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Dubai Marina
Nestled in the region popularly known as 'New Dubai', Dubai Marina is a conceptualized man-made canal city. It offers luxurious lifestyles through its exquisite waterfront development along the Persian Gulf shoreline. There are classy hotels and upscale shopping and other leisure options here. It also contains the Dubai Marina Mall Complex, a shopping and entertainment destination.
Considered to be one of the most pedestrian-friendly areas in Dubai, the Dubai Marina is an ideal place for many people to either go for a jog, an evening of shopping or just taking a stroll by the waterfront. For a quicker commute within the Marina, there is the Dubai Tram which can get you to both ends of the complex for AED 3 - AED 5 varying on the distance. Want to explore the Dubai Marina a bit differently? Take the Water Bus which takes you around the Canal. One can either opt to reach another destination in the Marina by paying AED 3 - AED 11 per ticket on this or just take a sightseeing tour on the water bus with a day pass for just AED 25.
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Dubai Museum
Nestled in the Al-Fahidi Fort, this magnificent museum of Dubai was built in 1787 and is the oldest building in the Emirate. Restored in 1971 by the ruler of Dubai and then extensively renovated in 1995, this beautiful architecture houses the city's heritage and many important historical events. The exhibits in the museum vary from many traditional boats and a palm-leaf house to Emirati wind-tower.
Various galleries in the complex display the general culture of the land mainly emphasizing the 1800s. Emirati musical instruments, plethora of artifacts exchanged from African and Asian countries and the 3,000-4,000-year-old graves at Al Qusais archaeological site will baffle you with its past. While the museum's main aim is to present the traditional way of life in the Emirate of Dubai, it also showcases fascinating old maps of the Emirates and Dubai explaining the giant expansion of the region after the oil boom.
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Dubai Opera
Located in Downtown Dubai, this 2016 established Opera is one of the finest and most radiant cultural and art centres. The opera is shaped like a dhow or a sailing vessel and hosts several performances like theatre, ballets, concerts, orchestras, conferences and even fashion shows.
Built by the famous Emaar properties, Dubai Opera is a multi-format performing arts centre with the capacity of holding approximately 2000 persons. It engages the audience and brings an exciting vibe and life to the place. Dubai Opera is a unique blend of art and culture and presents something you’ve never had seen before.
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Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
Established in 2006, the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club are located in the Arabian Ranches. It is a multipurpose destination which offers facilities for sports, leisure, entertainment as well as for business. With more than 330 stables, this club lets you host private parties, learn horse-riding for beginners and play polo! This club is not limited to just horse riding and lush-green grounds but has amazing dining lounges too!
Dubai Safari Park
This beautiful park has over 3000 animals from across the globe and has become a popular attraction in Dubai for locals and tourists alike. The zoo is divided into various zones named as 'Villages', and these are classified based on the regions around the world in which the animals are based. They are Safari Village, African Village, Asian Village, Wadi Village, Arabian Village and Kids Farm which is a playground for children to learn about wildlife.
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Dubai Spice Souk
Famous for its amazing quality and variety of herbs, spices and flavours, Dubai Spice Souks, also known as Old Souk, is all you need to visit for a visual as well as for a taste treat. The air is filled with a unique blend of smells and aromas. Situated in Deira, visitors can find other products like unique Arabian rugs and lanterns, dried fruits and traditional UAE clothing as well. It is the perfect place in Dubai for souvenir shopping.
Dubai Street Museum
Located in the Satwa district of Dubai, this street museum is one of the most prominent global graffiti hubs in the country. With local, international and local Emirati artists, the impressive murals, painted buildings and walls promote the UAE’s heritage, art and culture. It presents historical and cultural significance on the streets so that everyone has access to this open-air and inspiring display of creativity.
The Dubai Street Museum is a combined effort of well-known, celebrated and even new artists who are passionate for art and for their nation. This open museum celebrates the Arabic culture and is a famous tourist hub where visitors come in huge numbers, soak in the beauty of the place, click selfies and get closer to the heritage of the country.
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Dubai Water Canal
Dubai Water Canal is one of the most exotic, exorbitant and eco-friendly projects of the Emirate. It stretches over a 3.2-kilometer waterway from the Creek in Old Dubai all the way to the Arabian Gulf. The canal is not just an attraction, it serves as a functional transportation system and provides routes to commute within the city.
The water Canal is eco-friendly as the street lights used in the canal are completely solar-powered ensuring sustainable use of resources. Sitting atop a traditional Arabic Dhow Cruise or taking an Abra ride would give you the best experience and view of the canal. The canal houses three water bodies, the Arabian Gulf coastline, the Crystal Lagoon in Safa Park and the Canal itself, which runs from Business Bay to the Arabian Gulf. It connects Safa Park to the Jumeirah Beach Park. The canal is also surrounded by recreational spots, delectable eateries, and seating areas.
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Dubai Waterfalls
Dubai Waterfalls was created inside the Dubai Mall, which is located at the Financial Center Road in the UAE. Established in 2009, the attraction is 24-meter tall and situated near The Grove, which is known to be a vital component of the retail centre. This artificial Waterfall is designed by Singapore-based DPA architects and is known to give the visitors a significantly luxury experience.
This place is surrounded by coffee shops which allow visitors to grab a coffee and enjoy the views of Burj Dubai, the Dubai Fountain, and The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai. Running through the entire height of Dubai Mall, the Waterfall is adorned with fibreglass sculptures of divers, which creates a dynamic visual spectrum for the visitors. The sheer beauty of the manmade creation at the Dubai Mall is undoubtedly a compelling piece of artistry and magic, which draws every visitor’s attention.
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Dubai Waterfront
The Dubai Waterfront, locally referred to as the Waterfront, is one of the most ambitious projects commissioned in the world. Although the area is yet to be developed fully, visitors can find several entertainment areas offering leisure activities as well as several iconic landmarks of Dubai nearby.
The Dubai Waterfront was designed to include a number of canals as well as several man-made islands spanning the entire coastline of Dubai reaching into the Persian Gulf. Construction work on the project had been on hold since 2009 due to financial causes but work on Phase 1 of the project has been initiated once again with the developers expecting it to complete by 2020. The entire project is expected to take more than 8 to 10 years for completion with the real estate developers hoping to link the neighborhoods of Marina, Madinat Al Soor, the Resorts and the Boulevard to 8 distinct artificial islands.
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