A modern metropolis in the middle of a hot desert, the man-made sights of which have firmly taken first places in the ranking of the "most-most" - this is Dubai. Tourists from all over the world continue to flock here in the hope of seeing all the most grandiose, large-scale and fascinating that is in the modern world. If you add to the list of what to see in Dubai, hot sun, warm sea, shopping dreams and perfect service in hotels of any class, you can safely advise the city of the future to any tourist. And Dubai will not disappoint, and you will certainly want to come back here and see how it changes and becomes more amazing.
TOP 10 attractions in Dubai
Fountain dubai
Even during the day, when Dubai's largest fountain is asleep, it makes a grandiose impression. But as soon as evening falls, located at the foot of the tallest skyscraper on the planet on an area of 12 hectares, the Dubai fountain throws out its magic streams to a height of more than 150 meters, and the performance begins.
The height of the jets reaches the 50th floor of the Burj Khalifa. The streams of water are illuminated by more than 6,500 floodlights, and the length of the fountain is 275 m. In a second, it is capable of lifting more than 80 tons of water.
The repertoire of the "Dubai Musician" includes classical pieces and popular contemporary hits. In addition to the composition in honor of the sheikh that opens every evening, the fountain performs songs by Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and even Alla B. Pugacheva.
Works: from 19 to 23
Burj Al Arab
The name of the most luxurious Dubai hotel translates as "Arab Tower". It was built on an artificial island 270 meters from the coast, connecting the Burj al-Arab with the mainland with a bridge. A hotel was erected, bearing its 5 * on the facade with dignity, at the end of the 90s of the last century.
Externally, Burj Al Arab resembles the sail of an Arab dhow with a helipad and a restaurant "El Muntaha" on both sides at the very top of the building.
The rooms in the hotel are two-storey, the area of the "little ones" is 169 sq. m., the most spacious - 780 sq. m. Prices per night are appropriate - from $ 1000 in a simple one to $ 28,000 in a royal suite.
Burj Al Arab positions itself as a seven-star hotel, although its official website reports the level of "five-star deluxe", according to the world classification of hotels.
Burj Khalifa
The grand opening of the tallest skyscraper in the world took place in Dubai in January 2010. The 828-meter-high building resembling a stalagmite bears the name of the President of the United Arab Emirates.
Even in numbers, the project by architect Adrian Smith looks very impressive:
- The surface area of Burj Khalifa is equal to the area of 17 football fields, the number of floors is 163, of which the first 39 are occupied by the Armani hotel, and the rest are residential and office.
- The highest observation deck in the world is located at the 148th floor at a height of 555 meters. The second is on the 124th floor.
- On the 43rd and 76th floors there are observation decks with a jacuzzi.
- Elevators for residents and visitors are interchangeable. Directly from the first floor to the last one can be reached only in the service one. The speed of the elevators reaches 10 m / s.
- The construction of the Dubai skyscraper was spent 1.5 billion dollars.
At a world record high, At.mosphere is located on the 122nd floor. There you can watch the clouds floating over Dubai. The price tags on his menu are also sky-high, but you can afford to have a cup of coffee with a view of the city.
Tickets: You can get to the tower with tickets sold at the Dubai Mall and on the skyscraper website. The cost depends on how early they were purchased and ranges from $ 35 to $ 105.
Wild wadi water park
Once upon a time in the Dubai Jumeirah region there was a gorge bed. In the rainy season, the water filled it and turned it into a river. Today, Wild Wadi has given its name to the amusement park, built on the site of a dried-up river bed and has become a popular holiday destination for both Dubai residents and tourists who come here.
The water amusement park is spread over an area of almost 50 hectares near the famous Dubai hotels - Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach. The park resembles a picturesque oasis in the middle of a hot desert. The architecture of the buildings is designed in the Arabian style, and the abundance of water and vegetation makes it possible to forget that there is only hot sand around.
There are water slides in the park, the length of which reaches 128 meters. Some accelerate to 80 km / h, making them the fastest in the Eastern Hemisphere. An artificial river flows through Wild Wadi Water Park, and in two dozen swimming pools you can enjoy the coolness and freshness.
