Dubai

Dubai is a city that is known not only for its nightlife but also for its various attractions such as Burj Khalifa, the beautiful Atlantis Hotel, Charming Desert of the Middle East and much more. Besides, it is also known for its food, adventure activities, etc. Dubai is also known as the Venice of the Gulf and is a great place for the tourists to explore.

Location and Population: – Dubai is located in the Middle eastern part of the world in the United Arab of Emirates (UAE). The geographical area of Dubai is 4,114 km2
According to the Census conducted in the year 2005, the population of Dubai is 12,68,000.

Dubai’s History: – The history of Dubai goes right back to the 3,000 BC when it was a trading route to Oman which is now Iraq, and the people used to do activities like fishing, pearling and building boats until the 17th century when there were political tensions between the tribes. Dubai emerged as a popular trade route when the Britishers decided to use Dubai as a trading route. Dubai underwent a huge transformation in their growth when oil was discovered during the 19th century and when the new ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum made a lot of changes in Dubai such as the development of Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and much more.

Facts you should know about Dubai: – There are various facts that the tourists should know about Dubai before they visit it.They are as follows: –

Dubai is home to the biggest mall in the world which is the Dubai mall that offers many things for tourists right from shopping to adventure activities.

Dubai owns the largest artificial island in the world, the Palm Jumeirah.

The Dubai Police force are known for their classy super speedy cars which are the fastest in the city. Some of the cars are Lamborghini, Aston Martin, etc.

Dubai has the largest flower garden in the world which is the Miracles Garden. The Miracle Garden features over 50 million flower varieties and over 250 million plant varieties.

Culture and Food: – The people in Dubai are kind and they are known for their warm hospitality. The religion in Dubai is Islam and the local Emirati follow the Islamic traditions. The local men wear traditional Khandara along with a ghutra which is a head scarf on their head and women wear a black colour Burqa and hijab.
The Dubai cuisine which is also known as the Emirati cuisine is similar to the cuisines in Asia, Saudi Arabia and Oman cuisine. It involves the use of dairy, grains, meat like Camel, Chicken etc. Some of the popular dishes of the Emirati cuisine are Harees, Shawarma, Al Machboos, Manousheh, Fatteh, etc.

Things to Explore in Dubai: – There are various things for the tourists to explore in Dubai in terms of festivals and adventure activities which are as follows: –

Dubai International Jazz festival: – It is a music festival that is held in the month of February at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. The festival is known for popular artists like Mariah Carey, Deep Purple, John Legend, etc.

New Year Festival: – The New Year festival in Dubai is the best place to be in the world to celebrate the beginning of the New Year. The tourists can witness the amazing fireworks at the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, etc.

Dubai Shopping festival: – It is one of the most popular shopping festivals that attracts locals as well as visitors from all over the world. The festival happens during January to February for one month wherein there are various deals, discounts and offers on Clothing, Electronics and much more from various popular brands in Dubai.

Skydiving: – Jumping from a plane in Dubai at 13,000 feet is one of the best experiences for people who love adventure. The tourists can skydive at the Palms Jumeirah base, Desert Zone, etc.

Ziplining: – The tourists can do Zipline in Dubai at the Dubai Marina which is not like any other traditional zipline. The tourists would get to X line which is the longest urban zipline in the world. The zipline is from Amwaj towers to Dubai Marina mall at a height of 170 metres and the speed of the zipline would be around 80 km/ per hour.

Flyboard: – It is a water sport which is also known as Hydro flying. It is a unique sport that is popular in Dubai. The tourists would stand on a flyboard that is connected to a watercraft and they can come up from the water at the speed of a jetpack. The tourists can go up to fifteen feet as they come up off the water and they can go down in the water up to three feet.

Things to buy in Dubai: – Some of things that should definitely make it to your shopping cart in Dubai are Lanterns, Camel Milk Chocolate, Dubai Dates, Arabic Coffee, Jewellery, Hookahs, Kava pots and Coffee sets, Oudh and Bakhoor, Carpets, Clothing, Electronic Items, Spices, Traditional Perfume, etc.

Best time to visit : -The best time to visit Dubai is during the winter season that is between November to April as the temperatures would be pleasant which would be ideal to explore the city whereas in summer the temperatures would be soaring high making it difficult to spend much time outdoors.

Places to visit in Dubai

Burj Khalifa: – The tourists can visit the Burj Khalifa which is the tallest building in the world. The skyscraper has around 163 floors and the tourists can go till the 125 th floor or more depending on the package chosen by the tourists. Besides, the tourists should visit the Burj Khalifa when the sunset happens in the city to witness a beautiful sunset and get a good view of the city from the Burj Khalifa.

Desert Safari: – It is one of the most popular activities that the tourists should not miss when in Dubai. The tourists would get to enjoy the various activities during the Desert safari such as Dune Bashing, Camel riding, etc.The tourists would witness the beauty of the desert followed by various dance performances and acts in the camp that would make their evening memorable. Besides, the tourists would relish the food offered to them during the safari such as the delicious barbeque chicken and much more.

Burj Al Arab: – It is one of the most popular hotels in Dubai and the tourists can get to enjoy the luxury of the hotel. It is situated in Jumeirah and the tourists can also visit the Jumeirah beach that is near the hotel. It is the third tallest hotel in the world and the tourists can get a good sea view from the rooms of the hotel.

Museum of the future: – It is a five storey building that is the most popular museum in Dubai open to the public last year. The museum has innovative technology and Artificial Intelligence that would be a heaven for all the tech-savvy people. It is also a very fascinating space for the young minds.

The Mall of Emirates: – The Mall of Emirates is one of the most popular malls in Dubai that is situated at the Sheikh Zayed Road. It is not only a good spot for shopping but also offers various activities such as watching movies and the best of all is the Ski Dubai which is an indoor snow world wherein the temperature is minus degree celsius and the tourists can do various fun activities at the snow world such as Interacting with the penguins, going in snow rides like Giant ball, Tubing run, Bob sledge, Bump car, Cable ride, Ice skiing, etc.

How to reach Dubai from India: – The tourists can reach Dubai from India through flights and there are direct flights available from India to Dubai. Some of the flights that travel to Dubai are Air India, Emirates, Indigo, Etihad, Spicejet, Fly Dubai, etc.

Popular Packages: – These are a list of popular packages to travel to Dubai which also includes packages to travel to other countries including Dubai. They are as follows: –

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the currency of Dubai ?
Ans: The currency of Dubai is UAE Dirham.

What is the language spoken in Dubai ?
Ans: The language spoken in Dubai is Arabic but the locals can also speak in English.

What are the eateries that serve Indian food in Dubai ?
Ans: A portion of eateries that serve Indian food in Dubai are Rangoli Restaurant, Antique Bazaar, Rang Mahal, Naya Restaurant, etc.

Which are the popular nightclubs in Dubai ?
Ans: Some of the popular nightclubs in Dubai are Billionaire Dubai, The Mansion, Float Dubai, Sky 2.0, etc.

Which are the places for tourists to shop in Dubai ?
Ans: There are various places for the tourists to shop in Dubai such as the Dubai Mall, Meena Bazaar, Mall of Emirates, Bur Dubai Souk, etc.