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How to explore & travel in Dubai – for a world full of pleasures

Dubai! A global metropolis and meeting point for all ages with differing likes and wants is one of the finest destinations for a holiday. Merging the old with the new in no uncertain manner, the city beckons both the laidback as well as the adventure junkie to its incredible landscapes and provided below is a detailed guide on how to go about exploring its every nook and cranny.

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When should you go?

Know that Dubai is one of the few regions in the world that welcomes travellers throughout the year with each season presenting its own unique appeal. For instance, the winter months from November through March are undoubtedly the best time to arrive here given that one will have to deal with cooler weather conditions. Further, it is during this period that outdoor excursions can be planned out so that you will be well placed to access and enjoy attractions in the likes of the Global Village and the Miracle Garden respectively. Even the summer months bring with them opportunities to check out Dubai’s indoor thrills and spills which range from the Dubai Ice Rink and IMG Worlds of Adventure. On the whole, Dubai is a year-round holiday destination which boasts a growing multicultural identity that will be hard to leave behind. 

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Reserve your accommodation

The city caters to all whims, fancies and budgets while affording plenty of value for money with respect to lodging. Should you be arriving on a budget with a firm focus on leisure then it would be prudent to peruse the areas beginning from Deira, Bur Dubai and towards the Karama regions. On the flip side, for visitors who pride themselves in living in the lap of luxury, the sections encompassing the Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Barsha and Downtown Dubai ought to be considered that combine in presenting fantastic living spaces to come home to after a day out exploring the city’s most cherished tourist attractions. As a rule, one must always plan one’s itinerary and have a fair idea of the budget that one intends on working with before checking for affordable airfare.

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Partner with a travel agency

Having a travel agency to rely on would make better sense if you happen to be a first-timer wanting to comb through the riches and culture-soaked environs of Dubai. In this regard, choosing a facilitator in the calibre of Mackinnons Travels would be the ideal way to explore this great city as you will be offered the ease of a Dubai tour package that will ensure that your time in this part of the United Arab Emirates goes well.

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Things to do and places to visit

Even if you’re not a diehard shopper, the gleaming structure of the Dubai Mall will coax you into stepping inside. With well over 1,200 stores and boutiques that sell a multitude of goods and products to its inviting restaurants that will escort you through the flavours of the world, the Mall is more than what meets the eye. In fact, the more time you spend the more reason you will find to remain based on the fact that within its tasteful interiors are various other attractions that would draw your attention in seconds. From KidZania, the Dubai Ice Rink to the popular Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, the Mall is basically your one-stop shop for all things focussed on leisure. Fans of theme parks will do well to beeline for IMG Worlds of Adventure which is divided across 5 equally engaging zones where you will be able to meet and greet your favourite Cartoon Network and Marvel Comics characters and superheroes. Should you want to be soaked to the skin for hours on end, then step right into LEGOLAND Water Park which comes complete with many a ride and slides to take your breath away. On a concluding note, the deserts that encircle the city warrant more than a mere glance for within these regions are opportunities to learn a new skill and discover the fundamentals of the local culture. In this sense, a Dubai desert safari that includes sessions of dune bashing, camel riding and quad biking would be the way forward. Further, you will not have to worry about transportation as tour companies will ensure that you are picked up and dropped off as per the agreed schedule. While safaris can be planned out throughout the day, the evening version brings with it a chance to enjoy a BBQ dinner under a starlit sky and plenty of entertainment that can take on the form of getting yourself a beautifully crafted henna tattoo.     

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