Dubai is the most luxurious and ultra-modern city of the Middle East, which can be safely called a tourist diamond.Ancient mosques and modern architectural structures, winding quiet streets and expressways, sandy beaches and fashionable boutiques, Arab and European traditions are harmoniously combined here.
Today, the city of Dubai plays an important role in all spheres of life in the Emirates.Thanks to the absence of a taxation system, its territory has become a favorable place for locating the head offices of companies with a world name.The government in every way stimulates the development of the economy, practicing the introduction of new business initiatives and various benefits.
Taxis or rental cars are considered to be the most popular form of transport in the city.In 2009, the Dubai Metro was opened, but it does not cover all areas of the city.Of particular interest to tourists are abras - water taxis, which are considered not only transport, but also a local attraction.
The level of crime in Dubai, as in all the Emirates, is considered low.Here you can calmly enjoy the beauty of the streets and have fun at discos until late at night.Any crimes happen quite rarely, because the indigenous population is subject to strict rules of behavior stipulated in Islam and strict law.
The city is conditionally divided into northern and southern parts - Deira and Bur Dubai, respectively.Each of them has a lot of interesting places and beautiful buildings, which are physically impossible to get around in one day.
This skyscraper broke the world records for the number of floors and the height of the building.Its shape resembles a stalagmite, and its design is based on the image of a desert flower.Most of the area is occupied by office premises, but there are also hotel rooms and luxury apartments.The total height of the tower is 828 meters.There is an observation deck on the 124th floor that is accessible to any tourist who has paid the entrance fee.From it you can see the whole city with its surroundings and islands.By the way, next to the skyscraper is the world-famous musical fountain Dubai - one of the largest fountains on the planet.
It is one of the largest aquariums in the world.Under it there is a special tunnel, through which visitors can observe the inhabitants of the sea depths.The capacity of the aquarium is 10 million liters of water, and the number of its inhabitants exceeds 33 thousand. For the most daring visitors there is a special attraction - diving with sharks.
One of the most favorite places of "little" travelers.The water park consists of different themed zones imitating the fairy tale story associated with the traveler Sinbad.There are a total of 24 attractions that are connected to each other by water slides or canals.The most modern technical equipment ensures a comfortable temperature of water and air in the room, as well as the operation of all water park facilities.
The largest artificial archipelago in the world.It includes three palm-shaped islands.The most expensive tourist and residential facilities are located on each of them.In this interesting way, the city government was able to expand the coastline, thereby increasing the number of hotels with their own beaches.
The only ski resort in the Middle East.It is located in the building of the Mall of Emirates shopping center and consists of 5 tracks that work all year round.The air temperature here is maintained at about -5 degrees, and the snow cover is provided by special modern refrigeration equipment.
