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THE PALM JUMEIRAH
Places to visit in Dubai Atlantis
The Atlantis Hotel is located on Palm Island.
Places to visit in Dubai Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jumeirah, the artificial island.
This man-made island in the shape of a palm tree, the Palm Jumeirah is where you’ll find many of Dubai’s finest hotels including the iconic Atlantis. This enormous hotel is also home to Aquaventure Waterpark which boasts the world’s longest water slide as well as another that drops nine stories. There is also a huge stretch of child-friendly sand and the chance to go on an underwater safari using sea trek helmets.
Good to know: A monorail system runs the length of the palm’s ‘trunk’ making it incredibly easy to visit any time of year.
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DUBAI AQUARIUM
Another unmissable site in Dubai is the Dubai Aquarium, home to 140 colorful species of fish and other sea life. The main tank holds 10 million litres of water, and amongst hundreds of sharks and rays is the largest collection of sand tiger sharks in the world. Situated on the ground floor of Dubai Mall, it is possible to view the main massive tank (large enough for glass-bottomed boat tours on its surface) from the mall itself, though nothing quite matches the thrill of heading "into" the tank yourself by entering the 148-meter-long walk-through tunnel. For the adrenaline ju**ie, cage snorkeling and shark diving are both on offer.
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BURJ AL-ARAB
Places to visit in Dubai Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab is the tallest hotel in the world
Though it cannot compete with the heady heights of the Burj Khalifa, the Burj Al-Arab does lay claim to being the world’s tallest hotel at 321 meters high. Sitting on its own dedicated island, its architecture echoes the shape of a traditional dhow in full sail — a type of merchant ship that has been plying the waters around the emirate for centuries. Come nightfall, the exterior is lit up with a kaleidoscope of colors.
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BURJ KHALIFA
Places to visit in Dubai Burj Khalifa
The tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa.
No Dubai sightseeing trip is complete without a visit to the building that has come to symbolize the city more than any other. The world’s tallest freestanding structure, rising to an almost unbelievable height of 829.8m, the Burj Khalifa is not to be missed. A visit to the ‘at the top’ observation deck on the 124th floor offers panoramic views that are simply breathtaking and includes a multimedia experience that details some of the difficulties overcome during the mammoth building project. Also, make sure you don’t miss the beautiful gardens that surround the tower at ground level.
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Dune Buggy Driving
The desert is commonly associated with extreme heat, lack of water, life and fun. However, given that Dubai is a place of unlimited opportunity, the surrounding desert is a dune buggy ride. The buggies are equipped with seat belts, safety cages, fire extinguishers, helmets, headlights, technical support and a spare vehicle, so you don't have to worry about being trapped in the desert. Dune bashing is a lot of fun, especially if you are accompanied by a licensed guide. These rides are just perfect for those who love an adrenaline rush, as they offer drivers and passengers an indescribable and incomparable feeling of speed and power.
