Dubai is one of the most popular and prestigious tourism destinations. Luxurious skyscrapers and shopping malls, unique hotels and exclusive service - all this appeared like a fabulous oasis in the middle of a small piece of desolate, lifeless land in almost a couple of decades. The United Arab Emirates is an endless source of unforgettable emotions and pleasure from a first-class vacation.
The Burj Khalifa skyscraper ranks first in the list of Dubai's main attractions. It is the tallest structure in the world in the entire history of its existence. On the 124th floor of the 830-meter building, there is an observation deck so that everyone can have a bird's eye view of one of the most beautiful resorts on the planet.
Tours are conducted around the skyscraper, during which you can see a video presentation on the construction of this attraction, as well as go up to the site itself using a high-speed elevator. The view that opens from a 360-degree angle is simply mesmerizing. The panorama of the city with high-rise buildings and unique hotel complexes, surrounded by endless desert and endless ocean, stretches before the viewers.
The panorama acquires special splendor in the evening, in the light of night illumination. That is why you can often meet photographers here. To avoid the line, it is recommended that you book your Burj Khalifa ticket in advance.
The skyscraper is surrounded by picturesque open-plan gardens with lush exotic vegetation. The pearl of the landscape gardening ensemble is the Dubai Dancing Fountain, which is also the tallest on earth.
You can find out all the details about the formation of Dubai by visiting the Central Museum. Its expositions are located in the old fort Al-Fahili, which was built to guard the bay in the second half of the 18th century. The walls of the fortification have a reddish tint. They were built from coral blocks, a unique material used in the Emirates.
At different times, the fortress was the residence of the ruling family, a place for meetings of the country's leadership, military barracks and even a prison. Since the end of the last century, the building has been endowed with the role of the main city museum.
The collection is located not only inside the fortress, but also outside. The external exhibition includes a collection of old maps that showcase the development of the Emirates since the discovery of oil deposits. The exhibition of ancient Arab boats and a house made of palm leaves are also of interest.
Inside the building, you can find collections of ancient weapons and traditional Arabic musical instruments. In the basements there are exhibition halls where you can find out all the details about the life of the local people at different times, see how pearls are mined, and also get acquainted with unique archaeological artifacts.