Best Places to Visit in Dubai of 2017

There is no doubt in that Dubai is definitely touching the chord of the people around the world. With its beauty and the luxuries it attracts tourist. While you are in this favorite city there is one place which you can’t afford to miss Dhow Wharfage.  For those of you who are looking for some sightseeing option there you have the perfect place for you. Extending along the Deira creekside east of the Grand Souk between Deira Old Souk and Al Sabkha abra stations, the Dhow Wharfage offers an interesting look into the sea customs of old Dubai that have survived supernaturally in place at the heart of the twenty-first-century city. Saturated with history and extending sublimely along the Creek bank north of Maktoum Bridge are innumerable squeaking wooden dhows, moored in time-respected convention to stack and dump their assorted cargoes from everywhere throughout the area.

Highlights: The wharfage is home to many lovely wooden dhows, some as much as a hundred years of age, which compartment here to stack and empty freight; thus the considerable canvas secured hills of stock  anything from containers of cigarettes to gigantic ventilating units  that lie stacked up along the waterfront. The dhows themselves run in size from the genuinely unobtrusive vessels utilized for short jumps here and there the drift to the substantial maritime art used to transport products around the Gulf and over to Iran, and even as far away from home as Somalia, Pakistan and India.

Location: The Dhow Wharfarge is located at Baniyas Rd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Accolades from all over the world come and fall on Burj Al Arab for being the most luxurious and stylish hotels in Dubai, located on the coast of the vivacious Persian Gulf. Faultless opulence and impeccable service accommodate branded amenities and spacious rooms and thus it becomes the third tallest hotel in the world and a pearl of Dubai’s commercial scenario.

The private island holds the hotel is located about 280 meters away from Jumeirah Beach and its connection with the mainland is via an artificial bridge. To resemble the sail of a ship, the designers have given their heart and mind to create an alluring structure to the hotel and thus it exactly mimics a cruising ship on the sea. It rises up to 321 meters above the sea level and its atrium lobby is the topmost in the world. From Wild Wadi Water Park the hotel is very close and one can reach there by walking for five minutes.

Highlights: In terms of hospitality, Burj Al Arab sets new standards with superlative service and amenities. Mind blowing decorations and attractions embrace even the sidelined beauty present in the hotel to make it look like a fairyland. The underwater aquarium restaurant where you can reach through a simulated submarine would let your eyes widened. A sturdy fleet of Rolls Royce on the front court and a vast helipad are the yet another celebrated attributions. Thus celebrities are not uncommon here. Would you be surprised to know that you will get your cappuccino sprinkled with gold dust? Furthermore, the ground surface made of layers of rocks circled with a concrete honeycomb is a brilliant architectural pattern will protect the foundation from erosion.

Amenities: 28 double storey floors that accommodate around 202 bedroom suites are the main feature of the hotel. Free Wi-Fi, free parking, room service, laundry service, kitchen in all room, hot tub, fitness center, multi cuisine restaurant etc are some of the default amenities you can find at the hotel.

Location: It is located at Jumeirah, Dubai. From Dubai airport it lies 26 kms away.

Another famous mosque in Dubai which is a must visit for you is the Grand Mosque. This architectural show-stopper is one the world's biggest mosques, with a limit with regards to a surprising 40,000 admirers. It highlights 82 vaults, over a 1,000 segments, 24 carat gold overlaid light fixtures and the world's biggest hand tied cover. The primary corridor is besieged by one of the world's biggest light fixtures –10 meters in distance across, 15 meters in stature and measuring twelve tons. 

The mosque's first function was the memorial service of its namesake, Sheik Zayed, who is covered at the site. One can likewise discover reflecting encompassing the mosque making it more beautiful. The striking white and gold hues sparkling in the sun are changed during the evening by an exceptional lightning framework which mirrors the periods of the moon. Spend some time by the pool gazing at its beauty while you visit this one of kind mosque in Dubai.

