The First Visit to Dubai - What You Need to Know for a Great Vacation

Posted by varunmisra on February 2nd, 2021

Dubai is home to the world's tallest building, one of the grandest mall and the largest indoor ski slope. There are restaurants from just about every nation on the planet. Also, here you may find beaches, vast empty deserts and so much more to explore. So, during a visit to Dubai City you are in for an unforgettable adventure.

Check out some of the popular visit places:-

Structures to visit

Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building and visible from just about anywhere in the city on a clear day. At present, it is home to the world’s highest observation deck and at its feet you will find the Dubai Mall, the world’s busiest. Another significant structure is the distinctive sail-shaped Burj Al Arab. It is the city’s emblem and houses the so-called world’s only seven-star hotel. To reach here, you may rent a car in Dubai. It would be the best way to travel the city at cost-effective prices.

To find out what Dubai was like before the oil boom, head to Dubai Creek. You may take an abra across the creek from Deira to Bur Dubai and explore the various souqs to negotiate for gold, spices and garments.

To delve into the emirate’s fascinating history, you may visit the Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi Fort, believed to be the oldest building in the city, and then take a short ride in a car rental in Dubai to the famous museum in Jumeirah.

Best places to eat

Dubai has a diverse and multicultural dining scene. It may range from fine-dining restaurants to local eateries. Some of the popular dining districts include The Beach at JBR and The Walk at JBR, these are the mid-range restaurants. While at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and City Walk, you may find high-end licensed restaurants. You can try luscious grilled kebabs at Aroos Damascus in Deira, and authentic Emirati fare at Al Fanar in Festival City Mall.

Although Dubai has a plenty of imported restaurants, there is also a growing number of popular homegrown eateries serving great food in cool surroundings. If you are in town on a Friday, you may head to one of the city’s famously hedonistic brunches. For example, Bubblicious at The Westin and Giardino at Palazzo Versace.

Places to stay in Dubai

As we all know that Dubai is known for its palatial hotels and five-star beach resorts. However, there is a good selection of hotels and apartments to suit all budgets. The city is roughly split into two parts and it’s a fairly compact city that’s easy to get around. So, you can stay at the beach and still sightsee comfortably. Some of the luxury desert resorts are Al Maha and Bab Al Shams. These are located at less than an hour’s drive from the city centre. By renting a car in dubai, you can reach to these resorts in a comfortable way.

Dubai has some of the swankiest city hotels in the downtown including the Armani Hotel and The Palace Downtown. While Business Bay and Al Habtoor City across the Dubai Canal also offer top hotels with easy access to the major sights. You may also find a number of luxury beach resorts.

Dubai's water parks

Water Parks should be on your itinerary when you visit to Dubai city.The two most popular water parks are Wild Wadi, located in front of the Burj Al Arab. And, Aquaventure, found in the Atlantis resort at the end of Palm Jumeirah. Here you may find pumping slides and river rapids. Legoland Water Park is especially designed for two-year-olds to preteens.

Some crucial tips you must follow while you plan to visit Dubai

  • One of the best times to visit is November to March. During these months the temperatures is around 30°C, so you can comfortably move around the city in rental cars.
  • You must get a free SIM card when you land in the airport. And, do not forget to pre book the tickets for the Burj Khalifa online.
  • If you wish to travel around the city in a rented car, you must get in touch with some of the renowned car rental in Dubai.

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