Dubai owns the crown for the first most futuristic metropolis from the UAE desert to the Persian Gulf. From admiring the Burj Khalifa, lounging at Palm Jumeirah, and hitting the shopping malls, to rewinding the past in a historical neighborhood like Al Fahidi, Dubai city tour has it all. So, tick off the Dubai tour by doing these 10 most popular on your tour with a reputed tour company in Dubai.
Downtown Dubai
Downtown Dubai is a name for luxury and prestige. The area is featured by Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and the famous Dubai Fountain. The Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest 828m high building, neighboring the famous Dubai Mall filled with designer labels. The patch has the Dubai fountain that dances to the music, shooting water as high as 500 feet. At Burj Khalifa, you can capture the perfect view of the city from the 124 or 125th floor. You can enjoy the magnificent fountain performance in the evening with striking lights.
Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah is the largest man-made island in the world that celebrates human creativity. The island is in the shape of a palm tree encircled by a crescent-shaped breakwater. It is one of the famous spots for visitors as it has an array of high-end hotels, theme parks, and shopping malls. While on the island of Palm Jumeirah, visitors like to visit the Atlantis, the Palm Resort, the Aquaventure Waterpark, and the Lost Chambers aquarium for a fun Dubai city tour.
Miracle Garden
The next thing to do on your Dubai city tour is to experience the floral Wonderland spread over 18 acres of land. It is the world’s largest natural floral garden. It houses over 50 million blooming flowers throughout the different exhibitions. Nearby is Dubai’s Butterfly Garden where you can explore over 15,000 species of butterflies. It is a famous spot, especially among the children. The garden is worth a trip even for adults. It is one of UAE’s most original attractions spreading beautiful scents on the outskirts of Dubai.
Sky Dive Dubai
Sky Dive Dubai is one thing for a brave heart’s bucket list to mark as done. Skydive Dubai provides thrilling skydive opportunities supervised by trained professionals. You just need to book in advance to secure a spot. It is a dive through the clouds from 13,000 feet above. Freefalling at 120 miles per hour is an epic experience while taking in the view of landmarks such as Palm Jumeirah and the dunes of the desert. If you aren’t acrophobic Skydive Dubai is just for you!
AL Fahidi Historical Neighborhood
This historical neighborhood in Bur Dubai is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. You can take a walk through this area. It offers views of the past era with traditional wind towers and a maze of winding alleys and historic canals of Dubai Creek. After taking a stroll through the city, you can take an atmospheric Abra ride to the souks on the other side of the creek. Shop at the local spice and textile souks and explore the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood. On a four-hour walk don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes.
Dubai Frame
Dubai frame is a cultural landmark that connects Dubai’s past with its modern present. It is a remarkable engineering accomplishment. One of its features is the state-of-the-art clear glass bridge linking to parallel vertical towers perfectly resembling a giant frame. It is located in Zabeel Park, framing the Old Dubai from one direction and New Dubai from the other. Visit and walk on the glass bridge within the frame that is 500 feet up in the sky giving a 360° view of Dubai’s iconic landmarks.
Dubai Opera
Dubai Opera in the downtown District offers performing arts similar to London’s West End and Manhattan Broadway shows. The exterior is inspired by Arabian dhow ships while the stage is designed to serve as three different event platforms such as a theatre, hall, or concert hall. It is a 2000-seat Opera opened to bring cultural diversity and entertainment to the region. Contact any tour company in Dubai to know what’s playing at Dubai Opera while you are in the city.
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
One of the most captivating attractions, the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is located at the Dubai Mall. It is one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world with the capacity to hold 10 million liters of water. Above the aquarium is the underwater zoo that brings visitors close to the penguins, crabs, water rats, sea horses, jellyfish, and much more. Among the famous exhibitions hosted by Underwater Zoo, one is UAE’s Night Creatures presenting the experience of the desert as a creature of the dark.
Global Village
If you want evening entertainment destinations, then the Global Village is the one. It is a combination of a festival and a theme park. It opens yearly between November and April. It is a kind of virtual tour with a replica of international architecture, cultural zones, food, shows, rides, and markets. It is the future-centric Expo with around 192 nation’s Pavilions. It has been transformed into an interactive educational experience.
Kite Beach
At the well-known Kite Beach, there are plenty of activities to do. It is the perfect place to test your watersports skills, enjoy a volleyball game with friends or you can fly a kite of your own. There are shops to buy all your needed equipment for the activities along with special lessons for watersports. A plus point is that you get to have Burj Al Arab as Your backdrop.
The top 10 most popular things above are the best of Dubai city tour activities. Consider a reputable tour company in Dubai such as Dubai Executive Tours to ensure that you have seen all the hidden gems with an unforgettable experience in this dynamic city. Plan your Dubai tour today! Contact us now
