Dubai Vacations

The jewel of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai offers a wealth of attractions for visitors to the city. The first stop for many travelers is the Burj Khalifa, the tallest man-made structure in the world. Completed in October of 2009, it towers 2,717 feet over the city and offers spectacular views from its outdoor observation deck, also the highest in the world at over 1,400 feet. Just steps away from the Burj Khalifa is another of Dubai’s most popular destinations, the Dubai Fountain. Spectacularly lit by over 6,600 lights, it extends for over 900 feet, shooting water almost 500 feet into the air as classical music or traditional Arabic music plays over the fountain’s booming sound system. Those vacationing with children love spending the day at the city’s lavish Atlantis Waterpark. It features dozens of activities for both parents and kids, including swimming with dolphins at Dolphin Bay, riding any of the 42 rides at Aquaventure or discovering the lost world of Atlantis at the waterpark’s Lost Chambers exhibit. Despite being located in the middle of the desert, visitors to Dubai can actually ski, sled and snowboard on actual snow at the spectacular indoor Ski Dubai. Featuring everything from beginner to advanced runs, it also offers every piece of equipment that prospective visitors would need to enjoy the slopes.