 Location: The Grand mosque is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

 Timings: The mosque remain open for the Non Muslims from Saturday to Thursday 9:00 AM-10:00 PM and Friday 4.30PM-10:00

Adjacent to the popular Dubai Gold Souk, in the eastern part of Dubai, in Deira. There are a lot of inner lines and stalls which exhibit the fresh aroma of different types of spices. In large baskets, the intense fragrance of spices, rose petals, medicinal herbs are kept safe and those who walk around will fall for these items in the basket.

Spices ranging from frankincense to shisha are sold here along with numerous traditional herbs which were the ingredients added to give more flavours to Arabic and South Asian food items. Apart from spices, the stores have household articles, textile items, artifacts, rugs etc. Haggling is the main type of trading in the souk. The establishment of large supermarkets and stores have influenced the number of the stores in the souk to be decreased.

Highlights: The collection of incense burners, saffron, sheesha pipes, henna kits etc is the best and largely sold items in the market.

Timing: The souk is open from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm and from 05:00 pm to 10:00 on all days from Saturday to Thursday and on Fridays, it will be open from 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Entry fee: The entrance to the souk is absolutely free.

Location: The spice souk is located at Sikkat Al Khail Road in Deira, Dubai. It is located at a distance of 14 kms from Dubai via Baniyas Road.

The main museum in Dubai is the Dubai Museum located at Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787. It is known to be the oldest existing building in Dubai. It was opened by the ruler of Dubai with an aim of displaying the traditional way of Emirate’s life, in 1971. At the entrance, there is one fort that was constructed earlier and various displays along with it. From there, one will move to the galleries along the path and in the galleries, you will come to witness the general portrayals of the culture of the Emirates which was famous during the 1800s. 

The local antiquities and handicrafts from different countries and continents like Africa and Asia are well presented. These items were the traded collections. The number of visitors to the museum was increasing year by year and thus its fame was enhanced and reached beyond the horizon.

Highlights: The strong Al Fahidi Fort is the Numero Uno attraction at the museum that has an immaculate exhibition of the emirate’s transitions from fishing to become one of the illustrious leaders of commerce, finance and trade. There are displays of how important the sea to the natives before they started digging out oil and there is another room where the artefacts of ancient archaeological brilliance excavated from the nearby sites.

Timing: The museum is open on all days from Saturday to Thursday from 08:30 am to 08:30 pm and from 02:30 pm to 08:30 pm on Fridays.

Entry fee: Adults have to pay 3 dirhams and children have to pay 1 dirham to enter the museum.

Location: It is situated at Al Fahidi Street, Bur Dubai, Opposite to the Grand Mosque in Dubai, UAE. It is situated at a distance of around 12 kms from Dubai main city and one can reach there via Abu Dhabi- Ghweifat International Highway.

Adjacent to the popular Dubai Gold Souk, in the eastern part of Dubai, in Deira. There are a lot of inner lines and stalls which exhibit the fresh aroma of different types of spices. In large baskets, the intense fragrance of spices, rose petals, medicinal herbs are kept safe and those who walk around will fall for these items in the basket. 

Spices ranging from frankincense to shisha are sold here along with numerous traditional herbs which were the ingredients added to give more flavours to Arabic and South Asian food items. Apart from spices, the stores have household articles, textile items, artifacts, rugs etc. Haggling is the main type of trading in the souk. The establishment of large supermarkets and stores have influenced the number of the stores in the souk to be decreased.

Highlights: The collection of incense burners, saffron, sheesha pipes, henna kits etc is the best and largely sold items in the market.

Timing: The souk is open from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm and from 05:00 pm to 10:00 on all days from Saturday to Thursday and on Fridays, it will be open from 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Entry fee: The entrance to the souk is absolutely free.

Location: The spice souk is located at Sikkat Al Khail Road in Deira, Dubai. It is located at a distance of 14 kms from Dubai via Baniyas Road. 

