Dubai is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful cities located in the Persian Gulf. It embodies luxury, we alth and advanced technology, which is why it has long become a tourist Mecca for people from different countries. It combines the traditionality of the Middle East and the modern development in terms of economy, politics and tourism, which coexist peacefully in one territory. The sights of Dubai, the description of which we will present to your attention in the article, attract thousands of tourists who are ready to spend any money to enjoy their holidays in the beautiful city of the Persian coast.
Modern Oriental Pearl
Dubai, like a real tourist diamond, is distinguished by an ultra-modern infrastructure with numerous hotels, restaurants, beautiful beaches, exotic entertainment, interesting sights and fashion boutiques. Despite the observance of the traditions of the East, there are not many touristslimit 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 just 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 tourist groups. Consider the most popular of them.
Burj Khalifa
When you arrive in Dubai, what should you visit? Attraction in the first place worthy of attention is the Khalifa Tower.
Dubai looms large against the backdrop of sand dunes thanks to a huge number of high-rise buildings. The tallest building in the country and the world is the Burj Khalifa, which glorified the city throughout the planet, marking the beginning of a new period in the construction of high-rise buildings. The height of this building, 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 in order to leave room for certain adjustments if necessary.
The construction of the highest tower was spent about 1.5 billion dollars, and the entire construction period took more than 5 years. Every week, the 12,000 workers who were involved in the construction of the building built approximately 1-2 floors. The official opening of the tower took place on January 4, 2010, and since then the guests of the city have never ceased to be amazed at the architectural structure that proudly towers over Dubai. A photoattractions you can see in the article.
The main construction site of the city was conceived as a separate space that would exist at the level of the whole city or at least a small area. Dozens of parks, beautiful boulevards and chic lawns have been built around it, which create a special atmosphere.
The internal component of the tower is luxurious by world standards hotels (for example, Armani Hotel), restaurants, apartments, numerous offices and shopping centers. 3 separate entrances have been developed for offices, hotels and apartments. On the 76th and 43rd floors there are sports complexes, huge swimming pools and a large observation deck, but it is not the only one in the Burj Khalifa. In total, there are 4 observation decks on the territory of the facility: on the 124th, 125th and 148th floors. In total, the complex includes 900 apartments, 304 guest rooms and 35 floors as office space. To accommodate 3000 cars, it was decided to give 3 underground floors for parking.
On the 122nd floor was placed the highest restaurant in the world, called "Atmosfera". It features chic cuisine from top Arabic chefs and seats 80.
From 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 during the construction phase. The air inside the construction site is regularly cooled, and the glass prevents dust from entering and reflects the sun's rays. itallows you to maintain a comfortable temperature in the building, which, among other things, is flavored with a special agent. The fragrance formula was developed by leading experts in the field specifically for this building.
To enable residents and visitors to the construction complex to move easily, 57 elevators have been created that reach a speed of about 10 m per second, allowing you to quickly cover long distances.
Inhabitants of the tower have to make several transfers in order to get to the required place, and only a service elevator rises from the first floor to the very last one.
On the territory of the complex in a large artificial lake there is the famous fountain "Dubai" (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 pressure of the water 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, you should not exclude from your list the Palm Islands, which are often called the 8th wonder of the world. They got their name due to the unusual shape that resembles a palm tree. This shape was not chosen by chance, since the date palm is highly revered in Islamic culture, as is the crescent that surrounds it. All of them are built from sand extracted from the coast of the city.
In total, three islands were built undercalled "Palm Deira", "Palm Jumeirah" and "Palm Debel Ali", in the hope of significantly expanding the country's territory through the waters of the Persian Gulf and attracting tourists. The UAE government has allocated a significant amount of money for the construction of additional territory, thanks to which it was possible to brilliantly implement the plan.
The construction of an artificial archipelago of islands gave impetus to further development in the construction industry. 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 of the city.
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. At the same time, the coastline of the island was 78 km of the cleanest sandy beaches.
Jubel Ali Island is a more exotic option, with Polynesian-style bungalows and a couple of thousand villas that are particularly luxurious here as hotels. 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.
Dubai Aquarium
Thisattraction in the emirate of Dubai is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest aquarium, 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 extensive 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 the usual separate zones with certain species, but also in a large tunnel that covers the entire aquarium. Here you can meet both small exotic fish and toothy sharks or large rays.
It is convenient to take pictures in the tunnel, and thanks to a special device, the pictures always turn out beautiful.
In the aquarium you can swim with sharks under the supervision of experienced divers or admire the open spaces on a boat with a transparent bottom. At the same time, marine life is not the only one you can 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 in the sea at a distance of 270 meters from the coast on an artificial island, which is connected 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, itthe position has changed somewhat.
The hotel is considered one of the most expensive and luxurious, but tourists are fascinated not even 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. There are no ordinary rooms here, because the entire space is represented by two-story rooms equipped with the latest technology. If we talk about design, then more than 8,000 square meters were spent on the design of the hotel. m. of gold leaf, and top-level specialists acted as designers.
Some of the best restaurants in the country are located on the territory of the hotel. In particular, "El-Mahara" is especially popular with tourists, to which visitors are delivered using a special vessel similar to a submarine.
Dubai Mall
Not far from the Burj Khalifa is the largest shopping center in the city called "Dubai Mall". This is a 1.2 million sq. 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.
From the features of the center, one can note the largest candy store and the 124th floor of the building, from where a stunning view ofoutskirts of the city.
Jumeirah Mosque
Among the sights traditional for Arab culture, it is worth noting one of the main mosques of the city - the Jumeirah Mosque. 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 due to its vast size, it can accommodate more than 1300 worshipers.
Excursions are held 4 times a week, and everyone can become a participant, except for children under 5 years old. Excursion participants need to take care of their appearance in advance, as it must correspond to the traditional outfits of the country. Taking pictures is not prohibited, 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 will be discussed now is an unusually beautiful building of a religious nature that attracts tourists from all over the world. Every year, people flock to Abu Dhabi to admire one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world.
The mosque is open to everyone 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 in 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 buriedright on the grounds of an elaborate building.
Flower Park
Continue to see the sights of Dubai. What else should be visited? In February 2013, the Dubai Miracle Garden opened a flower park in Dubai, which quickly won the love and admiration of tourists. It represents 72,000 sq. m. in the open air, on which about 45 million species of various flowers are located. Arches, lawns, flower beds and flower sculptures 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 in Dubai and is considered one of the most popular and beautiful tourist destinations in the city.
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 buildings such as the Parus Hotel and the Burj Khalifa. The beach is well equipped, and its length is more than 2 km, which allows you to accommodate everyone.
It is impossible not to mention the Dubai Metro with attractions in the form of trains. They are not only new and comfortable, but thanks to them, you can easily move around the city and enjoy beautiful views of the surroundings.
Dubai is an amazing tourist hub wheretwo opposite cultures: traditional for the Arab world and modern, according to which most of the major capitals of the world develop. It is like an oasis in the middle of the desert that delights the eyes of local residents and tourists, forcing them to return again and again to explore the main attractions in detail and uncover the secret of the amazing city's attractiveness.
