Top 10 Places to Visit in Dubai
Dubai is amongst one of the best places to visit in the world. The added proximity to India also makes it a favourite destination for many Indians who want to explore the magic of the Gulf countries. But Dubai in itself, is a massive place, and it is perfectly fine if you end up being unsure of what to explore here, and the places that you can skip.
Here’s a blog on the top 10 places to visit in Dubai, divided based on attractions in Dubai and adventure sports in Dubai.
The top attractions in Dubai
Here’s a list of the 10 best sites to visit in Dubai, where we will take you through some of the biggest attractions in the city.
Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall
Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall are located in the same region within the city, so you can visit both of them at the same time. Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building whilst the Dubai Mall is the biggest mall in the world, in terms of sheer floor space. These two are easily the two biggest attractions to visit in Dubai.
The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
Located on the ground floor of the Dubai Mall, the Dubai Aquarium is an aquarium with 10 million liters of water. It is a unique underwater zoo that has more than 33,000 animals from oceans, seas, and rivers of the world.
The Palm Jumeirah
The biggest man-made island is also in Dubai. Shaped like a palm tree, the entire island is full of malls, the biggest hotels and plenty of amusement parks. The island is divided into 4 parts – trunk, spine, fronds, and crescent, while the island in itself is connected to the mainland with a bridge.
Dubai Miracle Garden
The Dubai Miracle Garden is a 72,000 sq. metre of land, which is also the world’s biggest garden having over 45 million plants and flowers. If you are looking for the best natural sites to visit in Dubai, then this should be your pick. Although, the garden is only open from mid-November to mid-May.
Burj Al Arab
An iconic hotel that is immensely popular with tourists, is located right on the end of the Jumeirah Road. Designed to mimic the sail of a dhow, this hotel is always bustling. Even if you do not wish to stay at this royal hotel but visit the restaurant, a prior reservation is needed.
Dune Bashing
If you are looking for adventure sports in Dubai, then dune bashing should be on the top of your wish list. The added benefit is that you can do this activity with your entire family, where you get into an SUV and ride on sand dunes on the outskirts of the city at a high speed.
Sandboarding
Another sand-based adventure sport that is extremely popular with the tourists who visit Dubai. Sandboarding is extremely thrilling and very easy. You just have to go down a cliff of sand while balancing yourself on a skateboard.
Skiing
Skiing is a winter sport, so how does it feature in a blog that is talking about Dubai, which is bang in the middle of a desert? The Mall of Emirates has a special indoor ski resort, which is open to all. Known as Ski Dubai, anyone older than 3 years of age can come here and experience the magic of skiing.
Skydiving
Imagine jumping down an aeroplane from 13,000 ft while you look down at one of the world’s most futuristic cities with fantastic architecture, wearing nothing on your back but a parachute. Participants of skydiving must be at least 18 years old and must not weigh more than 100 kgs, for a safe skydiving experience.
Water sports on Jumeirah Beach
For those seeking a bit of sand and sea, the Jumeirah Beach located on the southern side of the city is extremely popular. The beach is surrounded by some of the best hotels in Dubai and also has facilities for water sports such as jet skiing, kite surfing, etc.
