THE TOP FIVE ATTRACTIONS IN DUBAI

31. Dec 2021
Photo: NIKOLINA VUKIĆEVIĆ

Dubai has been a popular tourist and business destination in recent years, due to its construction boom, modern, breathtaking architecture, various tourist attractions, and vast stretches of sandy beach that visitors may enjoy at any time of year. The largest city in the United Arab Emirates and also the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, this year is especially attractive for millions of visitors from all over the world as it is the host of the world exhibition EXPO 2020, which lasts until March 31. EXPO was the reason for our magazine's crew to visit Dubai, where we captured the most interesting scenes and impressions during the few days of our stay there, although there was not enough time to visit all the attractions of the city and the exhibition itself.

OUR REPORTERS IN DUBAI

The first impression on every visitor is certainly left by the climate, which is very pleasant in winter and is the best welcome for all those who have briefly moved out of the December snow and minus, just as was the case with our team. The second impression is that life in Dubai is conceived completely differently than in Europe. Personally, I found Dubai to be an amazing blend of cutting-edge technology and a strong religious presence. Music is frequently heard in public settings as a call to prayer, giving the impression that all of life's speed stops for a moment before spinning again. The hosts, the locals, can rarely be seen on the streets and in public places. They are mostly foreigners everywhere, both as employees and as tourists. There are attractions on all sides; some take your breath away, and some make your head spin. We have selected the top five that we believe you should not miss if you are in Dubai.

Dubai Marina

Dubai Marina is one of the few pedestrian zones, full of wonderful restaurants, small shops, and tourist attractions. At the same time, Marina is one of the few places where you can see a lot of locals. I liked it equally during the day and in the evening. It was from this position that I managed to isolate myself best from the crowds and observe the architecture of each building individually. The Marina is located near the beach, so you can easily organize a tour of both locations. This is the part of Dubai that I liked the most because it has the most contact with nature. The canal through which the sea passes through the Marina and the palm trees that create shade make you not feel as small as you do when you are in the very center of Dubai among the mighty skyscrapers.

DUBAI MARINA

DUBAI MARINA BY NIGHT

Burj Khalifa

With its 829.84 m height and 163 floors of impressive construction, exterior and interior, the world's tallest building is truly one of the city's great monuments and landmarks. Visitors can access the building through the Armani Hotel, which is located within the Burj Khalifa. Our magazine's team had the opportunity to have lunch on the 125th floor and enjoy the view from a bird's eye view. Only then did we realize how many vast areas of Dubai are composed entirely of sand, and that the true appeal of this city lies in the immaculate knowledge and skills of the builders and architects who constructed a metropolis of skyscrapers on such a terrain.

BURJ KHALIFA

LUNCH ON THE 125TH FLOOR OF BURJ KHALIFA

Dubai Mall

Since Dubai is not rich in pedestrian zones and is definitely not a city you can visit on foot, shopping malls are considered a real treasure in this city. As we learned on the spot, real estate prices near shopping malls, or even better, those with direct access to the shopping center, are much higher than real estate values a little further away, precisely because shopping centers are the only places where you can walk. What fascinated me personally was the fact that everything was extremely clean, modern, and adapted for people with special needs. One of the attractions in the Dubai Mall is the bubbling fountain, and it seems that the locals love it very much and are looking forward to its show, which starts at 6 pm and is repeated every half hour.

DUBAI MALL

Nusr-Et Restaurant

The restaurant from the world-famous chain, one of the co-owners of which is the Turkish caterer Nusret Gokce, who became famous for the way he prepares and salts steak, has found its place in Dubai as well. This restaurant is located within the Four Seasons Hotel and Resort and offers guests Australian meat specialties prepared before their eyes. The staff is quite pleasant; they salt the food using Nusret's tricks, and the way they serve is an experience in itself. I also tasted their famous baklava with goat ice cream, proving that they aren't just experts in meat dishes. This restaurant far exceeded our expectations, and despite the high prices, it is definitely a worthwhile place to spend time and money.

EXPO 2020

EXPO is a prestigious world exhibition conducted every five years, and it was held for the first time in the Middle East this year. The exhibition spans 483 hectares in a newly developed part of the city halfway between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It was organized in the pavilions, with each state assigned the task of addressing the topic. This year's themes were Sustainability, Mobility, and Opportunity. The Mobility Pavilion, designed by award-winning architects from the well-known British firm Foster and Partners, left the biggest impression on me. There is a passenger elevator in the pavilion that is the world's largest, capable of transporting more than 160 passengers at once. There are also 15-meter-high sculptures of Arab researchers created by a New Zealand team, the same one that worked on "The Lord of the Rings." The sculptures made an impression on me since they are highly realistic, down to the glitter in the eyes and minor skin ailments on the fingers. You can also see research and photographs from the Moon, as well as a comparison of living conditions on Earth and the Moon, at this pavilion. The pavilions of different countries are also interesting, and each one taught me something new. The entire EXPO 2020 exhibition, including the pavilions, people, and spirit, cannot be retold. From robots that control the wearing of masks to fantastic programs made by projectors, one gets the impression that time travel is only a few hours away from us.

Text and photos: NIKOLINA VUKIĆEVIĆ

 

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