Dubai is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful cities located in the Persian Gulf. It personifies luxury, wealth and advanced technology, which is why it has long become a tourist Mecca for immigrants from different countries. It combines the tradition of the Middle East and modern development in terms of economics, politics and tourism, which coexist peacefully in one territory. The attractions of Dubai, the description of which we will present to your attention in the article, attract thousands of tourists who are willing to spend any money to enjoy their vacation in the beautiful city of the Persian coast.
The modern pearl of the East
Dubai, like a real tourist diamond, has an ultramodern infrastructure with numerous hotels, restaurants, beautiful beaches, exotic attractions, interesting sights and fashion boutiques. Despite the observance of the traditions of the East, tourists are not greatly limited in terms of recreation and create all the conditions under which the local population and guests peacefully coexist on the same territory and enjoy a wonderful life.
Dubai is not only one of the best tourist centers in the Middle East, but also an important city at the state level due to the high concentration of economically important objects. You can visit attractions in Dubai on your own or as part of tour groups. Consider the most popular of them.
Burj khalifa
Arriving in Dubai, what should I visit? The most noteworthy attraction is the Khalifa Tower.
Dubai looms against the backdrop of sand dunes due to the huge number of high-rise buildings. The tallest building in the country and the world is the Burj Khalifa, which glorified the city on the whole planet, ushering in a new period in the field of construction of high-rise buildings. The height of this structure, amazing in its scale and beauty, is 828 meters. It is 163 floors. Throughout the entire period of construction, the height of the building was kept secret, so that, if necessary, leave the opportunity to make certain adjustments.
About $ 1.5 billion was spent on the construction of the tallest tower, and the entire construction period took more than 5 years. Each week, 12,000 workers who were involved in the construction of the building, built about 1-2 floors. The official opening of the tower took place on January 4, 2010, and since then, city guests have not ceased to be amazed at the architectural structure, proudly towering over Dubai. Photo sights you can see in the article.
The main construction site of the city was conceived as a separate space, which would exist at the level of the whole city or at least a small area. Around it built dozens of parks, beautiful boulevards and chic lawns that create a special atmosphere.
The interior of the tower is luxury hotels by the world standards (for example, Armani Hotel), restaurants, apartments, numerous offices and shopping centers. There are 3 separate entrances for offices, hotels and apartments. On the 76th and 43rd floors there are sports complexes, huge pools and a large observation deck, but it is not the only one in Burj Khalifa. In total, there are 4 observation platforms on the territory of the facility: on the 124th, 125th and 148th floors. In total, the complex includes 900 apartments, 304 rooms for guests of the city and 35 floors as space for offices. To accommodate 3,000 cars, it was decided to give 3 underground floors for parking.
On the 122nd floor they placed the tallest restaurant in the world, called "Atmosphere". It includes chic cuisine from leading Arab chefs and has 80 seats.
Of the interesting facts about the building, one can also note a special brand of concrete that can withstand high temperatures, since the weather conditions in the UAE require more careful preparation at the construction stage. The air inside the construction site is regularly cooled, and the glass prevents dust from entering and reflect the sun's rays. This allows you to maintain a comfortable temperature in the building, which, among other things, aromatizes with a special tool. The aroma formula was developed by leading specialists in this field specifically for this structure.
So that residents and visitors of the construction complex could easily move around, 57 elevators have been created, which reach a speed of about 10 m per second, allowing you to quickly overcome long distances.
Residents of the tower have to make several transfers in order to get to the necessary place and only the service elevator rises from the first floor to the very last.
The famous fountain "Dubai" is located on the territory of the complex in a large artificial lake (see the photo of the attraction in the article), the length of which is 175 meters, and the lighting includes 6600 light sources and about 50 special spotlights. The water pressure in the jets is so strong that they reach 150 meters, while the light and water show is supported by musical accompaniment.
Palm islands
Thinking about what to visit in Dubai, do not exclude from the list of Islands of palm trees, which are often called the 8th wonder of the world. They got their name due to the unusual shape, which resembles a palm tree. This form was not chosen by chance, since the date palm is highly revered in Islamic culture, as well as the crescent with which it is surrounded. All of them are built of sand mined on the coast of the city.
In total, three islands were built under the name "Palm Deira", "Palm Jumeirah" and "Palm Debel Ali", in the hope of significantly expanding the country through the waters of the Persian Gulf and attract tourists. The UAE Government allocated a significant amount of money for the construction of additional territory, due to which it was possible to brilliantly implement the plan.
The construction of an artificial archipelago from the islands gave an impetus to further development in the field of construction. Now the UAE authorities are planning to build a similar territory called "Peace".
The “trunk” of the island is the coastline along which the monorail passes, connecting the archipelago with the mainland.
Each of the islands is a separate space with its own project. For example, "Jumeirah" embodies luxury and modern style, so there are 1,400 luxury villas and more than 30 hotels. The coastline of the island amounted to 78 km of clean sandy beaches.
The island of Jubel Ali is a more exotic option, because here as hotels there are Polynesian-style bungalows and a couple of thousand villas that are particularly luxurious. It is planned to fully implement the construction project by 2020, when the island will have all the conditions to accommodate more than 1.5 million tourists with maximum comfort. At the same time, a significant part of the project is entertainment for children, in particular, several modern water parks.
