Dubai it’s a luxurious destination that blend the traditional with modern with so much success. Follow us to the 10 most exciting places to see in Dubai now. Dubai is a city built for tourism all around the year with excellent hotels, resorts, shopping and lots of things to do and see.
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10 Fantastic places to visit in Dubai:
#1 Dubai Fountains are a spectacular fountain show right in front of the Burj Kalifa, beautiful to watch, especially nice at night time. It never gets boring as the music and choreography changes every show.
#2 Burj Khalifa, it is amazing to look down on the world from the 124th (tickets $38/33 Euro) or the 148th floor observatory (tickets $105/92 Euro). Be aware that there are very long queues though to get through. There is also a fabulous restaurant with breath taking views on the 172 floor!
#3 Dubai Mall is a huge mall with plenty to see and do and no end to the shops. Places to see in Dubai Mall: The waterfalls are really impressive and the aquarium is worth looking at the variety of species in it. The ice rink is fun for kids.
#4 Burj Al Arab, the prominent 7 star hotel in Dubai, is still the most iconic place in the city and a building that has to be seen to be believed. You don´t have to stay at this amazing hotel, but you can at least book a tour.
#5 Aquaventure Waterpark means perfect water-fun for everyone. It´s an awesome place with the most amazing water rides for all ages. Open from 10am to 6pm, tickets $71/62 Euro for adults.
#6 If Interacting with dolphins has always been on your bucket list, at Dolphin Bay you´ll get introduced to the dolphins. This is an experience of a life time, but also a costly one with ticket prices starting at $190/166 Euro.
#7 One of the top places to see in Dubai is of course the desert. One of the best activities in Dubai is booking a Dunes Dinner or a Desert Morning Safari. Take a 4-wheeled drive SUV into the desert to the east of Dubai. You can even ride camels or stay in an Arabian tent under the stars. The cost per person for these tours starts at $70/61 Euro, you can arrange these with the various operators in Dubai.
#8 At Dubai Marina Yacht Club you can just walk, have a coffee or dinner, enjoy shisha and relax. This is one beautiful place while watching different kind of boats and the surrounding view is absolutely stunning. Looking for a romantic experience, perfect for couples? Book a Dhow Cruise Dinner, prices starting at $75/66 Euro.
#9 Visit Miracle Garden, it is the world’s biggest flower garden with 40 million blooming flowers in all different shapes and colors. The view of garden is already very nice during day time, but it looks even more beautiful after sunset with the garden lights are on. Tickets form $74/65 Euro, located at DubaiLand, Al Barsha.
#10 Dubai Creek is among the fantastic Dubai tourist attractions and offers an authentic Dubai experience combined with great views. Traveling down the creek on a Dhow boat brings relief from the hustle and bustle of the big city. There are many souks as you approach the area with all sorts of wares on sale. Grab a water taxi, it´s about $35/31 Euro an hour, and go for a trip across the other side and soak it all up.
If you are into watersports you will really like your Dubai vacation. Almost all hotels along Jumeria Beach can offer activities like sailing, paragliding, windsurfing, water skiing or jet skiing. But if you are not really into watersports you can always swim in the warm waters, ride along Dubai Creek or walk along the beaches.
Atlantis is the majestic 5 star resort in Dubai situated on The Palm (at Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai), a man-made island that has captured the world’s imagination with its magnificent scale and ingenuity. From the moment you arrive at this luxury hotel in Dubai, you will be immersed in a dazzling world of imagination, and pleasure. The resort offers relaxation and thrills for both, couples and families, including a landmark hotel, unique marine habitats, an exhilarating water park, pristine white sandy beaches, world-class restaurants, indulgent spa and top boutiques. Prices for standard rooms range between $348 and $1,128 (305 – 990 Euro) depending on the season.
If you want to sleep with the fishes, this is one of the most amazing hotel views ever!
To stay or visit the Atlantis The Palm Dubai is to live out your dreams at midst warm Arabian seas.
Dubai also has a great variety of restaurants. You can easily find them in the larger hotels. If you are looking for a fantastic dinner without breaking the bank, try Sloane’s at the marina (Al Sufouh Road). Probably one of the world’s best buffet restaurants, it literally puts the Las Vegas buffets to shame! Prices range between $25 and $100 (22 – 88 Euro).
If you plan to go to Dubai, the best time to be there is during the cooler time of the year, between November and March, highs are in the 100s (37°C). If you will miss this period, it will probably be very hot outside. But, since everywhere is air-conditioned, you will have no problem inside.
All these things will take part in making your holiday in Dubai fantastic. Have lots of fun.