Dubai - From the Earth to the Sky

Introduction:

You may have heard of Dubai recently as one of the must go places when you travel. From being old and baron, to a city filled with vibrant lights and towering skyscrapers. Dubai is a country filled with tourist attractions. From enjoying the view at one of the tallest buildings in the world, to walking through the markets filled with abundant goods. If you're feeling overcrowded, head to the desert for some historic sites to see. Want to have some thrilling moments? Check out the skydiving locations.

Things to Do and Places to Visit:

Skydiving: Take a plane up to the skies and feel exhilarated as you free fall back down. Skydiving in Dubai is one of the most popular things to do not only for the breathtaking experience, but also the amazing view Dubai has to offer.

Skydiving

Skyview: Burj Khalifa, also vastly known as the tallest building in the world is a must visit destination if you're planning to travel to Dubai. Towering at 828 metres, the Burj Khalifa was meticulously built with art, engineering and precision.

Burj Khalifa

Place to Eat:

Armani/Amal: This luxurious restaurant set in their hotel is a fine dining restaurant based on the Indian culture, using innovative methods and food technology to create new flavours as well as traditional styles to recreate authentic recipes. Signature dishes are assembled tableside along with exotic curries.Friendly staff are always on standby if you need any assistance. Prices may be slightly high, but for what it's worth the experience, the food and the atmosphere is worth the experience.

Armani/Amal

Food to Try:

Shawarma: Shawarma is one of the most eaten foods in Dubai. Different places have different ways in serving the dish, on most occasions they use garlic sauce, pickles, tomatoes and fries wrapped in a Arabic roti (pitta bread).

Shawarma

Things to Look out for:

PDA: When you travel to another country, it is in your best interest that you respect their culture. Being that Dubai is a city that is predominantly Muslim, kissing, cuddling and even holding hands is not only frowned upon, but is also illegal. This may result in getting arrested for committing indecent acts in public.

PDA

The Place to Stay:

Hilton Dubai Jumeirah: Filled with amazing decor, providing facilities with excellent quality, Clean beautiful rooms with a complimentary private beach. Filled with eateries around to try out and discover. This hotel is grand and takes on the ideology of giving the best quality service it has to offer to its clients.

Hilton Dubai Jumeirah

Airfare:

Flights to Dubai from Sydney are approximately around $1,600 AUD, but with more in-depth research you can get cheaper flights at the $1,500 AUD mark.

Overall Opinion

Dubai, really is a place of wonder, from the Earth to the Sky, you can do so much at different levels of height, from the sky above, to the ground you stand on. Travelling to such a country will leave you with fond memories of the environment, the hospitality and the deep culture it has to offer you. Dubai has a well deserved 4.5/5 stars.

Information sourced from https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/

-Lawrence Pan