Dubai- Places to Visit

Dubai is developing at a remarkable pace and far behind has its modest history as a fishing port. But between the endless construction sites and ultra-modern skyscrapers, there is no shortage of places to visit for tourists till the time they are there to visit. It is not a right place to explore on foot. Attractions are usually far apart and the year-round firestorm in the summer will turn your walk into an nightmare. Hiring a taxi and driver for organized tour is the better option or rent a car and enjoy the inexpensive local gasoline while local sights scenes.

Dubai Creek

The entry of natural sea water is through the heart of the city is the historical part of Dubai where visitors can take an Abra (small boat used as water taxi) and view around the dhows and the ancient trading port from the water. A cruise from Al-Maktoum Bridge will move from the historic city and modern landmarks..

Bastakiya

A step back in time to the days before electricity and air-conditioning there is an old district Bastakiya, where wind towers were used to cooling traditional. Old Dubai was famous for its wind towers are very much famous in old Dubai and it is lined on the both sides of the Creek, and Arabian architecture is very popular historical attraction has been marked for tourism development

Souks

The souks markets are very much admired by Tourists as well as bargain hunters. Gold Souk is one of the most famous souk where shops selling everything from 24-carat gold bars to rings and elaborate necklaces at very cheap prices lined up in the narrow streets. The tiny lanes of the traditional spice souk are scented with the spices, cinnamon and dried fruit and fish market. Al Fahidi Street lies at the heat of Bur Dubai Souk selling of electronics, cameras and home appliances at competitive prices. Other streets sell every kind of materials like loaves of unleavened bread and hubble-bubble pipes, carpets and traditional coffee pots.

Wild Wadi

Wild Wadi Water Park is the theme around a legend in Arabic on Sinbad the sailor, and the stores or shops are designed to remind you of Aladdin's Cave. Spread in an area of 12 acres features some of the highest and fastest water rides outside of North America with 24 state of art, high-adrenaline rides and slides, Rides for thrill seekers include Master Blaster slides that are water roller coaster propelled by rising high-powered jets, Sceirah Jumeirah, a 108ft free fall of 80 kilometers per hour, white-elbow Rushdown journey Ravine or the high waves Breakers Bay

Grand Mosque

The Grand Mosque is a significant milestone with multi-domed style and impressive tallest minaret at 70m boasting the city. Grand Mosque is the very important worship place up to 1200 worshippers accommodate inside but Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the mosque.

Jumeirah Mosque

The Jumeirah Mosque is a fine example of modern Islamic architecture. In Dubai, The Jumeirah Mosque is one of the most photographed sights. This is also one of the larges and  beautiful mosque city, with a majestic dome and twin minarets, and open to non-Muslims also.

Dubai Museum

Dubai Museum, which housed in oldest standing building Al Faheidi Fort, which has an impressive collection of patterns of work and life-size displays illustrating various aspects of military and cultural life in Dubai such as the desert, Arab houses markets, an Islamic school, and Gulf marine life. Displays include a collection of skeletons, souk peopled by waxworks and some examples of desert wildlife. The underwater world of pearl-diving is the one of the most exciting exhibits show. In 1799, the fort was built to guard Dubai from landward approaches, and was once the residence of the city's rulers as well as the seat of government until 1971.

Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum Museum

Dates back to the 19th century Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum's house was built for Dubai's ruler with commanding views over the sea. In Dubai It is one of the oldest residences and has been restored as a museum exhibiting Dubai's historical photographs. With its wind towers and central courtyard, teak wood doors and windows and wooden lattice screens it gives fine example of regional style architecture.