Top 10 Rated Tourist Attractions in Dubai
1 Burj Khalifa
The point of reference of Dubai is the Burj Khalifa, which at 829.8 meters is the tallest building in the world and the most famous monument in the city. For most visitors, a trip to the observation deck on the 124th floor is a must in the city. The view over the city skyline from this bird's eye view is simply stunning. The experience of the Slick Observation Deck includes a multimedia presentation in both Dubai and the Burj Khalifa building (completed in 2010) before a high-speed elevator takes you to the 360-degree skyscraper observation platform in the desert by one side and the sea on the other side. Night visits are especially popular among photographers due to the famous panoramas of lights in the city of Dubai.
2 Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall is the main commercial center of the city and offers access to the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Aquarium. There is also an ice skating rink, a playground and a cinema complex if you are looking for more entertainment. Shopping and food are endless and there are almost always special events like live music and fashion shows at the mall. The best known are the annual Dubai Shopping Festival in January and February and the Dubai Summer Surprises Festival in July and August.
3 Dubai Museum
The excellent Dubai museum is located in Fort Al-Fahidi, built in 1787 to defend Dubai Creek. The walls of the fortress are constructed with traditional coral blocks and are held together with lime. The upper floor is supported by wooden poles and the roof is made of palm leaves, mud and plaster. In its history, the fort served as a residence for the ruling family, a seat of government, garrison and prison. Restored in 1971 (and again extensively in 1995), it is now the most important museum in the city. The entrance shows a fascinating exhibition of ancient maps of the Emirates and Dubai, showing the great expansion of the region after the oil boom.
4 Bastakia
The district of Bastakia (sometimes called Al-Fahidi district) was built in the late nineteenth century as the residence of wealthy Persian merchants, mainly traded in pearls and textiles, and attracted to Dubai by duty-free trade and access to Dubai Creek . Bastakia occupies the eastern part of Bur Dubai along the creek, and the buildings of coral and limestone, many of which are crowned by walls with wind towers, are magnificently preserved.
5 Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum House
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum was the ruler of Dubai from 1921 to 1958 and grandfather of the current ruler. Its former residence has been rebuilt and restored as a museum that is an excellent example of Arab architecture. The original house was built in 1896 by the father of Sheik Saeed, so he could observe the activity of sending from the balconies. It was demolished, but the current house was rebuilt next to the original site, remaining faithful to the original model by incorporating carved teak doors, wooden lattice screens in the windows and gypsum ventilation screens with floral and geometric designs. Thirty rooms are built around a central courtyard with details of wind towers at the top.
6 Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek separates the city into two cities with Deira to the north and Bur Dubai to the south. The stream has been an influential element in the growth of the city, first attracting settlers here to fish and dive. Small villages grew along the creek 4,000 years ago, while the modern era began in the 1830s when the Bani Yas tribe settled in the area. The Dhow Wharfage is located along the bank of Dubai Creek, north of the Al-Maktoum Bridge. Still used by small merchants from across the Gulf, some of the dhows anchored here are over 100 years old. You can visit here, seeing how the cargo is loaded and unloaded inside and outside the dhows.
7 Jumeirah Mosque
The Jumeirah mosque is considered by many to be the most beautiful mosque in Dubai. An exact copy of the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo that is eight times its size, the Jumeirah Mosque is a good example of Islamic architecture. This stone structure is built in the Fatimid medieval tradition, with two minarets that show the subtle details in the stone. It is particularly attractive at night when it is illuminated with spotlights.
8 Deira
Deira is located on the north bank of Dubai Creek, and the winding streets here reveal the melting pot of different nationalities that have come to call home to Dubai. On the shore, old dhows are loaded and unloaded with modern banks, hotels and office buildings as a backdrop. For travelers, Deira is most famous for its traditional souks (markets), which buzz with buyers at all times of the day. Deira Gold Souk is recognized worldwide as the largest gold bazaar in the world. The Deira Spice Souk sells all imaginable spices, with stalls full of bags of incense, cumin, paprika, safflower
9 Sheikh Zayed Road
Sheikh Zayed Road is the main thoroughfare that runs through the city center's modern financial district. This wide eight-lane street is clad throughout the entire length with tall glass, chrome and steel buildings. It is one of the best viewpoints on the ground for the famous skyscrapers of Dubai. The main attractions are along or just next to the strip between the roundabout and the first intersection. Most of Dubai's famous shopping centers are located along the route.
10 heritage and diving village
where potters and weavers practice their crafts at the stalls. Music and local dance take place from October to April, and visitors can seek advice from traditional physicians
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