The United Arab Emirates, sometimes simply called the Emirates, is a sovereign state in Western Asia at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders Oman and Saudi Arabia, and has maritime borders in the Persian Gulf with Qatar and Iran.
The Dubai Fountain is a choreographed fountain system located on the 12 hectare manmade Burj Khalifa Lake, at the center of the Downtown Dubai development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Learn more Book this experienceThe Burj Khalifa, known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration in 2010, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a total height of 829.8 m and a roof height of 828 m, the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since its topping out in 2009.
Learn more Book this experienceWrap your retinas around the real Dubai on this sandy Arabian desert experience and Bedouin camel farm visit! First up, you'll bump across the sun-kissed sand dunes in a 4x4 on the way to a magical Bedouin camp. The sandy excursion continues as your Bedouin hosts welcome you in, sit you down for a lavish Arabian feast under the starry skies, and tantalize your eyes with some belly dancing. There's also the option of sand-boarding, henna painting, camel rides and shisha!
Book this experienceBusiness Bay is a central business district under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project features numerous skyscrapers located in an area where Dubai Creek has been dredged and extended.
Learn moreThe Dubai Frame is an architectural landmark in Zabeel Park, Dubai. It has been described by The Guardian newspaper as "the biggest picture frame on the planet, ” however is also controversial as the "biggest stolen building of all time.”
Learn more Book this experienceThere's a world's worth of entertainment inside Global Village. 31 theme-park rides, more than a hundred carnival games, a Ripley’s Odditorium, and even a haunted house! You'll also be able to visit pavilions that will make you feel like you’re on another part of the planet – it's the perfect place to snap selfies. With a ticket to Global Village you can take on a range of rides, like the dizzying Manila Mayhem and the high-speed Athens Slingshot. If you're with kids, don't worry – there's tons of rides that they'll be able to enjoy too. There are also fun special shows and events, including fireworks and incredibly well-choreographed car chases and stunt displays. If that’s not enough, you can always get in the carnival spirit and play some old-fashioned skill games to win a prize!
Book this experienceDubai Creek is a saltwater creek located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Previously, it extended to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary but as part of the new Dubai canal it extends through to the Persian Gulf.
Learn more Book this experienceMadinat Jumeirah the Arabian Resort - Dubai is a 5 star resort in Dubai. It is the largest resort in the Emirate, spreading across over 40 hectares of landscapes and gardens. It is designed to resemble a traditional Arabian town.
Learn more Book this experienceJumeirah Beach Residence is a 1.7 kilometres long, 2 square kilometres gross floor area waterfront community located against the Persian Gulf in Dubai Marina in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a residential development and contains 40 towers.
Learn more Book this experienceDubai Hills Mall is an retail, leisure, and entertainment complex situated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Located in the Dubai Hills Estate, at an intersection between Al Khail and Umm Suqeim.
Learn moreSafa Park is a 64 hectare urban park located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is 10.53 km southwest of the traditional center of Dubai along Sheikh Zayed Road. The park is bordered by Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Wasl Road, Al Hadiqa Street, and 55th Street. There was some demolition here many years ago.
Learn more Book this experienceJumeirah Emirates Hotel Tower, also known as Emirates Tower Two, is a 52-level hotel in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The hotel includes 40 luxury suites and is operated by Jumeirah Group. Connected with the Emirates Office Tower by a retail boulevard, the two towers form the Emirates Towers complex. At a structural height of 309 m, Emirates Towers Hotel is the smaller of the two sister towers. It ranks as the 48th-tallest building in the world. It is the world's third-tallest all-hotel building. Construction was completed on 15 April 2000.
Learn more Book this experienceJumeirah Mosque is a mosque in Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction began in 1976; the mosque is built in traditional Fatimid style which originated from Syria and Egypt.
Learn more Book this experienceDubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. Located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula on the coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai aims to be the business hub of Western Asia.
Learn moreDowntown Dubai, previously known as Downtown Burj Dubai, is a large-scale, mixed-use complex under development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the home of some of the city's largest landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Dubai Fountain.
Learn moreZabeel Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Zabeel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 8,439 people. It was completed in 1974. It is owned by Zabeel Construction Club whose C.E.O is Hassan Kahn Zabeel Stadium is the official home pitch for the UAE League side Al Wasl FC.
Learn moreRas Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a wetland reserve in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, renowned for attracting migratory birds in large numbers. The wetlands have large numbers of birds, crustaceans, small mammals and fish.
Learn moreDubai Festival City is a large residential, business and entertainment development in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, owned by Al-Futtaim Group.
Learn moreJumeirah is a coastal residential area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates mainly comprising low rise private dwellings and hotel developments.
Learn moreMarina Promenade is a cluster of six residential towers located in Dubai Marina in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The six towers range in height from 77 m to 147 m. The shortest tower has 23 floors while the tallest has 39 floors.
Learn morePalm Jebel Ali is an artificial archipelago in Dubai, United Arab Emirates which began construction in October 2002, was originally planned to be completed by mid-2008 and has been on hold since.
Learn more Book this experienceAlmas Tower is a 68-storey, 360 m, supertall skyscraper in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction of the office building began in early 2005 and was completed in 2009 with the installation of some remaining cladding panels at the top of the tower.
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🗼 Landmark 🏊 Swimming pool 🏞️ Waterway ️🏜️ Desert 🌆 Skyline 🏃♂️ RunningIn the 1970s, Dubai was a small fishing village at the mouth of an inlet. Today, the city-state has a population of 2.3 million if you include its conurbation with the cities of Sharjah, Ajman and Umm al Qaiwain, and skyscrapers have continued to spring up, reaching heights never before seen, as evidenced by the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. In Dubai, the city is completely contemporary, with its international hotels, such as the Burj Al Arab, a 7-star hotel, and its underground, as well as its immense shopping centres... And the World Expo 2020 planned in Dubai will not slow down the progress and the constructions... Despite a rather poor historical heritage, Dubai is a destination where activities proliferate, in the desert or in the air. Whether you're here for a day, two days or a week, a stay in Dubai will always be very lively. Beware, however, of the unbearable summer heat...
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