Dubai is a dynamic metropolitan city that is always full of life and packed with activity. Tourism is a roaring industry in Dubai and there are many attractions for the tourists who come from all over the world. Dubai offers a distinct combination of the old world charm and the modern hustle bustle of city life. The Rocky Mountains, striking sand dunes, beautiful sandy beaches and luxurious residential areas built around plush green parks are only some of the attractions of the city. Dubai is famous for being a energetic contemporary centre and at the same time it allows the tourists to unwind and relax in its peaceful surroundings. Some of the prominent tourist attractions are as follows:
Tour of the Burj Al Arab
This is a seven star luxurious hotel with a height of 1,053 feet and is situated on the coast of Jumeirah Beach. The Burj Al Arab is built in the shape of a traditional sail boat, particularly a traditional Arabian vessel. It boasts of a unique architectural design and the hotel is rated as one of the emirates’ star symbol.
Wild Wadi Water Park Attraction
This is Dubai’s leading family destination and a rejuvenating experience that provides the tourists a wide variety of water rides ranging from high-octane water slides to more laid-back attractions suitable for young children.
Desert Safari
This is a unique Dubai attraction where tourists can spend hours in the dunes of the Desert. The visitors can choose from day or night safaris. Here expert drivers guide groups of four-wheel vehicles across the wind-swept dunes. While taking a tour of the safaris, the tourists can complete their photography sessions. The Safari rides include applying henna on hands and feet, dinner, dancing and hookah smoking.
Visit to the Souks
Traditional Markets
The conventional markets strewn all over Dubai, are distinctive examples of the Arab culture and the Dubai attraction . The Spice Souk is hugely frequented by tourist. These markets sell textiles, hand-made arte facts and rugs along with a wide variety of local spices.
Gold Souk
This is another massive attraction all over the world and a visit to Dubai is considered incomplete if you do not visit this souk. Here you can buy all the expensive and exquisite jewellery that you want.
Ski Dubai
The Ski Dubai is situated in the Mall of the Emirates and is a wonderful Dubai attraction. This is a recently built attraction that gives an excellent opportunity to beginner skiers to try their hand at skiing in the middle of a desert oasis. It consists of five slopes and the participants are provided full equipment and snow suits.
This attraction is open to public from Saturday to Wednesday.
Shopping
This is one of the major attractions of Dubai. It is a heaven for shoppers since these malls have everything that you might want. In the recent years the standards of shopping have greatly increased and the wide variety of malls house all the major brands of the world.
Visit to the Dubai Creek
This is a natural sea-water inlet that runs through the center of the city. Tourists can get a splendid view of the city from an abra. Abra is a traditional boat that offers an hour-long ride starting in the mouth of the Creek and ending at the Maktoum Bridge. The tourists get to see a number of historical and significant attractions of the city. A wildlife sanctuary that houses more than 30,000 birds is situated in the inner bay of the Creek.
Dubai Heritage Village
The huge cultural village is a depiction of the ancient way of life in the Middle East and a prominent attraction of Dubai. Visitors can find several handmade artefacts, ceramics, woven goods and wooden carvings. It is a pleasure to stop by and watch the artisans at work. A visit to Bedouin village gives an insight of the traditional desert way of life. The tourists can indulge in camel-riding lessons here.
Visit to the Golf Courses
Dubai is famous for some of the best golf courses in the Middle East. These courses not only appeal to the golfers, but all the tourists are advised visit them. The clubhouses have magnificent designs and a picturesque view. Dubai now holds some of the prestigious golf events like the Desert Classic Tournament. Some of the main golf courses are the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, Nad Al Sheba Club, Emirates Golf Club and the The Al Badia Golf Resort. There is a nine-hole country course available at the Hatta Fort Hotel. Here the golfers have a unique experience of playing in the midst of craggy mountain landscape.
Dubai Beaches
Dubai has numerous beautiful beaches that offer a wide variety of fun and entertainment facilities to its visitors. The abundant sunshine and marvellous sandy beaches along the coast are idyllic for relaxing, lazing or sun bathing. Water sports can also be enjoyed in the warm waters of the Arabian Gulf. These are a main attraction of Dubai
Bastakiya
The Bastakiya district transports you back into history and it is major Dubai attraction where conventional courtyard houses were cooled by wind towers. Old Dubai was well known for its wind towers that lined the Creek on both sides. Today the narrow lanes are beautifully decorated with Arabian architecture.
Burj Nahar
This is a popular tourist hotspot. Built in 1870 it has three watchtowers that guard the city. Burj Nahar is one of the three-watch towers. It is situated in Deira and quite popular among photographers. Scenic gardens and exotic locales of Burj Nahar make it an attractive tourist destination.
Visit to the Luxury Hotels
Tourists can indulge and spoil themselves in the Luxury Hotels of Dubai.
These hotels are famous for their top notch service and amazing quality. The noteworthy feature of these luxury hotels in Dubai is that they offer several restaurants, terrific spas and gigantic shopping malls.
Tourists opting for luxury holidays can make their choice from a wide variety of resorts on the beach to splendid hotels set in the desert.
Dubai Museum
This is a dramatic building situated in the Al Fahidi Fort. It once safeguarded the entrance to the city. It was constructed in 1799, and renovated in 1970 to be used as a museum. Nowadays it serves as an art gallery. These galleries depict an array of scenes from the olden times. Some artefacts such as copper, alabaster and pottery objects are also displayed in the graves at Al Ghusais. The main fort is a fascinating military museum.
Jumeira Mosque
This is built on the Al Jumeira Road and is an example of contemporary Islamic architecture. The beauty of the mosque can be greatly appreciated at the time of sunset when the delicate lighting throws light on the artistic quality.