It is the richest, most luxurious and most modern city in the world. Some people even think that traveling to Du Bai is just a hobby of the “rich family”. Despite this, with stylish luxury and beautiful destinations, many people still wish to travel to Dubai once in a lifetime. Here are 3 famous places not to be missed if you have the opportunity to come to Du Bai.
1. Burj Khalifa
Dubbed the tallest tower in the world, Burj Khalifa is located in the center of Dubai with a height of 828m and was built in 2004 but was officially opened in January 2009 with a total construction cost of up to $1.5 billion. Burj Khalifa tower has a total of 160 floors (not including the spire) and is designed in the shape of the letter Y with more than 1000 luxury apartments, 50 floors of offices and luxury Armani hotel.
Especially, the top of the tower can sway 1.5m, this is a difference that other skyscrapers in the world can hardly match. It is 3 times taller than the Eiffel Tower and twice the height of the Empire State Building, at this height, you can see clouds floating like a fairyland.
Designed by the company Skidmore, Owing & Merrill LLP (SOM) from Chicago, this is the father of famous architecture in the world such as Willis Tower, One World Trade Center. Therefore, after 6 years of construction, this tower has excellently beat famous towers in the world such as Malaysia Twin Towers, CN Tower, Taipei and Willis Tower and achieved proud records: Tower The tallest building in the world at 828m, The tower has the tallest free-standing structure in the world, The tower has the most floors in the world 211 (including the spire), Has the highest observation deck in the world (floor) 124 at 452m), World’s tallest service elevator, World’s tallest nightclub (144th floor), World’s tallest mosque (158th floor), World’s tallest restaurant (122nd floor) 442m high).
Besides, there are facts that not everyone knows about Burj Khalifa which is its sustainability and reuse of resources. Every year 15 million gallons of water are collected and used for irrigation of landscapes and crops, for the Du Bai fountain.
To be able to visit the Burj Khalifa tower you need to book a ticket, you can book the ticket type at the top of the tower or the top of the sky:
With the top half tower package , you’ll have access to the tower’s lower observation deck on the 124th and 125th floors, and enjoy free access to telescopes that launch views of the world below you.
As for the top of the sky package , you’ll have access to floors 124, 125 and 148. At 555m you’ll have the world’s highest view. Special rooftop visitors will be greeted by a Guest Ambassador for a personalized guided tour and plenty of snacks served at the Sky Louuge.
2. Hotel Burj AI Arab
Known as the only 7-star hotel in the world worth about $7.8. Located on an artificial island 280m from Jumeirah beach and connected to the mainland by a private curved bridge. Because it is located 280m from the coast of Du Bai, to get to the hotel, visitors have to go through a bridge road 340m long.
The structure of the Burj Al Arab hotel is modeled after the sails of a J-Class yacht and its features must be called the most extravagant. When staying at the hotel you will enjoy an attractive privilege that not all hotels can do. You will be greeted at Dubai International Airport by choosing a Rolls Royce or helicopter.
Tom Wright, Atkins are two architects who designed a high-tech building inspired by the traditional Arab “yacht”. Although after the construction of the Burj Al Arab hotel was completed , it faced many criticisms, but since its official opening in December 1999, Burj Al Arab has successfully become a symbol when it comes to Dubai. .
In addition, in 2008 the hotel also broke the Guinness World Record for the most expensive cocktail worth AED 27,321 and created the world’s largest caviar box in 2016 which included 17kg of Queen’s caviar – caviar. Fully certified organic salt in the world from farmed sturgeon.
When entering the hotel, you will immediately feel the splendor of the Burj Al Arab hotel by the elevators built of 78,000m2 Statuario marble, the world’s largest Swarovski crystal ceiling and with 24-carat gold-plated interiors or pool parties with champagne, strawberries and views of the Persian Gulf.
After a fun time, you can return to your room with modern and expensive furniture such as spinning bed, gilded Ipad in each room. Besides, you can choose from 17 different pillows, mosaic tiles, marble Jacuzzi and private butler on each floor to cater for your stay at the hotel.
When staying here, you will enjoy dishes prepared by 2 Michelin 5-star chefs. In 2019, the two joined Jumeirah to help make Burj Al Arab the go-to destination for fine dining in Dubai.
3. Marina Dubai Marina
As one of the largest marinas in the world, located in the heart of the emirate inlaid with gold, about 20km from the city center with a width of more than 3km. Invested with about 10 billion USD, aiming to create an artificial canal city with amusement parks, shopping, restaurants and many beautiful shimmering skyscrapers surrounding . Currently around Du Bai Marina, there are 120,000 people living and working, so the marina is always in a bustling and vibrant state.
When it comes to Dubai Marina, everyone will probably think of the famous Dubai Marina Walk with its 7km paved walkway for pedestrians on the beachfront with 305 shops and 69 restaurants, the perfect place to go. You are free to have fun. This is also the place where regular public events take place, especially Cobblestone Avenue.
Different from the glitz of the shopping malls, here Covent Garden Market is a perfect alternative to high fashion in Dubai. If the gold market sells expensive jewelry, here they sell handmade jewelry, unique soaps, locally made clothes or souvenirs created by artisans. If you love simplicity, you can buy products here to bring back as souvenirs for relatives and friends.
To make the tour more interesting, you can’t miss taking a cruise to explore the neighborhood on the water. For a VIP experience, book an evening cruise with Xclusive Cruises departing at 8pm every night from Pier 7 in Dubai, where you will not only enjoy stunning night views but also delicious food delicious on the yacht.
But if you want to shop or swim, you can go to the entertainment area opposite The Walk of JBR, The Beach is a complex of activities with modern design, coming to The Beach you can enjoy shopping. , eat, enjoy sand sports or swim on the beach and finally enjoy grilled Mediterranean seafood, Greek food or burgers at the famous The Cheesecake Factory restaurant in the area.
If you are an adventurer or a thrill-seeker, then come to the world’s longest urban zipline, you will enjoy the feeling of “lightning fast”. But note that the speed when dashing through the water is up to 80km/h, so this game is not an activity for those who are afraid of heights or faint of heart.
4. Experience the world’s longest urban zipline in Dubai
Dancing at Zero Gravity Dubai is a good choice for those who like nightlife activities by the infinity pool along with melodious tunes of international DJs. Cocktails in hand, enjoy a night of dancing under the twinkling lights of Bluewaters Island.
