The grand city of Dubai is a very popular destination across the world. Located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf, it is the biggest and most populous city of the United States of Emirates (UAE). It is also the capital of the Emirate of Dubai which is one of the seven emirates that forms up the country. Dubai is full of high-rises, shopping malls, glorious monuments, exclusive entertainment spots which is surely added in every vacationer’s go-to list. The city bags the tag of most beautiful city which is growing immensely, especially for the tourism sector. The city of dreams boasts an end number of great icons setting world records which are feast for the eyes. An absolute great destination which should not be missed visiting at any time of life. 

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Top-alluring Tourist Attractions

Dubai Mall

One of the largest malls in the world, Dubai Mall is a great hub where you think of something and will not get, that’s impossible! Standing on the total area of about 5,400,000 sq. ft., it records tens of millions of visitors every year. The world-class destination for shopping, entertainment, and leisure was opened on 4th November 2008 with around 1000 retailers. It boasts a 250-room luxury hotel, 22 cinema screens, 120 restaurants and cafes, Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink for recreational skating, and three car parking areas. The major attractions of the mall are VR Park Dubai (theme park), Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, Hysteria (a haunted house), Reel Cinemas, Dubai Creek Tower Replica, Rainforest Café, KidZania, and Dubai Dino. Further, the mall also hosts special events like fashion shows, live music events, etc. within its premises. It is a gateway to the Dubai prominent landmarks Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium. 

Burj Khalifa

The world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa is the global icon and a landmark building of Dubai. With a total height of 2,722 ft., it took five years to complete and emerge as the tallest structure in 2009. It has a total of 163 floors, 57 elevators, and 8 escalators. It embraces two observation decks, the two-story deck on 124th-125th floor and another on the 148th floor which is also the world's highest observation deck  at 555m. In fact, this building has set several records including the world's highest nightclub, tallest freestanding structure, world's highest restaurant, amongst others. The main features of the building are the Dubai Fountain which shoots water into the air at a height of 500 ft. and not-to-missed delight, its observation decks which give a bird-eye view of the entire city, and a Burj Khalifa Park. The building offers a great thrilling experience to its visitors. 

Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah is an artificial island made in the shape of a palm tree. It is formed using land reclamation (land fill) that extends into the Persian Gulf. One of the largest man-made islands in the world is located on the Jumeirah coastal area. It is packed with a great number of luxury resorts, high-end hotels, beachfront villas, hotel residences, and glitzy restaurants. Go for a leisure walk by the Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk, enjoy snacks offered by the food truck and scenic views of the Dubai coastline. Adventurous options are also available like sailing around the island in a yacht or speedboat, skydiving, and others. 

The Best Time to Visit 

Dubai has a majorly hot and dry season due to the desert around. The city experiences a harsh hot climate during the months from April through October. November to March are quite pleasant and makes the temperatures comfortable to enjoy outdoors. There is a heavy influx of tourists in January and February. It is also due to the grand Dubai Shopping Festival when the city becomes alive. The city is also a reliable beach destination due to the year-round heat and sunshine. Although the city offers hot weather most of the times, but its infrastructure including shopping malls, hotels, and recreation facilities are well air-conditioned which can be enjoyed any time of the year. 

Airports

1. Dubai International Airport (DXB)
2. Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
3. Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
4. Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

Dubai Facts

Country: United Arab Emirates

Population: ∽ 3,137,463 (2018)

Currency: Dirhams

Language: Arabic

Visa on Arrival: To enter Dubai for any length of time, all the US citizens must have a round-trip ticket and a passport, valid for more than six months. For the tourists who wish to stay in the United Arab Emirates for 30 days or less may get a visitor visa which is available at no fee, at the point of entry. For further details, check the official website: https://www.government.ae 

Emergency: Dial 999 for Police, 998 for Ambulance, and 997 for Fire Department 

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