Joanna James
Futuristic edifices, mind-blowing opulence, and vast golden deserts – the emirate of Dubai hardly needs an introduction all across the globe. Get out in the exotic Gulf city and hit the host of incredible attractions that define Dubai to soak up the best of what it has to offer you.
Soaring 829 metres into the blue skies, the 160-storey Burj Khalifa makes for jaw-dropping admiration even from the ground, but it is best enjoyed inside at the top observation deck on the 124th floor. Get a load of the architectural magnificence of the world-renowned landmark and get on the high-speed elevator inside to zoom up to the top, where you are greeted with mind-blowing panoramic views of the city. Visiting Burj Khalifa is an all-day experience, but for the most breathtaking views, make your visit once the darkness descends and the glimmering Dubai skyline comes to life.
Not only does the ritzy Dubai Mall house over 1,300 stores, but it also has the most incredible recreation facility that puts all other shopping malls to shame – the fantastic Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. The 10 million litres of water spanning across 3 floors from the ground floor of the mall is home to over 33,000 sea creatures and makes for some blissful recreation from all the shopping.
No trip to the Middle East would be complete without an exciting desert safari and the emirate of Dubai is no different. Venture off from the tarmac and head over to the golden Arabian Desert to ride the slew of rolling sand dunes. Hop in a wicked SUV and let the white-clad daredevils take you on a stomach-churning roller coaster ride through the vast desert.
Beat the Dubai heat by cooling off at Aquaventure Waterpark. Featuring a host of pools, shoots and flumes and an array of thrilling rides, this incredible water park guarantees to give you that much-awaited rush of adrenaline. A day at Aquaventure Waterpark is sure to unleash your inner child. Come immerse yourself in the oodles of fun and thrills that are both for the young and the young at heart.
Indulge in a slice of mind-blowing extravagance that Dubai is renowned for by heading over to swanky Palm Jumeirah. Drenched in everything that is ritzy and opulent, this palm tree-shaped man-made island is as luxurious as it gets in all of Dubai. Aside from the slew of high-end entertainment options, vacationing tourists could also find some of the finest Palm Jumeirah hotels the likes of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort.
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