Dubai Travel Guide

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If you’re considering a summer holiday packed with family fun, look no further than Dubai.

The city is sprinkled with a host of family-friendly activities and places to see to keep you busy all day long. From outdoor adventures to multiple theme parks and dining options, the choice and variety of experiences makes Dubai the best holiday destination for families.

An epic destination known for lavish hotels, luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene, Dubai is the place to see and be seen.  Look up at or down from the world’s tallest building, skydive above a man-made island, swim with sharks in the world’s largest mall, ski down a snowy mountain in the desert, explore the old Dubai and much more at this incredible destination for all ages and occasions.  With so much to do and see, one trip is simply not enough, this is one place you can return to time after time and still not see and experience all of the wonder.  Take a trip to Dubai and become part of the jet set that has discovered all the excitement of this first class destination.

Skyscrapers galore fill the skyline and the one not to be missed is standing high above the city, the world’s tallest skyscraper, Burj Khalifa.  Step into the high-speed elevator and journey up 148 floors where views from At The Top Sky are staggering, a mere 555m above the ground.  Floor-to-ceiling glass and unobstructed 360 degree view of Dubai City, desert and Arabian Gulf will be hard to follow as a sightseeing excursion.  The fearless can step onto the open-air terrace with digitally powered telescopes to take in the view.

Dubai also hosts the tallest performing fountain in the world, located at the foot of The Dubai Mall and the size of two football pitches, up to 22,000 gallons of water as high as 140m in the air, dance to a range of classical and contemporary music, a captivating water, music and light experience to behold.  Whilst there take a stroll around The Dubai Mall where shopping is a favourite pastime and yes, you guessed it, this is in fact the world’s largest mall covering the size of 200 football pitches, hosting 1200 shops and hundreds of eateries and family entertainment including the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.  The Dubai Fountain Boardwalk is the newest addition to the experience, stroll the floating platform which is just 9m away from the fountains so get those camera phones at the ready!

Along with all the exciting Dubai attractions you will find some of the best bars, dining and nightclubs in the world.  Sample food from around the world; enjoy opulent dinners in premium restaurants, dinner on the beach next to the sea, on Dubai Creek sipping cocktails on the outdoor deck or at Dubai Marina with countless eateries.  Dubai offers everything you could dream off, sip champagne with magnificent views across the Gulf and the man-made Palm Island and enjoy the glittering skyscraper by night, a sight to behold.

From Dolphin’s playing to Trampoline Parks, the kids are spoilt for choice; Dubai never fails to amaze all age groups.  Sample a desert safari, dirt mike, outdoor trek, deep blue sea dive in the Atlantis, hot air balloon ride and much more.  Dubai has a welcome like no other.  It’s easy to get around with the brilliant Metro, Uber or Cream Taxis.  Visit Old Dubai and explore the Dubai Museum, see the city’s oldest building and take a walk through how the locals lived before the ultra-modern skyline appeared.  Not forgetting Jumeirah Beach Residence which is a day out in itself, with dozens of restaurants, cinema, the Jumeirah Beach and all a short walk from each other.  There is even a bus tour, one of the best ways to see the city.

Dubai really does have it all and is the holiday destination that is talked about all over the globe.  From glossy hotels, sandy beaches, stunning shops, exciting attractions and a host of evening entertainment, this is the place to visit that will provide long last holiday memories for all.