When choosing a holiday destination in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai resorts are often chosen. The reason is that there are many city and beach hotels, you can visit local attractions, go on an excursion, plan shopping. But before booking a room, it is recommended to study the features of Dubai – resorts, their infrastructure, location.
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Dubai – the entertainment capital of the UAE
Dubai differs from Abu Dhabi in the best infrastructure for tourists and independent travelers. There are conditions for a relaxing and active holiday, you can rent a room or apartment at a low or medium price. Many shopping centers have been built, there are several markets – gold, spices, clothes, products. This makes it possible to organize a varied holiday, which will not be boring.
The whole city is divided into certain areas. Each resort in Dubai has its own specifics. On the coast, it is convenient to sunbathe and swim in the Persian Gulf; buses depart from city hotels for excursions to sights. Prices in the latter are lower than in beach hotel complexes. With the right organization of recreation, you can optimize costs by leaving money for shopping and souvenirs.
Features of resorts in the emirate of Dubai:
- Public transport. Taxi is the main way to get around the city. You can plan a trip on the Dubai metro , but the network of the station is not yet large enough to cover all areas of the city.
- Possibility of hiking. The surrounding architecture can only be enjoyed in the resort areas of the city. In the working style of buildings and the general atmosphere is common for any metropolis.
- Prices for accommodation in hotels, meals. In the coastal resorts of Dubai, they are the highest. An alternative is to book a room in a city hotel. Buses to the city’s public beaches often depart from them.
When choosing a resort in Dubai, priorities are needed – it will be a beach or sightseeing holiday, shopping. If the main “bet” is on the beach and the sea – you should book a hotel room on the first beach line. in all other cases, it is enough to rent an apartment in a city hotel complex.
The main resorts of Dubai
Before choosing a resort in Dubai, it is recommended to study the map of the city. In addition to the location of hotels and shopping centers, you need to find out where the nearest Dubai metro station is . Additionally, reviews of tourists about Dubai resorts are analyzed – photos, staff work, the attitude of local residents, the presence of interesting places, attractions.
Downtown Burj Dubai, Downtown
This is the business district of the city, which has little entertainment infrastructure. Here are business centers, luxury residential buildings and skyscrapers. An exception for tourists is shopping. At this impromptu Dubai resort, you can make bargains, especially during sales and discounts.
Downtown Burj Features:
- The main symbol of Dubai is the Burj Khalifa.
- For shopping, you can visit the largest shopping center in the metropolis – Dubai Mall.
- Excursions are often held here with a visit to the Burj Khalifa observation decks, “singing fountains” located near the shopping center and the tallest skyscraper in the city.
- Lots of restaurants and cafes. Here you can try national Arabic dishes, traditional European and Asian cuisine.
There are no beaches in this Dubai resort, the main types of entertainment are excursions and shopping. You can come here for sightseeing, but the cost of living here is expensive. Suitable for business trips to the UAE.
Dubai Marina
This is a prestigious Dubai resort for beach and outdoor activities. The peculiarity is that residential and business buildings are combined with tourist infrastructure in the area. There are many small artificial islands on the coast where you can rent a villa. The size of this part of the city is small – 0.5×3 km. therefore, the price of renting a house or booking a hotel room is relatively high.
Description of Dubai Marina, what to do, attractions:
- Walk along Promenade Marina boulevard. It is located on the embankment, along it runs an artificial water channel.
- SPA salons. Here you can order cosmetic and medical procedures. But before that, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
- Visit to the yacht club. It provides yachts and boats, the rental price depends on the chosen vessel.
- Convenient transportation. The metro can take you to the main resorts of Dubai. The alternative is a taxi ride.
The disadvantage of this Dubai area is that commercial and residential buildings are being built on the territory. Lots of noise during the day. There are also frequent traffic jams on the roads. so travel by taxi or rental car is difficult.
Jumeirah
This is another coastal area of Dubai where there are a large number of hotels, inns, entertainment clubs and restaurants. Here are the best beaches, a convenient sea for families with children and families. Nearby is the artificial island “Palm”, the famous hotel “Sail”, Burj Al Arab Hotel. Holidays here are expensive, but this is the best resort in Dubai. From here they often go on excursions to other regions of the UAE, but more often they find local entertainment.
What you can see in Jumeirah, Jumeirah, local attractions and places of interest:
- Burj Al Arab Hotel. The hotel is located on the coast, built in the form of a sail, which is its unofficial name. Gold, Swarovski crystals, national Arabic elements were used for decoration.
