Joanna James
Every square mile of Dubai is a vivid display of charisma. The city is inordinately wealthy, and you can see tell tales of it in every corner – those with plans to visit Dubai are in for a fine treat.
The building reaching the sky which Tom Cruise seems to be climbing up and down with amazing dexterity in Mission Impossible is Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world is a man-made marvel to look at. With a height of 829.8 meters, Burj Khalifa appears to be dominating the sky. It has 163 floors with the observation deck on the 124th and the Sky Lounge on the 148th. In addition, At.Mosphere on the 122nd offers you a sumptuous meal with a panoramic view of the city.
it's impossible not to shop while in Dubai. Even if you don't have plans of the sort, you will so ably be tempted to consider. Located next to Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall brims with tourists every day. There are more than 1000 shops that sell all the designer clothes, perfumes, branded watches & handbags – you name it, there's everything. The swanky 150 restaurants will make sure that you linger around even after you are done shopping. To add to the allure of the place, the mall presents you with a massive waterfall, a theme park, the Dubai Aquarium and a skating rink.
There are theme parks scattered all around Dubai. Some of the highly sought-after theme parks are Bollywood Park, Motiongate, Legoland theme and waterpark. These attractions are family friendly, offering you and your kids plenty to enjoy.
With splashy resorts in Abu Dhabi and high-end luxury hotels and restaurants, Dubai is well equipped to accommodate all its visitors. There are spas, and options to dine at your will at almost every hotel including Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara.
Located in the Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai Museum is the leading museum in Dubai. The museum was established in 1971 and is a display of traditional Bedouin culture with an array of artefacts with historical importance. This exhibits archive is a major tourist attraction – to elaborate on that; the place was visited by 80,000 in 2008, and in 2007 there were about 1,800 visitors daily – In 2013, there were nearly a million of visitors – to date, it continues to maintain the same stats.
Brought to life by the same designing company who designed Bellagio Hotel in Vegas, Dubai Fountain is an 800 million worth project located right outside the Dubai Mall. At the fountains, you can enjoy Arabian music and contemporary international music on weekdays between 1.00 – 1.30 pm and 6.00-11.00pm. This enchanting spectacle has been the focus of global marketing campaigns as well as a magnet that attracts many to Dubai.
Go for a tour among the red dunes of the Arabian desert. From belly dancing to henna paintings to sunset watching, there is almost everything you would expect on an adventurous, fun-filled desert safari. There are evening safaris for those who'd like to enjoy the setting sun – overnight safaris to enjoy the cool, desert air – morning safaris for those who'd like to see what the desert is like with the soothing, early morning sunlight splashed all over.
A true believer that the pen is a mighty weapon, ventures into reaching the minds of every reader with the earnest hope of leaving an indelible stream of thought.
A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
