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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

DEFINITELY DUBAI


Dubai in UAE is popular for its nightlife scenes, beaches, highrise buildings, grand shopping malls, luxury hotels, unique museums and zoos and a lot more. We present you some of the most happening tourist places to visit in Dubai that every traveller must explore:
1. Burj Khalifa
Do we need to say more? Burj Khalifa, the landmark building is on every traveller’s list of tourist places to visit in Dubai. The staggering bird eye views from the 124th floor are an experience of a lifetime, with the desert covering one side and the turquoise blue ocean on the other.
Tip: Consider your sightseeing in Dubai incomplete until you’ve witnessed the city from up above!
Ideal for – Every single traveller!
Opening Hours: Daily 8:30am-1am
Observation Deck Entry: Adults 125 AED (Immediate entry 400 AED
Children: 4-12 95AED (Children under 4 free)


2. Burj Al Arab
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Dubai is the Burj Al Arab. It is the fourth tallest hotel in the world and the most expensive ‘7-star hotel’ which holds many feats. Burj Al Arab is beautifully lit up in the evening by choreographed lighting and offers a myriad experience of exploring the Dubai attractions.
Ideal for – Photographers and the extremely affluent ones; until you can manage your savings for this one!
What’s Special? The Skyview bar at 27th floor that offers the most exquisite views of Palm Jumeriah.
Tariff: ₹75,394 – ₹169,947


3. Jumeirah Beach
Jumeirah beach is amongst the most popular places to visit in Dubai, ideal for all travelers. With a series of exotic hotels lined up throughout the road leading to the beach, world-class facilities and majestic sunset views at the beach make for a picture-perfect destination.


4. Mall of the Emirates
Number four on our list of the best places to visit in Dubai is Mall of the Emirates, equipped with almost everything under one roof. Be it the cuisine from every part of the world to the numerous brands to shop or the exclusive Dubai Ski, which consists of a fantastic ski set up and a penguin enclosure – all at a temperate of -4 degrees Celsius. Mall of Emirates has to be on your list of the top tourist attractions in Dubai.
Opening Hours:  Sat-Wed 10am-1am   Thu-Fri 10 AM -2AM
Location: Sheikh Zayed Road


5. Dubai Mall
Popularly known for its shopping extravaganza festivals– ‘Dubai shopping festival’ and ‘Dubai Summer Surprises’, this mall is for the shopaholics who are sure to be spoilt for choices. Dubai Mall provides entry to Burj Khalifa and also houses the famed Dubai Aquarium and is loaded with an array of entertainment options – gaming zone, ice skating rink and multiplex.


6. Magnificent Sheikh Saeed Al
Sightseeing in Dubai is incomplete without a visit to the house of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, which houses the Dubai Museum of Historical Photographs and Documents giving a glimpse of Dubai’s history. The house is the epitome of Arabic architecture, which has a splendid design, coupled with luxurious interiors.
Opening Hours: Sat-Thu 8:30am-8:30pm, Fri 3-8:30pm
Admission: Adults 2AED, children 1AED


7. Wild Wadi
Wild Wadi is a popular amusement park located in front of Burj Khalifa, which is packed with some fun-filled rides of more than 25 types. This is a perfect place to enjoy with your family while getting to know about the Arabian folklore, upon which Wild Wadi is based.
Best for: Kids!
Wild Wadi Timings:  November to February: 10am – 6pm/March to May: 10am – 7pm/June to August: 10am – 8pm/September and October: 10am – 7pm


8. Dubai Creek
The creek is natural seawater, which cuts through the center of the city. Tourists could take a boat or abra to view the port on the other side. The picturesque view of the town, enriched by the history of Dubai makes it one of the most romantic tourist places in Dubai.
Ideal for: Family, couples and friends.