Aquarium in dubai
This attraction in the emirate of Dubai is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest aquarium in the world, since it occupies three floors of a large building, and its length is 50 meters. It presents a unique collection of inhabitants of the deep sea, numbering approximately 33,000. It is interesting not only for its vast collection of marine animals, but also for its unusual architectural component. The aquarium holds thousands of tons of water, while you can admire the inhabitants not only through familiar separate zones with certain species, but also in a large tunnel that spans the entire aquarium. Here you can find both small exotic fish, and toothy sharks or large stingrays.
It is convenient to take pictures in the tunnel, and thanks to a special device, the pictures always turn out beautiful.
The aquarium has the opportunity to swim with sharks under the supervision of experienced divers or enjoy the expanses of a boat with a transparent bottom. At the same time, marine inhabitants are not the only ones to admire in the aquarium. In the upper part of the building there is a small zoo where penguins, various reptiles and snakes live, and on the second floor you can please children with interesting souvenirs.
Burj Al Arab Hotel
What else to visit in Dubai? The attraction is located at sea at a distance of 270 meters from the coast on an artificial island that connects to the mainland by a bridge. For a long time, the building was the tallest hotel in the city, but after the construction of the Rose Tower its position changed slightly.
The hotel is considered one of the most expensive and luxurious, but tourists are not even fascinated by the interior decoration, but by an unusually beautiful shape in the form of a sail, which is typical for Arab ships.
The level of luxury and comfort of this hotel has no limits. Here you will not find ordinary rooms, because the whole space is represented by two-story rooms equipped with the latest technology. If we talk about design, then the design of the hotel spent more than 8000 square meters. m of gold leaf, and top-level specialists acted as designers.
The hotel has some of the best restaurants in the country. In particular, “El-Mahara” enjoys special popularity among tourists, in which visitors are transported by a special vessel like a submarine.
Dubai Mall
Not far from Burj Khalifa is the largest shopping center of the city called the Dubai Mall. This building is an area of 1.2 million square meters. m., where there are more than 200 branded stores. One of the boutiques is Galeries Lafayette, the first representative of the brand in the Middle East.
The shopping center has not only hundreds of stores that will satisfy the wishes of even the most sophisticated shopaholics, but also entertainment complexes: an aquarium, attractions, cinemas, theme parks.
Among the features of the center, one can note the largest candy store and the 124th floor of the building, which offers stunning views of the city's surroundings.
Jumeirah Mosque
One of the main mosques of the city, the Jumeirah Mosque, is one of the main mosques in the city that is traditional for Arab culture. It is located in the central part of the emirate, not far from the zoo.
The mosque was built in the tradition of the Fatimids of the Middle Ages, and thanks to its vast size, it accommodates more than 1300 believers.
Tours are held 4 times a week, and everyone can participate, except for children under 5 years old. Excursion participants need to take care of their appearance in advance, since it must meet the traditional outfits of the country. Taking pictures is not forbidden, but it is required to warn the guide in advance about the desire to take pictures.
The mosque looks especially beautiful at night or at sunset.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
What else to visit in Dubai? The attraction that we are going to talk about now is an unusually beautiful religious structure that attracts tourists from all over the world. Every year, people wishing to admire one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world flock to Abu Dhabi.
Everyone is allowed into the mosque, regardless of religion, nationality, gender or age.
There is a myth that the mosque was built only to attract tourists, as was often the case with other buildings of the city, but this is an erroneous opinion. In fact, the White Mosque was erected as a tribute to one of the most talented and beloved by the people of the rulers of the UAE, who is buried directly on the territory of a skillfully executed building.
Flower park
We continue to consider the sights of Dubai. What should be visited yet? In February 2013, a flower park called Dubai Miracle Garden was opened in Dubai , which quickly won the love and admiration of tourists. It represents 72,000 square meters. m. in the open air, which are located about 45 million species of various colors. Arches, lawns flower beds and sculptures made of flowers are amazing. The best specialists of the country worked on the landscape design project, thanks to which it was possible to create a unique atmosphere in the park.
At the moment, it is included in the list of new attractions of Dubai and is considered one of the most popular and beautiful tourist places of the city.
Beach Jumeirah Open Beach
Jumeirah Open Beach is considered one of the most beautiful, despite the fact that it is completely free. Here you can not only have a good time enjoying a beach holiday, but also take great pictures, because it offers views of such buildings as the Parus Hotel and the Burj Khalifa. The beach is well equipped, and its length is more than 2 km, which allows everyone to stay.
It should be noted and the Dubai metro with attractions in the form of trains. They are not only new and comfortable, but also thanks to them, you can easily move around the city and enjoy beautiful views of the surroundings.
Dubai is an amazing tourist center where two opposing cultures have converged: traditional for the Arab world and modern, according to which most of the major capitals of the world are developing. It is like an oasis in the middle of the desert, pleasing the eyes of local residents and tourists, forcing them to come back again and again in order to study in detail the main attractions and reveal the secret of the attractiveness of the amazing city.