Dubai travel tips for tourists

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Dubai is gaining popularity in the recent years. Actually the city is going through a remarkable boom. The economy of Dubai has recently delayed some of the construction plans such as the enormous entertainment complex called Dubai Land. In spite of this fact other big facilities has been finished with even more focus and urgency. Basically Dubai is one of the greatest world metropolises offering really world class attractions.
The city itself is stretching 30 miles along the coast. Don’t worry if you don’t have a vehicle. You can always rent one or use the public transport. Of course if you are not aware of the fact where do the buses go you can always take e taxi. Interesting fact about Dubai’s taxis is that they are really cheap compared to the taxis in the other countries.

Dubai is also famous with its museums and if you have a chance you should pay attention to all of them. The weather as you probably know is really hot but don’t worry all of the modern facilities such as shops malls and so on have air conditioning and the temperatures can be as low as 20C.  Visiting Dubai you should have in mind that everything is on high-class – people are really kind, the services are on top level and the environment is crime-free. People are constantly leaving their cars unlocked and nothing happens – in most of the countries all over the world you can’t afford to leave your vehicle like this but in Dubai it is something completely normal. The city is developing really fast and you will have the chance to see one of the most beautiful buildings all over the world.

Dubai is famous with many things all over the world and one of them is the beaches. They are really amazing and attract people’s attention for many years. This is why millions of tourists visit Dubai every year. Once they have touched the magical atmosphere and magnificent sceneries of Dubai’s beaches, most people come back again for their vacation next year.

The first and probably most amazing beach you should visit is Jumeirah Beach. It is the most beautiful and popular beach in Dubai. It is a long stretch of beach on the Arabian Gulf surrounded by amazing private clubs. The Jumeirah beach has really soft white sand and turquoise waters. There you can find the Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai which is one really nice opportunity to find a good accommodation near to the beach.

The next beach place you should pay attention to is the Palm Beach in Dubai. It is offering a wide range of entertainment facilities in resorts to its visitors. Typical for this area is the excellent sandy soft beaches along the coast – it is perfect for sun bathing as well. During the summer holidays the temperatures can reach up to 45 centigrade with equally high humidity so make sure your drink water in order to avoid dehydration.

Anyway Dubai is a really nice destination and it is worth seeing it if you have a chance. Visit all the amazing things and beaches and there is no way to dislike something. Dubai is gaining popularity more and more in the recent years so don’t miss your chance to visit one of the best cities all over the world and explore its sights.

The moment you land in Dubai your attention will be attracted by the tallest building in the whole world – The Burj Khalifa. It is soaring abouve the cky like a huge spacecraft in the shape of a needle – this construction is a wonder of the modern design and technology. You should definitely not miss the opportunity to take a look at the city from the 134^th floor no matter if it’s day or night – the view is always spectacular. It is recommended to visit this attraction since it is one of the many sights worth seeing while spending your vacation in Dubai. It has a height of 830 meters. The construction of the building started on 21 September 2004 and it was completed in 2009. According to some unofficial info the cost for the project was approximately 2 billion dollars.

Actually the building is amazing on every time so if you are planning to visit it make sure you book tickets online because you will safe some extra money. The view you are going to see can’t be forgotten for sure. Being on the 134^th floor of the Burj Khalifa is something that can’t be described by words – it has to be seen. Take your photo camera with you because you are about to make some magnificent pictures.

The Burj Khalifa has lots of current records such as – tallest skyscraper, tallest structure ever build, building with world’s highest occupied floor, building with most floors, world’s fastest elevators and many more. So if you don’t have plans for your vacation yet, make sure you include Dubai and the Burj Khalifa particularly because this is a place that can’t be seen anywhere else in the world. You will spend one of the best vacations in your life.

One of the main sights in Dubai that is a must see and worldwide known is the five star hotel Burj Al Arab. Its height is 321 meters and it is considered to be the forth tallest hotel in the world. The hotel stands on a specially created artificial island 280 meters far from the beach and it is connected with the help of a private bridge. The design is specially made to look like the sail of a ship.

The hotel is managed by Jumeirah Group. Don’t let the look of the hotel fool you – it has only 28 stores and it can accommodate 202 bedroom suites. The smallest apartment is 169 square meters while the largest one is 780 square meters. The price range is really wide. And it starts from 1000$ per night reaching 27 000$.

As you may have read on the internet the hotel is considered to be a five star but it is frequently described as the only one in the world 7-star hotel. This compliment was firstly given by a British journalist. He described the hotel simply with the words above and beyond everything ever seen so far.

This hotel is really amazing and if you are planning to go to Dubai for your vacation then if your budget allows you to stay there you should definitely do so. The rooms, services, bathrooms, personal – everything is on a really high level and you won’t regret a single dollar spent there. Usually many Hollywood stars stay there during their vacations so if you are lucky enough you may see someone really famous. Anyway if you can’t afford to stay there, at least go and see this amazing piece of architectural genius because buildings like this can’t be seen every day.

Many years millions of tourists visit Dubai. Some of them are not really well prepared for there and don’t know what to expect. As you know people are different – some of them prefer to travel alone, while others are traveling with their children. If you are more of the second type then you should know that Dubai is has a family oriented environment and small children are always welcomed and appreciated everywhere. You will see that every major hotel has a good selection of children’s meals, especially in the room service. Plus the big hotels are offering even baby-sitting services in case you want to go out at night and have some fun at the local clubs and restaurants. There are lots of activities for small children in both luxury hotels and public amusement parks or green areas. Plus kids under 12 have discounts to most museums, amusement parks and entertainment centers.

On the other hand Dubai is really safe for women travelers but have in mind that it is not recommended to be alone because you may become at the focus of unwanted attention. If you are alone it would be better to stay at one of the four or five star hotels and have access to the private beaches – you will see how amazing your stay will be. And remember that when you are socializing with the local people always wait for them to offer a hand for a handshake, don’t do it first. Being a woman has its advantages in Dubai such as being served first at post offices, banks, police station and other government facilities. Women are often separated from the queues and served before men. So basically these are the most important tips you should know before you go for a visit in Dubai.

Other thing that makes Dubai worldwide famous is its malls. There are definitely plenty of malls in Dubai, but this particular one – the Dubai Mall has to be seen because otherwise there is a high chance not to believe that it actually exists. It is one of the biggest malls all over the world and inside everybody can find something interesting. It has 22 cinemas, indoor theme park which goes by the name Sega World. Plus there is a special place for children called Kidzania, there is also a huge aquarium with an underwater zoo. Now you have an idea of what are we talking about, shopping and eating are only a side attraction in this mall. But this is not all – probably the best attraction is the Dubai Fountain – it has daily shows starting from 6PM and it is the main competitor against the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

Good advice is to book a table outside (of course if the weather is nice because you have probably heard about the temperatures in Dubai) in one of the bordering restaurants and watch the fountain’s show. If you do this you will have the amazing chance to relax and enjoy the shows away from the crowds because believe it or not but no matter how big this mall is there are always crowds.

Except the countless other sights you should visit in Dubai, don’t miss the Dubai mall especially if you are keen or shopping. This place has really lots of things to offer and you will see it for yourself the minute you enter there. You can easily spend the whole day there trying different amenities. Prepare some money because there is no way to leave with empty hands having in mind the numerous stores of all worldwide famous brands.