From the timeless tranquillity of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors.
The emirate embraces a wide variety of scenery in a very small area. In a single day, the tourist can experience everything from rugged mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to sandy beaches and lush green parks, from dusty villages to luxurious residential districts and from ancient houses with windtowers to ultra-modern shopping malls.
Below a list of attractions worth mentioning and visiting in Dubai:
1.
Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek, a natural seawater inlet that cuts through the center of the city, is the historic focal point of life in Dubai. A stroll along the banks of Dubai Creek evokes the city's centuries-old trading traditions.
2. D
ubai Museum
Dubai Museum, occupying the Al-Fahidi Fort on the Bur Dubai side of Dubai Creek, is not to be missed. At the entrance of Dubai Museum, visitors can browse through a collection of old maps of the Gulf and the Emirates.
Dubai Zoo
Dubai Zoo is located in Jumeirah, and is a popular attraction, especially for families. Dubai zoo also features in its large aviary are regional birds of prey.
G
rand Mosque
The Grand Mosque in Bur Dubai is home to the city's tallest minaret. It might appear to be a beautiful example of restoration work, but was in fact built in the 1990s.
H
atta
Hatta, an enclave of Dubai nestled in the Hajar Mountains, is a great weekend getaway. Some 120 kilometers to the east, Hatta is an extremely attractive location.
Palm Island Du
bai
Dubai has unveiled plans for the Palm Island Dubai on land reclaimed from the sea that will add 120 kilometers of sandy beaches and be visible from the moon.
She
ikh Saeed House
Dating from the late 1800s, Sheikh Saeed House was built in a commanding position near the sea so the Ruler could observe shipping activity from its balconies
Wi
ld Wadi Dubai Waterpark
Situated between Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the Wild Wadi Dubai Waterpark is designed to offer hours of fun and pleasure to thrill-seekers and families alike.
Dubai is also famous among travelers for:
The beaches
Dubai's main beaches run along Jumeira Road. In truth, it is one long beach divided up by hotels and private clubs, interspaced by a few public access beaches.
The Jumeira beaches have soft white sand that slip into the shallow warm turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf. Hotel beaches are very well maintained with luxury facilities. This usually means lawns and swimming pools with beachside food and beverage service.
There is also a public beach at Al Mamzar Park on the Deira side of the Creek. The public facilities include playgrounds, barbecue sites, food kiosks, and picnic areas for families.
The Desert
Dubai may be an ultra-modern city in the 21st Century but its heart and soul is rooted in the sand dunes of the Arabian Peninsula.
Desert activities attract visitors and residents alike. One can experience
midnight at an oasis under the stars in a bedouin camp with camels tethered nearby. Or enjoy the thrill of 4 or 3-wheeling through the endless dunes. Falconry remains a popular sport throughout the Middle East.
Visitors will find information about various activities and excursions available at most hotels.
Parks
Dubai offers a pleasant variety of parks and family attractions.
Along with the theme parks, there are playgrounds, landscaped gardens and the Dubai Zoo. Families have picnics along the various waterway parks that include various fun activities for one and all. Creekside Park is a popular destination that includes rides in the water taxis that provide transportation across the Creek all day long.
Below a list of attractions worth mentioning and visiting in Dubai:
1.
Dubai Creek Dubai Creek, a natural seawater inlet that cuts through the center of the city, is the historic focal point of life in Dubai. A stroll along the banks of Dubai Creek evokes the city's centuries-old trading traditions.
2. D
ubai MuseumDubai Museum, occupying the Al-Fahidi Fort on the Bur Dubai side of Dubai Creek, is not to be missed. At the entrance of Dubai Museum, visitors can browse through a collection of old maps of the Gulf and the Emirates.
Dubai Zoo
Dubai Zoo is located in Jumeirah, and is a popular attraction, especially for families. Dubai zoo also features in its large aviary are regional birds of prey.G
rand Mosque The Grand Mosque in Bur Dubai is home to the city's tallest minaret. It might appear to be a beautiful example of restoration work, but was in fact built in the 1990s.
H
atta Hatta, an enclave of Dubai nestled in the Hajar Mountains, is a great weekend getaway. Some 120 kilometers to the east, Hatta is an extremely attractive location.
Palm Island Du
bai Dubai has unveiled plans for the Palm Island Dubai on land reclaimed from the sea that will add 120 kilometers of sandy beaches and be visible from the moon.
She
ikh Saeed HouseDating from the late 1800s, Sheikh Saeed House was built in a commanding position near the sea so the Ruler could observe shipping activity from its balconies
Wi
ld Wadi Dubai WaterparkSituated between Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the Wild Wadi Dubai Waterpark is designed to offer hours of fun and pleasure to thrill-seekers and families alike.
Dubai is also famous among travelers for:
The beaches
Dubai's main beaches run along Jumeira Road. In truth, it is one long beach divided up by hotels and private clubs, interspaced by a few public access beaches.
The Jumeira beaches have soft white sand that slip into the shallow warm turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf. Hotel beaches are very well maintained with luxury facilities. This usually means lawns and swimming pools with beachside food and beverage service.
There is also a public beach at Al Mamzar Park on the Deira side of the Creek. The public facilities include playgrounds, barbecue sites, food kiosks, and picnic areas for families.
The Desert
Dubai may be an ultra-modern city in the 21st Century but its heart and soul is rooted in the sand dunes of the Arabian Peninsula.
Desert activities attract visitors and residents alike. One can experience
midnight at an oasis under the stars in a bedouin camp with camels tethered nearby. Or enjoy the thrill of 4 or 3-wheeling through the endless dunes. Falconry remains a popular sport throughout the Middle East.Visitors will find information about various activities and excursions available at most hotels.
Parks
Dubai offers a pleasant variety of parks and family attractions.
Along with the theme parks, there are playgrounds, landscaped gardens and the Dubai Zoo. Families have picnics along the various waterway parks that include various fun activities for one and all. Creekside Park is a popular destination that includes rides in the water taxis that provide transportation across the Creek all day long.
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