9. Deira Souks
Attention Shopaholics! Your paradise for unlimited shopping is right at the most popular tourist place in Dubai – Deira Souks. Get the essence of Dubai’s business culture. There is a market for all types of spices to souks for just gold or the textile souks – shop to your heart’s content from the wide array the city has to offer.
Ideal for: Women! ;)
Opening Hours:
Daily: 7 am-12 pm and 17 pm -19 pm
Fri 17pm – 19 pm


 10. Dubai Aquarium
Have you been to an underwater zoo? Yes, one exists! Visit Dubai Aquarium, is one of the popular tourist attractions in Dubai which has varied activities, including an underwater zoo, glass bottom boat tours, cage snorkeling and shark diving. It’s a unique mix of experience, so be sure to have some fun!
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10AM- Midnight
Admission: Adults 70AED, Children 55AED
Location: Dubai Mall, Sheikh Zayed Road


11. Global Village
The global village is a destination which provides a wonderful international shopping experience as well as entertains you with some of the best performances from artists all over the world. The Global village also has food joints, serving delicious cuisine.
Details: Open from November to March every year.


12. Ibn Battuta Mall
Ibn Battuta Mall is the largest theme based mall in the world, with over 270 shops, 50 restaurants, and 4500 sqft parking spaces! The architecture and the splendor of the Mall is awe inspiring. Visit this Mall to witness Dubai’s flamboyance and their culture of indulging in luxury.
Ideal for: Family, couples and friends.
Opening Hours: 10:00 am – 12:00 am


13. Desert Safari
While the number of places around to visit is abundant, the number of activities around in Dubai is just as riveting. The desert safari in Dubai is one of the best you could ever experience around. Exploring the deserts meshing into the abyss is definitely something you just can’t miss out on. This is one of those versatile activities that one can indulge in not just with their friends but also with the entire family without any constraints.
Ideal for: Friends, Family, Solo
Timings open: 3:30 PM till 9:30 PM every day
Cost: $80-$90


14. Dubai Marina
Next on the list of the must-visit places when in Dubai includes the Dubai Marina. This place has become one of the most exotic places to visit. The place has multiplied its immense popularity and growth mainly because of the fact that it is considered one of the biggest man-made marina around in the world. Not just the Marina itself, there is an abundance of activities one can indulge in, ranging from the eateries to the various shopping plazas.
Ideal for: Friends, Family, Solo
Highlights: Swerve through the wide range of eateries and boutiques.


15. Ferrari World
The Ferrari World is not your display of cars, rather, the complete opposite of it. Ferrari World is the biggest amusement park in the entirety of Abu Dhabi. It was founded back in 2010 and has since then attracted quite a large sum of tourists over the course of years. The place is constructed in a way to suit and cater to everyone’s needs, right from someone aged 8 till 80. Apart from riding a Ferrari, you can also indulge in shopping and stop by the quaint restaurants to gorge down some local favorites.
Ideal for: Family, Kids
Price: $70.62
Situated in: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi


16. Dubai Dolphinarium
The Dubai Dolphinarium is located near the Creekside Park in Dubai and is considered as one of the best amusement venues including fish farm and even coral reef aquarium. This specific sightseeing spot is more than just a mandatory spot, it has been constructed with an aim to educate the visitors about the dire need regarding the conservation of the dolphins around in the world. Not just the dolphins, the same also does emphasize on the need for protection of the endangered marine life.
Highlight: Don’t miss out on the 45 minutes long shows presented by the dolphins that reside there. The show includes dancing, juggling and them playing around in the water.
Ideal for: Friends, Family, Kids
Price: $12.82


17. Ski Dubai
Next, on the list of the amazing places and things to do in Dubai include visiting the Ski Dubai. Spread across a total area of 22,500 sq mt, the Ski Dubai is one of the best indoor resorts around in Dubai. The resort is specifically dedicated to snow and skiing. The entire place is covered in snow which gives you the feeling of enjoying the activities around in the Alps rather than Dubai. Make sure to visit the Snow Park too while you are there and for the complete feeling, sip on some hot chocolate from around the shacks available around. In Ski Dubai account for one of the best animals you will witness around in the place. The visitors are allowed to see the penguins from the barrier of glass and the show they put on is amazing on its own. The private holding area is off limits but just viewing them is just as good of experience while there. Apart from that, you can also swim in the ten-foot deep pool with the penguins and have the time of your life. Kids especially enjoy playing around with the penguins a lot.
Ideal for: Friends, Family
Price: $50.00