- Jumeirah Park, Jumeira Beach Park. There are conditions for a relaxing holiday – a lot of plants and trees, comfortable benches, gazebos. There are playgrounds for children, you can buy street food and drinks. A good place to relax after the beach or a long hike. Nearby is the largest beach of this Dubai resort, which is open to everyone.
- Amusement park Safa. Many attractions and playgrounds have been built. People come here for outdoor activities.
- Wild Wadi Water Park. There are several pools and water slides. A convenient platform for water entertainment for tourists and children. Security measures are observed – there are rescue and medical services.
The Jumeirah area in Dubai is a good place to spend your holidays. The only drawback is the cost of booking rooms in local hotels. If your vacation budget is limited, you can choose other resorts in Dubai, and come to Jumeirah for parks, places of interest, attractions or the beach.
Al Barsha
This is a relatively new area in Dubai where many budget hotels and hotels have been built. Feature – there are many attractions and entertainment nearby. However, the nearest beach is 10 km from the center of this Dubai resort. Therefore, trips to the sea need to be planned in advance. Exit – from city hotels buses go to public and hotel beaches.
What you can visit and see in Al Barsha:
- Ski Dubai. The only indoor ski resort in the UAE. Made several descents of varying difficulty, the ice rink is working. Ski equipment and equipment can be rented. Additionally, there is a school of instructors, there are programs for beginners and experienced skiers.
- Mall of Emirates. The biggest mall in this area of Dubai. In addition to shops, supermarkets and boutiques, there are several hotels on its territory. There is an amusement park, playgrounds for children. Adults and young tourists can take part in the fireball competition.
- Al Barsha Mall. This shopping center has a lot of entertainment and cultural programs for children. A convenient place for the whole family to relax. The disadvantage is the relatively small area.
Rest in the resort of Al Barsha is convenient for shopping, excursions around the UAE. However, the location of this area on the map of Dubai makes it difficult to travel to the beach and the Persian Gulf. For a beach holiday, it is recommended to choose other areas of Dubai.
Bur Dubai
This area of Dubai is the Old City, which houses the administrative and government buildings. there are many cultural and historical monuments, but most of them are covered by modern buildings. Night clubs and discos work to attract tourists and independent travelers. Additionally, you can visit historical sites, local museums.
According to tourists, Bur-Dubai is not a full-fledged resort in Dubai, suitable for temporary visits, not permanent residence. Here you can plan a study trip on your own or on an excursion. but before that, you need to study the map of the capital of the emirate, the location of all objects and ways to get there.
What you can see in Bur-Dubai:
- Heritage village This is an open-air museum that shows the life of the Arabs before the oil boom. You can buy souvenirs, look at the life of the local population.
- Bastakiya is the oldest shopping district, where the oldest buildings of the city are located. The classical Arab architecture is interesting, as it was combined with the European one.
- Zabeel Park, where you can relax in the shade of trees. A large jogging track has been built for active tourists. There are barbecue areas, a comfortable area for skateboarders.
- Dubai Wonder Land with a dolphinarium and introductory exhibitions dedicated to the marine life of the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf. Educational programs have been created for young tourists.
Due to the active life in this area of Dubai, unlike other resorts, it is very noisy. Therefore, for a relaxing family holiday, it is not recommended to book rooms or rent apartments here. It is better to stay in other parts of the emirate, with a well-developed tourist infrastructure.
About the beaches in the resort
Despite the popularity among tourists, Dubai resorts have one feature – a small length of the beach line. most of the coast is located on the territory of hotels and hotel complexes, with the exception of several public beaches in Dubai. Access to them is allowed for everyone, with the exception of Tuesday and Thursday. These days, only women and girls are allowed on the beaches, men and boys are not allowed to enter.
What you need to know about the beaches in Dubai:
- Relatively gentle entry into the water, it is convenient to relax with children.
- The sand is fine, golden, there are almost no large stones.
- Rent of umbrellas and sun loungers. For hotel guests they are provided free of charge if the visitor does not stay at the hotel, up to 40 dirhams can be charged for the use of umbrellas and sun loungers.
- In summer, it is not recommended to plan trips to the beach during the day. The sun strongly heats the sand, the temperature rises to + 50 ° C.
The choice of a particular Dubai resort depends on the holiday program. For the beach, it is recommended to stay in hotels on the first line or in city hotels that provide a free shuttle to the beach. If the main task is trips on an excursion and shopping, you can book a room in city hotels.