What are the must-visit attractions in Dubai?

Dubai is one of the world’s international financial centers. It has the world’s first seven-star hotel (Burj Al Arab), the world’s tallest skyscraper (Burj Khalifa), and the world’s largest shopping mall. The world's largest indoor ski resort has attracted the attention of the world with its active real estate, events, talks and other features that are close to world records. What are the must-see attractions in Dubai? Let’s take a look at them. What are the must-see attractions in Dubai?

1. Palm Island

Known as the "New Eight Wonders of the World", Costing US$14 billion, it is one of the largest land transformation projects in the world. It consists of an artificial island shaped like a palm trunk, 17 small islands shaped like palm trees, and a circular wave-proof island surrounding them. It will be developed into a maritime city year by year. The island will have more than 60,000 residents and more than 50,000 service personnel distributed in 32 hotels, dozens of shopping malls and amusement places on the island to provide various services to the islanders. After the overall completion, more than 300 small islands will form a "world island" according to the shape of the world map. People will be able to see a world map outlined by these islands from the air.

2. Dubai National Museum

The museum’s predecessor was Al Fahidi Fortress, which was built in 1799 mainly to resist foreign invasion. In peacetime, the Dubai government converted it into a museum to introduce the history of the Bedouins, the ancestors of the Arabs, and the preserved sailboat has become a symbol of the museum. Entering the entrance of the fortress, walking down the tunnel, you gradually enter the world of the Bedouin. There is continuous fine sand under your feet, and under the dim light, the lifelike statues make it difficult to distinguish the authenticity. For a moment, people will have the illusion that they have traveled through a time and space tunnel, and the scenes of Bedouin life are unfolding in front of them one by one: the men smoked hookah and chatted after a tiring day. The women were lighting a fire and cooking, seeming to be whispering, with happy smiles on their faces. In the market in the distance, cloth, spices, and handicrafts are all available, and a young girl is carefully selecting fabrics for herself. Although the museum is not big, it can take you back to history in an instant.

3. Old City of Bastakiya

Old City of Bastakiya is one of the oldest ruins in Dubai and the only remaining wind tower complex on the Arabian coast of the Gulf. . The name Bastakiya comes from the Iranian town of Bastak, where most of Dubai's first business immigrants came from in the early 19th century. The beautiful buildings with freestone walls where wealthy families live have become the symbol of the old town of Bastakia. There is a wind tower built on the top of the wall, which can introduce wind into the room. It is the prototype of early effective air conditioning. The cool and beautifully decorated inner courtyard contrasts with the impregnable exterior structure. Wandering around the streets of the old town of Bastakiya is like traveling back in time. These old buildings have been converted into cafes, art galleries and quirky shops, making Old Town Bastakia a great place to spend a few hours.

4. Jumeirah Mosque

The beautiful Jumeirah Mosque is a famous landmark building in Dubai, especially when the lights are on at night. Built in accordance with medieval Fatimid traditions, the Jumeirah Mosque has a capacity of 1,200 people. Despite all the glitz and glitz in Dubai, Jumeirah Mosque still maintains its quaint style. The Hajj is one of the few opportunities for visitors to uncover the mysteries of Jumeirah Mosque and understand the true face of religion in this country. It is also the only mosque in Dubai open to non-Muslims. As part of its "open doors, open minds" policy, the Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding organizes tours of the Jumeirah Mosque to promote ethnic exchanges. Photography is allowed inside the mosque, so don’t forget to bring your camera when sightseeing. A tour of the Jumeirah Mosque usually lasts for more than an hour, with a question-and-answer session at the end.

5. Cultural Village

This is a place that introduces the historical overview of Dubai and displays the dwellings, living and working styles of Dubai people in the old days. There are permanent exhibits showing how village fishermen weave homespun cloth and make pottery. There are also some houses and courtyards built later, showing the former residences, all of which were very simple and plain. Black-and-white photos and pictures show Dubai's history of deep-sea pearl fishing dating back to 550 BC. It is said that there were more than 300 fishing boats at its peak. It's very quiet here during the day, you can come and go freely. Walking along the canal, you can hardly see anyone, and only the sea breeze comes. It's very lively here at night, with live performances showing people's lives in the past, and selling various antique stoneware. There are also some delicious and cheap open-air restaurants and food stalls, where you can have a delicious seafood meal before sitting down Smoking a hookah by the canal, time and space suddenly lost track.

6. Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

This is one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world. It has the Guinness World Records as the largest aquarium viewing curtain wall in the world. .

The Dubai Aquarium displays 33,000 species of underwater creatures, including more than 220 species including sharks and yellow croakers. Underwater glass passages allow visitors to get up close and personal with these underwater creatures. The underwater zoo features 36 separate aquarium exhibits, allowing visitors to experience different underwater environments. The underwater zoo explains to visitors the ecological environment and sustainable survival of marine life through interactive forms. The entire visit includes 3 ecological zones: tropical rainforest, reef coast and marine life, bringing together a large number of aquatic animals, including penguins, seals, crocodiles, piranhas, spider crabs, river rats, giant catfish, lizards, manta rays, etc. Participating in the publicly held Shark Dives event will give you the opportunity to shuttle among sharks, or you can take a glass-bottom boat to enjoy the underwater scenery at the aquarium.

7. Burj Khalifa (Burj Khalifa)

The Burj Khalifa was designed by American architect Adrian Smith. The entire project cost 1.5 billion U.S. dollars. It is not only the world's largest The tallest building in the world will be the tallest building in the world. Burj Khalifa has transformed Dubai’s skyline and offers unique living experiences not available anywhere in the world. The commercial center, Burj Views, Burj Du Street, residences, restaurants, hotels and residential facilities are all located on the edge of a spectacular man-made lake.