The Burj Khalifa Tower towers over Dubai, approaching the border of the lower layer of the Earth's atmosphere. The height of the giant spire is 828 meters, its construction took six years and almost 1.5 billion dollars. Moreover, even such a rich emirate as Dubai could not finance the project alone and turned to neighboring Abu Dhabi. Apartments, a hotel and offices are located inside the tower. The last residential floor is located at 584 meters, followed by a 244-meter steel spire.

The world's largest color music fountain, located on an artificial lake near the Burj Khalifa skyscraper. The structure consists of several arcs, the height of the largest of them is 275 meters. During the performance, more than 6,000 thousand light sources are turned on. Thanks to the play of rays, bizarre figures are formed on the surface of the lake, reaching an incredible height of 150 meters.

A complex of two skyscrapers connected by a shopping gallery. The height of the first tower is 354.6 meters (office buildings are located here), the second is 309 meters. (there is a hotel on its territory). The complex has a swimming pool, spa center, gyms. All this is placed on separate "female" and "male" floors according to Muslim customs. In the evening, the Emirate Towers are beautifully illuminated.

An artificial archipelago in the Persian Gulf, which includes three islands: Palm Deira, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Jumeirah. In the period 2001-2006, the embankment was created, and construction began on the finished islands in 2006. Communication with the mainland is made using a 300-meter bridge. Residential quarters, villas, hotel complexes, as well as shopping centers and restaurants have been built on the Palm Islands.

One of the new central districts of the city, located on the shores of an artificial bay. The houses are close enough to the water, so the windows offer a magnificent view, which is quite valuable for Dubai due to the lack of natural views. On the territory of Dubai Marina, there is a space for mooring yachts, there is a luxurious promenade and many picturesque boulevards.

The historic district of Dubai, which appeared at the beginning of the XIX century. Unlike modern neighborhoods, Bastakia has retained its traditional Arabic flavor. The area is built up with typical stone houses decorated with wood and plaster. Souvenir shops, cafes and antique shops are located on the ground floors of the buildings. Inside, the residential buildings are mostly remodeled in a modern way.

The mall opened in 2008. It has become the largest and most visited shopping mall in the world. Inside there is a huge 4-level waterfall, which is illuminated in different colors, a podium for fashion shows, an aquarium, a zoo and more than two hundred restaurants with a wide variety of cuisine. All well-known world brands consider it mandatory to open a boutique or showroom in Dubai Mall.

The mall is the second largest after the Dubai Mall. Its area is about 600 thousand m2. On three levels of the complex there are more than 500 shops where you can buy literally everything, dozens of restaurants and cinemas, Ski Dubai ski center and aquarium. The Emirates Mall rivals the Dubai Mall in popularity, but both malls do not lack customers.

The capacity of the giant aquarium in the Dubai Mall is 10 million liters. It has enough space for 33 thousand marine life (140 different species in total). Through a transparent front panel of 8.3 meters high and 32.8 meters wide, visitors to the mall can observe the life of fish, coral reef residents, sharks and other large marine predators. A transparent tunnel 155 meters in length is laid through the aquarium.

Many tourists call "Lost Chambers" an even more impressive aquarium than the one located in the Dubai Mall, although it is smaller in size. But unlike the shopping center, there are few people here and therefore there are no queues, although the species diversity is just as extensive. The Lost Chambers Aquarium is located on the lower level of the Atlantis Hotel. The design of the aquarium imitates an ancient sunken city.

Dolphinarium with a variety of show programs and the opportunity to chat with these amazing marine inhabitants. Dolphin Bay is considered one of the best and most modern dolphinariums in the world. There are swimming pools, numerous attractions, diving and many more interesting activities. Children are delighted with visiting the dolphinarium, so it can be considered as the best place to relax with the whole family.

A huge bazaar where gold jewelry and other products made of precious metals are sold. Its range is so wide that it surpasses all other similar markets in the East. Here you can buy products with all kinds of precious stones made of gold of various colors and samples. At the request of the client, the jeweler will customize any jewelry to individual sizes. It is customary to bargain on the market, sometimes the initial cost can be lowered by 30-50%.

The Dubai spice market is most reminiscent of a traditional Arab bazaar with mind-blowing smells, bright colors and constant bustle. Tons of different spices and herbs are sold here, suitable for any dishes from any cuisine in the world. There is a fairly friendly atmosphere in the market. Sellers are always ready to tell about their product, suggest how to use certain spices and, of course, they will be happy to bargain with the buyer.

The palace was built at the end of the XIX century for the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Said. Now there is a museum and a library on its territory. The exhibition tells about various periods of the emirate's history, including pearl mining and the beginning of the oil era. Many exhibits are devoted to the life and everyday life of the Bedouins. In separate halls there is a collection, thanks to which you can learn about the history of the ruling family of Dubai.

The modern mosque of 1979, stylized under the architectural style of the Fatimid era. Since its construction, it has been considered one of the most picturesque in the UAE. The mosque accommodates 1,300 people, and an Islamic cultural center is located on its base. Unlike many Muslim temples in the Middle East, a representative of another religion can enter Jumeirah to inspect the rich decoration of the building.

