Dubai, the capital of the United Arab Emirates is now one of the most important global trade centers with continuous development. And one of its main economic pillars is the development of tourism.
Dubai is not by chance one of the most popular and famous destinations in the world. A futuristic city, where tradition meets the future.
The Dubai Fountain at Burj Lake
Downtown, in the heart of the city, visitors can enjoy a unique triple view: The artificial Burj Khalifa Lake, the Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa Tower. The lake is around 30 acre big and supplied with 22.000 gallons of water, where visitors can have a boat trip.
Inside the lake, stands the famous Dubai Fountain. This exceptional fountain holds a world record since is the tallest choreography fountain. Daily, from early morning to late at night, the Dubai fountain “dances” under music songs, every 30 minutes.
It is no coincidence that many liken it to another famous fountain,located in Las Vegas, the Bellagio’s. Both fountains were constructed by the same company.
Next to the lake and the fountain, there is an architectural landmark that holds another world record. The Burj Khalifa Tower, is the tallest structure in the world with its height to measure around half a mile.
The Dubai Mall – The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
On the shore of the lake you can find The Dubai Mall, one of the city’s most popular spot. And of course this is justified for many reasons.
Beyond its size, the hundreds of shops and amenities it offers, inside the Mall the visitor can explore the sea through the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Visitors are able to walk “under the sea”, observing at the same time all kind of fishes and more.
The Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Looking at these two skyscrapers from a specific optical angle, one gets the impression that these two buildings were once one. And although they look like twins, they are not. One of the towers is known as the Office Tower in which offices are occupied by businessmen and officials. The second skyscraper, known as Emirates Tower Two is a 56 store luxury hotel.
The Jumeirah Emirates Towers are located at Sheikh Zayed Road.
Museum of the Future (MOTF)
This futuristic landmark that looks like a gigantic seashell is the Museum of the Future (MOTF), located at the Trade Center 2 and hosts near-future technologies from the world’s leading innovators.The museum has 23 floors, is dedicated to exploring the future of science, technology, and innovation. The arabic letters on the landmark are actually verses from a poem written by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The Global Village
No need to take a roundtrip around the world like Phileas Fogg in 180 days. The Global village brings the world to your feet with these thematic pavilions. Countries from east to west and from south to north, in the global village visitors can explore all different cultures through bazaars, regional and traditional delicacies ext.
The Desert
A few kilometers outside the city of Dubai, the magestic and mysterious desert is offering a unique experience to the visitors.
A night walk at the Marine
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