Top 12 Beautiful Tourist Attractions in

Dubai

Located in the Middle Eastern part of Asia, Dubai, which is one of the

seven emirates of the UAE and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, is

counted among the most preferred tourist destinations in the world. This

wonderful cosmopolitan city, which is called a city of superlatives, for the

fastest, biggest, tallest, largest and highest, is home to its world class

tourist attractions very famous among every type of tourist coming here

from every nook and corner of the world.

Top 12 Tourist Attractions in Dubai

During the tour of Dubai, you would find several tourist attractions.

Some main ones of them are following:

1. The Dubai Mall

Being a part of the 20 billion dollar Downtown complex and

featuring over 1,200 retail stores, The Dubai Mall, which

provides the entry to the Burj Khalifa as well as the Dubai

Aquarium, is located in the Downtown of Dubai along the

Doha Road just away the Sheikh Zayed Road. Boasting of

being the world’s largest mall by its whole area, this huge

shopping mall, which is visited by millions of people each

year, is counted among the most visited points of interest in

Dubai.

2. Burj Khalifa

Being a Megatall skyscraper in Dubai, UAE, the Burj Khalifa,

which was previously called the Burj Dubai before its

inauguration, is world’s highest structure with its elevation

of 2,722 ft (829.8 m) above the ground. Publicly opened in

2010 A.D., this amazing skyscraper, which was constructed

in 5 years from 2004 A.D. to 2009 A.D., is regarded as one of

the top tourist spots in the world. Near this wonderful

skyscraper, you can find the Dubai Fountain.

3. Dubai Creek

Being a saltwater creek in Dubai, the Dubai Creek, also

called ‘Khor Dubai’, which is affectionately referred to as the

‘Heart and Soul of Dubai’, is counted among the most visited

points of interest in Dubai. Ending at the Ras Al Khor

Wildlife Sanctuary, this amazing saltwater creek, which is

also home to the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, is perfect

for taking the enjoyment of boating on Abra, the traditional

wooden boat of Dubai.

3. Burj Al Arab

Literally the ‘Tower of the Arabs’, the Burj Al Arab, which is

situated on an artificial island in a fascinating sail shaped

building in Dubai, UAE, is a famous luxury hotel in Dubai.

Nestled at a 5 minute walking distance from the Wild Wadi

Water Park and at a distance of 4 km from the Mall of the

Emirates, this luxury hotel, which is the five star hotel in

reality instead of being a seven star hotel as per the

highlight, is regarded as one of the most visited attractions

in Dubai.

5. Wild Wadi Water Park

Operated by Jumeriah International, a Dubai based hotelier,

the Wild Wadi Water Park, which is located in the region of

Jumeirah, after the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the Burj Al

Arab, is an outdoor water park in Dubai. Featuring a cooled

/ heated wave pool, two man-made surfing machines,

multiple water slides, and a waterfall with its height of 59 ft

(18 m), this wonderful outdoor water park, which is also

home to 2 gift shops, two snack stands, and three

restaurants, is one of the top points of interest in this desert

destination.

6. Palm Jumeirah

Counted among the three planned artificial islands known as

the Palm Islands, i.e. Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, and

Palm Deira, the Palm Jumeirah, which is located on the

Jumeirah coastal zone of the Emirate of Dubai in the UAE, is

an artificial archipelago on the coast of Dubai, UAE.

Boasting of being the smallest and the original of three Palm

Islands, this man-made archipelago, which has the form of a

palm tree, topped by a crescent, is regarded as one of the top

tourist attractions in the cosmopolitan city of Dubai.

7. Cayan Tower

Formerly called the ‘Infinity Tower’ before its opening in 2013

A.D. publicly, the Cayan Tower, which has its height of 306

m (1,004 ft), is a 73 storey skyscraper in Dubai. Boasting of

being the world’s 2nd highest building with a twist of 90

degrees, this wonderful twisted tower is a must visit during

the tour of Dubai and one of the top points of interest in the

metropolitan city of Dubai.

8. Zabeel Park

Opened to the public in December, 2005 A.D., the Zabeel

Park, which is situated in the Zabeel district of Dubai, UAE,

is an urban public park. Covering its region of 47.5 hectares,

approximately equivalent to 45 football grounds, this

beautiful urban park, which is divided into several sectors

linked by pedestrian bridges and owns several entrance

gates, is counted among the city’s most frequented and

largest spot for live music and sports. In this wonderful

park, you can find more than 3,000 palm tree plantations

besides the 7,000 other trees of a variety of 14 species.

9. The Dubai Fountain

Boasting of being the largest choreographed fountain system,

The Dubai Fountain, which is situated on the 30 acre

artificial Burj Khalifa Lake, gets illuminated by 25 colored

projectors and 6,600 lights. Having the capacity of shooting

water up to the height of 152.4 m (500 ft) into the air along

with a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world

music, this wonderful fountain is regarded as one of the top

tourist attractions in Dubai.

10. Deira Clocktower

Originally called the Dubai Clocktower, the Deira

Clocktower, which is situated in the eastern part of Dubai in

Deira, is a roundabout in Dubai, UAE. Providing access to

the Al Maktoum Bridge, this charming roundabout, which is

nestled in the locality of Al Rigga, is a famous monument in

Deira at present. Built as a symbol of Dubai, this famous

clock tower is regarded as one of the most charming clock

towers in the world.

11. Dubai Zoo

Covering its area of 3.7 acres (1.5 hectares), the Dubai Zoo,

which has its length of 1.5 km, is a famous zoo in Dubai.

Home to 230 species, this amazing zoo, which was originally

opened by a Dubai resident in 1967 A.D., is still the oldest

zoo in the Arabian Peninsula. To breed the scarce

Chimpanzee and the Arabian or Gordon’s wildcat, the Dubai

zoo, which called the first Arabian zoo, is a must visit during

the tour of Dubai as it belongs to the oldest tourist

attractions of this destination.

12. Saeed Al Maktoum House

Situated along the Dubai Creek in the region of Shindagha,

the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, which was founded

approx 1894 A.D. as the seat of the Al Maktoum family, is a

historic building and previous residential quarters of Saeed

bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, the previous ruler of Dubai in the

UAE. Now this amazing building has converted into a

museum, having artifacts and the pictures of the Old town of

Dubai.

On the basis of the things mentioned above, it can be surely

said that tourist attractions of Dubai are a must visit during

the tour of this metropolitan city. In case of having the desire

for going to this desert destination, you can book Dubai

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