Sightseeing in Dubai - what to see. Complete travel guide

Dubai will simply amaze you with large number of greenery on its streets, parks and boulevards. There’s nothing better than having some rest in one of the Dubai’s picturesque parks in a hot day, listening to birds’ songs and swaying of grass. You may be particularly interested in parks that are well-equipped for sport activities. Besides water entertainments you will find here volleyball playing areas, and multiple playing rooms and attractions for children.
Dubai is home to world-famous shopping centers. Mall of the Emirates is one of the largest in the Middle East. Among the hundreds of its shops are pavilions of the most diverse specifics and …
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Discovering the architecture of Dubai from bird's eye view! Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai Mall, Emirates Towers, Atlantis The Palm, Emirates Park Towers, all those monuments are defining the image of Dubai …
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Burj Khalifa, Al Fahidi Fort, Mall of the Emirates, The Dubai Fountain, Burj Al Arab, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Dubai …
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Art galleries in Dubai and around
♥ Art museum 'Tashkeel Art Hub' Dubai, 11.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Salsali Private Museum' Dubai, 13.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Sharjah Art Museum' Sharjah, 16.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Tashkeel Art Hub' Dubai, 11.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Salsali Private Museum' Dubai, 13.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Sharjah Art Museum' Sharjah, 16.2 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Dubai from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Starbucks Coffee Shop
From the series “The Most Unusual Restaurants of Fast Food Chains”
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Distance from Dubai center - 24.1 km.
The first cafes of the chain were opened in the 1970s. For a few years the Starbacks brand coffee has become incredibly popular. Cafes have been opened in the largest European cities. The first cafeteria in the Middle East was opened in 1991. In Kuwait, nowadays, the network of cafes has more than 16000 establishments in 48 countries. In Dubai, a luxury cafeteria is a favourite vacation spot for both locals and tourists. It is not necessary to choose one of the fashionable restaurants to enjoy refined coffee in a no less refined atmosphere, just look into Starbucks. …
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Infinity Tower
From the series “Twisted Spiral Buildings and Towers That Are Real”
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Distance from Dubai center - 22.9 km.
It is important to note that the skyscraper differs not only in spectacular appearance, but also in its original interior decoration. In some of its rooms there are inclined and curved walls. The cost of one-bedroom apartments located in the Infiniti Tower is about 2 million dirhams, and for an apartment with two bedrooms one must pay about 3.5 million dirhams. At present, the skyscraper is one of the highest residential buildings on the planet. …
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Flower House in Dubai Miracle Garden Park
From the series “Unique Living Houses”
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Distance from Dubai center - 21.7 km.
The bulk of the flowers that adorn the facade are petunias. They are known for impressive appearance. In addition, these popular flowers need less care than exotic plants. In total, more than 45 million flowers are planted in the vast park every year. The best landscape designers of the world are working on the design of the green zone. Travellers who come to see a beautiful green house in the Miracle Garden have to note that it is open for visits during the period from October to May. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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01.12.2023
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

01.12.2023
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