Dubai is an astonishing city that offers visitors the chance to explore the modern, luxurious world of Dubai. The city is filled with incredible attractions and sights. Whether you’re interested in visiting one of the many museums within the city or looking at historical sites like Jumeirah Mosque, you’ll find Dubai city tours for everyone’s liking!
On one of your Dubai city tours, you can also visit Burj Khalifa, which has been called “The World’s Tallest Building” since 2010 when it was completed. It stands at 2,722 feet tall and has 163 floors! If you want to get out on the water while exploring Dubai, don’t forget to take a boat tour; these are available all over Dubai Bay. Tourists who enjoy shopping will find plenty of opportunities here as well;
Every traveler should have an opportunity to experience everything that this dynamic city has to offer. In this blog post, I’ll explore some hidden gems that will give your next trip to Dubai just as much excitement as its famous landmarks.
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Burj Khalifa
For over a decade, Burj Khalifa’s been the tallest building in the world. It has 163 stories, and it stands at 2,722 feet tall. It was completed on January 4th of 2010. The cost to build this amazing skyscraper was $1.5 billion dollars!
Burj Khalifa’s story
If you’re looking to get a glimpse of the world’s tallest building, then Dubai is the place to be. Located in the United Arab Emirates, Burj Khalifa is one of the eight wonders of modern architecture and has been standing tall since 2010. The tower reaches up at an astounding 2,717 feet (828 meters) and still manages to look like something out of a science fiction movie. It’s hard not to feel like you’ve landed on another planet when you see this amazing construction site from afar, but it all makes sense once you visit for yourself!
The tower was commissioned for Dubai’s 2020 Expo with construction set to end in 2009. It has since become a popular tourist destination among travelers and tourists alike.
The sheer height of this building offers many breathtaking views that are hard to come by even from airplanes or helicopters. Add the Burj Khalifa to your Dubai city tours and explore some of them on our site!
Al-Fahidi Fort
Once upon a time, there was a fort in the middle of Dubai. This is not just any fort though, but Al-Fahidi Fort. It is one of the most famous landmarks in all of Dubai and its history goes back to 1881 when Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum founded modern-day Dubai. Its story begins with his father Sheikh Saeed who had visited the area near Jumeirah Beach on many occasions before he decided to build his summer palace there. He eventually moved his entire family from Umm Qasr to this coastal location so that they could enjoy their summers by the sea like he always desired during childhood times spent at Ras al Khaimah (the principal port for pearling).
The Al-Fahidi Fort is a historic fort in Dubai. It was built by the Portuguese to defend their settlement after the British attacked them in 1819. The fort was later taken over by the Ottomans and then abandoned until it became a battleground for World War II during 1941 when Britain took control of it from Germany. In 1996, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ordered its restoration as part of his vision to promote heritage sites throughout Dubai.
The fort now stands as an iconic landmark that tells stories about our history and culture – all at your fingertips!
Jumeirah Mosque
If you are looking for a new place to visit in Dubai city tours, this is it. The Jumeirah Mosque has been around since the 17th century and was once an important trading post that connected travelers from all over to trade goods.
The Jumeirah Mosque is a beautiful mosque in Dubai with intricate architecture that reflects the Islamic faith. It was built in 2003 and overlooks the Persian Gulf. This blog post will tell you about its design, history, and provide pictures of this majestic building.
The Jumeirah Mosque has an impressive dome-shaped roof with two minarets on each side with three marble domes at the entrance. The ground is covered by white marble tiles and there is various plant life inside including palm trees, which symbolize peace and prosperity in Islam culture. If you visit this mosque during Ramadan (the Muslim holy month) you can experience one of their nightly prayer sessions called Tarawih.
Burj al-Arab
The Burj al-Arab Jumeirah is one of the most iconic hotels in Dubai. It was designed by Tom Wright, who also did the design for The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
For those of you who have not heard of it, Burj al-Arab is a luxury hotel that was built on the shores of Dubai. It’s often considered to be one of the most luxurious hotels in the world and features some pretty spectacular views from its rooms, so definitely worth adding to your list of Dubai city tours.
The decor inside is amazing, all done with marble floors and gold fixtures. You can tell they spared no expense when building this place because it shows at every turn. If you’re looking for a vacation spot where you’ll be treated like royalty then look no further than Burj al-Arab!
Mall of the Emirates
The Mall of the Emirates is one of the largest shopping malls in Dubai and has 3,000 stores. The mall includes a theatre with 12 screens, an ice rink and a snow room for winter months, children’s play areas such as LegoLand® Discovery Centre and KidZania® Dubai.
The Mall of the Emirates was developed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties (MAFP) which also owns other major malls in Dubai such as Deira City Centre and Burjuman Shopping Complex. All three malls are located close to each other on Sheikh Zayed Road. MAFP is headquartered in Abu Dhabi but it operates through many subsidiaries across six countries: UAE, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
So, these are the most important Dubai city tours you should add to your itinerary. Thanks for reading and good luck visiting Dubai on a budget!
Mirela Letailleur is a Romanian travel blogger living in the South of France. She writes on The Travel Bunny travel blog about affordable travel in Europe, creator of unique free travel guides, local travel expert. Problem solver. Wannabe coffee guru.
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