4 Destinations in Dubai That Must be on Every Travelers List

Hailed as one of the finest examples of modern designing and architecture, Dubai, formally a desert has transformed to one of the most visited cities in the world in just 25 years. According to a report, the city received almost 15 million tourists in 2016 , a number that is expected to increase to 20 million by 2020. Dubai is one of the few cities in the world that includes the best of both the worlds and has preserved its ancient heritage (in the form of mosques and heritage villages) along with constructing some of the most revered architectural marvels of the modern world. If you are planning a Dubai trip, consider buying a Dubai trip package as the trip planner will take care of almost everything from arranging tickets to organizing sightseeing tours, helping you enjoy your trip better. To help you plan better, the post lists some must-visit destinations in Dubai. Take a look.

1. Dubai Mall

The largest shopping mall by total area in the world, Dubai Mall is home to upmarket fashion stores by the who's who of the fashion world including LaCoste, Zadig & Voltaire and Versace. In total, the Mall is home to over 1,000 retail stores and restaurants. Major attractions in the mall include Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, an indoor theme park, SEGA Republic, a 22 screen cinema that goes by the name of Reel Cinemas and KidZania, an interactive edutainment theme park for kids.

2. Dubai Museum

Located in the Al Fahidi Fort, Dubais oldest existing building, Dubai Museum is home to invaluable artifacts, some of which date back to 3000 BC. The Museum also houses ancient maps of the Emirates and Dubai. The buildings courtyard houses a collection of traditional boats. There are two halls that house ancient weaponry and Emirati musical instruments.

3. Jumeirah Mosque

A replica of Cairos Al-Azhar Mosque, Jumeirah Mosque is considered to be the most beautiful mosque of Dubai. Built in Fatimid tradition, the mosque is one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture and has a couple of minarets that feature exquisite stone work. The mosque is lit using floodlights after sunset, which is a site to behold. You can also opt for a guided tour of the mosque that is conducted six days a week.

4. Aquaventure Waterpark

Aquaventure Waterpark is a manmade island. The park features a number of water slides, the most prominent among them being Aquaconda, the worlds longest water slide and Leap of Faith, a nine-story tall slide. Other popular attractions include underwater safaris, an exclusive water play area for kids and a white beach sand.

Get Ready to be Marveled in Dubai

These are just some of the must-visit destinations in Dubai. Some other popular attractions in the city are: Burj Khalifa, old Dubai also known as Bastakiya, Dubai Creek and Heritage and Diving Village. For an awesome traveling experience, when buying a Dubai trip package enquire the trip planner about the travel itinerary and make sure it includes a visit to these destinations.

Author's Bio: 

Pooja is a tour & travel operator with extensive experience in preparing and managing domestic/International itineraries. She works meticulously on the intricate aspects of travel operations including budgeting & accounting, travel consulting & reservations, logistical planning, and customer relationship management. At the micro level, Pooja carries out research based on client requirements, coordinates with tour operators & travel agencies, assists individual and group travelers with their travel plans, provides price estimates, keeps a check on weather conditions, devise backup strategies for contingencies, and educates clients to ensure seamless travel experience.

Other than work, Pooja pursues her passion for writing through blogging where she shares her travel experiences. In addition, she offers useful tips to nomads on competitive comparison, best places to visit by highlighting their historical/cultural significance, how to do budgeting, and choosing ideal Dubai tour packages. Pooja is also a linguist, and fond of learning new languages. Besides Hindi, she can fluently speak and write Spanish and French. She also participates in regular enrichment sessions organized by various leading tour operators in India and contributes to panel discussions.