1. Burj Khalifa Tower
Yes the most famous place in UAE. In fact it’s a city in a building, with floors having luxury apartments, offices, parks with fountains and green spaces, world class stores and trendy restaurants. The tower is 823 meters tall and its unique asymmetrical shape can be seen from all over the city and surrounding areas. The observation deck on the 148th floor at 555 meters high will leave you mesmerized with the city view.
2. Dubai Music Fountain
One of the world’s most famous musical fountains is a stunning sight. To the tunes of classical and contemporary music, water jets up to 150 meters high shoot up in the Dubai evening sky! The beauty of the dancing water can be seen from the bridge, the promenade or a boat that floats on the fountain’s surface during the shows.
3. The Emirates Towers
These are Dubai’s first skyscrapers and have been in the tourist brochures for more than 20 years. Their architectural designs, in the form of tall thin spires and triangle shapes look fresh and modern and will catch the attention of tourists. The towers have different heights 354 and 309 meters respectively. The structures combine futuristic with oriental touch. Glass, steel and copper blend seamlessly into the blue sky above Dubai.
4. The Palm Islands
Next we have Palm Jumeirah (Palm Island) – an artificial island on the Persian Gulf coast. The easiest way to get there and to all the other places on our list is to rent a car in Dubai. This service has a huge number of cars for all tastes and budgets. You can rent a car for any duration – from a few hours to several months https://drive.yango.com/monthly-rentals – depending on your needs. Once you reach Palm Jumeirah we can see a real man made wonder in the middle of the desert which from the air looks like a date palm – one of the symbols of UAE.
5. Dubai Marina
The western part of the city is along the coast. Even among the general grandeur of modern cities Dubai Marina stands out for its luxury buildings, high end and high prices. This small area (4 square kilometers) surrounds the man made yacht harbour. One of the best beaches in UAE is on the harbour’s shoreline and offers all kinds of water activities. There are over 40 skyscrapers in Dubai Marina and many stores, boutiques, restaurants, beauty salons and other amenities for a luxurious getaway.
6. Bastakiya Neighborhood
Bastakiya has an unofficial status as Dubai’s historic center with many buildings dating back to 19th century. The famous Al Fahidi Fort, Coin Museum and Coffee Museum are all here. It also has the Sheikh Mohammed Cultural Centre which introduces visitors to the basics and details of the country’s way of life, notable people and events. Bastakia is a must see for those who want to feel the history among the concrete and glass of the city. Learning about the past will help you understand how a city that embodies modernity and progress emerged in the middle of the desert in 20th century.
7. Dubai Mall
This shopping and entertainment megaplex is the largest in the world. It’s as big as 50 soccer fields and many of its components are attractions in themselves – the largest aquarium in the world, the gold market and the candy store. There are many wonders waiting for you at Dubai Mall – a whole street with a retractable roof, a waterfall that falls from the top of the building to the bottom, and an ice rink that can host international competitions.
8. Mall of The Emirates
The second largest mall in the Emirates after Dubai Mall. Its most famous attraction is a real ski resort, Ski Dubai. Professional skiers and snowboarders will enjoy skiing here because of the quality of the snow and the height of the slopes. Those who don’t like winter activities will enjoy socializing with penguins and tubing down slides. Mall of the Emirates also has the country’s largest cinema with 24 screens of different sizes and the most luxurious of which is the Theatre by Rhodes restaurant hall.
9. Aquarium at Dubai Mall
The massive aquarium at Dubai Mall attracts visitors from all over the world because it’s one of the largest and most impressive of its kind. Over 100 species of marine life live in a designed environment that mirrors their natural habitat. Special lighting simulates day and night. Walking through the aquarium’s water column in a tunnel allows you to see underwater life.
10. Lost Chambers Oceanarium
The oceanarium is inside the Atlantis Hotel. The total volume of its aquariums is approximately 44 million liters – almost four times the size of the famous aquarium at Dubai Mall. The concept of sunken Atlantis unites all Lost Chambers exhibits; artists have created beautiful and realistic scenery that represents the lost underwater world.
Visit All Emirates in One Go
You can visit all the emirates in one go on a tour but it will be more fun not to follow the guides and create your own itinerary and luxury rent a car first. You can only learn about the history of the United Arab Emirates by visiting all 6 emirates: Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Al-Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah and Umm al-Qaiwain – each with its own color and history.
