They say Dubai is the city of dreams. Here beach holidays are perfectly combined with exciting excursions. We bring to your attention a small selection of the best hotels in Dubai . Every year, the well- known sights of Dubai surprise thousands, maybe even millions of tourists. The article contains the most interesting excursions in which you will see everything worth visiting in Dubai

Sightseeing tours of the city of Dubai

The guides offer 3 programs of sightseeing tours in Dubai - a tour of modern Dubai, classic and historical Dubai.

On a guided tour of modern Dubai, you will visit the unique Dubai Marina , with the largest man-made harbor. There are also first-class hotels, shops and many restaurants and cafes here. Then you will go to the artificially created palm islands , which are called the 8th wonder of the world. The tour ends with a tour of the new Downtown area   . Here is the Burj Khalifa and the singing fountains. Also, the excursion includes a visit to the huge aquarium in the Dubai Mall.

The aquarium is home to 144 representatives of various species of marine fauna, including stingrays and sharks

• The cost of this excursion is $ 50 per adult and $ 40 per child.

During a tour of classic Dubai , you will have the opportunity to visit the wax museum, visit the residence of the Sheikh of Dubai, ride an Arab boat across the bay, as well as take a memorable photo in front of the famous hotel in the form of a sail and visit a shopping center or market.

• The cost of this excursion is $ 45 per adult and $ 30 per child.

A tour of historic Dubai  gives you the opportunity to learn about the life of the Biduins, visit the exhibition, whose exhibits tell about Islam. Also, you will visit the museum, which contains old documents and photographs. Then you will plunge into the well-known fairy tale of 1001 nights by visiting the Bastia district  . And at the end of the excursion, you will have dinner at a national restaurant, where you can taste dishes made from camel meat and milk.

• The cost of this excursion is $ 70 per adult and $ 55 per child.

Visit to Burj Khalifa

Of course, everyone knows that this is a must visit place in Dubai. There are residential apartments, offices, shopping centers, a hotel, a restaurant and several viewing platforms. Thus, Burj Khalifa can be called a separate city where you can live without leaving its borders.

It is located opposite the Dubai Mall. The observation decks offer the most breathtaking view of the city , as the tower is 828 meters high. And I must say that it is not an easy task to photograph the Burj Khalifa beautifully, so that she would completely fit into the frame. The shape of the building was not chosen by chance, it is asymmetric, it minimizes the effect of the tower swinging from the wind. Also, in order to make the tower even more stable, during its construction, hanging piles, 45m each, were used, which, when the tower is tilted from the wind, tilt in the opposite direction. A unique type of cement was developed for the foundation.

At the foot of the Burj Khalifa is the largest musical fountain . When designing the building, the fountain was not planned. But during the construction, the question arose - what to do with the 20,000 liters of condensate generated from air conditioners? Then it was decided to build an artificial lake, where the fountain is located.

And now some numbers:

•  It takes 3 months to clean all the windows in the building.
• The building has 57 lifts.
• The height of the fountain jets reaches 150m.
• The musical fountain is programmed to play more than 90 musical compositions, the illumination and movements of the fountain are not repeated in two different songs.

Amusement parks, water parks, zoos and dolphinariums.

In the UAE, and in particular in Dubai, there is a large amount of entertainment for all ages.

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Excursion to Abu Dhabi

This journey begins in Dubai. During the transfer to Abu Dhabi, which will take about two hours, you can see the huge port facility of Jebel Ali and the third largest Grand Mosque in the world .

Already directly in the center of the capital, during the excursion you will visit the Cultural Foundation , it is located in one of the oldest buildings, which has not yet lost its originality, despite numerous restorations, and the Concorde Square , where you can learn a lot about the traditions and history of this colorful countries.

Further, according to the plan, the Ethnographic Heritage Village and the huge shopping center "Marina Mall" , there is a very cozy revolving restaurant with a breathtaking panoramic view, everyone can pre-order a table.

• Excursion to Abu Dhabi ($ 70 with lunch, $ 50 - child 3-7 years old).

Sheikh Zayed Mosque

This attraction deserves special attention. It is located in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Its beauty and grandeur can be seen only when approaching. It is here that the first ruler of the UAE Sheikh Zayed ibn Sultan Al Nahyan is buried. To express their respect and endless love for the departed ruler, over the place of his burial, since 2004 (the year of death), the Koran is read 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

The cladding of the mosque is made of the whitest marble in the world, which was found in Italy and was taken out all

At the entrance to the mosque, on both sides, there are pools. They are there not for beauty, but symbolizing the purification of a person through water. In Islam, it is customary to perform ablution before performing namaz (prayer). After you get to the mosque, you can go to the prayer room, where men and women of any faith are allowed to enter (there is a separate room for Muslims), or go to inspect the main part of the mosque.

To enter it, you must take off your shoes. The floor is covered with a carpet that was specially woven for the mosque and is the largest carpet in the world . Every day, after the mosque closes, a dedicated team cleans the carpet all night, so if you visit the mosque early in the morning, you might feel that the carpet is still damp from cleaning. Upon entering, you will see a clock in the form of a lily flower - each petal indicates the time of prayer.

The theme of floristry is often encountered in the mosque - the columns are made in the form of date palms, they are hand-decorated with 28 types of precious stones , and the square in the middle of the mosque is decorated with a hymenokallis flower. It is this species of lily, which is able to survive in the desert, that also adorns the walls.

Things to know before visiting a mosque: 

• To visit the mosque, you must be dressed appropriately - the woman must have her head covered and her whole body covered. Men walk in in trousers and shirts. Shorts and T-shirts are not allowed.
• Taking pictures or pointing the camera towards Sheikh Zayed's burial site is strictly prohibited. This is strictly monitored by security and many video cameras. If you are noticed, they will force you to delete all the photos of the mosque.
• The girl's head should always be covered, if you even open your head for a photo for a minute or to fix your hair you are asked to go out and make you delete all the photos you have taken.

Six Emirates in one day

Six Emirates in one day ($ 120 with lunch, $ 90 - child 3-7 years old).

This grand exciting excursion begins from the Hajar Mountains Canyon in Ras Al Khaimah, which beckons tourists with its virgin nature of extraordinary beauty.

Further, according to the plan, the excavation sites of prehistoric settlements in Um al-Quwain, where everyone can feel like a pioneer archaeologist or, inspired by the special atmosphere of this place, make a trip tens of thousands of years ago.

The next destination will be the "village of ghosts" , a mysterious piece of land shrouded in legends. After that, already on the territory of Oman, you will visit the picturesque villages of the Shihuh mountain tribe , which are located in a very picturesque area.

Further, the road leads you to the emirate of Fujairah , where everyone can swim in the ocean, observe the diverse underwater world, or simply take a break from a busy day on one of the most famous beaches. Swimwear and towels are recommended.

Desert Safari with BBQ

Riding on the dunes is quite difficult, but very exciting, an impressive dose of adrenaline is guaranteed. Experienced professional drivers do everything for your safety. After that, it's very cool quad bike rental uae , to sit on the top of the dune, admiring the sunset, and take a camel ride. The evening will end with a grilled picnic in the company of a charming belly dancer.