Dubai, a city of towering skyscrapers, luxury hotels, and glitzy shopping malls, is a place that has long fascinated people from all over the world. But what is it really like to live in Dubai?…
There is an Arabic proverb: “Who lives sees, but who travels sees more.” Travel is eye-opening. You taste new flavors, have new experiences, meet new people and perspectives, and make new memories that will stay with you for the rest of your life and make it more colorful. We think you should definitely put the United Arab Emirates on your bucket list of travel destinations, and Dubai in particular. Here are just 10 reasons why Dubai really is worth it.
The Abu Dhabi Mall is one of the largest and first shopping malls in Abu Dhabi. It was opened in 2001. Visitors can choose from a total of 220 shops on 220,000 square meters of retail space. The large food court with 40 different restaurants is also very interesting. For the children, there is a small park where they can play, a large cinema and even a bowling center. The Abu Dhabi Mall is located near the well-known five-star hotel Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers.
Giving a tip in Dubai is no duty and every tourist should decide himself whether he wants to give this or not. In many restaurants in Dubai, however, it is customary that a service allowance of 15 percent in the bill is available. Here you do not need an additional tip. If this is not the case then you should give about 10 percent from the invoice price.
During a trip, you should definitely visit a souk in Dubai. Here you get 10 tips that you should know what you should pay attention to there.
For tourists, the Heritage Village in the district of Al Shindagha is very worth seeing because you can experience the tradition, construction, and history of Dubai. It is a museum village built-in 1997 by the government of Dubai. The village has been built as an Arab settlement with stone houses from the mountain and desert regions, Bedouinelten. The traditional wind tower houses must not be missing in Dubai.
At the turn of the year, the city of superlatives sets its own standards. Bigger, more spectacular, more breathtaking – this is New Year’s Eve in Dubai! Read now what awaits you on December 31st in the magnificent desert city and where you will have the best view of the spectacular fireworks.
2021 will be leaving us soon. Should we remind you about the most interesting articles that have been published on our website? Here everyone will find something interesting about luxury and wonderful Dubai.
The gigantic complex with the theme parks in Dubai is called Dubai Parks and Resorts. There are currently three theme parks and one water park. Then there is a beautiful outdoor area called Riverland.
As a tourist, you are very safe in the emirate and the Dubai crime rate is low. So you can go on vacation there without hesitation. The United Arab Emirates is one of the safest countries in the world.
On vacation in Dubai, you would of course like to wear a bikini in the hot temperatures. Here you can find out whether you are allowed to do this and where this is allowed at all.
As a rule, ATMs can be found in Dubai, for example, in large shopping malls such as the Dubai Mall or Mall of the Emirates.
Exploring Dubai for beginners is no problem. Here you can find out when and what you should see there. Or in which hotel you should stay and much more.
Ras al Khaimah (also Ra`s al Chaima) is one of the seven United Arab Emirates. It is only around 1700 square kilometers and although it is less well known than Dubai, for example, it is enjoying growing popularity with tourists from all over the world.
Tourists interested in learning more about the history of the United Arab Emirates should visit the Etihad Museum. It is a spectacular building with impressive architecture and therefore recommended for a visit.
Gourmets are sure to get their money’s worth in Dubai – but they are also spoiled for choice: from Italian pasta to Japanese sushi to American steaks, almost every cuisine in the world is represented in the cosmopolitan metropolis.
Bastakiya is an ancient district of ultra-modern Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, which keeps the history and culture of this region, is the center of its monuments and attractions.
Mariam al-Mheiri once studied mechanical engineering in Aachen. Now she is Minister of State for Food and Water Security.
Dubai is a fascinating travel destination. A hyper-modern boom metropolis meets oriental tradition and hospitality, plus there are great beaches, a huge selection of hotels and resorts, the best shops and restaurants. Hardly anyone who does not dream of a vacation in Dubai, but sometimes there are a few questions in the back of their minds.
For some they are important meeting places, for others the symbol of capitalism: shopping centers have always excited people. The Munich exhibition “World of Malls” invites you to take a journey through time through the world’s major shopping centers – with both positive and negative examples.
Shady, ornate courtyards, fragrant and golden alleys, small wooden boats, and lots of greenery: If you travel to Dubai, you cannot avoid visiting the old town of Dubai. A huge river separates the historic districts of Bur Dubai in the west and Deira in the east.
Dubai is the premier sports capital of the entire Middle East region. Here your attention will be provided with various types of competitions and international championships, golf, tennis, equestrian sports and car racing, ice skating, and scuba diving. The local climate and modern sports facilities make Dubai an ideal destination for sports enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts. The pride of the United Arab Emirates is camel racing.
If you love Haute Indian cuisine and contemporary luxurious design, this list is for you.
The Internet is actively changing the retail industry. And last but not least, this applies to such a familiar thing as shopping. We have collected 11 popular online grocery ordering services that replace the exhausting process of going to the supermarkets in the United Arab Emirates.
Experience absolute well-being in a traditional Turkish hammam in Dubai. Turkish bathhouses or hammams have been an important part of the Ottoman culture for centuries. Relax in a luxurious ambiance and choose from a range of wellness rituals.
Hammam is a ritual of total relaxation. It was born many centuries ago, but the main has hardly changed. Modern luxury and convenience have only made it better. We present a review of the most luxurious hammams in the Emirates.
You may not fast in Ramadan, but if you live in the UAE, it is definitely worth visiting a festive Iftar or Suhoor. All restaurants create a magical warm environment with décor dazzling. The festive atmosphere envelops you headlong, the table is full of treats, and you understand what a “fabulous feast” from Arabian tales tastes like.
The tallest building in the world, the largest shopping center, the largest indoor snow park, the most luxurious hotels – Dubai knows its way around superlatives. And so the honeymoon in the desert state is faster, more beautiful, and more exciting than anywhere else. So let’s go! You can be there in six hours of flight.
For many people, half-knowledge and prejudices instead of facts determine their image of Dubai. We present you with ten interesting facts about Dubai that you probably did not expect.
LOUVRE ABU DHABI is the first museum of its kind in the Arab world, dedicated to all of humanity at once, to the common experience of different civilizations and cultures.
