Dubai has in the past decade grown leaps and bounds by modernizing the city with many large constructions including the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa. Among others are Emirates Towers, the Palm Islands, Burj Al Arab which is the world’s 4th tallest and the most expensive hotel. It is one of the most expensive cities in the world with a ranking of 22. It is also rated the best place to live in the Middle East. There have also been many sports events in Dubai which has improved the tourist’s visits into Dubai.
Dubai has emerged as the 8th most visited city of the world. This has mainly been due to the attraction of shopping here. Apart from shopping, there are other ancient and modern attractions in the city that also entice tourists. Another major attraction here is that people come to buy gold here. Transit tourists have the benefit of shopping in duty free shops for gold. To top that, gold in Dubai is the cheapest in the world.
Dubai Mall is considered the largest mall in terms of total area. There are other malls within the city as well where there are a variety of things to do apart from shopping. One such place is the Ski Dubai which is an indoor ski resort. It features 60 m high indoor mountain with 5 different slopes with varying steepness. You also have sledging area and snowballs and ice cave and can do snowboarding here. You can also spot Penguins here. This facility is maintained at -1 degrees centigrade. Another one of a kind adventure that you can indulge in is the Adventure Dubai. If you are craving the adrenaline rush in you and want to experience some excitement, this is the place to head to. Most of the sports here are water sports.
Another major attraction is the desert safari. This will be the most unique experience of your trip to Dubai. You will be taken in a 4X4 vehicle to the remote villages through the desert and sand dunes. You will get a glimpse of the traditional and historical view of the Emirati life. Part of your safari will be on a camel back which makes it even more exciting. The beautiful sunset in the dessert is just awe-inspiring and serene. The barbeque dinner after sunset and the exotic belly dance to watch, adds color to this safari.
Dubai has a bustling financial center. Dubai has established itself as the preeminent regional hub for finance, trade, tourism, and shopping. Nightlife in Dubai is lively and energetic. The hotel bars serve the most exotic cocktails with live bands and music. The drive around the city to see the lit Dubai and its skyscrapers will be enchanting.
The public transportation is good, but it can get very congested during the peak hours leading to unreliability. Metro rail is a good option for commuters as it is well connected between the financial and the residential areas. The Palm Jumeirah Monorail connects the Palm Jumeirah to the mainland with plans of extending its connectivity to Metro rail. There are ferry and the Dubai water bus system options as well for commute.
Dubai has a wide variety of hotels to meet your budget from luxurious hotels to budget ones. You can find 7 star hotel that is opulent and glitzy and some of the most expensive hotels here. There are beach resorts and desert resorts where the peace and tranquility is unmatched. The resorts are priced exorbitantly ranging anywhere from 700-2000 Euros per night. The bread and breakfast hotels are more affordable ranging from 50-150 Euros per night. Whatever your budget is, you can have the most memorable vacation you have ever had in Dubai.