10 Most Visited Places In Dubai

(1) Burj Khalifa

Originally the name was Burj Dubai and it was changed to Burj Khalifa. It is 828 meters tall or 2716 feet and more than 160 Floors. The height of Burj Khalifa is more than twice the Empire State Building and nearly thrice of the Eiffel Tower. This cloud-piercing height is certainly one of the most influential facts about the Braj Khalifa.

The Construction of Burj Khalifa began on 21 September 2004 with the exterior of the structure on 1 October 2009. The building of the monument was officially opened on 4 January 2010 and is certified as the tallest building on the planet. Adrian Smith designed Burj Khalifa with a complex Y-shaped cross section to minimize wind effects. The tip of the shell of the Burj Khalifa can be seen from 95 kilometers away.

There were over 12,000 people from all over the world who worked on building the Burj Khalifa. The biggest construction lifting crane in the world was used in the construction of Burj Khalifa. It is capable of lifting 25 tonne at a time. The total concrete used to construct Burj Khalifa is equal to 100 thousand elephants. About 26,000 hand-cut glass panels were used in the building’s exterior.

Elevators used in Burj Khalifa travel the longest distance in the world and they are one of the fastest elevators in the world at speed of 10 meters per second. The time to reach the observation deck located on the 124th floor in Burj Khalifa is only one minute. Cleaning the windows in Burj Khalifa requires 120 working days. There are 18 different types of perfume used in Burj Khalifa to give a different atmosphere to each area. 

(2) The Dubai Mall

Dubai Mall is the world’s largest shopping mall by 13 million square feet total area in downtown Dubai. It has 250-rooms luxury hotel, 120 restaurants and a parking facility with 14,000 cars. Since opening in November 2008, Dubai Mall has become one of the most visited places on the planet.

Today, it attracts more than 80 million shoppers each year. It has fashion avenue for clothing and jewelry from the world’s most iconic labels. Today, it has more than 1,300 outlets in addition to its two anchor department stores.

The grandest section of the mall is Fashion Avenue which opened in 2018. Fashion Avenue offers a luxury experience. Dubai Mall offers a variety of restaurants serving all types of international cuisine. Sega Republic is a theme park inside the mall. You can experience all the Sega games here and there are many high adrenaline rides.

Inside the mall, its ground level is home to the Dubai Aquarium which has the world’s largest acrylic panel. The acrylic panel included it in the Guinness Book of World Records. The aquarium is also the largest indoor aquarium in the world. Mall also has an Olympic size ice rink. It is located on the ground floor.

The most common way to reach Dubai Mall  is to take the Dubai Metro to the Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall metro station. From the station, you can then take the metro link bridge directly to the mall. The temperature controlled tunnel offers spectacular views of the city of Dubai along the way.

Alternatively, you can easily reach Dubai by using a taxi or ride-Uber apps or Careem. If you are driving your rental vehicle, there is ample parking at the mall. The mall’s coach buses stop throughout the day at major hotels in the city.

(3) Burj Al Arab

The Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is one of the most famous destinations and tourist attractions in Dubai. It is a luxury hotel located on an artificial island about 300 meters from Jumeirah Beach in Dubai. At 321 meters, it is the third tallest hotel in the world and one of the most expensive, with an estimated cost of $ 7.8bn.

The luxury hotel features dining restaurants, incredible beaches and the Burj Al Arab Terrace as well as an incredible guest list of VIPs and celebrities from all over the world. Atkins built a high-tech building that resembles the billing cell of a traditional Arabian ‘dhu’ or yacht under the leadership of architect Tom Wright. Burj Al Arab is one of the best places to stay in Dubai. It offers gold interiors, lavish suites and some of Dubai’s best restaurants.

Burj Al Arab was opened in 1999. Then this PAL shaped building has helped put Dubai on the global luxury tourism map. Despite its height, 39% of building has non-occupied space, and the building has faced criticism due to its unpleasant levels of ambiguity and the style’s favor at work. Despite this, Burj Al Arab has succeeded in its objective of becoming the iconic symbol of Dubai.

Built on its own island, its unique structure rises 321 meters, providing guests with a wonderful hotel room view of the Arabian Gulf. The Burj Al Arab Terrace offers 10,000 sqm of outdoor space for poolside lounging. The sun-soaked deck extends up to 100 meters from the base of the hotel, allowing guests to enjoy overwater. 

(4) Mall of the Emirates

The Mall of the Emirates is the world’s first shopping resort in the center of Dubai. It opened in 2005 as a full-fledged shopping resort. The Mall of the Emirates is located in Al Barsha. It has a total gross leasable area of 255,489 square meters and features more than 630 retail outlets.

The Mall of Emirates has lifestyle outlets to home furnishing shops. It also has sports, electronics and the city’s largest Carrefour. It offers fun attractions such as Magic Planet, Wok Cinema and Ski Dubai. At the top, with over 100 food selections, the mall has something for everyone.

