1 Burj Khalifa
With its 828 meters high, is the tallest building in the world. Surprisingly, the construction of the tower was inspired by a desert flower. The Burj Khalifa elevator with 18 meters per second is one of the world's fastest elevators. A must see, the view from the 124th floor of the building leaves you speechless!
View from 124th floor of Burj Khalifa *
2 The Dubai Fountain
It is located in the front of the Burj Khalifa and the largest water fall in the world spectacle appears several times a day. It is absolutely beautiful!The music that accompanies the spectacle of the waterfall is breathtaking. There are shows several times a day, with a different background music. Goosebumps guaranteed!
Burj Khalifa with fountain *
3 Dubai Mall
Shopping in Dubai is experimenting! The Dubai Mall is the largest mall in the world, so wear comfortable shoes before you start. You can spend an entire day at the mall without feeling the time pass. A must for fans of shopping!
4 The Dubai Museum
Located in the center, near the river in Dubai, traces the history and culture of Dubai and the UAE. Did you know that Dubai was a hub of world famous for pearl trade?
Dubai Museum *
5 gold market of Deira
If you are looking for a gold chain or other precious jewelry, you have a huge choice in the gold market of Deira. You will see wonderful pieces!Once decided to buy one, make sure to haggle the price. Some guidebooks advise to not even start the debate over half the price. It may take some time until the transaction is concluded, believe me! It is expected that you haggle. It's pretty fun to negotiate prices with vendors, they offer you tea and sweets, no reason to hurry.
Gold market in Deira *
For more information: Deira Gold Souk
6 Abu Dhabi - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
A visit to one of the largest mosques in the world, Sheikh Zayed, with a capacity of up to 40,000 worshipers, is required. Made of white marble it beautifully reflects the sunlight and is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the federation of the United Arab Emirates.The mosque is fairly recent, it was completed in 2004.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque *
7 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Circuit Yas Marina
While you're in Dubai, take a trip to Abu Dhabi. All tourist agencies offer such trip every day, but you can also contact the hotel reception. They can recommend excursions and organize for you. In general, the tour operator will send a guide with a jeep to pick you up at the hotel and bring you back. The trip to Abu Dhabi usually includes a tour of Formula 1 circuit in Abu Dhabi Yas Marina.
Circuit Fomula 1 *
8 The Heritage Village
The Heritage Village of Abu Dhabi is a heritage museum and is similar to the Dubai Museum, showing the past emirate and traditional aspects of life in the desert. If you have the chance to visit a souk or a carpet factory in Abu Dhabi, do it. And as the gold market, do not forget to haggle.
9 Jumeirah Beach, Dubai
Jumeirah Beach is a 30 km long with fine sand, a surprisingly clear and warm crystal clear water. You can also take a break from your tanning session and take a walk on the beach, take a "smoothie" or a snack at one of the many snack bars, enjoy the cool shade of a palm tree in green areas. You will see some interesting plants on the terraces!
10 Safari in the dunes
This is only for people who love roller coasters! Seriously, if you do not like too be shaken and if you tend to get sick, do not go! But if you go - adrenaline rush guaranteed! As with all trips, you can ask the hotel reception to call for a rally in the dunes with a BBQ dinner and belly dancing, usually in that order. Picking you up Jeep 4 × 4, which takes you into the wilderness, there are usually several in convoy. With enough speed, these jeeps roam the dunes, up and down, up and down ... When you think that the jeep is about to tip over on its side, the driver has lost control, you are pleased to see that this is part of the show!
Dubai Jeep Safari *
After the ride in the dunes, you will be directed to a tent in the desert.Some camels in front of the entrance of the tent waiting for those who want to stop by and take a picture with them. Once in the tent, you can make you do a henna tattoo, try a traditional Abayah for ladies and gentlemen Thawb for and take pictures.
The barbecue is prepared on large grills. For vegetarians, there are all kinds of salads and vegetables to choose from. Food is served on low tables and everyone is sitting on the floor covered with beautiful rugs. An amazing show of belly dancing is the icing on the cake of this wonderful excursion into the desert.
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