PLACES TO VISIT IN THE DUBAİ
dubai is one of the seven
emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located
in the southeast of the Arabian Gulf, east of the Arabian Peninsula, Dubai is
famous for its pond, skyscrapers and ski slopes, built on a vast desert. In
short, in Dubai, where everything you can see in the city is made by human hands, it is an
important port between Africa and Asia.
Located
in the part of the Arabian Peninsula overlooking the Persian Gulf, the city was
a stopover for caravans that had been going back and forth between Iraq and
Oman in the 1800s. By the 1850s, the city was recognized for its strategic
importance between Asia and Africa, and eventually became an exchange center
for products from India, Iran and the Gulf countries.
Dubai Travel Guide
Dubai,
where Indians and foreign merchants settled due to its location on the road to
India, has become the most important trading port in the region over the years.
Oil and gas revenues, as well as the Jebel Ali Free Zone and tourism revenues,
are the backbone of the city.
In
Dubai, where the local population consists of only eight percent of the
population, the modern and oriental structure is united. Dubai has become a
center of attraction with its structure that caters to the passion of the sea,
sand sun as well as shopping, nightlife, sports activities and luxury.
Due
to temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in summer, the city is more
accurate to visit in September-May and the weekend holiday is on Fridays and
Saturdays. Although it seems to be more free than other Arab countries, it is
important to remember that Islamic rules also apply to Dubai.
From Fisherman Town to Urban Miracle
In
Dubai, more than half of the population is South Asian, while Arabs make up
only 10%. When you walk down the road, it is possible to hear that you speak
More English than Arabic.
Dubai,
which is not as expensive as intended outside of accommodation, plans to host
15 million visitors annually in the long run. When the buildings of this gaudy
and rich city are completed, it is aimed to create a magnificent city view.
This city, built almost from scratch, wants to prove to its visitors how
quickly it's become this way.
Dubai Attractions
Dubai A city that
welcomes millions of tourists every year, and is synonymous with many firsts
and most. The world's tallest skyscraper, Burj Dubai (Burj
Khalifa), the world's largest artificial island, Palm Jumeirah,is theworld's first 7-star hotel, Burj AlArab,the world's largest The largest shopping mall, DubaiMall, is theworld's largest hotel atlantis hotel, some
of these examples.
1. Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa is one of dubai's
landmarks, which was completed in 2010 as the world's
tallest tower. The
elevator to the building, which owns a dozen floors of the Armani Hotel, will
take you to the 124th floor. to the observation tower on the floor, in just 60
seconds.
2. Jumeirah Emirates Tower
Jumeirah Emirates Tower ,
for the last 9 years, before Burj Khalifa, had the highest building in the
city. One is waiting for visitors on the hotel and the other on the
office building as the two most popular symbols of the city.
3. Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab is one of
the city's prominent buildings. Burj Al Arab, which is considered to be one of
the most aesthetic hotels in the world, is
also known as Sailing Hotel.
4. Palm Islands
Palm Islands The famous artificial island in the shape
of a palm. Palm Jumeirah Island, one of the Palm Islands
consisting of a total of 3 islands, has about 30
businesses, mainly Atlantis
Hotel.
5th Dubai Museum
Dubai Museum The only
thing in Dubai that can be considered old! The museum gives visitors an idea of
what kind of fishing town it was before oil was found here.
6. Jumeirah Cami
Jumeirah Mosque is
located close to the beaches. Jumeirah Mosque, which is not old but has
classical mosque architecture, is a very popular mosque open to all who are
Muslim and non-Muslim.
7. Dubai beaches
Dubai and beaches are
the favorite places for most tourists. Although most of the beaches have been
closed due to privatisations, there are still many public beaches in Dubai. Beaches
such as Sunset Beach
next to Burj Al Arab and Jumeriah
Beach, located next to Dubai Marina, are completely open to the public. Just remember to
cover up when you leave the beach, wearing a bikini outside the beach
can be a problem.
8. Abu Dhabi
9. Al Quoz
Al Quoz is a place that exists because it wants to be
the center of modern art in the Gulf of Dubai.
Most of the places previously used as warehouses meet in Al Quoz, where works
by international and local artists are now on display.
10. The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall , the
world's largest shopping mall. With its giant aquarium, lakeside restaurants
and the world's largest fountains, this is another world.
Dubai Things to Do
- See the Burj Al Arab, the city's icon and the most luxurious hotel in the world.
