Climb to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa

They love to break records in Dubai. If a tower is being built here, then it will be  the tallest tower in the world  and its name is  Burj Ha Lifa . The height of the tower is 828 meters, for comparison, the height of the Eiffel Tower is only 300.  Burj Ha Lifa  adorns the  center of Dubai , and from the upper floors you can see almost the whole city, artificial islands, for example  Palm Jum Eira , and the desert, in the middle of which all this splendor is built ... Often people climb the tower to enjoy the musical fountain show   below and watch the sunset. If you climb the tower  from 18.00 to 20.00 , you will be able to combine these activities.

There are several observation decks on the 124th and 125th floors of the tower, to which a high-speed elevator will take you in a minute  .

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The cost of climbing  to the observation deck ranges from $ 37 to $ 150. You can buy tickets at the box office or online if you don't want to stand in line. 

Take a walk along the promenade of Dubai Marina

Many tourists in Dubai limit themselves to a  sightseeing tour of the city , a trip to a water park and a shopping center, forgetting that there are many interesting and beautiful places in Dubai, which are headed by the  Dubai Marina embankment  or, as it is also called, The Walk. 

The promenade is 7 km long, two of which run along the popular  community beach JBR . Admission to the beach is free, so you can combine a beach holiday with a walk in the fresh air. On the  waterfront of Dubai Marina,  you will find everything your heart desires - beautiful architecture, sandy beaches, luxurious restaurants and inexpensive cafes, trendy shops and souvenir shops. If you are looking for a shopping mall, there is a huge Du bai Marina Mall . In addition to sedate walks on the embankment, you can take an evening jog or even go rollerblading or cycling. 

Dubai has a well-developed transport network, so you can easily get here by tram T1 (the stop is called Jumeirah Beach Residence) or bus number 55, 8, 84 (the stop is called Jumeirah Beach Residence in the same way).

Ride the Arabian Gulf on a traditional abra boat

Dubai's coast is indented  bays , one of them,  Dubai Creek  (Dubai Creek), shares the Bur Dubai and Deira. Ships and boats of various sizes constantly ply along the bay - some carry construction materials and goods, some are used by local fishermen, and some carry locals and tourists. 

It is believed that  one of the best ways to see the real Dubai  is to hop on one of these boats and sail along Dubai as you watch the city's architecture and landscape change. Skyscrapers give way to traditional low buildings, luxury hotels spill over into small huts, and shopping centers turn into bustling Arab markets.

Many locals use traditional boats,  abras or dhows., as public transport. A one-time trip  costs less than a dollar and you can easily use this service. 

If you want more comfort,  rent an Abra for an hour  or  join one of the excursions such as the dhow cruise in dubai , the 2- Hour Arabian Boat Cruise with Dinner, or the Modern Speedboat Boat Cruise on the Dubai Canal.

Go on a safari trip to the desert

Dubai is built in the middle of the desert, but among the city's skyscrapers and bays, it's easy to forget. One of the most popular excursions here  is the pus tynu safari . During the excursion, experienced drivers will take you through the  sand dunes  in off-road vehicles, then you will ride a  camel , if you wish, do  sandboarding , see a  beautiful sunset , dine in a  Bedouin village , and finally admire the  scattering of stars .

Relax on the beach

There are several options for beach lovers in Dubai - rent a hotel room with a private beach or stay close to a good public beach. Despite the fact that Dubai is located on the shores of the Persian Gulf, local beaches are difficult to distinguish from our usual places of rest on the ocean or sea. The beaches of Dubai are sandy, spacious, the descent into the water is gentle, so it is comfortable to relax on them with children. And on some beaches, like Kite Beach, you can even windsurf. 

The best free beaches in Dubai are  Jumeirah Beac h Residence   and  La M er , both located in the Jumeirah area. Also popular is the  Al Ma mzar beach park , in the Deira region. On these beaches you will find everything you can dream of:  fine sand, blue waves, showers, toilets and changing cabins, sun loungers and umbrellas rental  (although many do without them),  cafes and restaurants, children's playgrounds and sports grounds  for children and adults,  shops and souvenir shops . There is only one possible drawback - there are a lot of people on them. If you like a more relaxed holiday, then take a closer look at Kite Bea ch beach  and  Sufo uh  - they are not so well equipped, but there are advantages - there are few people, and from there you can enjoy a splendid view of the Parus Hotel and  Palma Ju Meira .

Have fun at the water park

If you like active rest, then the water park is exactly what you need. And Dubai water parks can be considered almost exemplary. The most  popular  water parks are  Aquaventu re , located on the  Palm Jumeirah  within the  Atlantis the Palm , and  Wild W adi , located in the Jumeirah area and owned by the  Jume irah Beach Hotel .

Aqua venture  is 25  slides  for adults and children, 11  pools , including a pool with entertainment for the little ones, a half-kilometer  artificial river , playgrounds, sun terraces, snack bars and cafes . 

Life hack : guests of the Atlantis th e Palm hotel   can visit the water park for free and unlimited. If you are going to visit the water park with the whole family, it may be more profitable to rent a hotel room for at least one night, which will cost about  $ 25 0-350  for a triple room, so you will save on visiting the water park, combining this with accommodation in one of the best hotels. Dubai.

Wild Wa di  is about 30  slides  for adults and children, about 20  swimming pools , an  artificial river , spacious  sun terraces, children's playgrounds , as well as  snack bars and cafes where you can have a cocktail or a snack. 

A pleasant bonus  for the guests of the  Jumeirah Beach Hotel  and  Bur j Al Arab  will be free and unlimited access to the water park.

Shop at the Dubai Mall

The Dubai Mall  has long been a symbol of perfect shopping, although it is worth going here even if you are not a fan of this business, but just to see how perfect a mall can be, both in terms of content and form.

Dubai Mall then  - it's 1,200 stores of popular brands, including  fashion department store "haute couture» Fashion Avenue General Description , a branch of the iconic French department  the Galeries Lafayette ,  Bloomingsdale's department store , a jewelry  store Grand Atrium ,  shop Candylicious , which contains sweets from around the world,  bookstore Kinokuniya , where you can buy books in different languages ??of the world, huge Hamleys toy store . In the shopping center you will find a lot of entertainment for adults and children: the city of professions Kidzania, an Olympic-sized ice rink, an aquarium and an underwater zoo, an amusement park and much more.

Spend time at the Dubai Aquarium

As we have already found out,  Dubai M all   is not only shopping, but also fun. Animal lovers will love the  Dubai Aquarium , where about 35 thousand fish and inhabitants of the deep sea live, a total of 250 species. Refined jellyfish and graceful fish, slow seals and predatory crocodiles, dangerous sharks and funny penguins - this is not a complete list of local residents.