Any person from time to time has an irresistible desire to radically change the situation and take a break from the noisy city and its polluted air. It is at this moment that the question arises: "Where to go?" One of the most attractive countries where you can not only relax comfortably, but also enjoy peace and tranquility without any difficulties, as well as significantly expand your knowledge in the field of oriental culture, is the United Arab Emirates.
Recreation in the UAE
Here you will find luxurious hotels and restaurants, constant luxury and impeccable service in all resorts. This is exactly the state where sand dunes with camel caravans floating along them peacefully coexist with numerous shops, when you look at the windows of which you understand that this country is a real paradise for shopping. In addition, the UAE is famous for its chic and cleanest beaches, and fans of extreme sports will be able to travel to the desert and ski onsand. Those who seek to expand their knowledge in the field of history and culture are offered numerous excursions, during which you can not only see the legendary sights, but also learn a lot of new and interesting things about them. One of the most popular places that are recommended to visit those who went on vacation to the United Arab Emirates is Dubai. The sights of this city have always attracted numerous tourists. But first things first.
Dubai is heaven on earth
The largest and most popular city in the UAE, the center of the Emirates, is Dubai. It is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf and is a beautiful, dynamically developing settlement. The canal, which today serves as a harbor for transport Arab ships, divides the city into two parts. The large eastern area, located northeast of Dubai Creek, is Deira. This business district with numerous business centers and branches of various companies is called Jumeirah. The landmark of the area is the famous Parus Hotel.
Another part of the city - Bur Dubai. This area keeps the history of the entire settlement. It is here that unique architectural structures and historical monuments are concentrated. For connoisseurs of history, this part of the city is considered the most attractive. A map of Dubai with attractions will help you plan an excursion for those who visited the country for the first time. After all, in a short period of time you want to see as much as possible.
Dubai Attractions
Dubai's hallmark is currently the Burj Khalifa skyscraper (Dubai Tower). This is the tallest building in the world, which opened in 2010. Its height is 828 meters. No less attractive is one of the largest aquariums in the world, located in the largest shopping and entertainment center Dubai Mall. It is a giant glass panel, under which a tunnel is laid for visitors. A map of Dubai with attractions will help you quickly get to this unique place. Another unique building of the city is the singing fountain, located near the Burj Khalifa. Its height is 150 meters. Depending on the musical composition, the jets of the fountain rise to one or another height. Another incredible Arab project is artificially built islands. One of these is the Palm Jumeirah. The diameter of this island reaches 5 kilometers. For shopping lovers, Nasser Square is an ideal place. Dubai receives thousands of visitors every day who seek to visit this particular area.
Heart of Deira
In the very center of Deira lies Nasser Square. Dubai (reviews of people who have visited this corner of the UAE more than once confirm these words) has long attracted tourists with its many shops, markets and shopping centers. It is this quarter that attracts shopaholics and ordinary travelers with hundreds of shop windows, counters, restaurants and cafes for every taste. Now squarerenamed Bunyas Square, but this does not reduce the number of guests seeking to visit the mentioned part of the city. Baniyas Square is a huge square surrounded by numerous buildings and attractions. The most frequent tourists here are residents of the countries of the former CIS. It is not uncommon to meet Russian speakers on this square. Plus, here you can hear the advertisements of many stores, sounding in Russian.
Sights on Nasser (Baniyas) Square
In addition to the abundance of shops, Nasser Square (Dubai) is famous for its unique architecture, which combines both traditional buildings and ultra-modern buildings. It is very cozy, with numerous fountains and benches for relaxing. Life on the square does not stop for a moment. The pride of architecture is the famous tower of Deira. It is located in the very center of Baniyas Square and is designed in such a way that almost all the time it closes the square from the scorching sun. The structure is a 20-storey building topped with a high dome of a closed spherical shape. There are large curves on the facade of the building. They help to create a shadow throughout the street. Nearby are the most picturesque fountains, which have a rather large area of the water basin and several dozen high jets. Palm trees are planted along the perimeter of the tanks, and at night the original lighting is turned on.
Nasser Square Markets
Dubai is a real paradise for loversshopping. Many shopping streets of Nasser Square form a kind of labyrinth. There are four markets here: Usal, Naif, Murshid and the most popular Deira covered market, named after the area. Murshid market is considered the oldest. It stretches in a narrow strip along the bay. Nearby, on Sikkat al-Kheil Street, there is the Gold Market, where you can buy silver and gold jewelry and accessories, many of which are decorated with precious stones. For the convenience of visitors, the territory of the bazaar is shaded by a convex roof that saves from the scorching sun. Products made of "eastern gold" are more expensive. They are not difficult to distinguish as they are more yellow in color than the gold jewelry we are used to seeing. And still they are cheaper than here in Russia. From this street there are many side streets, which housed small traditional coffee houses. No less attractive is the spice market. To get to it, you need to go along Al-Ras, then turn onto Abra Street. On the left, you will find an entrance leading to one of the few streets of the mentioned market. Here you can buy any spices you have ever heard of. It is this corner of Nasser Square that most conveys the whole oriental flavor.