18. IMG Worlds of Adventure
Now that we are on a roll of mentioning all the popular amusement parks and activity areas around in Dubai, it is time we discuss the IMG Worlds of Adventure. It is a very popular indoor amusement park which hosts four different adventure spots around in just one single spot. That is what exactly makes it one of the best around in the area. They host some of the most popular global brands like that of Cartoon Network and even Marvel. Apart from that, you can delve into the IMG Boulevard along with the lost valley dinosaur adventure zone with amazing original concepts.
Ideal for: Family, Kids
Highlights: Make sure to click pictures with your favorite Marvel superheroes who are walking around.
Price: $51.18


19. Dubai Miracle Garden
If you love flowers and nature in general, you are definitely going to be loving the Dubai Miracle Garden without a shadow of a doubt. If your itinerary doesn’t include this specific place while you are in Dubai, it is time to make a change to that. The lush greenery with the vibrant hues from the flowers is more than enough to leave you awestruck and your heart full. It is the biggest natural flower garden around in Dubai and the best part of this is the fact that the same is grown around in a desert. The place includes distinctive models of some of the most popular establishments around in Dubai. The models change shape and even have suitable lighting to make them even more beautiful.
Ideal for: Friends, Family
Timings: 09:00 AM till 09:00 PM
Price: $31.61


20. The Atlantis Palm Hotel
It is not surprising at all when people tend to correlate Dubai with luxury. The wide range of multiple star hotels and the luxurious resorts do give it that reputation. The Atlantis Palm Hotel is every person’s living dream if they can afford the expenses that do come along with it. The majestic 7 star hotel is everything luxury defines as and probably more. Often also known as the Royal Towers, the fireworks around in the hotel is something that leaves the tourists and the visitors in an awe. The hotel is also believed to host some of the most popular A-list Hollywood celebrities.
Ideal for: Family, Friends
Highlights: Apart from the overall luxury of the place, don’t miss out on the Aqua Venture Water Park.
Price: 1200-7000 AED per room on an average.


21. The Palm Islands
If you have heard of artificial islands but never been to one, you definitely need to visit The Palm Islands. The Palm Islands is the collective of two different artificial islands situated mainly in Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali. While the island in Palm Jumeirah is complete and can be visited by the tourists, the one in Jebel Ali is still not completed yet which is why you can’t visit that yet. The islands are named so because of the shape it takes. Majority of the tourists and even the expats suggest viewing the islands from either in the air or from any of the popular skyscrapers around in Dubai like that of the Observation Deck in the Burj Khalifa.
Highlights: Hire a speedboat at Palm Jumeirah to explore the entire island around.
Price: $36-$50 for a complete island tour


22. Yas Island Waterpark
The Yas Island Waterpark has been around in construction and developmental phase since 2006. Just as the name suggests, this is one of the best-themed water park around in Dubai which enthralls the kids and the adults alike. There are over 40 different water slides, several rides and a plethora of attractions around in the water park for you to try out. The water park is actually one of the best places to see around in Dubai. If you want your adrenaline peeking through the heights, try the various water rides and dunk yourself in the water pools.
Ideal for: Family, Friends, Kids
Highlights: Some of the most popular rides in the park include Jebel drop, Sebag, Rush rider, Liwa Loop and so on and so forth. Make sure you ride all the forty different rides.
Price: $52.70 for anyone above the age of 3 years
Location: Abu Dhab


23. Dubai Fountain
Next on the list of things around to visit in Dubai is the Dubai Fountain. The Dubai Fountain is the tallest and the most well-choreographed fountain in the whole entire world. The fountain reaches over to a height of 900 feet which is definitely something that makes it one of the best things to witness around in the place. It stands tall in the middle of the Burj Lake and has been attracting a flock of a tourist attraction over the course of years. The combination of the nightlife with the rhythmic dance of the water in the fountain adds to the marvelous experience altogether. The work and architecture put into this single piece of the fountain will leave you shocked and gobsmacked. The entire structure contains around 6600 super lights along with twenty-five color projectors which make up for the overall experience. The songs played ranges from classical to contemporary.
Ideal for: Friends, Family


