Dubai is UAE's capital city and
one of the biggest cities in United Arab Emirates. Geographically, this city is
located in the southeast coast at the Persian Gulf. Historically, this city in
18th century was only a small town enjoyed by fishermen. Now, it has been
global modern city and business center in middle east countries. A research
called TikTok Travel Index said that video with #Dubai has gained more than 80
billion views and it's become the highest views in TikTok.
There are many reasons why people
choose Dubai as their destination for holiday. The luxury and the ultra
modernity have been the major attraction of this city. The high building with
high technology in architecture is the reason why Dubai cannot be missed. Other
than luxury and modernity, Dubai also offers historical and nature sites to
visit. Here are Best Tourist Attraction in Dubai in 2022 should take a look at!
1. Burj Khalifa
We cannot leave Burj Khalifa when
we are talking about Dubai. It is the most prominent building and destination
in Dubai. Almost all people who go to Dubai visit Burj Khalifa. It is the
highest building in the world. It has long story until it becomes the major
landmark in the country. The construction of this building started from 2004 to
2009. In 2010, the Burj Khalifa officially opened as part of the development of
the Downtown Dubai area. The basic architecture of this building resembles the
letter-y shape with a blend of Islamic architecture, namely the Great Mosque of
Samara. This building has a total of 163 floors. On the 124th floor there is an
observation deck with the name At the Top with a height of 452 meters. The building
is surrounded by an 11-hectare Burj Khalifa Park. On the outside of the
building there is also a 270-meter-long Dubai Fountain decorated with 6,600
illuminated lights.
2. Jumeirah Mosque
Jumeirah Mosque is a mosque
located on Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai. This mosque is a major landmark in Dubai
and is one of the mosques that is often used as an object of photography, just
like the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Jumeirah Mosque was first built in
1976 with architectural design, Fatima style. The exterior of the mosque is
white, with 1 main dome and 2 minarets. This mosque can be visited by
non-Muslim tourists as long as they wear modest clothes. For tours, this mosque
can be visited every day except Friday starting at 10 am. This mosque as one of
the biggest mosques in Dubai must be a right place to learn about Arab culture
and tradition especially in Islam.
3. Burj Al Arab
Another tall building you
cannot miss when you are in Dubai is Burj Al Arab. It is located in Jumeirah
area. So if you stay here, it would be minutes away to visit Jumeirah mosque.
It is built on an artificial island, about 280 meters from the Jumeirah coast.
Burj Al Arab was first built in 1994 and officially opened in 1999. The
building has a height of 321 meters with an architecture that resembles the
curve of a ship's sail. On the roof of the building, there is a helipad with a
height of 210 meters. This hotel is managed by the Jumeirah Group company.
Although it is the tallest hotel in the world, this building only has 28 floors
with 202 suite rooms. The hotel houses the Al Muntaha restaurant (The Ultimate
which is located at an altitude of 200 meters, and the Al Mahara Oyster
aquarium). With the edges of the parts, the Burj Al Arab is connected by a
bridge. You don’t need to stay at this hotel to be able to walk around the
hotel. Since 2021 October, Burj Al Arab is open for public. So, you can enjoy
the luxury and the greatness of the building. The reason why now it is public
landmark is because of their unique attractions. They provide good platform so
visitors can enjoy the tour. Many guests spent much time at the bridge to enjoy
the view outside and inside the building. You only need around $100 to get full
service for the tour.
4. Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek (Khor Dubai) is a
small river that flows in the Parietal area of Dubai. This salty river flows
from the Persian Gulf to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. This river divides
the Dubai area into 2 parts: Deira and Bur Dubai. Historically, in the Bur Duba Band Vas Band first inhabited the Dubai area in the 19th century. Currently,
along the river, various buildings have been built such as Dubai Creek Park,
Deira Twin Towers, Dubai Creek Tower, and National Bank. Along this river there
are also several bridges such as the Al Shindagha Tunnel Al Maktoum Bridge, and
the Floating Bridge. If you want to have relax time, go to Dubai Creek. It is
right place to avoid the trrafic and enjoy the breezy and fun ride. You can
also enjoy the beauty of Dubai from the water in Dubai Creek. It is better if
you go at the midnight because you will be able to see Dubai at night
differently. It’d be definitely the best view you will never see before.
5. The Dubai Museum
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Al Bastakiya (Old Dubai), or Al
Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, is a historic area located in the eastern
region of Bur Dubai, on the edge of the Dubai Creek Area. It was first built
around the 1890s. At that time, in this area there were about 60 housing units
which were still separated by small alleys. In 1980, half of this area was
demolished for the construction of modern settlements. Then in 2005, a project
was held to preserve this historic area. In addition to traditional Arab houses
in this area, there is also a Majlis Gallery with various collections of
ceramics and traditional Arabic furniture. Having a tour in old town of Dubai
might sound boring but if you are done with the bling tours in Dubai, Al
Bastakiya tour could be a relaxing closing of your whole vacation. It’d be like
a reflective end as the Old Dubai will remind you of how Dubai has been rising
and when it started.
7. Deira Souk
Deira Souk is a traditional Arab
market. Deira souk located in the Deira area, on the north bank of Dubai Creek
This traditional market has been around since the 1830s. Some of the famous
souks include the Deira Gold Souk (gold market) and Deira Spice Souk (spice
market). At Gold Souk, there are various types of gold and jewelry, ranging
from traditional to modern. With this souk, Dubai is often dubbed the
"City of Gold. Meanwhile, the Spice Souk is a market that sells various
kinds of spices, such as turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, paprika, etc. Near these
two souks, there is Dubai Fish & Vegetable Market which provides a variety
of sea rice and vegetables. Delra souk could be the right place if you want to
live like a local.
8. Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
photo credit:bayut.comThe Saeed Al Maktoum House is a
museum and historic building located in the Al Shindagha area, on the shores of
Dubai Creek. This building was once the residence of the leader of Dubai,
Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, who ruled between 1921 and 1958. The
building was first built in 1894 as the official residence of the Al Maktoum
family. Today, the Saeed Al Maktoum House is used as a museum. This demuseum
houses various collections of artifacts and photography of Dubai's past. The
museum also houses a collection of coins and documents belonging to the Al
Maktoum family.
Conclusion
There are lot of attractions that cannot be missed in Dubai. You can go from humble vacation to luxury tour in the center of the city. No matter what you are going to choose, it’s always important for tourist to know their priority and capability. The reason is simple, you cannot explore all those places in one day trip. So, pick your destinations and make a good plan! As you plan, don't forget the best Tourist Attraction in Dubai in 2022.
