Roxwell Peterson
A city of giants that's what Dubai is. From buildings rising to the skies to massive structures covering the sea, Dubai's has a plethora of gigantic attractions for you to see. Here's the top 5;
Nothing deserves the top of the list of Dubai's attractions than the "Tallest Building in the World"! Standing at a staggering 2,722 feet, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai beat the former tallest building in the world, the Tokyo Skytree, when it was opened on the 4th of January 2010. When you visit the great Burj you will be able to embark on a tour which includes a multi-media presentation of the exotic history of Dubai and the marvel that is the Burj Khalifa. The high point of the tour is of course the view from the top of the observatory. If you're planning a visit to the Burj and the rest of Dubai's attractions, and wondering of boutique hotels Dubai that are in close proximity, PER AQUUM Desert Palm will be the ideal option for you as it is within 20 minutes distance to the Burj.
Want to dance with joy near a dancing fountain? At the base of the world's tallest building is the world's largest dancing fountain- The Dubai Fountains! This amazing fountain is 900 ft long with five circles of varying sizes and two central arcs. Shooting water jets as high as 500 ft (equivalent to that of a 50-storey building) the Dubai Fountains, puts on a show that can be described in just one word- Spectacular!
A place where you can get a high dosage of Dubai's culture as well shopping, the Global Village is claimed to be the world's largest largest tourism, leisure and entertainment project. Here you can experience cultural entertainment as well as indulge yourself with some international shopping. Global Village is said to have an annual visitor estimate of over 5 million visitors over an area of 17,200,000 sq ft!
Where in the world can you go ice skiing in a desert land? Well there's only one place and that is Dubai! Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort with 22,500 square meters of indoor ski area. Here you can have a riveting time skiing on the 85-meter-high indoor mountain that has 5 slopes of varying steepness and difficulty, including a 400-metre-long run. While visiting Ski resort you can also get a chance to meet up with adorable penguins who are let out of their enclosures several times a day!
The Dubai Marina also joins the list of Dubai's many world records by being the largest man-made marina in the world. Located in an area called the "New Dubai", the marina provides berthing for over five hundred yachts and super yachts and is also home to the Dubai Marina Mall. It is a great place to hang out, shop, take a ride in a yacht or simply take in the breathtaking views of the Persian Gulf.
Want to dance with joy near a dancing fountain? At the base of the world's tallest building is the world's largest dancing fountain- The Dubai Fountains! Shooting water jets as high as 500 ft (equivalent to that of a 50-storey building) the Dubai Fountains, puts on a show that can be described in just one word- Spectacular!
