Dubai the gold city or the precious city or call it whatever and it believes that bigger is better. Everything in Dubai is the world’s biggest or largest. It is also called the world’s playground for various reasons. It sports of the world’s largest man-made islands, impossible structures and world’s tallest building and much more. It is amazing how this emirate has built an oasis in the middle of a desert and emerged as the most successful city in the world.

Dubai, with a history and culture of 4,000 years, has become one of the world’s most advanced cities. Let’s see why Dubai is so special.

World famous attractions beneath your feet in Dubai

Dubai is the Las Vegas of the Middle East and it has employed world-class designers and the best architects of the world to design modern Dubai. It is nothing short of a miracle for Dubai to become what it is today and over the years it has transformed itself into a superpower.

There are many archaeological sites and buildings that speak of Islamic architecture and some restored sites like Bastakiya for example. Dubai has managed to turn the deserts into a vibrant playground by offering several adventure sports and desert safaris for tourists and its own residents. In fact, the desert safari of Dubai is the most sought-after attraction and can often be part of many Dubai vacation packages.

It hosts several events, like movie festivals, powerboat championship, desert sports events, and golf tournaments, that brings in a lot of tourists from all over the world on a regular basis. Imagine playing golf in a city that is in the middle of the desert.

Dubai Tour will make it evident to you that this is just not a city, but a different world altogether. Disneyland is another famous attraction and it is known to be among the best in the world.

Nightlife in a conservative city

Dubai has a very conservative society and the main religion is Islam. Yet Dubai has made it possible for tourists and expats to enjoy the most vibrant nightlife, which is second to none in the world. They do not mind the tourists coming in and enjoying themselves.

During the day Dubai is busy with tourists on the streets taking a tour of Dubai and at the marina, and by night there is a magical transformation and most tourists are heading to the watering holes of their choice. There are even special ladies nights organized in many of the pubs and bars. However, almost all of them have dress codes.

Shopping in Dubai - The perfect retail therapy

Shopping at some places in Dubai is easy on your pocket and some places can be exorbitantly expensive. There is an open port that sells items with low import duty including electronic items. There are many world class malls and souks as well to shop.

The souks are like the local markets that you find in any city. If you like to bargain then head to the Karama Market and make your tour of Dubai more fun and lively. Here, bargaining is very common and nobody actually pays the price that the seller asks. This is a live market and you will find several imports, locally made goods and much more. Make sure a visit to this market is part of the Dubai vacation packages, or you will miss the experience of a lifetime.  

The culinary tour of Dubai

The gastronomic journey of Dubai comes alive as the summer heat starts settling down. When it comes to the range of cuisines, you will be spoilt for choices in Dubai. There is no cuisine in the world that isn’t available in Dubai. There are several culinary secrets of Dubai.

The food tour organized as part of many Dubai vacation packages will take you to a food market where you can eat the best of local food. They serve different types of cuisines like Iranian, Arabian, Persian and Indian, as well. The most popular dish in Emirates is barbecue food.

There are more than 50 varieties of barbecue food served all over Dubai. There is so much food in Dubai that you really need to build your appetite frequently. If you are in Dubai then you must definitely have Falafel, the Konnafa Pastry and Arabian coffee on your tour of Dubai. Also, taste the hundreds of varieties of Iranian ice creams. Apart from this, there are several types of breads, rice, and fresh seafood.

Conclusion

Dubai, in a nutshell, is no secret and is one of the best places to visit. The Dubai shopping festival and film festivals invite thousands of visitors every year. This is the ideal time to take the tour of Dubai. There are several more events that keep taking place frequently here. Apart from this, there are regular visitors and tourists who visit Dubai throughout the year. If you have not visited Dubai yet then check out the different Dubai vacations packages immediately and get started on a magical journey.