How To Make The Most Of Your Trip To The Glamorous Dubai?

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Dubai is literally synonymous with luxury at its finest! Well, not literally but you get the point. From the moment you set your feet on the land of Dubai, it will never cease to amaze you with its opulent architectures. Awesome airport, skyline buzzing with innumerous skyscrapers, and over-the-top hotels - this is NOT novelty for Dubai. Here are handfuls among the many which make Dubai prominent among the Gulf, if not the world.

1. Nothing dominates the Dubai skyline and tourists' imagination quite like the magnificent Burj Al Arab. One of the world's tallest and most opulent hotels has enough glam to assault your eyeballs. Getting inside without paying for a room is by booking at one of their restaurants. Best of the lot is the beach-based Majlis Al Bahar from where you can admire the Burj's impressive exterior.

2. Everyone knows that Dubai is the hub to get cheap gold. A stroll through the dazzling Gold Souk is a must even if you do not wish to buy. Any side you will look at, you will just find gold and diamonds. If something in the window catches your fancy, be sure to bargain - persistent protest capped with ...
... a walk away will get merchants to drop their asking price by as much as half.

3. Dubai’s most audacious projects include a collection of exotic islands just offshore. Cruise around the curve of the Palm Jumeirah Island and admire the visionary developments taking place there. Take a sneak-peek at the opulent villas and penthouses designed for the crème-de-la-crème. You can also take boat cruise tours of the islands of The World. It's not often that you can claim to have sailed around the entire World in an afternoon.

4. The Hydropolis is not just another among the countless other exotic Dubai hotels. It offers the illusion of being in Atlantis. Built on a piece of beachfront property it offers hotels rooms as deep as 20 meters below sea. This futuristic hotel is a masterpiece and must be visited.

5. Dubai is not all glitz and glamour. Explore the traditional and historical side of Dubai by starting your tour at the XVA Gallery, which specializes in contemporary art from across the Gulf region. Absorb the beautiful Middle Eastern art to your hearts content at the Majlis Gallery.

6. Dubai Creek is a saltwater water creek and the lifeline of Dubai. Why is the Abra Boat trip cool for you? Because it will give you a glimpse of Old and Modern Dubai and you can see how brazenly this city has grown. What’s more is that as you will be traveling in traditional old wooden boats, this experience will be all the more fun.

7. Skiing in the middle of the desert country may sound impossible to you but Dubai is hell-bent on accomplishing the impossible. Ski Dubai in the Mall of the Emirates is the perfect destination to ski in the middle of the desert. With an arena of 22,500 meter square, this place is full of snow which never melts. This is a must as it’s not everyday that you get to experience skiing in a desert!

8. How can you dare to escape Dubai without the Desert Safari tour? The action-packed tour which thrills you also lets you role-play the Bedouins. A bonfire, traditional belly dancing, camel rides and henna painting are among the additional perks. Don’t think twice on spending big bucks here because every second will be worth your penny.

9. Skiing and Desert Safari would definitely have delighted you but for all the brave hearted out there Skydiving would be the ultimate thriller experience. Skydive Dubai at Marsa Dubai would make your skydiving experience a safe and best one. It offers skydives over one of the most breathtaking views of the world. Don’t miss this adrenaline-rush experience.

10. After flying like the birds, now is the time to swim like the dolphins or at least with them at Dolphin Bay at Palm Jumeirah. The sparkly and bubbly atmosphere at the Dolphin Bay is the best way to cuddle those incredibly cute dolphins. While the price might be tad bit higher but once you start goofing around with the cutesy creatures, you would be proud of that investment!

Public transportation is not widely popular in Dubai so it is wise to get a car hire in Dubai. Arrange for your car to pick you up from the Dubai International Airport itself and start exploring the various locations city colored in golden hues.