Sightseeing in Dubai - what to see. Complete travel guide
The emirate is located along the coastline of the Persian Gulf. This is a large business and commercial center of the Middle East, and a famous resort with international popularity. Here you will find everything for comfortable rest – modern hotels, trading centers, restaurants, aqua parks, museums and exhibition halls. Dubai has become a popular destination for conducting various cultural and sports exhibitions. Tourists are welcome to visit numerous performances, concerts and other entertaining activities.
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 … Open
The immortal symbol of the emirate is the Burj Khalifa Tower, whose height is 828 meters. More than a half billion dollars was spent for the construction of this unique building. Now in the luxurious skyscraper is located a prestigious hotel, apartments, as well as office space. Travelers have an excellent viewing platform here. Wealthy tourists can visit one of the local restaurants and admire the panorama of Dubai from its hall.
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 … Open
In modern and dynamic Dubai, there is the very colorful historical Bastakia Quater, which will be an interesting place for hiking. The main part of the buildings presented here was erected at the beginning of the 19th century. Many historic buildings managed to preserve their original appearance. Today in many historical buildings, there are interesting souvenir shops, craft shops and workshops, as well as restaurants that specialize in national cuisine.
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 … Open
For lovers of natural attractions, in Dubai there is an excellent sightseeing site – Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Here in the midst of the desert landscapes, you can see many rare plants that have adapted to such harsh conditions, and rare animals that live in the desert. Tourists are offered fascinating safaris on jeeps through the most picturesque and interesting areas of the reserve.
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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 Photo
♥ Art museum 'Salsali Private Museum' Dubai, 13.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Sharjah Art Museum' Sharjah, 16.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Tashkeel Art Hub' Dubai, 11.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Salsali Private Museum' Dubai, 13.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Sharjah Art Museum' Sharjah, 16.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
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Starbucks Coffee Shop
From the series “The Most Unusual Restaurants of Fast Food Chains”
Check on the map: 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”
Check on the map: 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”
Check on the map: 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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