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The most beautiful places of Dubai

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The most beautiful places of Dubai
Inserted: 14.12.2019
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Dubai is an emirate full of not only incredible buildings, various of the world's best, above dimensioned highways and luxury, but also beautiful beaches and a piece of history. Let's take a look at the most interesting places it offers

1.
Burj Khalifa Skyscraper

World's tallest skyscraper

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| Altitude: 4 m / 13 ft

For many, the biggest attraction in Dubai is the world's tallest skyscraper – Burj Khalifa. It is 828 meters high and also features the famous At The Top viewing platform on the 124th floor (of 189). Thanks to its height, the tower can be seen from almost all parts of Dubai continue reading

2.
Dubai Marina Port

The most famous port in Dubai

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

Dubai Marina is one of the most interesting and basically recreational places in Dubai. The center of the whole area is a three-kilometer-long, artificially created canal with several luxury berths surrounded by skyscrapers. The canal crosses six bridges and can be bypassed on a pleasant scenic route, early in the morning used by runners. continue reading

3.
Burj Khalifa Lake

Lake with the world's largest dancing fountain

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| Altitude: 2 m / 7 ft

Between the world's tallest skyscraper – Burj Khalifa and the world's largest shopping center – Dubai Mall is located an artificially created lake with the world's largest dancing fountain. So on a very small area you have a number of unique worlds TOPs. Also nearby are the other tall Burj Dubai Lake Hotel and the historically portrayed Souk al Bahar continue reading

4.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

The second largest aquarium in the world

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| Altitude: 1 m / 3 ft

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is located right in the largest Dubai Mall. According to some reports, although it is the second largest, it is said to be the best. You will find over 30,000 animals including dozens of sharks and rays. There is plenty to see for free directly from the shopping center or you can walk through the toll circuit including the underwater tunnel continue reading

5.
JBR Beach

Beach overlooking the largest ferris wheel

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| Altitude: 4 m / 13 ft

Not far from Dubai Marina is the large public beach of JBR (according to Jumeirah Beach Residence). Sometimes in maps also marked as Marina Beach. A great attraction here is the view of the world's largest Ferris Wheel, which is due to open in October 2020 continue reading

6.
Al Fahídí Fort

Dubai's most important historical building

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| Altitude: 9 m / 30 ft

Located in the Bur Dubai district, this 18th-century fortress now houses the Dubai Museum. Typical is the historic ship next to the fortress continue reading

7.
Ancient Shindagh district

The oldest part of Dubai

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| Altitude: 2 m / 7 ft

Original district in Bur Dubai, with several museums, craft workshops, mosques and a hint of the Orient. continue reading

8.
Dubai Creek

Famous Dubai Strait

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

The most typical traffic across Dubai Creek is the small Abra wooden boat, carrying passengers between Bur Dubai and Deira. And the right bank of the latter is located in the picture and in a tangle of streets are hidden the famous traditional markets – souks. continue reading

9.
Atlantis Hotel

The most famous hotel on the Palm Island

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| Altitude: -8 m / -26 ft

This hotel does not deny its place in the Orient. The best view is from a monorail crossing the sea from another part of the palm island. continue reading

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