Places Not To Be Ignored While In Dubai By CIOReviewindia Team

Places Not To Be Ignored While In Dubai

CIOReviewindia Team | Wednesday, 25 December 2019, 12:00 IST

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Places Not To Be Ignored While In Dubai

Most of the times when we plan an international tour we tend to hire professionals, however, this is not a compulsion in every case. There are a lot of individuals who plan their trips privately as per their convenience. One of the most convenient places a trip to which can be planned without expert help is Dubai. It is easy to seek help of the internet to plan Dubai Private Tour. However, so that you do not miss out on some of the important attractions that are not as obvious as Burj Kalifa, here we are with a list of Places Not To Be Ignored While In Dubai.

Dubai Creek

Dubai has since ages grabbed an eye of each and every tourist with its sky-high towers. However, today still people long to visit this beautiful place but there has been some additions to the list. The Creek is the heart of the city and no one can deny this fact. Years back Bani Yas tribe settled across the saltwater estuary where the water was a prime source for pearl diving as well as fishing. Today, this place houses the Dubai Museum along with the labyrinthine alleyways of the gold, spice as well as textile souks. One thing that you must not miss out on is taking a ride along the water on the traditional abra.

Dubai's desert

A drive of 20 minutes or less from Downtown Dubai is going to take you to the Arabian Desert. It is this that is the oldest and the original tourist attraction in Dubai. Here you ought to take the pleasure of desert safari comprising of off-roading and quad biking along with sand boarding. Not to forget, the major charm remains to be the conventional barbeques, henna as well as the camel rides. Delving deep into the desert is going to fill your heart with pleasure and bring you close to the native species of the desert that otherwise goes unnoticed.

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

One of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city is Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood in Bur Dubai. While strolling around you will be exposed to the nostalgic view of the era that is bygone with the traditional wind towers as well as a maze of the winding alleyways. Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) is one thing that you must not skip visiting. Guests here are allowed participation in Arabic classes, heritage tours as well as the guided mosque visits allowing better appreciation of local culture. Do not forget to take the abra ride at the end.

Dubai Canal

There is a 3.2km long waterway that extends from the Creek in Old Dubai via Business Bay reaching the Arabian Gulf known as Dubai Water Canal. It was back in 2016, that it made its appearance is the list of must visit tourist attractions in Dubai and since then it has gone popular among the visitors. There are a total of five pedestrian bridges making way across the magnificent waterway. Close to it, there is a Habtoor City development housing La Perle by Dragone show along with five-star hotels and diverse restaurants.

Madinat Jumeirah

Madinat Jumeirah lets you experience the perfect blend of tradition and luxury. It derives inspiration from the ancient citadel enclosing luxury hotels and private enclaves that are constructed in a traditional style. Apart from this, there is Talise Spa, Madinat Theatre, the Madinat Souk and a lot of other places to mesmerize you. you will be in awe of the waterways as well as the architecture that will literally leave you charmed.

Centre of culture

New Opera District is a house to The Dubai Opera that offers completely mesmerizing schedule. You can have a glance at the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa, all at once. The building derives inspiration from the shape of Arabian dhow ships with the rear part of the building arching upwards being used as foyer, taxi rank and car park. The stage area is designed in a way that it can be divided to hold 3 events all at once.

IMG Worlds of Adventure

IMG Worlds of Adventure is one place where you can have unlimited fun as it brings to life your favourite characters with themed rides for the younger visitors with Ben 10, the Powerpuff Girls Gumball and LazyTown and the world of Marvel heroes like Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, Thor and The Avengers for the elders. The life-size animated dinosaurs are an attraction in the Lost Valley. There is something to do for people of all the age groups.

City Walk

If vehicle-free stroll is all that you crave for then City Walk is the place for you. You can take a stroll along the tree-lined avenues having shops as well as restaurants allowing you to have a glance at the Burj Khalifa. On every turn there is a surprise that awaits you. From Hub Zero to Coca-Cola Arena, there are a lot of things that one can explore. While fountains on one hand keep the kids engaged, elderly enjoy the spacious open-air seating.

Dubai Parks and Resorts

Dubai is undeniably an entertainment paradise and all the credit goes to numerous Dubai Parks and Resorts. Children are mesmerized by the theme parks like Motiongate, Legoland theme, Bollywood Park, and waterpark, while adults finding relaxing on Riverland Boulevard a bliss. Do not forget to visit The Lapita.

Dubai Frame

Dubai Frame is the most recent additions made to the city’s skyline representing the remarkable engineering feat. It finds a perfect location in the Zabeel Park and immediately between old and new Dubai. From the height of 150m you can enjoy the panoramic views. The state-of-the-art clear glass bridge that connects the parallel vertical towers creating the shape of picture frame is the most eminent feature that you can surely not skip. In a very less span of time it has become an important tourist’s attraction and has also bagged a place in the list of must do things in Dubai.

All in all, these are the Places Not To Be Ignored While In Dubai besides few others that an individual is sure not to miss out on.

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