24. Bollywood Parks Dubai
If Bollywood is something you live for, visiting Bollywood Parks in Dubai is an absolute must for you. The place is known around to have everything that you would needs when it comes to the whole Bollywood scene, from rides to restaurants. You can also enjoy live performances around in the place and even depict in some of the most entertaining activities around. The entire place is spread over an area of 1.7 million sq.ft. This Bollywood themed park is a definite must visit when it does come to reeling around in the realms of amazing entertainment from Bollywood.
Ideal for: Family, Friends
Highlights: Make sure you don’t miss out on riding the amazing rides which are based out of the famous Bollywood movies.
Price: $50-$60


 25. Dubai Underwater Zoo
Next on the list of amazing places to visit around in Dubai is the Dubai Underwater zoo. It is located on the ground and level two of the famous Dubai Mall and does make up for one of the most sought-after tourist destinations around the world. It is the world’s largest suspended aquarium which holds around 10 million liters of water. The aquarium is home to over 140 species of aquatic animals and marine life which does include over 300 species of just sharks and stingrays. It also contains the infamous Sand Tiger Shark. The overall dimensions of the aquarium are around 51 meters in length and around 20 meters in width.
Ideal for: Friends, Family, Kids
Location: The Dubai Mall, UAE


26. Bastakia
If culture and history is something you want to explore while in Dubai, visiting the Al Bastakia is an amazing choice to delve into. This ruin worthy town is every culture lovers delight and if you are one of them, make sure to never miss out on visiting this place while you are there. The sandy lanes around the place make your experience around even adventurous and worth remembering. The modern white mosque around the place is a must visit and if architecture and design intrigue you, it is definitely a must for you to stand and admire the designs made with gypsum, coral and limestone. The carved wooden doors further add to the majestic feel of the place.
Ideal for: Friends, Family, Kids
Highlights: Climb upstairs to witness the amazing view from the Bastakia rooftops and look around the wind towers as well. It also has quite a lot of amazing sightseeing spots around the close vicinity, so make sure of visiting those places as well.


27. Hatta Heritage Village
The next on the list of mystic destinations around in Dubai is the Hatta Heritage Village. If you wish to experience the traditional life around in Dubai, visiting the Hatta Heritage Village in the Al Hajar Mountains is an absolute must. The place is the classic depiction of what the overall grandeur of old town and locals reflect on the place. The amazing houses around the village were made from the old age stones and hold great significance in the raging popularity of the place around. There is a total of just 17 houses around the place and even a gigantic fortress which in itself is a sight to behold.
Ideal for: Family, Friends
Timings: Any time between Saturday till Thursday
Highlights: Don’t miss out from exploring the sculptures of the place along with the songs and performances that happen every single night.


28. Dubai Polo And Equestrian Club
The Polo and Equestrian Club in Dubai is definitely one if you wish to revel in some of the rich people’s sports. This is basically the best to visit if you have the resources and the leisure time in your hand to spare. The place does allow you to have a very relaxed and laid back time with no stress whatsoever. Not only is the environment chill and stress free and rejuvenating, but it also does provide with some of the best experience when it comes to the fitness with their plethora of outdoor activities. Some of the most popular activities include horseback riding, swimming, spa and even enjoy the delectable dishes from the top chefs.
Ideal for: Friends, Family
Highlights: Don’t miss out on the delectable cuisines that they offer around, ranging from that of the Palermo to the Splash Pool Bar.
Price: $449.99 per person


29. Saeed Al Maktoum House
The Saeed Al Maktoum House is located around in Al Shindagha and holds importance in the representation in the history of Dubai. It was the former residential palace of one of the most prestigious rulers of the Emirates, Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum. Owing to the rich historical significance of this place, this is regarded as one of the most popular places to visit around in Dubai. Currently, the building has been converted into a museum and showcases a wide range of artifacts aligned with the Arab dynasty.
Ideal for: Friends, Family, Kids
Price: Adults: 3 AED, Children: 1 AED


30. Dubai Gold Souks
The Dubai Gold Souks do make up for one of the major culture and tradition around in Dubai. It is believed to showcase the cultures if the Middle East and provides the feeling of luxury to the tourists as they demand it. Located around in Deira, they do make up for one of the best souk markets around in Dubai when it comes to sourcing the precious gold. Simply window shopping and witnessing the pieces of gold on display around in the shops is enough to leave your mouth wide open.
Ideal for: Friends, Family, Solo
Highlights: When there, make sure to check out the smaller shacks because of the kind of ornaments they do prepare. Even the Old Souk Marine station is located nearby which you can pay a visit to.


