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Things to Do in Jumeirah Dubai

The Burj Khalifa, a renowned skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is the tallest structure and building in the whole wide world. It boasts a height of 2722 feet with the roof soaring up to an elevation of 2717 feet. It was developed for Dubai to gain recognition on an international level.It was originally given the name of Burj Dubai but was later renamed in the honour of Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates’ President and the ruler of Abu Dhabi.The building is designated as the world's tallest one and has led to break numerous height records. The Burj Khalifa is a mixed-use development designed to be a large scale centrepiece. It boasts a total of 9 hotels including the renowned The Address Downtown Dubai, 30,000 homes, a minimum of 19 residential skyscrapers, 7.4 acres of parkland, 12 hectares of artificial Burj Khalifa Lake, and the Dubai Mall.Back in the year, 2010 in the month of January an outdoor observation deck by the name of 'At The Top' opened on the 124th floor of the building. Featuring a height of 1483 feet, it was the world's height outdoor observation deck. Although, in the year 2011 it was surpassed by Cloud Top 488 of the Canton Tower featuring a height of 1601 feet. Once again, Burj Khalifa gave the highest observation deck to the world when it opened the 1821 feet high 148th-floor SKY level in the year 2014 on October 15th. The record was overtaken in June 2016 when the Shanghai Tower came up with an observation deck boasting a height of 1840.55 feet.The observation deck on the 124th-floor features an augmented reality device, the electronic device by Gsmprjct° of Montréal. The device allows tourists to view the beautifully landscaped surroundings in real-time. It also allows them to relish the previously taken and saved images such that the ones taken under several weather conditions at different times of the day.The management works well to reduce the rush of daily sightseers by allowing them to buy tickets for a specific time and date in advance at a 75% discounted price as compared to when purchased on spot. When the visibility is high and the tide is low, one can view the Iran shores from the skyscraper top.Planning a Dubai Trip: Check out the best Dubai holiday tour packagesHere are few facts about the Burj Khalifa:1. Burj Khalifa is the ultimate venue for the Dubai New Year's Eve celebration, a unique global spectacle. 2. Burj Khalifa utilized 39000 tons of steel reinforcement, 330 000 cubic meters of concrete, 103 000 square meters of high-quality glass, and 15500 square meters of embossed stainless glass.3. The skyscraper became the tallest man-made structure in the world just one thousand three hundred and twenty-five days after excavation work started in the year 2004.4. The skyscraper was named after Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi.5. There are fifty-seven lifts in Burj Khalifa, including fifty-five single decks and two double decks. 6. Burj Khalifa has two observation decks - one on the 125 and 124th floors and another one on the 148th floor. 7. Watching the sunset from Burj Khalifa's lower deck is a breathtaking experience. From a height of over four hundred and fifty-two meters, you can watch the sunset in the Arabian desert. 8. Burj Khalifa offers you an option to dine at the highest and the most famous restaurant in the world - At.mosphere. Burj Khalifa also has many other restaurants like Armani Amal, Armani Mediterraneo, Armani Ristorante, Armani Deli, Armani Hashi, and Armani Lounge.Burj Khalifa FireworksCelebrate New Year Eve in style by watching the amazing display of the fireworks from Burj Khalifa. This iconic building lights up to its full glory during the New Year and becomes the center of attraction for everyone. The duration of the Burj Khalifa display is around twenty minutes making it one of the largest and the longest firework displays.Burj Khalifa is fully illuminated in different colors through the fireworks display, and you can capture this amazing phenomenon on your camera. The fireworks are lit after the stroke of midnight, but you should arrive as early as possible to get a good spot to watch this phenomenal spectacle.

When we talk about desert safari the first place that strikes your mind is Dubai. Dubai has always been a favorite destination when it comes to desert adventure. One such favoured activity is the Desert safari in Dubai . Enjoy riding through the desert while enjoy riding through the desert while soaking in the scenic views.The timings of your tour depend on the packages which you are choosing from. While in Dubai you can find of number of tour operators which provides you with the best desert safari. There are also night safari, evening safari and day safari in Dubai. Highlights: Halt to watch the lovely dusk before reaching your destination where you have the chance to enjoy a camel ride, sand boarding and experiment with henna close by or feet.Location: Dubai Desert, Dubai.Price: The approximate price for this activity starts from AED 200.

Nestling in the heart of Dubai is a saltwater creek called Dubai Creek. Being one of the best places to visit in Dubai it greets thousands of onlookers daily. Those who have marked their presence here were successful in discovering both the traditional and modern culture of Dubai.Today, the Dubai Creek is under a massive expansion project which will loop its water to flow through the city and make its way to the Gulf in Jumeirah. The main Dubai Creek’s site and all its subordinate attractions are still preserved in their natural state.This mighty creek divides the iconic city of Dubai into two halves – Bur Dubai which lies to the southwest portion is a traditional hub of the town. Middle-eastern style of architecture embraces the conventional look of this place. Although simple in its appearance, you can witness the charm of Dubai’s ancient cultural ethics.As you head towards the north-east direction from Dubai Creek, you will see Deira Dubai. This region is recognized to be highly sophisticated with all the modern flavours. A glittering skyline adds-on more spark to the luxuriousness of this city. Many things to do in Dubai at night are present in this region.Back to the history of this Dubai Creek, it played an essential role in establishing pride of Dubai. Dubai Creek was mean to trade with both India and Africa. Nowadays, exploring Dubai creek is facilitated either through the means of abra or a water taxi. Both these ways are cost-efficient to sail from one end of the creek to the other. For this purpose, you can witness many small motorized boats run by locals sprawling all around.To reap the best from your visit to the Dubai Creek, book for a seat on the traditional dhow which provides day and night cruise service. As you slowly glide down the waterway, you can capture some glittering views of the magnificent skyline that stretches apart. When it's daytime, the skyline seems to reflect all the sun’s rays.On the other hand, during the night, you could see it illuminating in the sparkling night lights. To make your cruising experience more endearing one, try on the meal served on board. If you feel that’s enough, then you are probably missing on the paved walkways running alongside the Dubai Creek.All the abras, yachts and dhows criss-cross the glittering waterlines of Dubai Creek. When it darkens out there, do not forget to capture the well-lit Promenade which soothes you as you enjoy your evening stroll.Ras al Khor bird Sanctuary is the endpoint of this mighty Dubai Creek which stretches across a land cover of 620 hectares. There are wetlands, pools, mud flats, and lagoons to capture and collate in your Dubai Creek diaries.Honeymoon Special - Best Honeymoon Packages of Dubai