Dubai mall
Leaping ahead of the rest of the world in setting world records, Dubai hasn't forgotten about shopaholics either. The Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping and entertainment center, has been eagerly awaited by fashionistas around the world. Their hopes were justified, and in 2008 the doors of the huge complex opened hospitably and welcomed the first people who wanted to make sure that Dubai once again confirmed its own glory as a record holder:
- The area of the Dubai Mall is more than 1.2 million square meters. m.
- Under the roof of the center, there are 1,200 shops and a huge number of entertainment venues.
- 70 stores of the mall are opened by world fashion brands - Versace and Roberto Cavalli, Hermès and Cerruti, Missoni and Ermenegildo Zegna.
- The covered parking lot of the center can accommodate 14,000 thousand cars.
- The "Gold Market" in the mall is the largest indoor structure of this kind in the world.
In addition to retail outlets under the roof of the Dubai Mall, there are amusement parks, a ski resort, an ice rink, a 22-screen cinema and one of the world's largest aquariums.
Aquarium
Visitors to the Dubai Mall do not miss the opportunity to visit one of the most modern and largest aquariums on the planet. Aquariums with a capacity of 10 million liters of water contain over 33,000 inhabitants, including tiger sharks. A glass tunnel for spectators, laid in the water column, creates the effect of submersion on the seabed. Walking along it, you can observe the life of the inhabitants of the world's oceans without interference.
The Oceanarium at Dubai Mall is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest indoor facility on the planet. The Oceanarium has an Ocean School, where students of specialized educational institutions can listen to a course of lectures on the life of marine life. For those who wish, boat trips with a transparent bottom are organized, and certified divers have the opportunity to dive into the depths of the sea and observe its inhabitants in the immediate vicinity.
Ticket price: $ 27.
Al Fahidi Fortress and National Museum
Dubai National Museum offers its richest collection to fans of the history of the Middle East and the United Arab Emirates. The gate to the museum is the old fort Al-Fahidi, a fortress built at the end of the 18th century to protect the city from attacks.
The fort was built from clay, shell rock and coral. Its high walls protect the territory of the courtyard, and from the height of the watchtowers, panoramic views of the surroundings are opened. Al-Fahidi Fortress is the oldest surviving building in the capital of the emirate.
The museum in the fort was opened in 1971 by order of the reigning emir and after the restoration of the building. But not too reliable walls were the reason for the transfer of the museum exposition to the cellars of the fort. The dungeons were equipped with the latest technology, and visitors to the museum get the impression of being completely immersed in the authentic atmosphere of a medieval Arab city.
In the courtyard of the fortress, you can see the huts of the indigenous inhabitants of the emirate, which for many years the Arabs built from reeds.
Gold Souk
In addition to the covered gold market in the Dubai mall, the city has many shops and bazaars where you can buy jewelry. The most famous of them is Gold Souq. You will find it in the center of Deira.
Gold and diamonds, rubies and pearls, masterpieces of famous jewelry brands and products of Arab masters unknown to Europeans - there is a product for every taste and wallet in the Dubai Gold Souk.
Gold Souq is popular with foreign tourists also because the price of gold here is one of the prettiest in the world trade space. The huge turnover helps sellers work with minimal margins, and buyers go home with the jewelry they like.
To get there: Dubai metro, st. Al Ras "green" line.
Dubai Zoo
You can have a great time with children and look at the most interesting inhabitants of various climatic zones of the planet in the Dubai Zoo. Representatives of more than 200 species of animals and 400 species of reptiles have settled comfortably in a cozy corner equipped with the latest zoo fashion. Some of the guests of the spacious aviaries are listed in the Red Book, others are quite common in nature. Typical desert species at Dubai Zoo include the rattlesnake, Arabian wolf and eared vulture.
To get there: buses N 8, 88 and X28.
Ticket price: 0, 5 $.
Spice market
As in any truly oriental city, you can buy real herbs and spices in Dubai. Unlike other cities, the emirate has dedicated a whole separate market to these goods, located in Deira. Even without knowing the exact address, you will not pass by, because the aromas of oriental spices, which in the old days were valued more than gold, begin to envelop customers already a few blocks before the entrance to the bazaar.
Don't forget to bargain! Polite and unhurried bargaining is an indispensable condition for shopping in the east.
