1. BURJ KHALIFA
The tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa.
No Dubai sightseeing trip is complete without a visit to the building that has come to symbolize the city more than any other. The world’s tallest freestanding structure, rising to an almost unbelievable height of 829.8m, the Burj Khalifa is not to be missed. A visit to the ‘at the top’ observation deck on the 124th floor offers panoramic views that are simply breathtaking and includes a multimedia experience that details some of the difficulties overcome during the mammoth building project. Also, make sure you don’t miss the beautiful gardens that surround the tower at ground level.
2. THE PALM JUMEIRAH
The Palm Jumeirah, the artificial island.
This man-made island in the shape of a palm tree, the Palm Jumeirah is where you’ll find many of Dubai’s finest hotels including the iconic Atlantis. This enormous hotel is also home to Aquaventure Waterpark which boasts the world’s longest water slide as well as another that drops nine stories. There is also a huge stretch of child-friendly sand and the chance to go on an underwater safari using sea trek helmets.
3. BURJ AL-ARAB
Burj Al Arab is the tallest hotel in the world
Though it cannot compete with the heady heights of the Burj Khalifa, the Burj Al-Arab does lay claim to being the world’s tallest hotel at 321 meters high. Sitting on its own dedicated island, its architecture echoes the shape of a traditional dhow in full sail — a type of merchant ship that has been plying the waters around the emirate for centuries. Come nightfall, the exterior is lit up with a kaleidoscope of colors.
4. DUBAI MALL
Dubai Mall at night
More than just a way of entering the Burj Khalifa or gazing at the underwater world of Dubai Aquarium, Dubai Mall sees people travel from across the globe to seek out its stylish stores. The shopping opportunities here could easily be described as endless (there are more than 1200 shops) but should bargain-hunting become too much, there are a huge array of places to eat, as well as an ice-rink, gaming zone and cinema.
5. THE DUBAI FOUNTAIN
The Dubai Fountain provides spectacular displays in the evenings
Combine visits to three top things to do in Dubai by exploring the heights of the Burj Khalifa, taking in a spot of shopping at the Dubai Mall, and then watching the spectacular water displays of the Dubai Fountain. The illuminated jets move in time to popular musical numbers from around the world in the largest choreographed display of its kind. With jets shooting up to 150m in the air, it’s an incredible sight.
10. DUBAI CREEK
Take a dhow cruise and sail along the Dubai Creek.
An integral part of Dubai both ancient and modern, Dubai Creek separates the city into Deira to the north and Bur Dubai to the south. In many ways the place where it all began, the creek is a great place to get a feel for the traditional ambience of Dubai. Check out the dhow wharf, north of the Al-Maktoum Bridge, to see vessels up to a century old continuing to act as a lifeline for small traders from across the region you might even get invited aboard! There are a number of buildings to note, not least the Deira Twin Towers and National Bank, while nearby Dubai Creek Park is one of the largest in the Emirate and a great place for a relaxed picnic with friends old and new.
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