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Where to see the best attractions and landmarks when on holiday in sunny Dubai

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November 3, 2016 //  by theinternationalwanderer//  Leave a Comment

Summary: There are many amazing sights and attractions to visit when travellers head on holiday to the beautiful destination of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

DubaiDubai is a fascinating city that is famous for its incredible architecture, brilliant shopping and wonderful theme parks and entertainment venues. This holiday destination in the United Arab Emirates is very popular with both business and leisure travellers, and especially great for families. There are some unique destinations to visit including the outstanding structure of the Burj Khalifa. Known to be the tallest building in the world it offers an observation deck where tourists can look down upon this beautiful city. The landmark can be seen from many of the excellent cafes nearby as the building itself is definitely something to admire. 

For somewhere to relax travellers should visit the amazing Dubai Miracle Garden that is full of stunning blooms in traditional flowerbeds, but also unique shapes such as stars, hearts and pyramids. These displays change each season at what is the world’s largest natural flower garden found in the entertainment complex of Dubailand. Tourists will adore heading to the magnificent Dubai Mall, which is the biggest shopping complex in the world. It has a range of retail stores and an aquarium with a viewing panel and underwater zoo. There’s also a large ice rink ideal for families or groups of friends who want to try some skating.

Travellers venturing to the United Arab Emirates will want to stay somewhere that’s luxurious and close to attractions. There are many amazing Abu Dhabi resorts that offer wonderful rooms and suites so travellers will not find it difficult to locate a great place to stay. The five-star Al Seef Resort and Spa by Andalus is one of the best accommodations in the area with low-rise villas with a range of amenities such as Wi-Fi internet. There are also kitchens with many modern gadgets and the living rooms have a fashionable décor with Mediterranean influences. Tourists will love using the outdoor swimming pools and the relaxing Jacuzzi.

Another great activity to get involved in is at the city’s indoor ski park that’s part of the Mall of the Emirates. It has a 60-metre mountain and five slopes that range in ability from beginner to a higher level. The nearby Snow Park has toboggan and sled runs and a climbing tower that is great for families to visit. Dubai’s Design District is a fascinating new destination to see as it’s close to the business hub of the city. It is an area that will focus on luxury fashion with retail outlets for designers and has a convention centre as well as many event hubs.

The city is full of incredible buildings and another destination that is worth seeing is the great Cayan Tower or twisted tower. This tall structure has a height of 1,010 feet and has a very interesting shape that curls around. The Dubai Eye is something for tourists to look forward to as it is due to open this year and billed to be the world’s largest Ferris wheel. This superb attraction has been built on Bluewaters Island that is a place that will get shops, restaurants and entertainment areas. Dubai is a captivating holiday destination that offers travellers so much to see and do that a tourist’s itinerary will always be filled with many places to visit.

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Category: Asia, Blog, Middle East, United Arab EmiratesTag: attractions, Burj Khalifa, dubai, mall, sights, tourist, travel, United Arab Emirates, visit

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