quarter.

Famous festivals in Dubai
Bringing out the best of Arabian culture, the festivals in Dubai are celebrated with a lot of pomp and show. Few of the famous festivals include Dubai Marathon, Dubai Shopping Festival (January / February), Dubai International Jazz Festival (March), Festival of Taste (April) and National Day Festival (December).

Cuisines of Dubai
The popular dishes in Dubai include Stuffed Camel, Al Harees, Falafel, Hummus, Ghuzi, Matchbous, Shawarma, Esh asarya, Tabbouleh and Mehalabiya. Popularly called “Emirate cuisine’, it has a rich blend of Asian and West Asian cuisines.

When to Reach
The best time to explore this cosmopolitan city is from November to April, when the weather is very pleasant. Though, The Dubai Shopping Festival during January and February makes it a sought after season to visit Dubai.

How to Reach
Air: The international airport at Dubai, one of the busiest in the world, enhances the accessibility and air travel.
Rail: Dubai is not accessible through rail connectivity.
Road: Regular bus services connect Dubai to other emirates such as Abu Dhabi, Masafi, Ajman and Sharjah.

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