Things to see in Dubai, UAE

By Ksenya  

I have been asked recently to draft a quick list of  must- see things in Dubai, so here it is, as I (and my recent visitors) see it:

Dubai Fountain• Super-popular musical fountain and shark aquarium tunnel in Dubai Mall (www.dubaimall.com)

• go on the top of the tallest building in the world – Burj Khalifa ( www.burjkhalifa.ae)

•  Desert Safari – brilliant way to spend an afternoon in the desert: Dune bashing, sunset in the desert, camel riding, belly dancer, shisha, henna painting, traditional Arabic dinner all in a traditional Bedouin camp. A must- do for all! http://www.arabiannightstours.com/ or http://www.desertrangers.com/

View from Madinat Jumeirah SouqMadinat Jumeirah Souq (huge complex of hotels, restaurants and a beautiful little mall built in the traditional Arabic style with the best Burj Al Arab view). A tip – spend extra 50 dhs on the canal ride – very pleasant 30 minutes ride in a traditional Arabic boat (abra) and great photo opportunities of the Burj AL Arab) http://www.jumeirah.com/hotels-and-resorts/Destinations/Dubai/Madinat-Jumeirah/Madinat-Souk/

Mall of Emirates (with its indoor ski slope – Ski Dubai) and some really good shopping! www.malloftheemirates.com

Palm Jumeirah – take a monorail (see the Palm island from the above!) and then either enjoy the rides or relax in Aquaventure (a wonderful water park with great rides, lazy river and private beach) http://www.atlantisthepalm.com/marineandwaterpark/aquaventure.aspx

Jumeirah Beach Park

 

• For beach lovers – Jumeirah Beach Park is a must! For 5 dhs  (approx 1 euro or 1.5 US$) entrance fee you end up on the tropical beach in middle of Dubai – palms, white sand and azure sea.  In you plan to stay a whole day, rent sun beds and umbrella or have a coffee or some snacks in the beach cafe.

• To understand more about local culture and Islam – take a Jumeirah Mosque tour http://www.cultures.ae/jumeirah.htm

• Travel back into Dubai past and experience old Dubai- visit Dubai Museum (at 3 dhs entrance fee is a bargain! – http://dubaicity.com/Attractions/dubai-museum.htm ) and then a take an abra ride to Gold and Spice souqs for some hard core bargaining!

Those are our favourites – feel free to leave a comment on yours!

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