The most 10 notable sites to explore in Dubai with a family
Today, Dubai continues to be the newest must-see destination where people are flocking. Within less than a generation, it went from being an isolated desert emirate to one of the great global cities of the world. Here are our top 10 places to visit in Dubai.
1. BURJ KHALIFA
The tallest structure in the world, Burj Khalifa.
Burj Khalifa is the tallest free-standing structure in the world, standing at 829.8m – it’s definitely something to see. The observation deck, located ‘at the top,’ on the 124th floor of the building offers one of its remarkable panoramic views as well as a multimedia experience detailing some of the problems the builders had to overcome in completing such a gargantuan building project.
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2. DUBAI AQUARIUM
It holds hundreds of colorful fishes and other aquatic entities from 140 different species. The main tank has 10 million liters of water and is reputed to have the largest collection of sand tiger sharks existing in the world among hundreds of their sharks and rays. It is situated on the G floor of the Dubai Mall.
3.PALM JUMEIRAH
This is practically the most lavished island ever built in the world, where most of Dubai’s finest hotels boast-of, including the well-known Atlantis. This vast hotel is also designed to house the Aquaventure Waterpark, which prides itself on offering the longest water slide in the world and another slide that drops nine stories. An extensive sandy stretch is also available for children, as well as the opportunity to join an underwater safari using sea trek helmets.
4. DEIRA :
find several points of interest in Dubai in Deira, the oldest part of the city, which is on the northern side of Dubai Creek and houses the largest gold market in the city.
5. BURJ AL-ARAB : Burj Al Arab is the tallest hotel in the world Although it can hardly compete with gigantic height in Burj Khalif, it holds itself to the title of being the highest hotel on earth at 321 meters height. Sitting on its own dedicated island, it reflects the architecture of a traditional dhow that’s in full sail — a type of merchant ship, which has been set on the waters for ages around the emirate. By night, the exterior is lit up in a kaleidoscope of colors.
6th DUBAI MALL-endorsed way to enter Burj Khalifa or watch aqua world Dubai Aquarium is with Dubai Mall when some thousand miles in every direction places people into its stylish stores. this gigantic mall happens to be the world largest visited shopping center!
There are over 1200 shops, and hundreds of restaurants, so finding something that fits your interests and your budget couldnt be easier-an ice rink, gaming zone, and cinema available.
7th DUBAI MUSEUM-Set in the splendidly sandy colored Al-Fahidi Fort built in the late seventeenth century to guard the Creek in Dubai, this is the museum of Dubai and the premier cultural attraction of Dubai. Among all the cast coral stone, palms, and wooden supports other materials from centuries ago, there is a great exhibition of the maps that shows how a lot Dubai changed with the age and a courtyard full of traditionally constructed boats. You cannot do better than the Dubai Museum on getting an insight into Emirati life, both old and new.
8th Bastakia. Also called Old Dubai, Bastakia reveals gifted Emirati heritage. It was built during the late nineteenth century near Dubai Creek. It remained unchanged until it started to cram the narrow lanes with its elegant period buildings. Many of these buildings proudly feature wind towers that help the residents beat the summer heat. The Bastakia is now also an emerging arts center; don’t miss the traditional Arab furniture and ceramics of the Majlis Gallery or the modern creations of the XVA Gallery.
9th The DUBAI FOUNTAIN
Visit three major Dubai attractions: one, from the top of the Burj Khalifa tower; two, incorporate some shopping at the Dubai Mall; and finally, enjoy the spectacular water displays of the Dubai Fountain. Certainly the most grandiose choreographed show of its kind, the lighted jets dance to popular songs from yore to date. Moving the jets 150m high up in the air is amazing.
10th DUBAI CREEK: It has been the part of antiquity and the modern Dubai alike, case in point separating the old parts of the city: Deira to the north and Bur Dubai to the south. Apart from this, the creek is many other things: the place where it all began. This really captures best what the ambiance of traditional Dubai feels like. “Visit the dhow wharf, north of the Al-Maktoum Bridge, and marvel at vessels up to a century old still acting as lifelines for small traders from across the region-you just might board one!” There are several edifices that one can know about-the Deira Twin Towers among many other-the Deira National Bank and Dubai Creek Park, one of the longest parks in the emirate, the greatest for relaxing picnics with both old and new friends.
