One can already seethese historic words ofthe late Dubai ruler Rashid Al Maktoum translating into reality. Just a plain desert and a fishing village a few decades ago, Dubai today is the main port and commercial hub of the UAE. It is the meeting place of the rich and a luxury destination for people all over the world.
With the new Economic Agenda of Dubai ‘D33’ taking effect, this ‘Venice of the Gulf’ is steadily improving its status as one of the top countries for working, living, and investing.People wish to spend Dubai luxury holidays with loved onesto make lifetime memories so we’ll share how can you make this possible with our to-do list.
Dubai’s Essential Visit List
Dubai is famous for several high towers, fun parks, shopping malls, luxury hotels, and the finest bistros. You can start your Dubai escapade by visiting these places:
1. Burj Khalifa:
Looking like a gleaming needle in the clouds, the iconic Burj Khalifa remains the top place to start your Dubai vacation. Reach the skies by elevating to observatories on the 124th and 148th floors and take a panoramicview of thecity’s glamour.
The sunset view is one of the best as the city skyline offers a mesmeric display of diverse colors that will make a lasting place in your memory.
2. The Dubai Mall
The largest mall in the world, The Dubai Mall is the ideal spot for shopaholics to fulfill their shopping desires. Explore and shop from the top luxury brands like Cartier, Chanel, Graff, Gucci, Arpels, Van Cleef, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., etc.
This shopping haven also offers a marine world i.e., the Dubai Aquarium for tourists while ice skating is another fun thing to do there. Just step outside the mall and enjoy the magical view ofthe Dubai Fountain show.
3. Miracle Garden
Launched in 2013 on Valentine’s Day, this flower garden covers 72,000 sq.m and houses over 250 million plants and 50 million flowers. Wander around the Miracle Garden, situated in Dubailand district, Dubai, UAE, while relishing the magical view of millions of blooming petals, and huge animal statues created from flowers.
One can feel like in paradise observing the beautiful vistas of flowers of all colors. The views only get better as you move forward where you can observe the real Emirati plane covered with plants, a castle, and several other fascinating structures made or covered with flowers.
4. Palm Jumeirah
A unique wonder, Palm Jumeirah is the epitome of luxury, lodging premium hotels, lavish resorts, sandy beaches with clear waters, and countless fine dining options. The iconic palm shape of Palm Jumeirah makes it a distinct structure and a go-to place in Dubai.
Bask in the luxury vibes of Atlantis, The Palm, which is one of the world’s top fun, dining, and wellness spots. Ramble along the famous ‘Broadwalk’while observing the majestic views of Dubai’s skyline. Want to feel the adrenaline? Just head to one of the skydiving companies, book your tickets, and free fall in the sky while observing Palm Jumeirah.
5. Dubai Marina
Dotted with lofty towers, Dubai Marina is the best place to spend luxury holidays with versatile activities and spots to visit. Take your chair and umbrella and sit on The Beach at JBR and Barasti Beach to bask in the relaxing city vibes while sipping pricey drinks.
Take a luxury cruise to watch the stunning city views, enjoy jet skiing, and throw a lavish cruise party for your kin. Shop from a chain of luxury brands in ‘Dubai Marina Mall’and make your vacation worth it.
6. Museum of Future
Open doors to a new future and observe the world 50 years from now in this landmark museum. Incorporating AR, AI, VR, and other futuristic technologies and taking their use to a new scale, this museum has several marvels to offer.
Learn about advanced technologies existing today in ‘Tomorrow Today’. Head to ‘OSS Hope’ and experience life 600km above Earth. Take your kids to ‘Future Heroes’,play interactive games and missions, and feel like a hero. Take a glance at the world in 2071 through AR and VR technology at the ‘Heal Institute’.
Ultimate Fun in Dubai: Top Picks
- Thrilling Safari: Dubai vibes and desert rides, this phrase sums up the unique safari experience on the dunes of the Arabian desert. Just hop on a 4×4 vehicle or take a quad ride and sandboard your way to the old-style Bedouin camp, where you’ll savour tasty Emirati food and watch cultural performances.
- Glance at the Old & Modern Dubai: Another unique concept, the Dubai Frame is the largest in the world with a height of 150.24 m and 95.53 meters of width. Located in Zabeel Park,this frame works as an observatory from you can have a glance at Dubai’s past and present.
- Skydive:To experience the true thrill and adrenaline, head to one of the skydiving companies near Jumeirah Beach and book reserve your skydiving tickets. Feel like a daredevil while free falling from 13,000 ft, dancing with the clouds, and basking in the views of the vast Arabian desert, the city’s skyscraper, and Palm Jumeirah.
- Dine in the Sky:That’s Right! Dubai is known for its unique experiences and having dinner in the sky is one of those. Just reserve your seats and have dinner at Dinner in the Sky, listed in Forbes’ most unusual dining experiences in the world. Just take off near the Dubai Marina coast at a height of 50 meters and savor dishes of luxury bistros such as, ‘The Westin’ and‘Le Meridien’ while witnessing the scenic views of Dubai skyline, gleaming lights, and tall towers.
Top Picks from Emirati Cuisines
Fulfill your desert dreams by savoringEmirati cuisines and our top picks are a must:
- Harees: known globally as one of the most famous traditional Emirati cuisines, hareesis made fromminced meat, crushed wheat, ground cumin, andonions mixed in water and sprinkled with salt.
- Majboos: A Popular Emirati dish served at family events and Iftar meals in Ramadan, Majboos is actually basmati rice served with several types of meat, assorted vegetables and peppered with Arabian spices
- Luqaymat: Shaped into soft golden balls that melt in the mouth, these sweet pastries are made from flour, milk, turmeric, sesame seeds, a little yeast, salt, and sugar. The batter is kneaded and left to fry in oil, then drizzled with syrup before serving.
- Fareed: Also known as Emirati Thareed, this popular Gulf cuisineis made with vegetable chunks dowsed in a meat broth. The dish is served on special events and it’s rich in vitamins and protein.
- Madrouba: Emirati original,Madroubais made using rice, tomatoes, onion, garlic, yogurt, and fresh Arab spices and served with crushed grains, lamb, and fish.
Dubai is steadily moving towards a tourism boom so now’s the best time to plan a vacation in the ‘City of Gold’. Don’t stress over finding the right travel deals as Virikson Holidays have got you all covered. Just give us a call and discuss your Dubai luxury holidays plan with the sales team and they’ll guide you about the best voyage of your life.