31. Guru Nanak Darbar
If you have been seeking some peace and tranquility for yourself, visiting the Guru Nanak Darbar is an absolute must visit while in Dubai. It is the first constructed one in the area and is often an amazing place of worship for the Sikh devotees. It also has a dedicated floor that caters to the community feasts which are conducted every single day and serves to over 5000 people. It is located in Jabeh Ali and is considered a must visit when you want to get rid of the impending stress and pressure of life.
Ideal for: Friends, Family
Timings: 04:30 AM till 09:30 PM
Highlights: Make sure to try the community feast, otherwise known as Langar to get the authentic taste of the cuisine


32. World Island
The World Island, which was developed by the renowned developers Nakheel is one of the most popular sightseeing spots around in Dubai. It is spread around the complete coast of Dubai and looks like an amazing rendition of the world map on the ocean. The best part is the fact that these specific islands are on sale or even rent depending on the wish of the customers. The prices of these places are beyond anyone’s realm of imagination, so that is definitely something out of topic.
Ideal for: Friends, Family
Price: Varies


33. Kite Beach
The Kite Beach is not just a tourist favorite but locals love this place just as much. It is situated in the Al Manara Road junction and the name of the beach is apt for the kind of activities you can indulge in around the place. The wide range of water sports along with the kitesurfing make up for the amazing activities that majority of the tourists indulge in the entire year around. The pristine white texture of the soft sand is definitely something that will satisfy your heart and soul. The Burj-Al-Arab can be seen clearly from there.
Ideal for: Friends, Family, Kids
Tips: Fully covered swimsuit for women. Visit during the months of February till August.


34. Hatta Rock Pools
The Hatta Rock Pools do make up for yet another one of the amazing sightseeing spots around in Dubai. It is considered one of the best visiting spots around during the weekends. The entire area is studded along with spring fed pools and narrow canyon passages which is what makes up for the amazing beauty of the place. It is located nearby to the Hatta heritage village and if you are short on time, visit both of the places together to get everything sorted out. The rocky mountain passages along with the landscapes around make up for the overall beauty of the place around.
Ideal for: Friends, Family
Location: Half an hour drive away from the ancient village of Hatta


35. Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve is yet another one of the ideal must visit places around in Dubai. It does reflect quite a lot of historical importance and is one of the oldest buildings around in Dubai. It was initiated back in 1971 and has since then reflected significant importance in the history of Dubai. The place is littered with a wide range of forts and galleries which is what showcases the rich culture of the land. The Al Faidi fort in the museum is what holds the maximum importance. There is also a room in the place which is just filled with old maps. You can also witness the plethora of archaeological findings from Al Quasis.
Ideal for: Friends, Family
Timings: 08:30 AM till 08:30 PM
Price: Adults: 3 AED, Children: 1 AED


36. Iceland Water Park
Dubai is not just known for its oil reserves and gold but also for the amazing range of water parks it had. The Iceland Water Park is one such must visit places around that not many tourists are aware of. It is considered one of the most beautiful water parks in the entirety of Dubai. Spread over a total area of 103,000 sq ft, this definitely makes up for one of the most notable sites to visit around in Dubai. It is themed as a Penguin homeland and has a capacity of 10,000 people at one go.
Ideal for: Friends, Family, Kids
Highlights: Make sure to witness the world’s largest man-made waterfalls, the Penguin falls.
Price: $43.15 per person


37. Dubai Opera
Not many people are going to correlate Dubai with Opera music but if you wish to get a taste of it, the Dubai Opera is actually an amazing place to visit. It is located around in downtown Dubai and does make up for being the Opera district of the place. The place is an amazing rendition of the culture that Dubai is known around the world for. The place hosts a wide range of musical shows and artful dance which makes it one of the best places around. It has also got an amazing 2000 situate multi arrange theatre.
Ideal for: Friends, Family
Price: 50-550 AED