The center opened in 1998. The main purpose of his work is to establish mutual understanding between the non-Muslim and Muslim world, to explain to all interested the postulates of Islam, the meaning of traditions and customs. The center is located on the territory of a restored wind tower in one of the historical districts of Dubai. Here you can also taste Arabic cuisine or engage yourself in a philosophical conversation with the locals.

The city Museum is located on the territory of the ancient fort Al Fahidi built in 1787. The fortress managed to serve as a residence, prison and garrison. In 1971, a museum was organized on its territory. The exposition consists of collections of weapons, household items, tools. In some halls scenes of Dubai life of the first half of the XX century are recreated. There is an improvised port, trading shops, workshops and madrasah schools.

The Dubai Opera Stage opened in August 2016 with a performance by the legendary Placido Domingo. The modern opera house is designed not only for the organization of musical productions, but also conferences, shows and various exhibitions can be held here. The hall accommodates 1901 people. The futuristic facade of the opera harmoniously fits into the modern architecture of the center of Dubai, further beautifying its space.

The complex is located on the territory of the Mall of the Emirates. This is the first ski center in the Middle East. Up to 1,500 people can ride on the Ski Dubai tracks at the same time. The snow cover inside the complex reaches 70 cm. In addition to the ski area, there is also a huge snow park where you can ride a sleigh and play snowballs. There are even penguins in it. For Arab children, this is a real miracle, because they do not know what a real winter is.

The racetrack was opened in 2010, and, by tradition, has become the largest in the world. It hosts the annual Winter Horse Races, the Dubai International Horse Racing Carnival and the Dubai World Cup. All competitions are very pretentious, the prize funds for the winners are fortunes. The length of the racetrack stands is 1.7 km. They can accommodate up to 60 thousand spectators. The complex of buildings of the racetrack also includes a hotel, a marina, restaurants and a museum.

A nature protection zone that occupies 5% of the area of the Emirate of Dubai. There are animals on its territory that are on the verge of extinction. Employees of the reserve conduct scientific research in the field of environmental protection and constantly participate in international events. Jeep safari tours are organized for tourists on the territory of the reserve, during which you can observe animals.

A magnificent and colorful floral oasis in the middle of a modern metropolis. The area of the flower park is 6.7 hectares, which makes it the largest in the world. There are 45 species of flower plants of the most amazing color growing on its territory, which merge into an incredible colorful picture. The best European masters worked on landscape design, who realized their wildest fantasies during the creation of the park.

The park is located close to the center of Dubai, it covers an area of 51 hectares. On its territory there are artificial lakes where you can swim by boat, fountains, children's playgrounds, equipped picnic areas and running tracks. Zabil is divided into three parts by highways, which are interconnected by means of crossings. On weekends, the park is quite crowded.

A large water amusement park where you can relax with the whole family. It is considered the best water park in the Arabian Peninsula. Wild Wadi is located in the Jumeirah city district near the Burj Khalifa Tower. The water park is built taking into account all the strictest safety requirements and is equipped with the most modern equipment. The architectural concept of the place is implemented in the form of a stylistics for the Arab Middle Ages.

The water park is located on the artificial island of Palm Jumeirah, it is located on the territory of the Atlantis Hotel. Many of the park's attractions are unique, they cannot be found anywhere else in the world. For example, the Anaconda water slide is 210 meters long and 9 meters wide. Up to 6 people can descend from this slide at the same time. On another attraction, a person accelerates to 60 km/h during a fall.

One of the best beaches in Dubai, a real oasis in the middle of the desert, created by the skillful hands of landscape designers. The beach is very popular with the local population, as it is equipped with walking areas, gazebos, benches and playgrounds. On Saturdays, only women and children can get to Jumeirah Beach Park, the rest of the time the place works as a regular tourist beach.

As the name suggests, the beach is very popular with kitesurfers, as the winds most suitable for this sport blow here. There is no tourist infrastructure on Kite Beach, but there are fewer people here and from here you can enjoy magnificent views of the Persian Gulf, city skyscrapers and the embankment. Families with children like to visit the beach, as it is a great place to fly a kite.

City beach on the territory of the prestigious Dubai Marina district. The tourist infrastructure of the place is still at the stage of formation, since the area was built up quite recently, and in some places work is still ongoing. Some tourists note that the water on this beach is cleaner. Among the available entertainment is a camel ride and collecting colorful shells.

The hotel building rises among the waters of the Persian Gulf, resting its base on an artificial island. The hotel was opened in 2008. The owners assigned the "Sail" seven stars, but according to the international classification it has the category "five-star deluxe". The hotel is one of the most expensive in the world. You will have to pay more than $ 1,000 per night in a standard room. On the territory of "Parus" there are several restaurants recognized as the best in their category.

The complex is located on the Palm Jumeirah Island, it opened in 2008. The architectural concept of "Atlantis" is the legend of the sunken fabulous Atlantis. In the corridors of the hotel you can see frescoes with the legends of the Atlanteans. Various artifacts allegedly extracted from this continent are located on the territory of the local aquarium. From the outside, the building resembles a luxurious sheikh's palace. Atlantis has 17 restaurants, a huge SPA center and a fitness room.