Dubai - A tourist destination, redefined
Dubai has been a centre for regional and international trade since the early 20th century. Dubai's economy relies on revenues from trade, tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. As Dubai is welcoming business and tourists from across the world, the city feels very modern compared to other Gulf countries.
Things to do in Dubai
If you are making a "Things-to-do on your vacation" list, then most of them will be fulfilled in Dubai itself. You can spend your day at Jumeirah Beach and enjoy it with your family and friends. All your shopping woes will be gone once you visit the Dubai Mall which houses almost all the high-end brands that one can think of. Your visit to Dubai will not be complete without looking at the beautiful view of the city from atop the Burj Khalifa.
Famous tourist attractions in Dubai
At the top of Burj Khalifa - Experience the thrill of height at 555 meters up from the ground, a 360 degrees view of Dubai.
Dubai Fountain - Breaking the barriers of any musical fountain, Dubai Fountain is the tallest performing fountain. Witness the beauty of dancing water along with mesmerising lights and music.
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo - Do not miss the ten million-litre tank at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. This aquarium contains more than 33,000 aquatic animals and the most extensive collection of sand tiger sharks.
Best time to visit Dubai
The best time to visit Dubai is during the winter months, from November to April. The period from December to February Dubai sees heavy tourist traffic because of the Dubai Shopping Festival.
Weather in Dubai
The climate of Dubai is warm and sunny as it is near the line of the Tropic of Cancer. During the winter season, it has an average daytime temperature of 25 °C. In the summer season, it is sweltering and humid, with temperatures reaching 45 °C for many days.
Airports in Dubai
There are two major international airports in Dubai, the Dubai International Airport (DXB or OMDB) located at 8.5 km from Dubai city and the Dubai World Central or the Al Maktoum International (DWC or OMDW) situated at a distance of 37 km from Dubai. The Dubai International Airport is the primary airport serving Dubai.