The fascinating city of Dubai is one of the most visited places in the world. Each year, millions of tourists flock to the UAE’s most populous emirate to experience the glamour, extravagance and beauty of this Arabian metropolis. We caught up with online travel agents Destination2.co.uk who explained why Dubai is an IDEAL destination this autumn.
Dubai is located deep within the northern desert belt, where some of the planet’s hottest temperatures are found, making autumn a wonderful time to visit the city. During the months of October and November, temperatures cool to a pleasant average of 30°C and 26°C respectively – perfect for topping up your summer tan on Jumeirah Beach!
But it’s not just the postcard-perfect beaches that attract hoards of holidaymakers to Dubai, the city features a variety of world famous landmarks that are just waiting to be explored.
First on the list is the magnificent Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world. Towering over the city at 828 metres, this awe-inspiring feat of engineering is instantly recognisable, and features the world’s highest mosque.
Shopaholics rejoice! Dubai is home to the world’s largest shopping centre – the Dubai Mall. Here you can indulge in some retail therapy from designer houses such as Gucci and Armani. There’s also a wide selection of high street stores and unique boutiques, as well as a food court serving delicious treats all day long.
Dubai is known across the globe for its endless list of luxurious places to stay, but if you want to take extravagance to the next level, it has to be the sensational Burj Al Arab. Known as the world’s ‘first’ seven star hotel, this retreat is perfect for couples and families looking to experience a holiday like no other. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, Dubai has another surprise up its sleeve for you. Candylicious in the Dubai Mall holds the record for the world’s largest sweet shop – just imagine how many delicious delights are in there!
Dubai isn’t exactly the first place that comes to mind when it comes to skiing, but you couldn’t be more wrong! Ski Dubai is one of the largest indoor snow parks in the world, so you can spend the morning on the sands and the afternoon on the slopes!
Prepare to be aMAZEd – Dubai is also home to the world’s largest vertical maze. This 55 storey extravaganza is aptly named Maze Tower, and lights up at night, making this one of the most unique buildings in the entire city.
To celebrate all the records broken by Dubai, Destination2.co.uk created this graphic highlighting the wonders of Dubai!