An important spot in the history of Dubai and the people over there, Safa Park has been going through many redevelopment these years. It is a 64 hectare huge park which was an erstwhile accommodation centre for illegal migrants from South Asia mostly. The park came into establishment during 1975 after the inhabitants were removed from there. Despite its location near to Sheikh Zayed Road, the park creates beautiful anthologies to entertain the people come here to escape from the daily humdrum. All the major sparkles of Dubai are visible from the park as its point of standing is at the centre of everything.

Highlights: Among the multiple highlights the park has, the major one is the three lakes within the park that attract an excess of unique species of birds and the park is a haven for 16924 trees belong to differing types as well as various bushes. To relax completely, one can find green carpets of grass throughout the park which is kept tidy always, a small forest and a hill that offers a beautiful view of the whole park. Adding unconditional beauty to the lake, there is a waterfall sourcing from the hill along with a fountain and small boats floating freely on the water. Though these things are present, the park is pregnant with a sublime silence. A regular hang out space for families, the park is occupied with four entrances from different roads. The barbecues at the edge of the park have a lot of food lovers gathered around always. Children’s favourite spot is this park where they can play and couples find it as a soothing romantic place to enjoy. Some come to simply sit and stroll around while some others find the private space to read books. The amusement park within the park has several bikes which attract teenagers as well as it acts as the jogger’s companion.

Timings: It is open all days from 08:00 am to 10:00 pm. But from Thursday, Friday and Saturday, it will be open from 08:00 to 11:00 pm.

Entry fee: 3 dirhams per person is the entry fee.

Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE. It is located 10.53 kms southwest of the traditional center of Dubai.

The first national park of UAE if Dubai Desert Conservation Centre and Dubai has dedicated a huge land in order to carve out the best habitat for the rare species of wildlife under a single project. The rehabilitation of endangered species was done very carefully and thus now the land is a highly protected environment that preserves the last of the desert wildernesses. 

Since the development of Dubai was in a blink of an eye, there was a huge threatening toward the flora and fauna of the desert and the Government thus brought forth the idea of protecting those species to balance the nature with the fast paced development the city will attain in the recent future. To be measured, the land is about 225 square kilometers and recognized as a natural reserve which consists of about 5% of the total landmass of Dubai. Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa is a predominant attraction found here.

Highlights: A day tour can show you the best of the reserve with the help of a trained guide. You will be able to know more in detail about the list of endangered species belonging to varying flora and fauna found only in deserts as the conditions here are conducive for their growth. Different types of antelopes, desert cats, rodents, hedgehogs and rabbits, desert dogs, snakes and many reptiles, small insects, spiders and unique desert plants and shrubs are together living in the reserve in harmony.

Activities: Camel safari, dune bashing, dune dinner, archery, falconry, horse riding, wildlife safari, sand boarding etc are the majorly available activities at the centre.

Location: E-66, Dubai Al Ain Highway, Murqqab Exit 50, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai, UAE. It is located around 64.3 kms away from Dubai city and one can reach the spot via Dubai- Al Ain Road.

Flying to Dubai is in itself a great matter of happiness and when you get the perfect place for adventure there it will be a double treat.  And when it’s about meeting the friendliest creature on earth then there’s no stopping you. Dolphin Bay in Atlantis is a standout amongst the most advanced dolphin environments on the planet. The Dolphin Encounter is an exceptional ordeal where you get the chance to meet and play with our dolphins in shallow water. Swim with dolphins in Dubai and get a chance to play with these animals. And the best of all you will be all secure while you swim with the dolphins. Also they keep in mind about your swimming abilities and looking after that they allow you to swim. Regardless of whether you're an inn visitor or going by for the day, Dolphin Bay in Dubai offers an exceptional affair. Also you can try scuba diving or swimming here according to your convenience.

