Alena Balina,
Lead Emirate Guide Al Fanar Tourism & Cargo
AUTUMN SLUSH, FIRST FREEZES, DEPRESSED RAINS - THAT'S NOTHING IN THE UAE. THEREFORE, IN THE COUNTRY OF THE GENTLE SEA, THE SOFT SAND AND THE SUMMER OF THE WARM SUN, THE GUESTS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES LIKE BIRDS TO THE SOUTH. AND EVEN THOSE WHO VISITS THE COUNTRY NOT THE FIRST TIME, WILL DISCOVER WHAT'S NEW, SEE THE UNEXPECTED, REMEMBER THE UNFORGETTABLE.
Stretched below, in the palm of your hand
A bird's-eye city ..., no, from a helicopter or even a plane flight? The Dubai skyscraper Burj Khalifa has not even celebrated its one-year anniversary since the opening, so the interest in it, from visitors, does not fade. In clear weather, from a height of 650 meters, a stunning view of the urban landscape opens up on all four sides. A high-speed elevator delivers a group of observers to the inspection point in just one minute, and even doesn’t have time to lay ears!
Panoramic windows allow you to capture both far-flung areas and the surrounding areas at the foot of the tower. The observation deck is equipped with "sighting cannons" that bring the object closer and send it on a journey through time: the photo shows the place where the selected building, made in the 70s of the last century, appears on the display. With the onset of dusk, there is a chance to appreciate the beauty of the "dancing" fountains from a great height, because below the fountain, 275 m long, it is impossible to catch a glance entirely. True, no music is heard above - the windows are hermetically closed. Each melody is a new figured composition of water jets, but the gap between musical inclusions is half an hour. So that the expectation is not painful, I would like to propose options for a romantic dinner in one of the eight restaurants of the Armani hotel, located in the bowels of the gigantic structure: Lounge - international cuisine and Hashi - Japanese direction, both restaurants overlooking the fountains.
Spray ... not champagne
There is, there is still something to replace an idle lying on the beach under the rustle of coastal waves. Water parks in the country "grow" like mushrooms after rain. Before the vacationers had time to get used to the recently opened Aquaventure water park, which was located on the territory of the Atlantis The Palm hotel, not everyone still decided to make a speed descent from the attraction, stylized as a multi-stage religious building "Ziggurat", and many with dolphins in sea water so far did not have time to swim, and the thematic water park Ice Land has already opened in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The vast territory, with an area of 110 thousand m², contained the largest man-made waterfalls in the world, a dance pool, a diving pool with a mask, caves for children. In total, 24 water slides emerge from the icebergs and towers 33.5 m high. The soft-coated Penguin Island football field is recessed in shallow water. Players on the field periodically fall under artificial rain.
Good old Dreamland water park near the pink flamingos reserve in the green park area of Umm Al Quwain has undergone reconstruction and renovation. Wild Wadi, Dubai's favorite water park, has added a few new attractions to its already fun-filled area.
What a horse, what a horse - hot than fire!
With the opening of the new tourist season, Al Saheel renews its performances and shows at the Dubai Polo Club. Under the dome of the gigantic tent, an old fairy tale is being made in a new way, a thousand and one ... a horse, numerous stories involving horses of various breeds, riders, artists, dancers from different countries. In a sea of music and light, graceful animals and professional jockeys and artists demonstrate their talents. A funny pony behaves just like a trained dog, and with pleasure allows herself to stroke the back and pat the scruff of the small front row spectators. An evening performance suggests a great end to the day for adults and children.
Crystal air, boogie snowflakes
Someone is unaccustomed to such a radical change in temperature, and the soul asks for sparkling snow, and crisp frost. But in sunny and warm Dubai, you can easily arrange a real winter day with all the attributes you need. Start with the ice rinks. Still, it is not so extreme, does not require numerous equipment and special sports training. The choice is yours: Al Naser Leisureland Sports and Entertainment Complex, Hyatt Regency's Galleria ice rink or the sports arena at Dubai Mall.
A start has been made, we can move on to "heavy artillery" - this is the winter resort of Sky Dubai. Here you have a children's snow town with slides, Christmas trees, sledges, drags, ice, inflatable cameras and the ice labyrinth of a fabulous dragon. And a three-level ski slope for skiers and snowboarders with varying degrees of training. The cable car will easily deliver to the very top of a 300-meter slope. And a cafe with hot chocolate, sweets, tea and snacks for travelers frozen in the snow.
Coldly. Even colder. If you got to the Ice Lounge cafe chain Chill Out at Times Square Center. The furniture and all the furnishings in the cafe are made of crystal clear ice, an ice chandelier of six feet high, ice curtains and an ice portrait of the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, shimmering in different colors - a special pride of the institution. Frozen visitors are warmed by the warm clothes offered at the entrance, a warm welcome and hot barbecue.
Emirates are ready to receive guests and look forward to them.
