Dubai is renowned for a number of reasons. Well, two in particular. First of all, it is known as the home of ambitious architecture, containing the tallest building in the world. Second, it is known as one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet. But why do tourists consistently flock here in their droves?
A Business Hub
Dubai has experienced a meteoric growth in its financial and business sectors over the last couple of decades. This growth has fuelled Dubai’s emergence as a truly global hub for business. In order to maximize the nation’s gains from growth in these sectors, a number of free zones have been established throughout the city. These free zones have been crucial in allowing the Dubaian economy to diversify and help create jobs.
Many tourists visiting Dubai are doing so in order to grow their business network and to add some valuable international connections to it. Not only does Dubai offer businesspeople the opportunity to make new contacts, it is the perfect destination for a working holiday.
Stunning Architecture
Dubai is renowned for its ambitious building projects and the unique architecture that results. To some, the style of Dubaian architecture is too flashy and in your face. However, regardless of what anyone thinks about the aesthetic merits, or lack thereof, of those buildings, they are remarkable feats of engineering.
Of particular note is the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Looking out from the observation deck of this skyscraper offers a truly humbling and awe-inspiring view of the surrounding landscape.
But it isn’t just the skyscrapers that are impressive. The Dubaian taste for the ostentatious extends into their hotels and their homes. In fact, most modern buildings in Dubai are designed with style and aplomb.
A Rapidly Evolving City
Dubai is a city that is growing, in every sense of the word. In 2015, Dubai was the fastest growing metropolitan city in the world. While this growth rate has slowed slightly since then, it is still rising. In terms of size, population, and revenue generated, there seems to be no arresting Dubai’s progress.
A growing city and a booming economy is obviously great news for the locals, but in a city like Dubai, which is very much focused on its tourism industry, the benefits of these advances are felt by the visitors as well. Real estate investors may well find themselves tempted when they see some of the apartments for sale in downtown Dubai. In fact, Dubai’s growing reputation as an excellent real estate investment destination is helping to further fuel its tourism industry by attracting such investors on scouting missions.
Luxury Lifestyle
Dubai is a city that loves luxury. In Dubai, even the simplest experiences come with an extra dash of luxury. Your budget hotel in Dubai might not look all that dissimilar to the 5-star hotel across the way. Of course, appearances can be deceiving, but Dubaian architects and designers have proven particularly adept at creating the impression of wealth and luxury in their designs.
Once again, high living standards are excellent for the local population, but the tourism industry also benefits from this in a number of ways. In particular, it lends further credence to the notion that Dubai is a land of luxury. The high living standards that its residents enjoy is often cited by tourists as one of the main reasons for visiting.
Thriving Night Life
The night life in Dubai is truly amazing; it’s by far one of the best experiences in the world. The city is host to a range of bars, dubai nightclubs, and restaurants. With high wages for workers being the standard in many of these establishments, there’s no need to worry about the tourist traps that sometimes plague other popular cities. There are so many options that it is all but impossible to become bored in Dubai at night.
It is recommended that you book a table well in advance, especially if you are planning on eating out in one of the more upmarket restaurants. Pubs and bars tend to be busy throughout the year, but Fridays and Saturdays are the busiest times, just as they are in most places.
Gorgeous Beaches
There is a lot to see and do in the city itself, but sooner or later you will probably want to step outside of the urban sprawl. When you do, there are long stretches of pristine, golden beaches to explore. As well as the natural formations along its coast, Dubai has also created a number of artificial beaches, in part to provide more room for the hordes of tourists who flock to the Dubaian coast every year.
Dubai is a city with a great deal to offer tourists. You don’t get to become one of the top tourist destinations in the world if you don’t know what you’re doing. Luxury is the standard for Dubaians, and they are all too eager to share a slice of that with their guests. You will not regret choosing Dubai as your next holiday destination.
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