Tourist attractions in Dubai
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There are many tourist attractions in Dubai, resulting from the large scale construction boom. Dubai received 14 million tourists from all around the world in 2015. Euromonitor ranked the world's 150 most visited cities by international tourists in 2009; Dubai ranked 7th.[1] Dubai welcomed 14.36M visitors in 2022.[2] Dubai's economy relies on many sections of the "state", one of the most important being tourism, in 2014 total 70,475,636 passengers traveled through Dubai Airport.[3] To maintain this important position in the tourism industry they are known to create big and impressive tourist attractions.
List of Tourist Sites
Burj Khalifa
The building was opened in 2010 as part of a new development called Downtown Dubai.[5]
The Dubai Fountain
The Dubai Frame
The Dubai Frame is an iconic architectural landmark in Zabeel Park, Dubai. Standing 150m tall, it offers extensive views to old and present Dubai. The Dubai Frame has been open to public since 2018 and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.[8]
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo[9] is one of the largest aquariums in the world. This aquarium houses numerous aquatic species. Also, a number of endangered species are being conserved in their natural habitat in this aquarium. It is a home to 140 species of aquatic animals.
Museum of the Future
Museum of the Future is an exhibition space for innovative and futuristic ideologies, services, and products. Located in the Financial District of Dubai, UAE, the Museum of the Future has three main elements: green hill, building, and void. The Government of the United Arab Emirates opened the museum on 22 February 2022. The goal of this museum is to promote technological development and innovation, especially in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). One of the world's most complex structures, the Museum of the Future was designed by Killa Design and engineered by Buro Happold. The building aims for a LEED Platinum rating in terms of its green rating.
Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai Miracle Garden is one of Dubai's signature creations. Launched on Valentine's Day 2013, it sits in the heart of Dubai with a total area of .72,000 sq. M. The 150 million flower gardens are arranged in colorful arches and patterns. The Dubai Butterfly Garden, home to 15000 butterflies, is a unique feature. The Dubai Miracle Garden won two Guinness Records for the largest vertical garden in 2013 and the world's largest floral sculpture in the shape of an Airbus A380 in 2016.
Wild Wadi Water Park
The
Dubai International Financial Centre
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a federal financial free zone situated in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The DIFC was established pursuant to UAE Federal Decree No. 35 of 2004, UAE Federal Law No. 8 of 2004 and Dubai Law No. 12 of 2004. The DIFC occupies a physical territory of approximately 110 acres. It has its own legal system and courts distinct from those of the wider UAE, with jurisdiction over corporate, commercial, civil, employment, trusts and securities law matters.
The DIFC aims to provide a platform for business and financial institutions to reach into and out of the emerging markets of the region. It was established to create an environment for growth, progress and economic development in the UAE and the wider region by providing the needed legal and business as well as physical infrastructure benchmarked against international standards.[11]
Deira Clocktower
Palm Islands
The Palm Islands are two artificial islands, Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali, on the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As at November 2014, only Palm Jumeirah has been completed. This island takes the form of a palm tree, topped by a crescent. When complete, Palm Jebel Ali will take a similar shape; both islands will be host to a large number of residential, leisure and entertainment centres and will add a total of 520 kilometres of non-public beaches to the city of Dubai.
Dubai Gold Souk
Dubai Museum
The museum was opened by the Ruler of Dubai in 1971, with the aim of presenting the traditional way of life in the Emirate of Dubai. It includes local antiquities as well as artefacts from African and Asian countries that traded with Dubai. It also includes several dioramas showing life in the emirate before the advent of oil, in addition to artefacts from recent discoveries as old as 3000 B.C.
In 2007, Dubai Museum welcomed 1,800 visitors daily, with a yearly total of 611,840. In March 2008, the Museum had 80,000 visitors. The most popular times are from August to April. The Museum received over 1 Million Visitors in the year 2013.[18]
Dubai Creek
Bastakiya District
The area is known as Al Fahidi Neighbourhood or old Dubai. The construction of Al Bastakiya dates back to the 1890s. In its prime, the locality was capable of supporting 60 housing units, most of which were separated by narrow, winding lanes.
