The United Arab Emirates is an amazing combination of desert landscapes with chic mirrored skyscrapers that rise high into the sky. Every self-respecting traveler must visit the capital of this country at least once in his life.
If you are going to visit Dubai or are just interested in this country, then our Top 5 Dubai Attractionsthen what you need.
Burj khalifa
Burj khalifa - An architectural masterpiece, which is the tallest building, expensive and technically advanced in the world. The building in the form of a frozen stalagmite block has 163 floors. The height of the structure is more than eight hundred meters. The skyscraper houses about nine hundred apartments and more than three hundred hotel rooms. Thirty-five floors were commissioned for office premises. On the 122nd floor there is the famous eighty-local restaurant “Atmosphere”, which is the highest restaurant on the planet. The total cost of the entire project is more than one and a half billion dollars.
Inside the building is equipped with the latest technology. When decorating walls and rooms, the highest quality materials were used. From the amount of gold and expensive marble just ripples in the eyes. The air inside the skyscraper is not ventilated, but is saturated with an exclusive aroma created specifically for the Burj Khalifa. Windows equipped with special glasses do not allow soot and dust to pass through and reflect the sun's rays, which allows you to constantly maintain optimal air temperature in the rooms. The walls of the skyscraper were erected using concrete, able to withstand temperatures above fifty degrees Celsius. An artificial lake was created at the entrance to the building, from which a colored fountain beats, the stream of which reaches 150 meters in height. The process is accompanied by the scoring of musical compositions.
Palm Island (The Palm Jumeyrah)
Today, the most popular attraction among tourists visiting Dubai is the world famous project The Palm Jumeyrah. It is an artificially created island in the form of a palm tree with seventeen branches.
The man-made palm is surrounded by a crescent-shaped barrier on which several fashionable hotels are located. The central part of the island is reserved for residential and shopping complexes, parks and restaurants. The branches are intended for the construction of luxury villas.
Wild Wadi Waterpark
If you are a lover of water entertainment, then you should visit the largest water park in the Near and Middle East - Wild Wadi. Located near the best hotels in the world, the water park is a small fairytale country, decorated in the spirit of the stories of the legendary Sinbad the Sailor. There are dozens of attractions and pools, cafes, restaurants and bars. At night, fun discos are held.
The water park is designed for visitors of any age, but keep in mind that children are not allowed to visit many attractions. There is also the highest wave pool in the region, the wave height of which reaches one and a half meters.
Aquarium
The world's largest aquarium is located inside the Dubai Mall and is a three-story building. The population of this “artificial sea” is more than thirty thousand marine fish and animals belonging to various species - from sharks to small mollusks. Transparent glass panel allows you to personally enjoy all this splendor. The most brave visitors can, with the help of experienced instructors, dive into the water and swim next to the marine inhabitants. Above the aquarium is a small zoo where various species of birds, reptiles and penguins live.
Jumeirah Mosque
Among the many attractions of Dubai, Jumeirah stands out for its beauty and size. A masterpiece of Arab religious architecture, it is open to visitors regardless of their religious affiliation. Outside, the building is decorated with light stone, so that it harmoniously fits into the surrounding desert background. The interior of the temple is simply stunning the imagination with its luxury.
