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Dubai is perhaps one of the most interesting cities in the world — an ultra-modern metropolis, five-star hotels on the edge of the desert, exoticism and progress, the world's tallest skyscrapers and ideally shaped artificial islands, Bedouins and camels. Recently, the Euromonitor International agency officially named Dubai one of the 10 main tourist centers in the world. What attracts people here?
1. Luxury Beach Vacation
The first thing Dubai is associated with is — sea and beaches. However, unlike most seaside cities in the world, it can also please its tourists with a high level of beach service. Everything possible is done here for the tourist. What is worth only «Palma — Jumeirah», an artificial island created for a first-class beach holiday. The beaches are specially designed by landscape designers, equipped with swimming pools, bars, sports grounds, equipment rentals and much more. The best beaches are located at five-star hotels.
2. Hotels
Hotels in Dubai bring to life the most incredible fantasies — live at a height of 130 floors, in a palace on an artificial island or in a skyscraper-sail. Every hotel in Dubai — a small masterpiece of architecture, design and, of course, comfort. «Classic Collection» Dubai hotels are constantly updated with new gems. For example, several new luxury hotels have recently opened there. Among them are Jumeirah CreekSide Hotel, Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana and located on the island «Palms — Jumeirah» Fairmont the Palm Hotel. The world's tallest hotel, the JW Marriott Marquis, will be added in December.
3. Holidays with the family
The UAE is considered the safest country in the Middle East, and in particular Dubai is the safest place on the planet. Agree, having a rest in the emirate with children, knowing this fact, will be much more comfortable. The city continues to impress with new record-breaking theme parks such as IMG Worlds of Adventure or Dubai Parks and Resorts, where Motiongate, Legoland and Bollywood Parks theme parks offer attractions for the whole family. Speaking of Dubai, one cannot fail to mention the Aquaventure water park, which is located on one of the islands of the Palm Jumeirah archipelago in the Atlantis Palm Dubai luxury hotel complex. The pride of the water park is the largest descent in the world «Anaconda». When planning a vacation with children in Dubai, do not miss the opportunity to see the Guinness book record holder Dubai Aquarium, it is considered the largest aquarium in the world. The Dubai Zoo is the oldest zoo in the entire Arabian Peninsula, dating back to 1967. There are more than 1.5 thousand animals here, including a number of very rare species. But that's not all, 50 degrees of heat is not a hindrance to the creation of Ski Dubai! This indoor complex is a very large hangar with a real ski slope. The length of such a slope is 400 m.
4. Sports
Dubai — very sporty city. Golf is a priority sport for Dubai, so there are dozens of fields equipped with the latest technology, where international tournaments are also held. Many tourists come to the city just for golf. Another iconic sport for Dubai — horse racing. Arabian horses are known all over the world and it is not surprising that the world's most expensive horse race, the Dubai World Cup, is held here in the spring.
5. Restaurants
International Dubai can please its guests not only with Arabic cuisine. Here you can find restaurants and cafes for every taste, including premium establishments. There are several Michelin-starred chefs in Dubai, including the restaurants of chefs Pierre Gagnère, Michel Rostang, Giorgio Locatelli, Vineta Batia and Gary Rodes. And the restaurant 101 Dining Lounge & # 038; Bar is the winner of the highest Michelin award, Yannick Alleno. In addition to gastronomy, Dubai's establishments are notable for their design: there is an ice bar Chillout, «underwater» Al Mahara, and the world's highest restaurant At.mosphere
6. Shopping
Even if tourists do not go to Dubai for shopping, they will still be involved in an exciting shopping experience. In shopping centers in Dubai, you can find a large selection of branded clothing and equipment at prices below European ones. Every shopping mall — it is a city within a city, or an air-conditioned oasis in the middle of a hot desert. Here you can spend the whole day, shopping, relaxing, eating, having fun, watching movies and even playing sports. The most famous shopping malls in Dubai are: Dubai Mall (thedubaimall.com) – the largest shopping center in the world with over 1,200 different stores, Mall of the Emirates, which even has a ski resort, and Dubai Festival City, located on the shores of Dubai Creek.< br />
7. Nightlife
Although Dubai is a Muslim city, the nightlife here is in full swing. Nightclubs in Dubai — these are bars and discos familiar to us with a European dress code and alcohol, and Arab clubs with belly dancing, Arabic music, traditional cuisine and «dry law». The best clubs in Dubai are Copacabana, Boudoir, Amnesia and Zinc www.zinc.ae/, but those who want something exotic should visit Al Dalia non-alcoholic club.