It is no coincidence that Dubai is called the eighth wonder of the world and a fairy tale city: the sights and the whole difficult history of the emirate are vivid confirmation of this. Here is the world's most singing fountain and the tallest skyscraper, the largest aquarium and the very first indoor ski run in the Middle East. Tours in the UAE are well-deserved, but what do we know about the history of the emergence and development of Dubai?
Today it is here that you can see man-made wonders that are created on square meters reclaimed from the sands, and to which the modern world knows no equal. The history of Dubai and its beauty attract tourists from all over the world. Both young people, mature tourists, and families with children like to come here, because the beaches here are clean and comfortable, and the excursions are breathtaking even for people who have seen the world. The article is dedicated to the myths and truth about Dubai.
A bit of history with geography
The history of Dubai for tourists will be no less interesting than visiting attractions. The emirate is located on the shores of the Persian Gulf and has an extremely warm climate. And here the city falls into the top list: it is one of the hottest cities in the world. In the midst of summer, the temperature in the shade often reaches +50 degrees, and +40 is generally considered the norm. In winter, in the “coldest” time, the thermometer’s column rarely drops below +20 degrees, so many tourists on the beaches in January are common.
The history of Dubai dates back to the forties of the last century, when today's largest financial center in the Middle East region was a small village. Its inhabitants obtained pearls and thereby earned a living. This continued until smart Japanese began to cultivate pearls on an industrial scale, so the inhabitants had no choice but to … find oil and begin to develop the economy. From this begins the history of the development of the city of Dubai.
Beaches: luxury at a fair price
It may seem to an ignorant person that rest in here is difficult to afford because of the considerable price. In practice, it turns out that it costs no more than a tour to Spain or a vacation in Cyprus. That's just comfort, service and conditions are incomparable with any other: Dubai fully justifies its reputation as an eastern fairy tale city. The beaches in the emirate are sandy, very clean, with convenient access to the water, which is important for a comfortable holiday for families with small children. The water in the Persian Gulf is quite salty, which makes swimming absolutely safe even for those who do not swim too well.
Excursions in Dubai - a palette of vivid impressions
But a real traveler is distinguished by the fact that his needs for rest are not limited to a single beach. And here the emirate has something to offer both adults and children. Sights are difficult to describe - you need to watch, try, take photos …
The main and most significant in the ancient city, showing the history of the emirate of Dubai:
- The ancient region of Bastakia, preserved from the time when local residents caught pearl shells. In it you can wander through the narrow streets, breathe in the desert air and buy some authentic souvenirs in memory of old Dubai.
- The ethnographic museum-village of Shindaga, where you can get acquainted with the life and customs of the Arabs, drink traditional tea and admire the house of one of the sheikhs.
Jumeirah
The largest mosque in the country, called Jumeirah, which anyone can visit, even if he is not a Muslim. The pride of the building is the calligraphic ligature of the letter adorning the arches and walls. But the rest in Dubai is remarkable in that this city is diverse and infinitely diverse. Its modern part is so unlike the historical one that it is not clear at times where the traveler is: in New York, Hong Kong or Shanghai. Therefore, tours include visiting and man-made wonders.
Singing Fountains
Dubai trips are worth buying in order to attend a unique show on the water, which brings coolness to the body and delight the soul. These are the singing fountains that are located at the foot of the tallest building in the city. There is no such thing anywhere else in the world - the jets “shoot” to a height of up to 150 meters! Every evening, the show can be seen from 18 to 22 hours every half hour. The action takes place to the music and is accompanied by magnificent lighting.
For little travelers
Children will definitely want to visit the local zoo, which is considered, of course, the best in the region. Its rarest inhabitants are the Arabian wolf and the wild cat of Gordon. The aquarium in the city is also outstanding: it has the largest glass panel among the aquariums in the world, and the children are especially impressed by boating on the top of the aquarium.
Shopping in Dubai: how not to buy everything?
The famous aquarium is located in the Dubai Mall, with a total area of over one million square meters. The shopping center hosts numerous fashion shows and fairs, exhibitions and sales. Boutiques of the most famous fashion houses occupy 44 thousand square meters, and jewelry stores compete in luxury with the world's largest gold market.
Arranging shopping here means buying a wide variety of products at very reasonable prices, while being in a comfortable and cozy environment and consulting with the correct and attentive sellers. The only problem that lurks every tourist on shopping here seems far-fetched, but it really exists. It is impossible to stop at the Dubai Mall and not buy everything!
