Dubai, one of the seven united Arab emirates of the eponymous small country on the Arabian Peninsula, really leaves an impression with all its splendour and unique buildings. Travelling to Dubai is travelling to the city of contrasts where the vibrancy of a modern metropolis and the traditional desert life are intertwined. Read the following article and discover the top\u00a0travel tips for Dubai<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dubai is surrounded by endless dunes, which you simply have to see. The desert landscape that surrounds the city is beautiful. Set out on a\u00a0wild ride in the dunes<\/a>\u00a0as part of the morning safari, while bathed in the morning sun. If you want, you can take a solo journey around the dunes either on a quad bike or a sandboard. Of course, there\u2019ll be lots of time available for you to enjoy the desert and taking photos. On the safari, you\u2019ll be guided on quad bikes by experienced guides. To top it all off, traditional coffee and camel riding in true Bedouin style await in the end. The tour is part of the\u00a0GetYourGuide Originals<\/a>\u00a0which, in addition to the\u00a07% discount HI members<\/a>\u00a0are entitled to at each booking, also means a refund in case you\u2019re not satisfied. And that\u2019s not all \u2013 you can reschedule your tour to whatever date you wish for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marvel at Dubai\u2019s landmarks from high up. An unforgettable view awaits in\u00a0Burj Khalifa<\/a>, up on the 125th floor of the world\u2019s tallest building. The world\u2019s fastest lift will take you to all the way up to the viewing platform. The top gives a view of the Dubai Fountain show, which moves in sync with the music that\u2019s being played at the viewing platform. You can get a better experience of the fountain show while on a\u00a0traditional Arab boat called \u201cabra\u201d<\/a>, sailing over Burj Khalifa Lake. The boat will take you past every major landmark, all the way to the best spot to view the fountain show. Admire the spectacle of 6,000 lights, 25 colour projectors and 83,000 litres of water. Another way to enjoy the view of Dubai\u2019s landmarks is to enter\u00a0Ain Dubai, the world\u2019s largest Ferris wheel<\/a>. It measures 250 metres high. I really recommend choosing the ticket that lets you enjoy the ride at sunset. From the wheel, all the most important tourist spots in Dubai can be viewed from a different perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dubai is a city of entertainment. And of the ways to have fun is visiting La Perle by Dragone<\/a>, a show where 65 performers, from actors to acrobats, show their skills. Performers dive into the pool and fly through the air. La Perle is located in the centre of Dubai, in the Al Habtoor City hotel complex. There are lots of tourist attractions in the city, so it\u2019s worth combining multiple tickets. This is exactly what the following offer entails \u2013 you can enter Dubai\u2019s two best water attractions with a single 1-day ticket<\/a>. Enjoy the adrenaline water slide rides in the Aquaventure water park and talk to the marine animals at the Lost Chambers aquarium. You\u2019re in for more than twenty water slides and over 65,000 marine animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dubai, however, is still a city with a history, despite all its modern attractions. You can make sure about that at the Dubai Museum, which is located in the 18th-century Al-Fahidi fortress. The walls were built using traditional coral boulders. The upper floor is supported by wooden poles and the ceiling consists of palm fronds, mud and plaster. The first villages were built on the banks of the Dubai Creek as early as 4,000 years ago. Now you can observe sailors loading and unloading cargo onto and from traditional boats. They also often invite you to their homes. You can take a walk through the 19th-century Al-Fahidi district as well. Rich merchants from Persia used to trade here once. Here, you can explore the many old houses that have wind towers, which are efficient air-conditioning units. The most beautiful among the mosques is the Jumeirah Mosque. The stone building was built in the Fatimid style and boasts two minarets. It\u2019s especially charming in the evening when it\u2019s lit by spotlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I recommend booking the Dubai B<\/a>, which is located ten minutes from the airport and is an excellent spot if you want to exchange life experience with other travellers. The hostel has its own caf\u00e9, a garden and special family rooms. There\u2019s also a tennis court, as well as a beach and a swimming pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lonely Planet<\/a>\u00a0offers the best travel guide books for Dubai. You can choose the typical guide book which also contains some information about the neighbouring Abu Dhabi, or buy the pocket version with information exclusively about Dubai. HI members also get\u00a020% off<\/a>\u00a0every book purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Visiting Dubai Dubai, one of the seven united Arab emirates of the eponymous small country on the Arabian Peninsula, really leaves an impression with all its splendour and unique buildings. Travelling to Dubai is travelling to the city of contrasts where the vibrancy of a modern metropolis and the traditional desert life are intertwined. Read the following article and discover the top\u00a0travel tips for Dubai. What are Dubai\u2019s major natural landmarks? Dubai is surrounded by endless dunes, which you simply have to see. The desert landscape that surrounds the city is beautiful. 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