Meydan Racecourse
Meydan Racecourse is a horse racing facility located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It opened on 27 March 2010,[22] replacing Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, which formerly occupied the same site. It can accommodate over 60,000 spectators in a 1-mile-long grandstand. When not used for races it will serve as a business and conference integrated facility. A horse racing museum and gallery are also planned. The development also includes a nine-hole golf course. The 7.5 million m² Meydan Racecourse includes Meydan Marina, The Meydan – the world's first five-star track-side hotel with 285 rooms, two race tracks and the Grandstand, which comprises a
It has a 2,400 metre left-handed turf
The Racecourse district occupies 67 million square feet (620 ha); the overall Meydan City development however is 200 million square feet (1,900 ha). It is divided into four sub-districts: Meydan Racecourse, Meydan Metropolis, Meydan Horizons, and Meydan Godolphin Parks. Meydan is closely affiliated with Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
Ski Dubai
Opened in November 2005, the indoor resort features an 85-meter-high indoor mountain with 5 slopes of varying steepness and difficulty, including a 400-metre-long run, the world's first indoor black run, and various features (boxes, rails, kickers) that are changed on a regular basis. A quad lift and a tow lift carry skiers and snowboarders up the mountain. Adjoining the slopes is a 3,000-square-metre Snow Park play area comprising sled and toboggan runs, an icy body slide, climbing towers, giant snowballs and an ice cave. Ski Dubai also houses a number of penguins who are let out of their enclosures several times a day. Penguin encounters can be booked, allowing the public to interact directly with the penguins. Winter clothing, ski and snowboard equipment are included in the price of admission.[24] An extremely efficient insulation system helps the facility maintain a temperature of -4 °C (30 °F) during the day and −6 °C (21 °F) at night when the snow is produced.
Dubai Marina
Global Village
The Global Village is claimed to be the world's largest tourism, leisure and entertainment project. It is the region's first cultural, entertainment, family and shopping destination. Every year, it has over 5 million visitors over an area of 17,200,000 sq ft (1,600,000 m2).[28] It is located at Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E 311); Exit 37.
World Islands
The World is an artificial archipelago of various small islands constructed in the rough shape of a world map, located in the waters of the Persian Gulf, 4.0 kilometres (2.5 mi) off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[29] The World islands are composed mainly of sand dredged from Dubai's shallow coastal waters, and are one of several artificial island developments in Dubai
Madinat Jumeirah
Madinat Jumeirah is a luxurious 5 star resort spreading across over 40 hectares of landscapes and gardens. It is designed to resemble a traditional Arabian town. The resort comprises three boutique hotels (Jumeirah Al Naseem, Al Qasr and Mina A'Salam) and a courtyard of 29 summer houses called Dar Al Masyaf. The resort has over 40 restaurants and bars. Abra tour takes the customers to move around in Madinat Jumeirah. This tour is not free of cost and available every 20 minutes.
Hotels
Since many of the people in Dubai are tourists and not permanent residents, there are plenty of intriguing hotels built to house these temporary residents. Some of these have become iconic symbols of the emirate, such as the
Madame Tussauds Dubai
Madame Tussauds Dubai is a wax museum and tourist attraction location on Bluewaters Island in Dubai. It opened in September 2021. It is the first
The View at The Palm
The View at The Palm is a 360-degree observation deck that is 52-storeys high. The deck is located at the top of The Palm Tower, rising 240 meters high.[30] The View observation deck was developed by Nakheel Properties and opened on April 7, 2021.[31] The View at The Palm overlooks Palm Jumeirah, the Persian Gulf, and the Dubai skyline, along with an interactive experience displaying insights about the making of Palm Jumeirah.[32] The View is accessible from the top of Nakheel Mall through level two of the Palm Tower, which also serves as the lobby of The View Palm. The tourist attraction hosts Starbucks Café, The View Exhibition, an interactive aquarium tunnel, and a gift shop.[33]
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
The first Ferrari-branded theme park in the world and features Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster. The foundation stone for the park was laid on 3 November 2007. It is located on the Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is the largest indoor theme park in the world.
Infinity des Lumières
Infinity des Lumières is an immersive digital art museum in Dubai opened in 2021. The museum is located on the 2nd level of The Dubai Mall facing Galeries Lafayette and is the largest digital art center in the Middle East, occupying a space of 2,700 square meters and being equipped with 130 projectors, 58 speakers, and 3,000 high-definition images, all pieced together in a digital masterpiece.[34]
Yas Island
Yas Island is a man-made island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is a popular leisure and entertainment destination that offers a variety of attractions and activities. Notable attractions include the Yas Marina Circuit for motorsports, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi theme park, Yas Waterworld, and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. Yas Mall offers extensive shopping, and Yas Links Abu Dhabi provides an 18-hole championship golf course.
See also
- List of development projects in Dubai
- Tourism in Dubai
- List of tourist attractions in the United Arab Emirates
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External links
- Dubai travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Dubai Tourism Official Website