Dubai’s a great place to visit because it’s a true melting pot of culture. Here you can find the super old, and the super new, existing together in the greatest contrast. When you think of modern, flashy cities, there are probably few that top the list as often as Dubai does. While Dubai’s world famous for it’s grand malls and shopping there’s a lot more to see here. From stunning Dubai Marina restaurants to amazing water shows, there’s something for everyone and every budget.
1) Dubai Fountains
I don’t know about you, but I love an amazing fountain show. Dubai and Singapore’s fountain shows have been some of my highlights when traveling. Paired with music, the fountain show in Dubai has lights, water that shoots up some 500 feet and is something that needs to be experienced in person; watching a video clip on Youtube doesn’t do it justice.
2) Burj Khalifa
Yes, this is an obvious choice, but an important one I think. After all, it’s the largest building in the world! It might be hard to grasp how tall it really is until you’re standing beneath it, staring up and up and up… Dubai is a fantastic place for modern architecture, but no building is as important for our generation as the Burj Khalifa.
3) Boat Tour & Desert Tour
Why not hit the harbour and see a different side to Dubai? If you can, get a tour that tells you a little bit of the history. For some contrast, head out to the desert and ride a camel into the sunset. There are some conserved desert areas which are really stunning and free from the growth that the rest of Dubai has seen.
4) Wild Wadi Water Park
Dubai’s hot, and there’s no better way to cool off from the heat than escaping to this water park. Perfect for those traveling as a family, or for those who are still kids at hearts. Be prepared for the fake thunderstorm that happens every hour. There’s more than 30 rides, so you’ll never be bored here.
Dubai is a wonderful destination on its own and as a stop over to various destinations. It’s a city that changes so much and has so much to offer a tourist.
