- What to visit in Dubai for the shopper
- A journey into the world of amazing architecture
- Inspection of historical sights
- Evening program
Tourists speak about Dubai only with admiration - “unique”, “beautiful”, “inimitable”. The best architects of the world gather in this city, and therefore there is an aspiration of buildings and structures upward, towards conquering new peaks, setting new records, so that guests from the first second do not have a question of what to visit in Dubai. The task is formulated differently - what to visit in the city first.
After all, Dubai is changing almost before our eyes, travelers who came here five years ago and returned again do not recognize the streets and squares. Grandiose architectural projects, structures and fountains, nightclubs and trips to the exotic desert are all at the guests' disposal.
What to visit in Dubai for the shopper
It is a well-known fact that many goods can be bought in Dubai at much more modest prices than in Moscow or St. Petersburg. Giant shopping and entertainment centers are located almost at every step, hundreds and thousands of store sellers are frozen in anticipation of customers. A pleasant moment is discounts, seasonal, permanent or temporary, you can even ask for them in boutiques, especially when paying in cash.
The second interesting point is that each of the trading establishments strives to stand out among the "colleagues", has its own flavor. The architects of one of the complexes invented a glass pyramid erected on the roof of the building. The shopping complex, which has its own ski resort inside, has become very popular. As surprising as it may sound, but on the hottest days it is cool here, you can go skiing, or even master a small slide.
A special experience awaits guests of Dubai in the city markets, each of which has its own name, according to the main product. Women tourists will appreciate the beauty and aromas of various spices and herbs at the Spice Market, and they will also enjoy a walk through the Textile Market. Even more exciting will be a visit to the Gold Market, where a variety of products made of precious metals are sold, in this country they know a lot about women's jewelry.
What to bring from Dubai
A journey into the world of amazing architecture
You should not try to determine what to visit in Dubai on your own, of course, the best option is a sightseeing tour of the city, which will introduce you to the main attractions and unique architectural structures. Skyscrapers are a kind of Dubai's business card, and every year new record holders appear in terms of height, beauty or uniqueness. First of all, at the moment, the following masterpieces of modern architecture are worthy of inspection:
- Burj Khalifa, considered the tallest building on the planet;
- The World Trade Center, which is literally a venue for important international events;
- Rose Tower is one of the tallest hotels in the world.
Moreover, all structures look beautiful in daylight and absolutely fantastic at night, all thanks to skillful illumination and properly organized illumination of buildings.
Inspection of historical sights
Once in Dubai, a modern, dynamically developing city, a tourist sometimes gets lost. He may think that this city has too short a history, and therefore cannot find monuments related to the life of the ancient inhabitants of these territories. This is not the case, for this you need to go to the Deira area, the old city quarters of which will help you to plunge into the past.
Small markets for seasonal produce have also remained virtually unchanged for centuries, and it is here that you can feel the soul of an ancient settlement. Another interesting area of Dubai for exploring is Shingada, where you can see baghdirs, original structures for "catching the wind". With the help of tall, narrow towers towering over residential buildings, local residents cooled their homes, thus fleeing the summer heat.
Visiting the House-Museum dedicated to Sheikh Said, you can see from the inside how the bagdir works and evaluate the operation of the device. In addition, of course, in the museum you can get acquainted with the life and life of one of the representatives of the ruling dynasty, see artifacts associated with him and his family.
Top 10 attractions in Dubai
Evening program
There are thousands of options where a tourist can go in Dubai in the evening, but almost no one misses one of the proposals - a visit to the fountain show. Musical fountains are called a fairy tale created by the skilful hands of architects and engineers. The fountains are very easy to get to as they are located in the immediate vicinity of the Burj Khalifa.
Things to do in Dubai
Dubai fountains are record holders, both in height and in the volume of distilled water. But it is not record figures that attract thousands of local residents and guests of the capital here every night, but the beauty of a kind of performance, because jets of water, painted in different colors, do not just soar into the air, they seem to dance, move, moreover, to music, creating Magic.
