Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, is a popular tourist destination brimming with cultural highlights and embellished with modern accents. Visit Dubai in the early spring months (March to May) and enjoy pleasantly cool days while touring this magnificent city.
Take a trip to the top of the world’s largest structure, splash around Dubai‘s most popular beach park, or take an ambra (small water taxi) at Dubai Creek through the historic town of Dubai.
Burj Khalifa
A trip to the highest platform in the world is one of the high points of any visit to Dubai. The journey begins at ground level near the site of the impessive Dubai Mall. Guests are first greeted with a multi-media presentation that describes the architecture of Burj Khalifa before being jettisoned to the observation deck for a stunning 360 degree view of the skyline.
Back on the ground, visitors will notice spectacular waterways and fountains surrounding the world’s tallest skyscraper. These waterways include the Dubai Fountain, renown as the world’s largest dancing fountain and popular tourist site. Set on a 30-acre lake, the fountain is 900 ft in length and water jets at 500 ft in the air.
Jumeira Beach Park
Swim, surf or sunbathe at Dubai’s most popular open beach park, recently awarded Blue Flag status--an international symbol of excellence. At the beach, visitors are greeted by a long stretch of golden sand connected to blue gulf waters. At the expansive park, visitors are offered almost every delightful activity imaginable across its 12 hectares.
Jumeira Beach Park teems with restaurants and cafeterias that offer infusion cuisine. After dining, guests can take excursion treks on the property, engage in multiple sport activities, frolic with the kids on the playground, participate in prayer service or stroll along th horticultural tapestry for moments of reflection.
This beach park not only overlooks the Arabian Gulf, but it features the city’s most iconic hotel, the Burj Al Arab (tower of the Arabs) as a backdrop. The hotel’s structure is designed to resemble a sail rising from the water’s depth. The luxury accommodation has been described as “the world’s only 7 Star hotel and one of the most photographed structures in the world. No visit is complete without a camera shot of you on the beach with the Burj Al Arab looming in the midst.
Dubai Creek
The Dubai Creek dates back to the 1890s, a time when early residents earned their living from pearl diving. The Creek runs along the historic Bastakia Quarter, former homes of wealthy Persian Merchants.
Visitors who enjoy art and culture will find the Bastakia Quarter and Dubai Creek fascinating places, one of the few historic sites in Dubai.
To make the tour memorable, take a tour on a water-taxi into the historic heart of Dubai, the Bastakia—Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood. This is Dubai’s old quarter and most scenic heritage sites. Along the way see famous landmarks such as the picturesque Jumeirah Mosque crowned in immaculate white marble dome, the Dubai Museum, the XVA Art Gallery and others.
Finally, make a stop at the exciting Spice Souq (market) and shop for bargains in Deira Gold Souq, the world’s largest gold bazaar.
