Joanna James
Dubai is famous the world over, but did you know that apart from its iconic attractions, the city is home to several lesser-known allures that are just as impressive? Check out this article to learn more about Duabis's hidden gems.
This one is not hidden in the literal sense, but few people notice how awesome the Dubai Frame is—located in Zabeel Park, the 93-metre-wide and 150-metre-tall frame, actually 'frames' Old and New Dubai so you get to see all the city's iconic landmarks within its borders. The structure is hard to miss, but since its significance is not known by most tourists, people miss out on the experience. There is also a viewing platform at the very top named The Sky Deck, where a 25-metre panel made entirely from glass, called The Golden Bridge, is sure to get your adrenaline pumping if you are brave enough to walk across it.
You got that right, Dishtrict located in Jumeirah is a place for all types of foodies to experience—heaven. Discover a fusion of food from across the world there, with dishes ranging from Middle Eastern to Italian and even catering to vegetarians, and vegans with gluten-free options too. The area is easy to access if you are staying in the Jumeirah district, which is well-known for its selection of entertainment and dining venues. The best hotels on the Palm Dubai are often popular choices among visitors to Dubai, because of the alluring surroundings, while some like NH Collection Dubai the Palm are examples of urban sophistication you can expect when seeking accommodation in Dubai.
If you happen to plan your Dubai holiday around October to April, you are in luck because that is when the Global Village takes place. This is a yearly event that's a fusion of culture, entertainment, dining, and shopping rolled into one mega festival that's quite a thrill. The Global Village concept is carried forward with pavilions representing nations from across the world, so you feel as though you are walking across the globe experiencing shopping, dining, and entertainment from various nations.
The Dubai Miracle Garden is located in Dubailand on the outskirts of the city; it is one of the largest flower gardens in the world and is a riot of blooms in every shade imaginable. The 18-acre park is hard to describe because it's such a surreal experience Designated areas cover various themes with flower groves grown to look like hearts, rainbows, castles, windmills and more. Seeing is believing so make sure to visit the gardens to be mesmerised.
You can swap the glitz and glamour of Dubai City for a day by planning a visit to the Mushrif National Park. It is easy to reach from your Dubai hotel and is perfect for getting in touch with nature and spending quality time with family and friends. Stretching a distance of about 5 square kilometres, the park is made up of forests and rugged terrain. Go there to bird watch, bike, hike or simply lose yourself in the majesty of nature.
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