7 Things to do in Dubai
Dubai is one of those destinations that you have to visit at least once in your lifetime. One of the seven United Arab Emirates, Dubai is inarguably the best nation in the middle east to visit. The city is very extravagant and lavish in its lifestyle and hence draws a huge amount of visitors from all over the world.
The splendid underwater hotels, some of the world’s tallest towers, amusement parks and exotic shopping malls keep the tourists busy throughout their trip.
Read on as we discuss the best things to do in the fastest growing tourist attraction in the world.
Dubai Museum
It is always wise to start off exploring a city by visiting its museum. The Dubai Museum depicts the city’s historical and cultural landscape. It is amazing to walk through large galleries and halls to observe how the once small tribal centre developed into a truly global city.
Al Fahidi Fort is where you’ll find the Dubai Museum. It is another historical destination that was constructed over 20 decades ago – and is quite culturally significant itself. If you are in Dubai, then Al Fahidi Fort is a must-visit.
Dubai Aquarium
The aquarium is a home to 140 marine species. No doubt, this is one of best things to do while you are in Dubai. There is a ton of activities a tourist can engage when in the Dubai Aquarium. Amongst the most popular activities, Glass Boat Tours and the Underwater Zoo are two. Both allow visitors to have a closer look at the marine life. If that’s not close enough, Shark Diving and Cage Snorkelling allow you to get up close and personal.
The House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum
The famous ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Saeed-Al-Maktoum once resided here, and the premises now serves as a repository of perfect Arab architecture. The museum showcases historical documents and photos. In this museum, you’ll also find a marine wing that shows the pictures of boat buildings, fishing and pearling from past decades. The entire building reflects on the development of the city through numerous stamps, maps, coins and letters.
Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa is not only Dubai’s gaudiest, deepest, and widest building; it is also the tallest building in the entire world. It takes only a few moments to get to the top of the tower, thanks to the world’s fastest lift. Although a trip to the top is not recommended if you are easily frightened of heights, you will still enjoy every last breath-taking second of it since the views are tremendous. If photography is something you’re interested in, then you could bring along your camera to snap the views across the beach and over the city. Make sure to book your tickets beforehand as it can get quite busy, especially around dusk when people want to see the city in night and day.
Dubai Creek
Another must-do is to take a trip on the Dubai Creek. There is nothing quite like riding an Abra across the Creek in the sunset whilst listening to singing from the minarets of the mosque. If you shut your eyes for a second; you could almost believe that you were back in the ’60s when the development of was Dubai just starting.
Desert Safari
Your Dubai holiday isn’t complete without an adventurous Desert Safari. The 5-hour safari includes a camel ride, quad ride, sand boarding, and the favourite among tourists – dune bashing. Dune bashing is done in an off-road vehicle, and is basically rally driving on sand dunes. The roller coaster ride is amazing and is done with a professional driver, so you’re in safe hands. To top it off, there is a lavish dinner laid out afterwards while you’re being entertained by music and dance performance.
The Sheikh Mohammed Centre
A great place for lunch and breakfast, but there’s an awful lot more. If you’ve always been a bit curious about Islamic practices and haven’t had the chance to learn about them, then now is your time. For example, if you are wondering why Muslim ladies make use of an abaya, why the Muslims pray while they face a certain direction, or questions relating to how long a camel survives in the hot desert, you can get all your answers right here. You’re likely leave this place with a deeper understanding of Islam culture and practices.
Dubai is a wonderful place to visit and the mixture of the old and new worlds will leave you in awe. This mixture provides the perfect balance for a fun, yet educational and cultured holiday like no other.