Shops
We emphasize again: if you are looking for the perfect place to shop in the UAE, go to Dubai. Nasser Square, whose shops and shops stretch in an endless line, will justify all your hopes. Here you can buy anything: shoes, clothes, haberdashery, various souvenirs,fabrics, electronics and home appliances. Almost all local merchants know a little Russian. When buying goods in stores and retail shops, it should be remembered that in Arab countries it is accepted that the goods have an initial cost, but this does not mean at all that it is final. Thus, you can always bargain and get a decent discount. You will not find products of famous brands in ordinary stores. To this end, go for reconnaissance in special boutiques of shopping centers.
Nasser (Baniyas) Square is the best place to buy furs
Numerous reviews on various forums are full of statements that many tourists look into the shops on Nasser Square to buy a fur coat. Fur products from leading companies are sold in more than 100 points. Fur coats of various types, models, sizes, colors and brands are presented in stores. Buyers are offered a variety of furs, ranging from rabbit to mink. For tourists planning to make a purchase, a little advice: do it only in company stores, which can be found in advance on the official websites. Popular and reputable places include Crystal Building, Al Owais Business, Deira Tower, Tower, Abraj, Baniyas Tower, Baniyas Building and Landmark Plaza Hotel. If you are not familiar with the shops that Nasser Square is so famous for, then it is enough to stop the first person you meet. Name the product you want to buy or the name of the store, and you will not only be shown where this place is located, but will be guided to the veryoutlet.
Tips for tourists
If you are going to the UAE not on vacation, but purposefully shopping, at Nasser Square (Dubai), then before the trip it is recommended to study the pricing policy and find out the specific cost of similar goods in stores in your city. This is necessary so that later it does not turn out that you will purchase a product that costs more than in the stores of your hometown. And further. Even if you are in Nasser Square solely for the purpose of shopping, try to find time and look at the nearby attractions, do not miss this opportunity.
Hotels
In addition to all kinds of shops, shopping centers and markets, this area houses hundreds of office buildings, numerous public recreational facilities and hotels of various levels of comfort. Five-star hotels flaunt on Nasser Square (Dubai), among which Al Bustan Rotana Hotel 5deserves special attention, located in close proximity to the Dubai shopping center. The new Holiday Inn, Al Barsha 5hotel is rapidly gaining popularity. No less famous are such hotels as Carlton Tower Hotel 4, Hotel Riviera 4, Mayfair Hotel 3, Landmark Plaza Hotel 3, Al Khaleej Hotel 3.
Those who opt for budget accommodation are advised to pay attention to such hotels as Ramee International Hotel 2, Phenicia Hotel 2 and White Fort Hotel 1.
How to get there
Beforeto get to Nasser Square, the photo of which is presented here, it is necessary to carry out an air flight Moscow - Dubai, the duration of which is 5 hours. Planes fly to the UAE from other cities of Russia. Dubai International Airport is the largest airport in the Middle East. Terminal 1 accepts international flights. To get to the city by metro, you need to go to terminal 3. Better yet, find Nasser Square (Dubai) on the map. So it will be easier to navigate during the trip. In order to take the metro, you need to get on the green line, and then to the Baniyas Square station. Knowing which hotels are located in the area, you can also take special buses. But the easiest option is a taxi. You don't need to speak Arabic here, you just need to name the area, and the driver will pick you up without any problems.
What about the weather, or When is the best time to go?
Before you go to the UAE, you need to find out everything about the weather conditions in a particular period of the year, and choose the most suitable one for yourself. So, in the summer there is a sultry heat. The temperature even in the shade reaches 35-43 degrees above zero. But in winter it is much easier to breathe. The thermometer shows from 18 to 25 degrees Celsius. In addition, it must be taken into account that the main period of rains falls on December and January. A trip during this time period can be overshadowed by heavy rainfall and ruin all the fun of traveling and shopping. During the purchase of tickets or tours, it must be taken into account that from the end of September, after the summer heat subsides a little,the tourist season begins, which lasts until the beginning of May. Therefore, during this period, their cost may be somewhat more expensive.