Location: The Dolphin Bay is located at Atlantis, The Palm, Crescent Road - Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

Timings: Opens from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Price: The approximate price starts from 820 AED.

Your visit to Dubai will be incomplete without heading out for a shopping in the malls. Girls get ready to go crazy while you hear about Mall of the Emirates in Dubai which is a must visit destination for you. Considered as the world’s first resort shopping mall this will definitely take your breath away. 

The multi-level shopping mall as of now components around 630 worldwide brands with an aggregate gross leasable territory (GLA) of 233,467 sqm including retail chains, design, way of life, games, gadgets and home outfitting outlets and the biggest Carrefour in the city. Shopping center of the Emirates additionally includes an unmatched extravagance offer lodging more than 80 of the world's most eminent creator marks in Fashion Dome and Luxury Wing. For the accommodation of visitors, the shopping center has two abutting lodgings: the 5-star Kempinski Mall of the Emirates and the 5-star Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel.

Location: The Mall of the Emirates is located at interchange four on Sheikh Zayed Road.

Any country which respects women becomes 10 times richer than any other country. It’s the women which is the power of a country or a place. Women have always played an important role in shaping the future of a country and in honor of that Women's Museum in Dubai was constructed to share their powerful stories. 

The museum paints a distinctive picture of Emirati ladies during that time and commends a large number of their accomplishments in each part of business, the arts, education, politics, and with society as a whole. Building up a name as the controlling power in the UAE, some of its most prominent ladies have been enlisted in the uncommon Women's Museum that has a fundamental influence in the rich history and carry on the fate of the present generation.

Highlights: The museum makes an exceptional canvas of Emirati ladies during that time and praises a great deal of their accomplishments in each part of their lives identified with business, expressions of the human experience, training, governmental issues, and with society all in all. The Women's Museum is a national chronicle and documentation focus that is devoted to the ladies of the UAE. It likewise worries with all parts of their lives and with the recorded and social impacts as well as it has formed their rationality; their status in the public eye; and their place in the family. The Museum concentrates on offering data to guests in UAE with the different parts of the day by day lives of ladies in UAE.

Location: The Women’s Museum is located at Al Sabkha, Gold Souq, Near Al Khor St, Deira - Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

Timings: The museum opens from 10:00 AM- 7:00 PM.

Your adventure in Dubai will never be complete without visit a mall and after exploring the grand mall there is another mall which is a must visit for you. Bringing together the culture, entertainment and the fun of shopping Ibn Battata Mall in Dubai will definitely blow your minds away. Having more than 270 shops, 50 eateries, a 21-screen silver screen and more than 4,500 parking spots on a sum of 521,000 square meters, Ibn Battuta is the world's biggest themed shopping center. 

The shopping center comprise of six courts, each of whose plans are roused by a portion of the nations gone by the considerable Moroccan Berber pilgrim, Ibn Battuta:

·         Egypt Court

·         India Court

·         China Court

·         Andalusia Court

·         Persia Court

·         Tunisia Court

Spend some time exploring the mall along with your friends and family. Make your way to the different courts and enjoy a cultural mixture while you investigate each one of them.

 Location: Ibn Battuta Mall is located at Sheikh Zayed Rd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

 Timings: Opens from 10:00 AM- 10:00 PM.

While in Dubai there is another place which will definitely cheer you up. Black Palace Beach is one of the city's mystery jewels, with an area that is not entirely obvious yet certainly justified regardless of the exploring mission: between the imperial strongholds at Al Sufouh lies a minor pathway that takes you to this place where there is unadulterated unwinding. This untouched shoreline has delightful perspectives of Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab. So wander off the beaten track and find this cozy inlet. Straddled by castles and opposite of the Palm this place will make you forget all your worries.

Highlights: One can also head out for a number of activities like scuba diving and snorkelling near the palace.

Location: Black Palace Peach Dubai is located between the royal palaces facing the Palm Jumeirah.

