Top 12 Beautiful Tourist Attractions in Dubai
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Top 12 Beautiful Tourist Attractions in
Dubai
Located in the Middle Eastern part of Asia, Dubai, which is one of the
seven emirates of the UAE and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, is
counted among the most preferred tourist destinations in the world. This
wonderful cosmopolitan city, which is called a city of superlatives, for the
fastest, biggest, tallest, largest and highest, is home to its world class
tourist attractions very famous among every type of tourist coming here
from every nook and corner of the world.
Top 12 Tourist Attractions in Dubai
During the tour of Dubai, you would find several tourist attractions.
Some main ones of them are following:
1. The Dubai Mall
Being a part of the 20 billion dollar Downtown complex and
featuring over 1,200 retail stores, The Dubai Mall, which
provides the entry to the Burj Khalifa as well as the Dubai
Aquarium, is located in the Downtown of Dubai along the
Doha Road just away the Sheikh Zayed Road. Boasting of
being the world’s largest mall by its whole area, this huge
shopping mall, which is visited by millions of people each
year, is counted among the most visited points of interest in
Dubai.
2. Burj Khalifa
Being a Megatall skyscraper in Dubai, UAE, the Burj Khalifa,
which was previously called the Burj Dubai before its
inauguration, is world’s highest structure with its elevation
of 2,722 ft (829.8 m) above the ground. Publicly opened in
2010 A.D., this amazing skyscraper, which was constructed
in 5 years from 2004 A.D. to 2009 A.D., is regarded as one of
the top tourist spots in the world. Near this wonderful
skyscraper, you can find the Dubai Fountain.
3. Dubai Creek
Being a saltwater creek in Dubai, the Dubai Creek, also
called ‘Khor Dubai’, which is affectionately referred to as the
‘Heart and Soul of Dubai’, is counted among the most visited
points of interest in Dubai. Ending at the Ras Al Khor
Wildlife Sanctuary, this amazing saltwater creek, which is
also home to the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, is perfect
for taking the enjoyment of boating on Abra, the traditional
wooden boat of Dubai.
3. Burj Al Arab
Literally the ‘Tower of the Arabs’, the Burj Al Arab, which is
situated on an artificial island in a fascinating sail shaped
building in Dubai, UAE, is a famous luxury hotel in Dubai.
Nestled at a 5 minute walking distance from the Wild Wadi
Water Park and at a distance of 4 km from the Mall of the
Emirates, this luxury hotel, which is the five star hotel in
reality instead of being a seven star hotel as per the
highlight, is regarded as one of the most visited attractions
in Dubai.
5. Wild Wadi Water Park
Operated by Jumeriah International, a Dubai based hotelier,
the Wild Wadi Water Park, which is located in the region of
Jumeirah, after the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the Burj Al
Arab, is an outdoor water park in Dubai. Featuring a cooled
/ heated wave pool, two man-made surfing machines,
multiple water slides, and a waterfall with its height of 59 ft
(18 m), this wonderful outdoor water park, which is also
home to 2 gift shops, two snack stands, and three
restaurants, is one of the top points of interest in this desert
destination.
6. Palm Jumeirah
Counted among the three planned artificial islands known as
the Palm Islands, i.e. Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, and
Palm Deira, the Palm Jumeirah, which is located on the
Jumeirah coastal zone of the Emirate of Dubai in the UAE, is
an artificial archipelago on the coast of Dubai, UAE.
Boasting of being the smallest and the original of three Palm
Islands, this man-made archipelago, which has the form of a
palm tree, topped by a crescent, is regarded as one of the top
tourist attractions in the cosmopolitan city of Dubai.
7. Cayan Tower
Formerly called the ‘Infinity Tower’ before its opening in 2013
A.D. publicly, the Cayan Tower, which has its height of 306
m (1,004 ft), is a 73 storey skyscraper in Dubai. Boasting of
being the world’s 2nd highest building with a twist of 90
degrees, this wonderful twisted tower is a must visit during
the tour of Dubai and one of the top points of interest in the
metropolitan city of Dubai.
8. Zabeel Park
Opened to the public in December, 2005 A.D., the Zabeel
Park, which is situated in the Zabeel district of Dubai, UAE,
is an urban public park. Covering its region of 47.5 hectares,
approximately equivalent to 45 football grounds, this
beautiful urban park, which is divided into several sectors
linked by pedestrian bridges and owns several entrance
gates, is counted among the city’s most frequented and
largest spot for live music and sports. In this wonderful
park, you can find more than 3,000 palm tree plantations
besides the 7,000 other trees of a variety of 14 species.
9. The Dubai Fountain
Boasting of being the largest choreographed fountain system,
The Dubai Fountain, which is situated on the 30 acre
artificial Burj Khalifa Lake, gets illuminated by 25 colored
projectors and 6,600 lights. Having the capacity of shooting
water up to the height of 152.4 m (500 ft) into the air along
with a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world
music, this wonderful fountain is regarded as one of the top
tourist attractions in Dubai.
10. Deira Clocktower
Originally called the Dubai Clocktower, the Deira
Clocktower, which is situated in the eastern part of Dubai in
Deira, is a roundabout in Dubai, UAE. Providing access to
the Al Maktoum Bridge, this charming roundabout, which is
nestled in the locality of Al Rigga, is a famous monument in
Deira at present. Built as a symbol of Dubai, this famous
clock tower is regarded as one of the most charming clock
towers in the world.
11. Dubai Zoo
Covering its area of 3.7 acres (1.5 hectares), the Dubai Zoo,
which has its length of 1.5 km, is a famous zoo in Dubai.
Home to 230 species, this amazing zoo, which was originally
opened by a Dubai resident in 1967 A.D., is still the oldest
zoo in the Arabian Peninsula. To breed the scarce
Chimpanzee and the Arabian or Gordon’s wildcat, the Dubai
zoo, which called the first Arabian zoo, is a must visit during
the tour of Dubai as it belongs to the oldest tourist
attractions of this destination.
12. Saeed Al Maktoum House
Situated along the Dubai Creek in the region of Shindagha,
the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, which was founded
approx 1894 A.D. as the seat of the Al Maktoum family, is a
historic building and previous residential quarters of Saeed
bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, the previous ruler of Dubai in the
UAE. Now this amazing building has converted into a
museum, having artifacts and the pictures of the Old town of
Dubai.
On the basis of the things mentioned above, it can be surely
said that tourist attractions of Dubai are a must visit during
the tour of this metropolitan city. In case of having the desire
for going to this desert destination, you can book Dubai
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packages, which are available at reasonable prices, can also
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