Ski Dubai is a large indoor skiing facility with 22,500 square meters of area Capacity of 15000 visitors. This indoor ski resort in the middle of the desert maintains a temperature of -4 ° C throughout the year. You will find a ski slope under a roof, a snow park, cute little penguins and lots of activities.

Magic Planet is an indoor entertainment center which has two entertainment zones for children and young adults. Magic Planet offers a world of rides, arcade games, and soft-play activities. VOX Cinema offers the biggest blockbuster using the latest in technology.

The easiest way to reach the Mall of Emirates is to drive on Sheikh Zayed Road and exit at the 4th interchange. Another option is to take the Dubai Metro on the Red Line and get off at the Mall of Emirates station.

The cheapest way to get to the mall is via buses. You can also book an RTA taxi to go to the mall. Tourists can also opt for hop-on, hop-off big bus tours on the beach route. The bus runs daily from Dera to the Mall of Emirates at an interval of 30 minutes.

(5) Dubai Marina

The Dubai Marina is one of the largest waterfront developments in the world. It is characterized by a horizon of skyscrapers and residential apartment blocks and looks impressive when illuminated at night. The Dubai Marina is changing all the time with many constructions still in development, but there is always something for visitors to discover and enjoy.

One of the best ways to see the Dubai Marina is to walk around it. The marina area is built with several kilometers of walkways, including water facilities, benches and children’s play areas. a water bus runs every 15 minutes between 10 am and 10 pm between different stations within the marina. There are many transport options between Dubai Marina Mall and Al Gubaba as well as a selection of more tourist routes to the Palm. 

Dubai Marina Mall provides convenience for shoppers and cinema audiences, as well as for high-end lifestyle destinations such as socialization Address Dubai Marina. In addition, there is a wealth of restaurants offering cuisines around the world – including everything from casual al fresco cafés and eateries to fine dining establishments and fashionable bars. Dubai Marina also has occasional markets and it is also popular to rent a ferry to enjoy a cruise around the area.

The Dubai Marina has become one of the most desired and sought-after lifestyles in the world. It is an incomparable place to live, socialize, and travel – which thrills residents and has frequent visitors. Each sub community presents its residents with a complete lifestyle with the provision of luxury apartments and the facilities such as swimming pools, gymnasiums, meeting rooms and business center facilities in terms of housing.

(6) Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah is a site of private homes and hotels in artificial offshore islands. The Palm Jumeirah is a holiday destination in Dubai. From the air, the archipelago resembles a palm tree in a style within a circle. The first thing that strikes you when visiting the Palm Jumeirah is its size. This huge archipelago is displayed from space and the outer arc is more than 10 miles long. There is also a large distance between each hotel, so walking is not appropriate.

To reach Palm Jumeirah is easy with roads, tunnels and public transport options such as the Palm Monorail. This island is home to Dubai’s top luxury resorts such as Atlantis, The Palm, Jumeirah Zabil Sarai and many more. There are great dining options such as Nobu and 101 dining lounges and over 80 restaurants, lounges that are located with a scenic walk at the tip of the Palm.

The Palm Jumeirah was built in the early 21st century and was largely funded by Dubai’s substantial income from petroleum. The developer of Palm Jumeirah was Nakhel, a Dubai-government-owned real estate company. Helman Harley Charvat Mayur, an American architectural firm prepared the master plan.

The islets were mostly made of sand extracted from the Persian Gulf floor, but the edge of the crescent coming into contact with the open sea was boulders and boulders from the mainland. Work began in 2001, and by 2004 land and infrastructure were in place. Construction of the residential buildings began in 2006 and the first resident arrived in 2007.

Private touring companies provide sailing around the Palm Jumeirah or sailing in a speedboat. You can also take the boats from the Palm Jumeirah boardwalk and adventure seekers can also take to the skies with Skydive Dubai.

(7) Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

The Dubai aquarium and underwater zoo gives another reason to visit this magnificent world of luxury brands and high fashion. One of the best places to hang out with children, the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo have three main sections that offer unlimited sea exploration through unique experiences.

Located on the ground level of The Dubai Mall, Dubai Aquarium Tank is one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world. It contains thousands of aquatic animals of more than 140 species. The tank holds over 300 sharks and rays, including the largest collection of sand tiger sharks in the world. This fascinating world inhabited by sharks, rays and innumerable other sea creatures.

The tank also boasts the largest collection of sand tiger sharks in the world. Dubai Aquarium offers a special shark feeding encounter where you can see divers luring them with buckets full of fish. Non-experienced divers can also enter the shark feeding area.

The Aquarium of Dubai and the Underwater Zoo has a 48 meter long walk through tunnel which is an entrance to the world of marine life and capture them through your camera. This underwater zoo allows you to discover an amazing range of aquatic animals through 40 different display tanks located two levels above the aquarium tank.