Another amazing place in Dubai which is a must visit for you is the Zabeel Park.  Zabeel Park is one of the main attractions in the Gulf, with a region comparable to 45 football play areas, and is home to youngsters' complex and edutainment focus. Zabeel Park is one of the bigger stops in Dubai, situated between Al Karama and World Trade Center at Zabeel Square on Sheik Zayed Road. The zone of the recreation center is identical to 45 football play areas, and elements more than 3000 palm trees with almost 7000 different trees of 14 distinct species. 

It additionally contains huge expanses, experience play area, play zones, lake offering watercraft rides, ice arena and ice skating, kids' playground  and action rooms, model of mammoth chess drawing of Rubik's 3D shape sort structure, extensive amphitheater, secured zones for grills, picnics, bistros and great greenery. It incorporates running track around the recreation center border. An essential viewpoint is there is Wi-Fi availability in the entire stop.

 Location: Zabeel Park is located at the Zabeel district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Timings: Opens from 8:00 AM- 10:00 PM.

Make your Dubai vacation a special one while you visit this amazing park. For a ultimate water-themed thrills to escape from the summer heat spend a day at Aquaventure which is the biggest water park in the Middle East and Europe. Get a chance to explore the underwater charms and The Lost Chambers, the biggest aquarium in the Middle East.  Feel the thrill as you try the rides and slides, get very close with sharks and unwind on 700 meters of flawless private shoreline. 

The best part is that here you will also have some time for recess in the new selective seating ranges. Both parks are housed inside the striking Atlantis, The Palm resort, making it simple to join both in 1 energizing day. Begin by launching on dilute napkins and plunging a 9-story, close vertical slide straight into a shark-filled tidal pond. Investigate the secret of the lost city of Atlantis through 20 remarkable displays, including a touch tank and Aquatheatre intuitive show.

Location: The Aquaventure Waterpark is located at Atlantis, Crescent Road,The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

Timings: Opens from 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM.

When you are exploring the most enticing place in the world you should definitely visit the beach.  Nothing can be a better option than a beach just in the park for your recreational time. Whether you are planning to get tanned in the beach pr just sit idle sipping a glass of juice at the park, you will have everything right there. This richly arranged Shoreline Park comprises of a string of five exquisite sandy ranges and accompanies a swimming pool, play areas, water sports rentals, grills, green regions and cooled cabanas. 

Al Mamzar Beach Park covers a zone of 106 hectares and offers grill locales, private chalets for contract, swimming pool, nourishment stands, shielded shoreline and safe tidal pond, a beautiful prepare and many kids' play zones. Channeled music is played for the duration of the day and there are wonderful grassed outing ranges. It is found roughly 5 km after the kill to Hamriya Port. Being one of the shoreline parks, it separates itself with its tremendous space and novel area on the brilliant sand beach.

Location: Al Mamzar Beach Park is located at Al Mamzar - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Timings: Opens from 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM.

Make your Dubai holidays a memorable one while you visit this amazing theme park in Dubai.  Experience the fun like never before as you try some of the thrilling activities here.  Strategically placed at The Dubai Mall, the 76,000 sq ft stop highlights 16 exciting attractions and more than 170 recreations, from bleeding edge movement test systems and virtual encounters to one of the area's biggest variety of aptitude and reclamation amusements. 

Created by Emaar Entertainment in relationship with Japan-based SEGA Corporation, one of the worldwide pioneers in innovative excitement, SEGA Republic presents to you an exciting way to experience the thrill. With the unlimited rides and the different activities you will definitely crave to visit this place once again during your stay at Dubai.

Highlights: Some of the rides which are favorite here are: Giant Slider, Robotnik, Xyclone, Racer, Spingear, Wild Wing, Wild Jungle, Sonic Hopper, Storm-G, Initial D-4, Let’s Go JungleSpecial, Outrun    2SP, Halfpipe Canyon and Rope Rush, House of the Dead.