- Admire the world's tallest building in Burj Khalifa.
- Experience shopping at The Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping mall.
- Enjoy the sun and the sea at Jumeriah Beach.
- The Creek’te eski Dubai’yi keşfedin.
- See Palm Island up close, not from the sky this time.
- Witness the transformation of a fishing town into a mega-city at the Dubai Museum.
- Visit the Arab-style Madinat Jumeriah Market with burj al Arab views.
- Discover Dubai Marina, the world's largest man-made marina.
- Visit the Jumeirah Mosque, the city's most beautiful religious icon.
Accommodation in Dubai
You
can stay in dubai's most expensive and luxurious hotels in the world, or you
can enjoy more than 750 hotel alternatives in the city. Dubai has five places
to stay, such as Deire, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, Jebel Ali, Emirates Road.
Close
to the airport and an ideal place for affordable accommodation Unlike Deira,themost popular tourist destination is Jumeirah,which is close to the
beaches, withaddresses such as Dubai Marina and
The Dubai Mall. The opposite part of Deira, Bur Dubai is located south of Dubai Bay. Jebel Ali, located at the entrance point of the island of Palm
Jebel Ali from the Islands, and Emirates
Road, a region stretching from the coast to the
inland, are more suburban it is known as the region.
Eating and drinking in Dubai
Dubai
is literally a world city, so this effect is reflected in the kitchen. Morocco,
Afghanistan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Iran and Egypt influenced city cuisine is
possible to find all the world's delicacies. Shwarma (fried chicken or lamb
burrito), falafel and fuul (spicy beans) are local delicacies sold on the
streets.
Make
sure to try fresh juices in the city, keep in mind that alcohol is only sold in
licensed places. For the most authentic and inexpensive places, you can
choose ethnic restaurants from the narrow streets of Creek and Deira. Most of
these venues, usually designed for Western tourists, have alcohol. There are
also nice cafés in the city centre and jumeirah Beach Road, but the best
restaurants are in 5-star hotels. Another attractive destination for
dining is madinat Jumeirah Market. With dozens of restaurants, there are
options for all pockets.
Dubai shopping
Dubai
is a tax-free shopping paradise! However, due to the high temperatures, most of
the shops are located in shopping malls. And these centers are usually very
large and attract more Westerners, especially Middle Easterners and Asians.
Because most of the people inside are stores in the West. Apart from shopping,
these large centres also offer activities such as ski resorts and a giant
aquarium.
The
most fun shopping is in the markets because of the atmosphere. Especially to
visit the spice markets is a must-have experience for the delicious smell and
atmosphere. In the gold markets right next to them, affordable paid gold
jewelry and grams of gold are sold at daily changing rates. The best time
to shop is in January, when the Dubai Shopping Festival and the soft weather
are.
How to get to Dubai
Dubai There are direct
flights to Istanbul Ataturk Airport with Turkish Airlines and Emirates
Airlines. At the same time, pegasus airlines and Flydubai can reach
Dubai Airport with direct flights lasting 4 hours and 20 minutes every day of
the week from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Dubai
International Airport, located 10 miles from the city centre, is considered the
best in the world. The airport, where one of the terminals is owned exclusively
by Emirates Airlines, takes 10 to 30 minutes to reach the city centre. You can
be in the centre in 20 minutes by taxi, as well as at Burj Khalifa Metro
Station with the red metro line from Terminal 1.
Urban transport
The
most suitable areas for walking around Dubai Deira and Bur Dubaiare very close to the
old historicalsites. It is possible to find
places of interest such as markets, sea taxis crossing the stream, ethnic
restaurants. Jumeirah
is one of the most beautiful places in the city, with its cafes, boutiques and
villas on the beach. For those who can afford
it, it is also the most cosmopolitan place in the city.
Dubai
now has a proper subway thanks to Westerners who prefer public transportation
and walking, driving everywhere. Taxis are also very affordable and practical,
except for the metro, which opened in 2009 and has connections to many
destinations, including the airport. Of course, there is also the option of car
rental if you wish.
Safariing
in the deserts around Dubai is a must-try activity. Watching the sunset in the
desert, attending a barbecue party, watching dances accompanied by Arabic music
and staying in Bedouin tents will be a unique experience.
Dubai,
an impressive destination with its everyday life that presents differences in
the Middle East, should take a place on the route of travellers!
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