Dubai, a fishing village turned into one of the most prosperous lands in the world, is today home to millions of people seeking vacations around the world. The landscape changes frequently with exemplary architectural feats. In fact, it’s become an old joke that someone who moves away from Dubai for a week can’t find their way home because everything changes so fast here. Of course, this is stretching things a bit, but the fact remains that Dubai continues to grab the headlines and remains one of the most popular holiday destinations. Let’s take a quick tour of some of Dubai’s most popular attractions.
jumeirah beach
Jumeirah Beach is an attraction that is an essential ingredient in any Dubai vacation plan. This area reflects the perfect blend of old world charm with today’s new age sparkle. The soft, powder-white sand and warm turquoise waters seem to be the perfect setting for the megalomania that epitomizes structures like the Burj al Arab and Jumeirah Beach hotels. The beach is perfect for spending the day and offers entertainment options by the dozen. The atmosphere is electric with opera singers and dancers lifting your mood with their vibrant performances. Check out the huge Jumeirah Beach Park packed with countless food kiosks, picnic spots and children’s areas.
Shop to your heart’s content
Known as the ‘City of Merchants’, Dubai is a serious contender for the title of ‘shopping capital of the world’. The city is well known for its many traditional souks or bazaars, with each souk dedicated to a specific item such as gold, electronics, spices, and even fish. Bargaining is a way of life in these souks and one can get away with exotic items at very cheap prices. Mall rats can enjoy any of the many malls, including Dubai Mall, the world’s largest mall. Shopping is so attractive that many people book a Dubai holiday to coincide with the Dubai Shopping Festival and Dubai Summer Surprises. These two events completely engulf Dubai in a shopping mania.
A world of tourism that extends into eternity
The more the phrase is said, the less accurately it defines tourism in Dubai. Enjoy stunning views of the city from the observation deck of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Visit the Dubai Museum and discover how the country’s pre-oil history and pearl-digging escapades come to life through a dazzling presentation. The museum also includes an attractive array of specimens dating back to the Iron Age. Enter a haunting world of early Islamic tenor complete with stunning Egyptian architecture at the Jumeirah Mosque. One finds that a Dubai vacation emerges as a glorious history lesson as well as indulgence in a world of modern pleasures.
Book a Dhow Cruise on ‘The Creek’
Often called the soul of Dubai, The Creek area is not to be missed. To make the most of your cheap Dubai vacation, feel the magic of the creek by booking an afternoon or evening dhow cruise. These colorfully painted little dhows have survived for years and the pleasure of seeing the wonders of Dubai from the waters aboard these dhows is indescribable.
Dubai simply spoils you for choice with its diversity. One day you could be on a camel-back desert safari, while the next day you might choose to go skiing at Ski Dubai. Memories of a stay in Dubai remain behind like a pleasant dream.
