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Dubai – A Dream Destination for Tourists

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Dubai – A Dream Destination for Tourists

Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates, is known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture, and a lively nightlife scene. This glitzy city has one of the most sought-after tourist destinations and a hotspot for vacations. Once a humble desert outpost, it has transformed itself into a city of high rises and shopping malls.

A blend of cultural highlights and exciting contemporary add-ons, there are a number of tourist attractions in Dubai that you absolutely have to witness! It is a hub of sightseeing attractions that, once explored, will prove to you that there is much more to this city beneath its flashy surface.

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Dubai – A Dream Destination for Tourists

Here is the list of the top tourist spots you shouldn’t miss in Dubai:Burj Khalifa: this landmark building at 829.8

metres is world’s tallest building. One of the must-do activities in this city is looking at the city from the special observation deck placed on the 124th floor. You would be greeted by a spectacular view of the city skyline from the bird’s eye perspective. This experience also encompasses a multi media show and a 360 degrees view with the ocean and desert on corresponding sides.

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Dubai – A Dream Destination for Tourists

Dubai Museum: This is present in the historic Al-Fahidi Fort which was built in the year 1787 for defending the Dubai Creek. This excellent museum has its fort walls held nicely together with lime and built of conventional coral blocks. There are several exhibit and diorama laced display halls which span several facets of traditional Emirati ways of life in addition to specific artifacts which have been unearthed from graves that are approximately 3-4, 000 years old.

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Dubai – A Dream Destination for Tourists

Bastakia: The late 19th century saw the development of the Bastakia Quarter. Adorned with special Arabian architecture and narrow lanes evocative of a bygone era in Dubai’s history, it also hosts the Majlis Gallery in tandem with its spectacular Arab furniture and ceramic collection in addition to the contemporary art collection housed in the XVA Gallery.

Dubai Creek: This separates the city into two towns with Deira to the north and Bur Dubai to the south. The Dhow Wharfage lies along the bank of the Dubai Creek and is still used by the Gulf’s smaller traders. It is a nice experience visiting here, watching the cargo being unloaded and loaded from the dhows.

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Dubai – A Dream Destination for Tourists

Jumeirah Mosque: It is considered to be one of the most elegant and beautiful mosques in the Middle East. An extremely fine specimen of Islamic architectural styles, it looks awe inspiring when lit up by floodlights in the evening.

Dubai Aquarium: It houses 140 species of sea life in the huge suspended tank on the ground floor of the Dubai Mall. Glass bottom boat tours, cage snorkeling, and shark diving are some of the popular activities on offer that tourists can enjoy.

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Dubai – A Dream Destination for Tourists

Jumeirah Beach: The prime beach destination for Dubai visitors, this strip of sandy white bliss is one of the prominent must-visit places in Dubai, with the myriads hotels along the length. The beach also provides top-class facilities with plenty of sun loungers, restaurants, and water-sport operators offering jet skiing.

Burj-Al-Arab: The most extravagant hotel in the world, it is indeed every tourist’s dream to cherish a stay here. With shining golden interiors and super spacious suites in addition to unmatched luxury, this truly stands out as the first seven star hotel in the world. It is also one of the most popular tourist spots in Dubai.

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Dubai – A Dream Destination for Tourists

The Dubai Fountain: this is a record breaking, musical fountain show located on the man-made Burj Khalifa Lake. Tourists flock in to watch in amazement as water goes up till a whopping 500 ft and this is also accompanied by modern and classical music alike.

Deira Clocktower: This is one of the main tourist attractions as well as a major landmark of the city. This was developed in the year 1963 for commemorating the first exports of the country and is a novel creation that has witnessed the transformation of the city over the years. This is also a Maktoum Bridge gateway.

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Dubai – A Dream Destination for Tourists

These are some of the most famous tourist points in Dubai and you would be loath to go back home without experiencing these. The city is full of wonders and offers abundant options for those seeking awe inspiring architecture, beauty, and thrill, adrenaline rushing excitement, luxury, high street retail, delectable food and experiences in the magical desert wonderlands!