Dubai attracts tourists from around the globe eager to explore this middle eastern city. With the world’s highest per capita consumption of gold, it is also a popular place to shop. What are the best things to do in Dubai?
Here are the 5 best things to do in Dubai; visit the Burj Khalifa, shopping, go on a desert safari, visit Dubai Aquarium and see the Palm, Jumeirah.
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Burj Khalifa
Standing at 829 metres (2,716.5 feet), the Burj Khalifa is the tallest free-standing structure in the world.
It also holds the world record for;
- The highest number of stories in the world
- Highest occupied floor in the world
- Highest outdoor observation deck in the world
- Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world
- Tallest service elevator in the world
Dubai wants to stand out on the world stage with this magnificent skyscraper. I’d say mission accomplished.
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Shopping
In Dubai, shopping is the official sport with over 96 shopping malls to choose from.
For a dose of retail therapy, check out these awesome shopping malls.
Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall is part of the Burj Khalifa complex and is located in downtown Dubai. It is accessible via the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station and is a short walk via several inside aerobridges.
The mall contains more than 1200 retail shops in a four-floor complex. The floor layout is circular so when you have seen everything on one floor, you will come back to where you started.
Mall of the Emirates
Mall of the Emirates is the world’s first shopping resort in the heart of Dubai.
It has over 700 stores on four floors and is accessible via the Mall of the Emirates Metro station.
A great place to shop in the Mall of the Emirates is the Carrefour Hypermarket. This hypermarket offers a wide selection of food and non-food products. It’s like a large supermarket combined with a department store all in the one location.
Dubai Outlet Mall
The Dubai Outlet Mall is the first outlet concept mall in the Middle East and has 240 stores over two floors. It is located at Dubailand on the Dubai-Al Ain Road. The best way to access this shopping mall is via a regular shuttle bus which departs from several Dubai hotels.
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Desert Safari
Want to go on a camel ride or do some sand dune buggying? Then a desert safari is the tour for you!
You’ll travel in a four wheel drive vehicle (SUV) zooming over sand dunes, riding camels and being entertained by belly dancers. Get excited about this awesome and authentic desert experience.
Dubai Aquarium
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is an award winning tourist attraction. Home to thousands of aquatic animals, there is over 140 species including sharks, sting rays, fish all living inside a 10 million litre tank.
Located inside Dubai Mall, it also has animal feeding sessions or you can ride in a glass bottom boat to get up close and personal with the wildlife.
Palm, Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah is an archipelago of artificial islands in Dubai extending into the Persian Gulf. There are many hotels, and resorts in the area a popular one being Atlantis, The Palm.
To get the best aerial view of the famous palm shaped islands, try a helicopter ride.
An iconic tourist destination not to be missed.
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