With three different ecosystems – Rainforest, Rocky Shore and Living Ocean. You can see penguins, piranhas, crabs, water rats, sea horses, jellyfish and many other animals here. You can also see desert creatures alive in the dark at the Underwater Zoo.

One of the most child-friendly activities at the Underwater Zoo, children will definitely enjoy seeing bats, owls, chameleons and gerbil. You can also immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of some of the most amazing animals through the unique VRZOO experience at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.

(8) Global Village

The Global Village in Dubai is located on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road E311 Road Dubai. It combines the cultures of 90 countries around the world in one place. It is the region’s first cultural, entertainment, family and shopping destination. Every year, there are more than 5 million visitors. The current entry fee is AED 15.

Dubai Global Village has the largest capacity parking in Dubai with a total capacity of 18300 vehicles. There are two categories in parking. One is general parking which is free of charge while the other is VIP parking. Valet parking is also available.

Carnival is an exciting experience that returns with over 60 exhilarating rides. Don’t miss Dubai’s 60 meter long ‘Wheel of the World’ which features a giant LED screen showing spectacular views of Dubai. To explore more than 78 countries and thousands of shopping outlets, you will be spoiled for choice in the Global Village.

Global Village started in 1997 as a number of kiosks on the creek side opposite the Dubai Municipality. It later moved to the Oud Metha area near the city of Wafi for 5 years. Today, the current location of the Sheikh Zayed Exit 37 of Global Village has 6 million visitors.

This is the perfect place for shopping of Indian authentic traditional spices, Hello Kitty stationery from the Far East, matryoshka dolls from Russia. It is also famous for wood carvings from Africa, fashionable maps from Europe, hand crafted rugs from Iran and precious cedar honey from Yemen.

The Global Village hosts over 20,000 cultural and entertainment events each season. Live pavilions across the country hold live shows, street performers and even fireworks displays every Thursday and Friday. The Global Village also hosts free concerts every Friday at 9 pm on the main stage.

(9) Desert Safari

The vastness of the Arabian desert and an array of exciting activities in the day make a desert safari in Dubai the experience of a lifetime. With adventurous rides, Arab music and scrumptious food, Dubai Night Safari offers the best of Arabic nights.

Due to the hectic schedule, many people do not get time to plan an evening safari. Therefore, they can enjoy an early morning desert safari that offers interesting adventure trips. Camel Safari is usually a morning desert safari in Dubai which takes you on a 45-minute ride. The Falcon display is another highlight of the Camel Desert Safari.

A comfortable stretch of sand in Dubai offers sand skiing. A quad bike ride in the Arabian desert is one of the most exciting things on a desert safari. The Hot Air Balloon offers the perfect 360 degree view of the desert. The hot air balloon can hold up to 24 individuals at once inspires an adrenaline rush.

If you are planning to travel to Dubai, try to organize an evening desert safari. A sinking sun in the desert in Dubai is equally charming as the rising sun. With entertainment and many activities like eating, walking and exotic belly dancing, one night could not be better.

Dubai cuisine is known for sniffing lips and tasting delicious. Belly dance and music at dinner makes a typical Arabian night vibe. After having a full dinner, you can sit alone to feel the sound of the wind blowing from the sand on a quiet night.

Dusting coaching and stargazing are the main attractions of the best desert safari in Dubai. Drive to see the finest mounds of the Arabian desert in the middle of the night. Camping and morning breakfast are the most popular combo during an overnight desert safari.

(10) Dubai Fountain

The Dubai Fountain is the world’s largest dancing fountain system, located in the middle of a huge lake against the backdrop of the magnificent Burj Khalifa. It is equivalent to more than 2 football pitches. The Fountain features powerful high-pressure water jets and shooters that shoot water up to an impressive 500 feet in the air that is equivalent to a 50 story building.

It was designed by WET Design, a California based company responsible for the fountains at the Bellagio Hotel Lake in Las Vegas. The fountain is illuminated by 6,600 WET lights and 25 color projectors that create a visual masterpiece.

Fountain shows are held daily from 6 pm onwards, every half an hour. You can find them either on the ground floor outside the mall or on the 1st floor balcony. For a more comfortable experience, you might consider booking at one of the tables.

There are outdoor terrace restaurants. You can listen to popular tracks like Michael Jackson’s thriller, Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman’s Time to Say Goodbye and Korean pop band EXO’s recent Power. The Dubai Fountain also offers the boardwalk experience where visitors can stand just 9 meters from the fountain if they wish.

The entrance is around 16 AED (4 Eur), and you get to enjoy the unobstructed view of the fountains, taking stunning photos or shooting videos. The boardwalk is located right in front of the Burj Khalifa, so you won’t find both the Fountain and the BK in one photo. The water dances to different dance tunes, which will also give you a leg to shake.