Dubai is considered to be the most progressive and developed state among the seven emirates in the UAE. Tourists visiting the city will see that today’s Dubai is a mix of the old and modern cities. Shopping, partying, fine dining and sporting events are just some of the things this desert city can offer. Dubai seems to have a goal of doing everything bigger and better than anywhere else on the planet, and is achieving this in many cases: in January 2010 it opened the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.
Dubai Highlights:
Burj Khalifa: At 828 meters and with 160 floors, this building is the tallest in the world. An observation deck on the upper part of this engineering marvel guarantees a stunning view of the city, desert and ocean. Ascend the peak at night and you’ll feel closer to the gleaming stars and calm moon.
Burj al-Arab Hotel: This hotel is the only seven-star hotel in the world, and it offers facilities and services that will bring its guest to the next level of luxury. Built on an artificial island, the hotel is designed to look like the sails of a boat, symbolizing Dubai’s fast-paced transformation.
Palm Islands: The Palm Islands are three large artificial islands in Dubai. The islands are shaped like Palm Leaf and are connected to the mainland through its trunk. Of the three, Palm Jumeirah is the only one open to the public and a number of different structures have been built on it.
Jumeirah Mosque: The only Mosque in Dubai which allows non-Muslims to enter. Its impressive architecture makes it one of the most-photographed sites in the city.
Bastakiya District: One of the few remaining structures of Old Dubai. It’s the perfect place for people who want to see traditional Dubai-style buildings.
Another entry on the more sedate end of the Dubai hotel scene, the Desert Palm lies some twenty miles outside the city center, and trades construction cranes for polo grounds. And if your visit’s purpose allows you to choose the country over the city — well, it’s not much of a choice, to be honest. The luxurious Desert Palm, tr ...
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