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List of Tourist Attractions In Dubai Information

Dubai is one of the top tourists destination in the world. There are a number of sites of interest in Dubai, due to the epic boom of construction on a large scale in Dubai; many tourist attractions are being built to attract tourists. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the current ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of UAE, wants Dubai to become the top tourist destination in the world. Dubai is expected to attract 15 million tourists from all around the world in 2015. Euromonitor released a ranking of the world's 150 most visited cities by international tourists in 2009; Dubai ranks 7th and it had attracted 7.8 million visitors in 2009.[1] Dubai ranks 1st for luxury homes in the world[2]

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Exhibitions and trade shows

Parks and zoos

Aerial view of Wild wadi Water Theme Park

Museums and recreational places

Entrance to an Exhibition Hall at the DICC

Libraries

  • ICDL Center
  • Al Ras Library
  • Hor Al Anz Library
  • Rashediah Library
  • Al Towar Library
  • Al Safa Library
  • Um Suqaim Library
  • Hatta Library
  • Al-Mankhol Public Library
  • Dubai Central Library[A]
  • Dubai Public Library

Stadiums and sports venues

Dubai Autodrome as seen from the air on 1 May 2007

Beaches in Dubai

Dubai Jumeirah Beach

Entertainment places

An organised desert safari in Dubai Dubai Festival city Ski Dubai

Mosques

  • Grand Mosque
  • Hor Al Anz Mosque
  • Jumeirah Mosque
  • Abu Hail Mosque
  • Abu ibn Kaab Mosque
  • Abdullah bin Saeed Mosque
  • Naad Al shiba Grand Mosque
  • Naad Al Shiba Small Mosque
  • Sheikh Khlifa bin saeed Mosque 1
  • Sheikh Khlifa bin saeed Mosque 2
  • Sheikh Khlifa bin saeed Mosque 3
  • Sheikh Khlifa bin saeed Mosque 4
  • Sheikh Khlifa bin saeed Mosque 5
  • C.M.C
  • Al Mamzar Mosque
  • Al Habtoor Mosque
  • Dubai Sports and culture club Mosque
  • Hatta Sports Club Mosque
  • Zabeel Mosque
  • Al Noor Mosque
  • Al Rehman Mosque
  • Al Tajir Mosque
  • Talha Mosque
  • Port Saeed Mosque

Churches

  • Christ church
  • St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church
  • Dubai Evangelical Church Centre
  • Emirates Baptist Church
  • St. Francis of Assisi Church
  • Mar Ignatius Syrian Orthodox Church
  • Mar Thoma Church
  • Church of South India
  • St. Mary's Church Dubai
  • Miracle Hands Ministry
  • New Covenant Church Dubai
  • St. Mary's Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group
  • St. Mary's Konkan Community
  • Deira Brethren Assembly

*Well of Life Church Dubai

Shopping malls

Dubai Mall Mall of Emirates

Souks

Souks (also written souq and soukh) are traditional outdoor markets where you can buy food, spices, gifts, jewellery, fabrics and other items. In Dubai most souks are named after the types of products on sale. There are both indoor and outdoor souks in Dubai, mostly located in Deira and Bur Dubai.[5]

Traditional Souks

  • Fish Market (also known as Food Souk)
  • Fruit and Vegetable Market
  • Gold Souk
  • Perfume Souk
  • Spice Souk
  • Textile Souk / Bur Dubai Souk / Meena Bazaar / Satwa Souk

Modern Souk

  • Khan Murjan
  • Souk Al Bahar
  • Souk Madinat Jumeirah

Hotels

  • Burj Khalifa
  • Burj al Arab
  • Grand Hyatt
  • Al Bustan Rotana Hotel
  • Al Maha Desert Resort
  • Al Qasr Madinat Resort Jumeirah
  • Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa
  • City Season Hotel
  • Concorde Hotel & Residence
  • Coral Boutique Hotel Apartments
  • Coral Boutique Villa
  • Dar Al Masyaf Hotel
  • Desert Palm Dubai
  • Dusit Hotel Dubai
  • Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa
  • Harbour Hotel & Residence
  • Hyatt Regency Dubai & Galleria
  • Jumeirah Beach Hotel
  • Le Meridien Hotel
  • Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Hotel
  • Madinat Mina A'Salam
  • Marine Beach Resort & Spa
  • Metropolitan Palace Hotel
  • Millennium Airport Hotel
  • Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek
  • Raffles Hotel Dubai
  • Ritz Carlton Hotel Dubai
  • Shangri-La Hotel Dubai
  • Sheraton Deira Hotel Dubai
  • Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
  • Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort & Towers
  • Somerset Jadaf

Artificial islands

Palm Jumeirah

Bridges and tunnels

Al Makhtoum Bridge Dubai Floating Bridge

Aquariums

The Dubai Mall Aquarium Burj Al Arab Aquarium

Dolphinariums

Famous skyscrapers

Government buildings

Natural and urban attractions

Highways

Districts

Lakes and creek

Fountains

Dubai Marina fountains

Transportal architecture

Airports

Rail and tramways

Ports and water travel

Attractions under development[A]

  • Dubai Sports City
  • Sahara Kingdom
  • Dubai Golf City
  • Dubai Motor City
  • City of Arabia
  • Dubai Lifestyle City
  • Dubai Outlet City
  • Arabian Canal^
  • The Lagoons
  • Dubai International City
  • Culture village
  • Dubai Exhibition City
  • Bawadi

Districts

Dubailand

  • Legoland Dubai
  • DreamWorks Studios Theme Park
  • Universal Studios Dubailand
  • F1-X Theme Park Dubai
  • The Tiger Woods Dubai
  • Bawadi[B]
  • Falconcity of Wonders[B]
  • Freej Dubailand
  • Marvel Super Heroes Theme Park
  • Tourism world
  • Legends of Dubailand
  • Aviation World
  • Giants World
  • Sahara Kingdom
  • Factory Outlets
  • Themed Leisure and Vacation World 29 km² (11.2 mile²)
  • Women's World
  • Destination Dubai
  • Desert Kingdom
  • Andalusian Resort and Spa
  • Eco-Tourism World 75 km² (28.9 mile²)
  • Al Sahra Desert Resort
  • Sand Dune Hotel[B]
  • Al Kaheel
  • Bio World
  • Animal World
  • Sports and Outdoor World 19 km² (7.4 mile²)
  • Dubai Sports City
  • Emerat Sports World
  • Extreme Sports World
  • Plantation Equestrian and Polo Club
  • Restless Planet
  • The Great Dubai Wheel[B]
  • Virtual Game World
  • Science and Planetariums
  • Astrolab Resort

Notes

A. ^ Currently under construction.
B. ^ Construction is On-Hold.
C. ^ Approved Developments.

See also

Dubai portal

References

  1. ^ http://blog.euromonitor.com/2011/01/euromonitor-internationals-top-city-destinations-ranking.html
  2. ^ http://www.arabianbusiness.com/555643-dubai-ranks-top-for-luxury-homes-in-wealth-index
  3. ^ http://www.bigboystoysuae.com/ Accessed 10-9-2012
  4. ^ "Hamarain Shopping Center". yagulf.com. http://yagulf.com/uae/Hamarain-Shopping-Center.html.
  5. ^ http://dubai.angloinfo.com/information/48/markets.asp
  6. ^ http://www.foodandwine.com/restaurants/aquarium
  7. ^ http://www.investorsprovident.com/overseas-property/dubai-property/the-lakes.html
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