38. Etihad Museum
If you are a history buff, you are definitely going to be loving the Eithad Museum. The place is the perfect rendition of everything one needs to witness when it comes to the complete discourse that happened around in the United Arab Emirates. It is home to some of the rarest videos and personal items that nobody deemed would remain in existence. It does also showcase the various moment from the period from 1968 till 1974. If you wish to witness some of the highly accurate documentation and the archives from around the place, visiting the Etihad Museum is an absolute must.
Ideal for: Friends, Family
Price: $6.24 for adults


39. Bur Dubai Village
Next on the list of the amazing sites around Dubai is the Bur Dubai Village. It is also often regarded as the Dubai Heritage Village and is located close to the Dubai Creek. The architecture and the designs made by the local artisans are more than enough to make you reel back in time. Yet another amazing thing to do around is to visit the local artisans and get small handmade souvenirs that you possibly can gift to your loved ones.
Ideal for: Friends, Family
Highlights: Shop through the various pottery shops or even enjoy the live Arabian performances around
Timings: 08:00 AM till 08:00 PM


40. Children’s City
The Children’s City is one of those spots that are adored by the children of any age. The lego style buildings located in the Creek Park and are packed with a plethora of interactive activities for the kids to try out. Every single one of the activity stations around is meant for children in the age group of 2-15 years of age. You can also indulge your kid in some of the educational workshops that do work around in here and get your kids interested in interactive learning.
Ideal for: Family, Kids
Price: Adults: 15 AED, Kids: 10 AED
Timing: Saturday till Thursday- 09:00 AM till 08:00 PM, Friday: 03:00 PM till 09:00 PM


 41. Grand Mosque
Visiting the Grand Mosque is an absolute must when it comes to the popular places around in Dubai. It is one of the world’s biggest mosque and keeps its visitors hooked with the amazing architectural pieces around in the place. It has 82 vaults and the 24-carat gold overlaid fixtures simply add to the grandeur of the place. It also has the world’s largest hand tied cover which further adds to the fervor of the place. Spend some quality time by the pool staring at the mosque and you won’t regret the experience you get there.
Ideal for: Friends, Family
Timings: Saturday to Thursday: 09:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday: 04:30 PM to 10:00 PM


42. Deira Clocktower
The Deira Clocktower is one of the most popular landmarks around in Dubai. If legends are to be believed, it is said that the clock tower was built back in the 1960s by the people who resided there. Located in the eastern part of Dubai, this makes up for one of the most significant tourist’s spots in Dubai.
Ideal for: Friends, Family


43. Safa Park
The last but not the least in the list of places to visit around in Dubai is the Safa Park. This is known around not just for its elegance and beauty but also for the kind of historical significance it beholds. The park is a 64-hectare park which was priorly an accommodation center for the illegal immigrants from South Asia. Following the years, the place has been renovated quite a lot of times and has since then become quite a popular tourist destination around in Dubai.
Ideal for: Friends, Family
Highlights: Witness the three lakes in the park which attract some of the rarest species of birds
Timings: 08:00 AM till 10:00 PM
Price: 3 dirhams per person


44. Hajar Foothills
Yet another amazing spots around in Dubai that accounts as a must visit place is the Hajar Foothills. Owing to the fact that around 80% of Dubai is covered in sand, having a desert camping is an absolute must. Hajar Foothills is one such places that does offer for a similar experience where you can camp out on the beach itself. Make sure that you don’t go around dirtying the place and have the mere decency to keep the beach clean and carry a trash bag separately and use it to discard all the unwanted items that you don’t require throughout the camping experience. Carry the camping essentials too.
Highlights: Quad Biking, Camel Riding, Belly Dancing
Timings: Anytime
Price: Free of cost


45. The Lost Chambers Aquarium
If Atlantis is something that entices you, you are definitely going to love The Lost Chambers Aquarium. The entire place is littered with a number of tunnels and holes which makes the experience even better for you to try out. The underwater and marine life showcased there is something amazing, one that enthrals you to the peak.
Highlights: Atlantis themed aquarium, Marine life
Timings: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Location: Atlantis, the Palm – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

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