Where to go in UAE

Places you should visit in UAE.

Part 1- Dubai & Abu Dhabi (+ Al ain)

Here are 28 attraction places you should visit or know about UAE.

Dubai

Burj Khalifa

Dubai's landmark building is Burj Khalifa.

It designed to be the tallest building in the world, at 829.8 meters.

Construction of Burj Khalifa began in 2004, completed five years later in 2009,The building was opened in 2010. The primary structure is reinforced concrete.

There is an observation deck on the 124th floor named At the Top it was opened on 5th of January 2010 at a height of 452 m.

The views across the city skyline from this bird's-eye perspective are simply stunning.

Burj Khalifa opened the 148th floor SKY level at 555 m, giving it the highest observation deck in the world on 15 October 2014.

Opening Hours: everyday from 08:30 AM – 10:00 PM.

Burj Al Arab

Burj Al-Arab is the world's tallest hotel, standing 321 meters high on its own artificial island on Dubai coastline.

Designed to resemble a billowing dhow sail, the exterior of the building is lit up by a choreographed, colored lighting show at night.

Burj Al-Arab is one of the most expensive hotels in the world, with the most luxurious suites.

There is a restaurant ( Al Mahara restaurant) to go for dinner at the underwater where floor-to-ceiling glass panels in the dining room walls allow you to view sea life while you eat, or you can enjoy lunch at California-style fusion restaurant Scape.

For the ultimate panoramic views over the city, book afternoon tea at the Sky view Bar on the 27th floor.

Dubai Fountain

The Dubai Fountain is the world's largest musical fountain system and the city's most popular free tourist attraction.

It is set on the man made Burj Khalifa Lake, at the center of the Downtown Dubai, between the Dubai Mall, Souq Al Bahar and the Burj Khalifa.

The fountain consists of 275 m long central arc of jets joined to a smaller arc and 5 circles of jets.

When the performance begins these powerful jets shoot water sprays to heights of up 150 meters in harmony with the music and illuminated by over 6000 powerful lights and 50 color projectors.

Performance are held daily and last up to 5 minutes.

Songs and music accompanying the show range from Arabic, pop to classic.

Opening hours: Daily from 06:00 pm to 11:00 pm and are every 30 min a new show begin.