Location: SEGA Republic is located at Level 2,Dubai Mall,Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

Timings: Opens daily from 10 AM to 1 AM

If you are planning to spend some leisure time exploring the beauty of the region then Mushrif Park is just the right place for you. Mushrif Park is a well known 1300 section of park situated in Mirdif (Al Khawaneej street) Dubai. This greenery forsake is a most loved place for families, both Adults and Kids will love this place in particular. 

For Kids, there are many slides, swings, teeter-totters and a wed go-round to appreciate. There are numerous cafeterias where we get top notch burgers, popcorn and sulimani. One can also find a train which will be taking your from one place to another inside the park.  Also there is a swimming pool where people can enjoy a swim in the bosom of Mother Nature.

Highlights: The Mushriff Park is just 5 minutes’ drive away from the desert camp and so it is an ideal place for a long night stay.

Timings: Opens from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Price: The approximate price to the park is 10 dirhams per car. For swimming pool, adults pay 10 dirhams and children pay 5 dirhams.

A clear definition of Dubai’s Clock Tower has not been published anywhere but it is one of the major landmarks in Dubai. It is believed to be constructed by the people in Dubai lived during 1960s have designed and created the clock. 

Deira Clocktower or Dubai Clock tower as people fondly call is a roundabout in Dubai. It is located in eastern Dubai in Deira exactly at the intersection of Umm Hurrair Road and route D 89 road. It is a predominant monument in Deira and the access to the famous Al Maktoum Bridge is provided by this monument.

Highlights: It was designed by an architect Ziki Homsi and it was built by Architecture Design Construction as the people say. It came into existence as a symbol of Dubai’s life and one can witness or learn the importance of this tower in the lives of the natives. As the Telegraph newspaper listed out, Dubai Clock Tower is the prime attraction in Dubai and one of the 17 most beautiful clock towers around the world.

Location: Deira, Dubai. From Dubai main city, it is hardly 10 kms to reach Deira Clock Tower.

Heritage House was built in 1890 and this one is a courtyard house that offers the visitors to explore the house of a wealthy pearl merchant. The unbelievable fact about the house is that it is built of coral and gypsum and houses a central courtyard which has beautiful verandahs that keep the direct sunlight coming away. Many of the rooms in the house have audio visual displays and the use of dioramas recreate the traditional life styles.

Highlights: This building is praised as the exemplary structure that showcases how a traditional Gulf mansion can be. The large exterior walls without windows are the sturdy protectors of the house. The main room called Al Makhzan would be visible after you cross the finely carved teak doors that are beautified with palm and floral creations. In the main room, you can see mannequins that show the traditional dress and jewellery but the room is made extravagant with the Western imports, an old gramophone, a Seth Thomas clock etc.

Timings: The house is open on all days from 08:00 am to 07:30 pm but on Fridays, it will be open from 02:30 pm to 07:30 pm.

Entry fee: The admission to the house is free of charge.

Location: Al Ras Area, Deira, Dubai, UAE. From Dubai city, the Heritage House is located around 14 kms away.

An industrial compound accommodating warehouses in the industrial zone of Al Quoz in Dubai is Alserkal Avenue. Now, it is being celebrated as an arts and culture district with a wide array of galleries, facilities and platforms. It houses residencies for local and international artists as well. 

The time Alserkal Avenue was just an industrial location has flown away and not it displays itself as a mix of industrial business and creative spaces. There are 60 art houses, design and creative venues which have foundations, private collections and community projects. It was founded in 2007 and from then on it was gathering the region’s artists and other people who belong to different sorts of lives to have discussions and dialogues, to share their ideas and enhance their artistic values to a great height.

Highlights: The galleries here are made distinct and beautiful by arranging individual programs which represent the emerging or established artists along with some exhibitions, talks, discussions, community events and so on.

Timings: The Avenue is open on all days except on Fridays from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm.

Location: Street 8, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates