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After breakfast, depart for Dubai City tour
(you will begin at the magnificent Jumeirah Mosque built in
1979, designed in the style of Fatimi mosque in Egypt. For all the
glitz and glamour of Dubai, there’s still an undercurrent of
humility amongst many of its Muslim population, which a visit to
Jumeirah Mosque makes apparent. It’s one of the few ways that
visitors can sweep aside the veil of Islam and witness the real face
of the country’s religion. It’s also the only Dubai mosque to open
its doors to non-Muslims. Tourists who wish to visit the mosque
should wear appropriate clothing such as trousers, long sleeve dress
and scarf (for ladies). Stop at Jumeriah Beach, passing by
Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Enjoy clicking pictures at the world-famous
Burj Al Arab- the magnificent - seven star-hotel, an iconic
representation of Dubai. Thereafter, drive along the Palm
Jumeirah- an exquisite man-made island claimed to be the eighth
wonder of the world. Then take a short break by the creek to view
the amazing architecture of Deira Towers.
Visit the fascinating Dubai Museum at
the Al Fahidi Fort built in 1800 from sea rocks and gypsum to defend
the city. A documentary film featuring ancient Dubai is screened at
the Museum for the knowledge of international travelers. The tour
extends into the colorful textile market,. and the gold souk where
we stop by and admire the sheer volume of dazzling jewellery
available at tax-free prices. Return to hotel in the afternoon.
After lunch, leave for Desert Safari (The Desert Safari is a
'must' for those who wish to experience the 'real desert'.
Professional safari drivers take us on a thrilling roller-coaster
ride across the golden dunes. You stop by the highest sand dune for
a photo-shoot of the spectacular sunset. Then proceed to the Bedouin
campsite located in the heart of the desert. A warm Arabian welcome
awaits you there, accompanied by refreshing Arabic coffee ('Kawa')
and dates. Soft drinks, tea and water are also available. A brief
camel ride adds fun. Smoking the 'Sheesha' or 'Hubbly Bubbly' is a
typical Arabian experience not to be missed. Various mild and fruity
flavours offer a tingling sensation. Ladies particularly enjoy
adorning their arms with exquisite patterns of "Henna" (leaf)
tattoo.
While you relax on the carpet and cushions. a delicious BBQ is
prepared under the star-lit sky. Later, an enchanting belly dancer
appears, tearing apart the darkness of the night. She dances
gracefully and rhythmically, keeping pace with the increasing tempo
of authentic Arabian music. Excitement rents the air as the audience
try to match her steps. Tanoora Dance performances will liven up the
evening. Delicious BBQ buffet dinner is served
right on time, unveiling a feast of Arabian and international
delicacies). Return back to hotel after. Night halt at Dubai. |
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After breakfast, leave for Dubai Mall to visit-
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (this aquarium immerses you
in a world of fantastic sights and brings you closer than ever to
over 33,000 aquatic animals. Our Guinness World Record winning
aquarium panel provides unique views of Sand Tiger Sharks, Scalloped
Hammerhead Sharks, Stingrays, Giant Groupers and shimmering shoals
of Pelagic fish. Experience the aquarium in a variety of ways by
walking along the 48-metre long Aquarium tunnel or drift atop the 10
million litre tank on a Glass-Bottom Boat Ride. For the more
adventurous, enjoy an adrenaline-charged Cage Snorkeling Experience
or a spine-tingling Shark Dive. Experience over 200 additional
species of aquatic animals at Underwater Zoo including Piranhas,
Otters, Penguins, Crocodiles and a host of Creepy Crawlies. Our
Ocean School also provides students with an exciting and interactive
edutainment experience which is unique to the UAE. It's all part of
an aquatic adventure you'll never forget).
Thereafter roam around Dubai Mall (The
Dubai Mall is the world's largest shopping mall based on total area
and sixth largest by gross leasable area. It is part of the
20-billion-dollar Downtown Dubai complex, and includes 1,200 shops.
Access to the mall is provided via Doha Street, rebuilt as a
double-decker road in April 2009. Twice delayed, Dubai Mall opened
on 4th November 2008, with about 635 retailers, marking the world's
largest-ever mall opening in retail history. However it is not the
largest in gross leasable space, and is surpassed in that category
by several malls including the South China Mall, which is the
world's largest, Golden Resources Mall,SM City North Edsa, and SM
Mall of Asia. The Dubai Mall recorded 60,000 tickets sold for the
Dubai Aquarium and Discovery Centre in the first five days,
following its opening. The Dubai Mall hosted over 37 million
visitors in 2009 and attracts more than 750,000 visitors every week.
While in 2010 it hosted 47 million, and saw footfall increase by
around 27 percent over 2009, despite the economic crisis. In 2012,
Dubai Mall continued to hold title of world's most-visited shopping
and leisure destination, and attracted more than 65 million
visitors, an increase of more than 20 percent compared to the 54
million recorded in 2011. It attracted more visitors than New York
City with over 52 million tourists in 2012, and Los Angeles with 41
million. The numbers also surpass visitor arrivals to all landmark
leisure destinations and theme parks in the world including Times
Square (39.2 million), Central Park (38 million), and Niagara Falls
(22.5 million). Further visit World’s tallest
building Burj Khalifa (Burj Khalifa was also known as Burj
Dubai prior to its inauguration, is skyscraper in Dubai, and it is
the tallest man-made structure in the world, at 829.8 m (2,722 ft).
Construction began on 21st September 2004, with the exterior of the
structure completed on 1st October 2009. The building officially
opened on 4th January 2010 and is part of the new 490-acre
development called Downtown Dubai at the 'First interchange' along
Sheikh Zayed Road, near Dubai's main business district. The tower's
architecture and engineering were performed by Skidmore, Owings and
Merrill of Chicago, with Adrian Smith as chief architect, and Bill
Baker as chief structural engineer. The primary contractor was
Samsung C&T of South Korea. Burj Khalifa was designed to be the
centerpiece of a large-scale, mixed-use development that would
include 30,000 homes, nine hotels (including The Address Downtown
Dubai), 3 hectares (7.4 acres) of parkland, at least 19 residential
towers, the Dubai Mall, and the 12-hectare (30-acre) man-made Burj
Khalifa Lake.The building has returned the location of Earth's
tallest freestanding structure to the Middle East, where the Great
Pyramid of Giza had claimed this achievement for almost four
millennia before being surpassed in 1311 by Lincoln Cathedral in
England. The decision to build Burj Khalifa is reportedly based on
the government's decision to diversify from an oil based economy to
one that is service and tourism based. According to officials, it is
necessary for projects like Burj Khalifa to be built in the city to
garner more international recognition, and hence investment. "He
(Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum) wanted to put Dubai on the
map with something really sensational," said Jacqui Josephson, a
tourism and VIP delegations executive at Nakheel Properties. At over
829.8 metres (2,722 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa
holds the following records: tallest existing structure: 829.8 m
(2,722 ft) (previously KVLY-TV mast – 628.8 m or 2,063 ft), tallest
structure ever built: 829.8 m (2,722 ft) (previously Warsaw radio
mast – 646.38 m or 2,121 ft), tallest freestanding structure: 829.8
m (2,722 ft) (previously CN Tower – 553.3 m or 1,815 ft), tallest
skyscraper (to top of spire): 829.8 m (2,722 ft) (previously Taipei
101 – 509.2 m or 1,671 ft), tallest skyscraper to top of antenna:
829.8 m (2,722 ft) (previously the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower –
527 m or 1,729 ft), building with most floors: 163 (previously World
Trade Center – 110), building with world's highest occupied floor,
world's highest elevator installation (situated inside a rod at the
very top of the building), world's longest travel distance
elevators: 504m (1,654 ft), highest vertical concrete pumping (for a
building): 606 m (1,988 ft.), world's tallest structure that
includes residential space, world's second highest outdoor
observation deck on 124th floor at 452 m (1,483 ft). When it first
opened, the observation deck was the highest outdoor observation
deck in the World, but it has since been surpassed by Cloud Top 488
on top of Canton Tower, World's highest installation of an aluminium
and glass façade: 512 m (1,680 ft), World's highest night club
on144th floor, World's highest restaurant (At.mosphere): on 122nd
floor at 442 m(1,450 ft) (previously 360, at a height of 350 m
(1,148 ft) in CN Tower), World's highest New Year display of
fireworks, World's second highest swimming pool: 76th floor (world's
highest swimming pool is located on 118th floor of Ritz-Carlton
Hotel at International Commerce Centre, Hong Kong).
You can also visit- The Dubai Fountain
in Dubai Mall complex (this is the world’s largest choreographed
fountain system set on the 30-acre manmade Burj Khalifa Lake, at the
center of the Downtown Dubai development in Dubai. It was designed
by WET Design, the California-based company responsible for the
fountains at the Bellagio Hotel Lake in Las Vegas. Illuminated by
6,600 lights and 25 colored projectors, it is 275 m (902 ft) long
and shoots water up to 500 ft (152.4 m) into the air accompanied by
a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music.[1] It
was built at a cost of AED 800 million (USD 218 million). The name
of the fountain was chosen after a contest organized by the
developer Emaar Properties, the result of which was announced on
26th October 2008. Testing of the fountain began in February
2009 and the fountain was officially inaugurated on 8th May- 2009
along with the official opening ceremony of The Dubai Mall. On 2nd
January- 2010 the length of Dubai fountains was increased to 275 m
(902.2 ft). The Dubai Fountain can spray 22,000 gallons (83,000
liters) of water in the air at any moment. More than 6,600 lights
and 25 colour projectors have been installed. During the end of 2010
the fountain had got a new element, fire, which outlined the
fountains (the fire was temporary for the 2011 New Years
celebration). The Dubai Fountains project water in the air in many
different combinations and patterns. The beam of light from the
fountain can be seen from over 20 miles away. The Dubai Fountain
consists of many high-pressure water jets and shooters: oarsmen or
water robots, which can make the water seem to dance, shooters,
which shoot water upwards; super shooters, which shoot water under
more pressure up to 240 feet in the air, and extreme shooters, which
can shoot water under the most pressure to 500 ft (152.4 m) in the
air. These shooters create a loud "boom" noise after water is
ejected. The super shooters are used the least during each show
because it takes a lot of time to build up enough pressure and
energy to shoot water that high in the air. The fountain is animated
with performances set to light and music. It is visible from every
point on the lake promenade and from many neighboring structures.
Performances take place at 13.00 Hrs.and at 13.30 hrs. as well as
every 30 minutes from 18.00 Hrs.to 22.00 Hrs.on weekdays, and from
18 Hrs. to 23.00 Hrs. pm on weekends (weekends being Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday). Evening will be free to
relax yourself or for shopping. Night halt at Dubai. |
