BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN DUBAI – Land of Fun and Adventures

KNOW ABOUT DUBAI

Dubai is the most visited place by travelers in the world and ranked among top 10 detonations. It is famous for iconic landmarks and architectural wonders like Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Burj-Al-Arab and other famous malls, shopping sites and sight seen places. Adventure safari at Arabian dune and camel safari will give you a world-class experience and punch to your holiday. There are a number of activities and places to visit in Dubai and it’s the safest place to visit in the world. And definitely, Dubai is a holiday experience taken to, where there exist world’s most beautiful gardens, entertainment, nightlife venues and shopping. This is an entertaining venue filled with cultural shows, adventure activities, incredible culinary and many more.

So, let’s start the blog and identify the places you would love to visit during your memorable tour of Dubai.

BURJ KHALIFA:

It is located in the heart of the city and tallest man made stricture standing 828 meters. It contains a cladding system that is designed to withstand Dubai’s hot summer temperature. It is equipped with 57 elevators and 8 escalators and an observation deck created on 124 & 148 floor to have a view of beautiful Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and dunes. The President of the United Arab Emirates “Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan” sanctioned the funds for its construction as he was interested to diversify his fund for Dubai to gain international recognition as an iconic place. The original name of building was “Burj Dubai” but later it renamed as “Burj Khalifa” in honor of Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, The President of the UAE.

Entry Timings:

Tower Entry- 8:30AM to 10PM

Tower’s Top level entry – 9:30AM to 6:00 PM

Entry Fee:

Tower Entry Per Person: AED 378 in Non-prime hours and AED 533 in Prime hours.

Top Level Entry Per Person: AED 149 in Non-prime hours and AED 224 in Prime hours

DUBAI DESERT SAFARI:

Dubai has world-class infrastructure and it is also known for adventures venues and best desert Dessert Safari in the world. This Safari held at Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and the journey includes cultural entertainment, Belly Dance, dinner and adventure activities including Jeep Safari. You may choose from Morning and Evening options as per your itinerary and choice. You may also enjoy biking in dessert, Camel Rides and lot more from the available options.  There is a standard itinerary to follow that starts with a 4X4 Vehicle, on arrival at pickup point they will take you in dessert for your adventurous journey and stop over at a farm to show you the falcons, the national bird of the United Arab Emirates and other desert animals. So enjoy the camel ride, take some picture in Arabian attire with Falcon on your shoulders, walk on the dunes like a Shaikh, and enjoy marvelous sunset and a buffet in the evening with musical night. In short it’s a complete adventure and fun bouquet for family and friends that offer you an opportunity of dune bashing and allow you to clicks some beautiful moments to capture for your travel album.

Timings:
Morning Safari: 8.30 AM – 11.30 PM

Evening Safari: 3 PM – 10 PM

Fee & Charges:
Desert Safari Cost (Apx.): AED 210 for Morning Safari and AED 243 for Evening Safari

UNDERWATER ZOO AND AQUARIUM

It is one of the premium attraction located at Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai. There is an underwater aquarium which is the largest underwater aquarium to showcase the ocean life.  Aquarium showing more than thirty-three thousand sea animals including species of fishes, sharks, Sand Tiger Shark, Rays and many more. Above the aquarium there are three ecological zones made i.e. Living Ocean, Rainforest, Rocky Shore  and displaying wide variety of sea animals includes Lionfish, Giant Spider Crabs, Seahorses, Garden Eels, Archer fish, Water Rats, Paddle fish, Cichlids, Nautilus Otters, Piranha, Penguins, African Dwarf Crocodiles and many more. King Croc is the other attractions at the zoo which is the biggest reptile that is almost 5 meters long and aproxmetaly750 kg weight.

Timings:

10 AM – 12 PM

Entry Fee:

AED 210 for Dubai Aquarium (There are other activities which are chargeable)

TRAVEL TIPS:

Best Time to Visit: Best time to travel Dubai is during the winters in November to March. New Year time and Dubai Shopping Festival along with December end to mid-February is the peak season so please avoid these date if you wish to plan under your budget.

Pack you bag: Neutral color and comfortable cloths along with essentials like sun cream, sunglasses and a hat, and binoculars should be there in your packing list. Please pack good beachwear/swim wear if you wish to enjoy beach sides of Dubai.

Passport & Documents: Check your passport for expiry date and apply for visa well in advance as Dubai visa takes about 5-6 working days. You need to spare some time to avoid last-minute panic or delays. You can take help from a professional visa agent to get visa on time. Cross check the list while going to airport to take a flight to avoid any unpleasant situation.

Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) commonly known as Dirham is the local currency of Dubai. Please carry this local currency for common expenses like to pay for taxi, food, local purchase etc. Curry an international credit and debit cards for your convenient payment mode.

Safety: Dubai is the cleanest and safest places across the word so your safety is assured as crime rate is very low in Dubai. Please keep your documents safely in hotel and carry photo copy of the same with you while travelling in Dubai.

Social Etiquette & Dress Code: Although Dubai is a liberal place, but it is advised to wear cloths as per local sensibilities, so avoid wearing shot sleeves and tight-fitting cloths. Always take off your shoes and cover the head while entering mosques or any religious place. In bashing areas and around the beach you may carry swim wear and short sleeves. Avoid photography with the local without permission as it can create an unpleasant situation for you. A public display of affection is need to be avoided in Dubai.

Cameras: Bring a quality camera to capture tour images and videos for your references and collection as a memory.

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