If you are taking a business trip to Dubai, be sure to carve out time to enjoy the sights and sounds of this fast-paced fun city. If you are traveling there for pleasure, be ready to have one of the best times of your life. Dubai is the largest of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. The excellent infrastructure and liberal policies make it one of the best tourist destinations in the world. No matter what your pleasure, you will find it in Dubai.
People from all over the world travel to Dubai for a break from their daily routines. The city is only a few hours by air from many European and Middle Eastern destinations, and is a popular destination for business and leisure travelers from the U.S. The city has some of the best shopping, dining, and hot spots for partying in the region. Be sure to book a central hotel in Downtown Dubai so you are not far from all the action.
Here are three of the most popular attractions in Dubai.
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Burj Khalifa
If you can stand being high up in the sky, you do not want to miss the Burj Khalifa. The tallest building in the world, this skyscraper is the centerpiece of Downtown Dubai. The building took six years to complete. Standing proudly 2,716.5 feet (over 828 meters) high, it is a top attraction. The building houses fine dining restaurants on the 122nd floor and an observation deck on the 124 floor. You will also find a gift boutique and a plethora of photo opportunities on the observation deck, so don’t forget your camera.
Camel Safari in the Dubai Desert
An experience of a lifetime is taking an early morning or late evening desert safari on the back of the Rolls Royce of the desert: a camel. The morning safari begins with a bumpy ride in a 4×4 dune drive across the desert. As if that wasn’t enough adventure, you will then sand-ski down the high dunes to begin your camel safari. The evening adventure forgoes the sand skis but adds in a stop to take pictures of the sun as it sets over the desert dunes. You will ride your camel into the desert camp, where you will be greeted Arabian-style with a wonderful dinner buffet.
Dubai Marina and Beach
If you love the water, you cannot miss Dubai Marina and Dubai Marina Beach. The clean beach is scattered with shops and restaurants and one of the prettiest sites in Dubai. From the Marina, you can book fishing charters and even a yacht. The Marina and Beach is located near the city so getting to and from the waterfront is easy when staying in Downtown Dubai
These are just three of the top attractions found in this contemporary city. Other popular attractions include the dancing Dubai Fountain, the ultra-luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel, and Jumeira Beach and Park, to name a few. Once you visit Dubai you will not want to leave. You’ll unearth a new discovery around every corner of this city that never sleeps.
