Dubai is one of the cities of the Arab Emirates. Very extensive, it is made up of different districts, from the oldest to the most recent. Renowned as the shopping capital of the world, it has many other attractions.
The 9 tips for visiting Dubai
Old Dubai
The Gold and Jewelery Souk as well as the Spice Souk are in Deira while the Al Fahidi Fort is in Bur Dubai. The latter is the oldest building in the city, it was built in the 18th century. Today it houses the Museum of Art and History.
To go from Deira to Bur Dubai, you take a traditional water taxi: the bara.
Downtown Dubai
In this district the visit of Burj Khalifa is an obligatory stage. It is the tallest building in the world. It measures 828 m. On floors 124 and 125, the 360° panorama provides a dazzling view of the entire city and the nearby desert.
The Dubai Mall is one of around 100 shopping malls in the city. Its dancing fountain moves according to the rhythms of classical, Arabic or international music.
Jumeirah
The Jumeirah mosque, which dates from the 19th century, is worth a detour as well as the view of the most luxurious hotel in the world: Burj Al Arab. Renowned for its sail-shaped architecture, it attracts many visitors.
The Madinat Jumeirah Souk is a reconstruction of an authentic souk both in style and in the atmosphere that reigns there.
Palm Jumeirah
It is the first artificial island built. It is crescent shaped. Here many luxury residences rub shoulders with residential buildings. Its beaches allow the practice of many water sports.
The Atlantis hotel is home to the Aquaventure Waterpark, a gigantic water park where slides and giant buoys promise many thrills.
Dubai Marina
The Emirates shopping center hosts the Aquarium where you can watch the show « The March of the Penguins ». In this district you can also go to Ski Dubai, an amusement park devoted to snow sports: skiing, bobsleigh, snowball, etc.
Nicknamed Manhattan because of the presence of many skyscrapers, the Dubai Marina Walk is also the boarding point for cruises or dinner cruises aboard yachts or traditional boats.
Some things to do in Dubai
Bars and restaurants welcome you at any time of day and night.
Flying over the city in a hot air balloon at sunrise allows you to admire the whole bay. The same excursion can take place by helicopter. You will be able to discover Palm Island in the shape of a palm tree or The World in the shape of an atlas.
Getting out of civilization to find yourself in the middle of the desert of red dunes is an emotion that will leave unforgettable memories, whether you are on a quad or on a sandboard, or even that you are on a safari – barbecue on the back of a camel. .
Accommodation in Dubai
Here you can find accommodation at all prices and in all areas. As the city is very large, we advise you to choose a hotel close to your favorite centers of attraction: north for cultural visits and south for water sports and shopping.
Transport in Dubai
If the north of the city is perfectly served by the metro, this is not the case for the south where it is preferable to use taxis, a means of transport very popular with the locals themselves.
Prepare and buy your activities
Buying activities and excursions online is often cheaper and saves you long queues. The Explorer Passes include two to seven activities and their prices are decreasing.
If the prices are lower between May and October, it is better to go to Dubai during the months of November, March and April if you want to enjoy the beaches.
