10 Top Tourist Attractions in Dubai

Are you planning to visit Dubai shortly? You have come to the right place. You have to plan your tour in advance to avoid any last minute disappointments. While everybody knows the Burj Khalifa and other famous places like the Dubai mall, you might not have heard about the other important attractions that are in our list of 10 important tourist attractions.

Burj Khalifa

Almost everyone in the world will know of this great building as it is the highest building in the world as of today. A panoramic view from the deck on the 124th floor of the building is everybody’s wish. You cannot afford to miss the view from here as you can almost see the curvature of the earth from this height.

Dubai Mall

Bring out the shopper in you by paying Dubai Mall a visit. That is a large shopping mall which houses most famous brand stores. You can do some activities inside this building from eating at the best places and foods, shopping from the best shops and even watch movies in the grand cinema halls.

Burj Al Arab 

Not long before the construction of Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab was the most iconic part of Dubai. This sail-shaped building houses the third tallest hotel in the world. One more important information is that Dubai houses all the four tallest hotels in the world. Burj Al Arab is famous for the sail-shaped building that is located on an artificially reclaimed piece of an island off the coast.

Jumeirah Mosque

Jumeirah Mosque is the beautiful mosques in the world. One interesting fact about this mosque is that it is modeled on the famous Al-Azhar mosque of Cairo. Although Al-Azhar mosque is much larger and older than Jumeriah mosque, it resembles the other one in many facets.

 Deira

Deira Gold Souk is famous for the gold bazaar it has. While the largest gold market is located in this place, not many people will know the fact that it is a melting pot of many different kinds of cultures and nationalities. People from many Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, etc. have made this place as a one with diverse cultures.

Heritage and Diving Village

If you want to witness the history of Dubai in detail, you have to visit this place. The site displays the cultural, architectural and maritime heritage of Dubai. This is an important place in which the world famous Dhows are made.
While there is a fierce competition between the historians as they opine that dhow was first made either in Kerala of India or Dubai, one thing is sure. This place has a vast history and tradition of building dhow.

 Kite Beach

Not many tourists know about this serene place, but if you want to try water sports and at the same time as a beach, then Kite Beach should be your choice. It attracts kite surfers and adventure enthusiasts from all over the world. Get ready to fly your kites on this long trail of the beach.

Alserkal Art District

This large part of the city houses many art galleries that have made a name for themselves in the international circuit of arts. Famous galleries like Green Art Gallery, Ayyam Gallery, etc. makes this a unique location that pulls art lovers from all over the world.

Aquaventure Waterpark

If you want to relax and have fun at the same time, then you should visit the Aquaventure waterpark in Dubai. It has some of the best water sports in the world like the longest water slide, underwater safaris, etc. It also houses a special play area for kids with all the necessary precautions.

Khasab, Musandam

Khasab is not technically present in Dubai, but it is only a short trip from Dubai. Khasab lies on the border between the United Arab Emirates and Oman. The place is famous for the dhow trips which involves watching of dolphins in the narrow fjords that are filled in the area. One should not miss this natural wonder when one comes to the United Arab Emirates.

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