Dubai's Top attractions in 2024
Dubai is one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world. Many tourists land in Dubai for layover through one of UAE’s official airlines and use their short time for shopping or other quick activities. But that’s not the recommended way to explore Dubai and a lengthier stay is definitely recommended in order to experience what Dubai has to offer.
Coming up are 10 must-see attractions to try in Dubai:
Visit Dubai’s Global Village
The fancy global village of Dubai is a theme park that offers a small-scale representation of 78 countries and showcases each country’s food and culture. This is a must-visit attraction in Dubai especially if you are traveling with family and kids.
Zip over the XLine
XLine is a treat for all thrill-seekers out there. It allows visitors to zip at the speed of 80km an hour on a 16 degrees incline over the glistering waters of Dubai Marina. If you want to get a glimpse of what superman experiences flying on top of a city then that’s the attraction to try.
Explore Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
Dubai Mall has a huge underwater zoo and aquarium that is considered amongst the largest aquariums in the world. This place is the best option for families with kids to learn about various marine life and aquatic species. It’s a unique mix of fun and learning that gives kids a chance to explore the seas up close and personal.
See Dubai from the top of Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa is one of the tallest buildings in the world and is an impressive wonder of human engineering. It has the Armani hotel and residencies, exquisite lounges, amazing health and wellness facilities, incredible pools, and world-class restaurants, just to name a few.
Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai Miracle Garden is considered the world’s largest flower garden with more than 150 species of flowers, collected from all over the world. Apart from flowers, there are amazing sculptures, Zumba sessions, street performances, floral parades, and much more.
Dubai Butterfly Garden
In addition to the Miracle Garden, there is a very beautiful Butterfly Garden as well. It’s so mesmerizing and looks like a scene from a fantasy movie. You will find many rare species including the monarch butterflies among the 50 different types of butterflies.
Walk at Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek is perfect for relaxing walks and hikes. There are a lot of things to do like shopping, local and international cuisines, and much more. This is a wonderful place to see both the touristic and local culture of Dubai.
Go Skiing in Dubai
This may sound strange because there is no snow in Dubai but nothing is impossible in the UAE. The Mall of Emirates is not just a place for shopping and eating, it has a huge indoor area with 3000 sq. meters of real snow and realistic weather conditions. You can also build a snowman and even interact with real penguins.
Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi District
You can check out the history of the country in the Dubai Museum. After finishing your trip to the Museum, you can head towards the nearby Al Fahidi district of Dubai to check out the old part of the city and experience its culture.
There are a lot of other things that you can see, explore and enjoy in Dubai.
