Dubai Tour Packages

About Dubai

Dubai is the second largest emirate in the UAE and is often referred to as the Pearl of the Gulf. Dubai was originally divided into two parts and separated by Khor Dubai, a natural seawater inlet: Bur Dubai and Deira. Bur Dubai, along with Deira and Al Shingada, form part of Old Dubai. Of these, Al Shingada is the oldest neighbourhood where the rulers of Dubai once lived. The different places in Dubai get their name from their natural features. For instance, Al Muteena receives its name from the clayey soil in the area. Similarly, Al Hamriyah is called so because it is a coastal settlement for people from Sharjah. Old Dubai has several souks or traditional markets selling spices, gold, garments, and other items.

New Dubai is in complete contrast to old parts of the city. It is modern well structured, and it abounds with luxury. Some of the world’s largest, longest, and most famous buildings are located in New Dubai. For instance, the Ibn Battuta Mall, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, etc., are in New Dubai. Some places here include Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai Hills Estate, etc.

Essential Tips To Know Before Travelling To Dubai

• Best season to visit Dubai – November to March.

• Hindi and English are commonly spoken, although Arabic is the official language of the UAE.

• Burj Khalifa is the most visited tourist attraction.

• Popular activities in Dubai – Shopping, desert safari, dhow dinner cruise, hot air balloon ride.

• Souvenirs to buy in Dubai – gold, spices, nuts, dates, attar, chocolates, electronics.

• Dress conservatively in public places. Don’t swear or take alcohol in public.

• Shawarma, falafel, and biryani are among the cheapest food in Dubai.

Dubai At A Glance

• How many hours from Chennai – ~4.5 hours

• Famous tourist attractions – Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain, Miracle Garden

• Things to do in Dubai – Desert safari, dhow cruise, Visiting the top deck of Burj Khalifa, Visting Dubai souk, Visiting Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark, skydiving, ziplining

• Famous food to try – Shawarma, luqaimat, falafel, biryani

• Things you must try at least once in Dubai – Desert safari, camel racing at Al Marmoom, and deep diving in DeepDive Dubai.

• Famous attractions in Dubai – Burj Khalifa, Dubai Miracle Garden, Jumeirah Mosque, Al Fahidi Historic Neighbourhood, Dubai Mall

• Souvenirs to buy – spices, gold, attar, dates, electronic items

Top Reasons To Visit Dubai

With its giant shopping malls, eclectic architecture, and majestic skyscrapers, Dubai is a fantasy land, attracting millions of tourists with luxurious and opulent lifestyles. But it’s also a city of contrasts where working class immigrants have set up shops to cater to their fellow countrymen. Case in point: Dubai is the best place outside India (or Pakistan) to satisfy your biryani cravings. Here are some of the reasons you must book a Dubai tour package today:

Dubai Is A Land Where Impossible Becomes Possible

Dubai’s ambitious rulers have taken it upon themselves to make the impossible possible. From ski slopes in the middle of a desert to deep diving in the world’s deepest swimming pool to showcasing 50 million flowers and 250 million plants in a desert, Dubai is the best example of creating a new reality. It is the world’s first and only country with a separate ministry to make impossible things happen –the Ministry of Possibilities.

From the tallest picture frame to the tallest building, the largest chocolate sculpture, and the world’s largest fireworks display, Dubai is one of the world’s most innovative cities.

Dubai Is An Entertainment Hub

Dubai is the best place to sample international cuisine, thanks to its huge immigrant population. From fancy restaurants serving French and Japanese cuisine to local shops selling biryani, Kerala fish curry, and pad Thai, there are plenty of options depending on your budget. You can visit the Dubai Art Centre DUCTAC to enjoy theatre, live music or a dance show, quad biking or sandboarding on the Arabian Desert, skydiving, a dhow cruise on Dubai Marina, or the view from The Palm.

From Legoland and Bollywood Parks to Wild Wadi Waterpark, Aquaventure, and the IMG Worlds of Adventure, there are plenty of theme parks where you can have a fun time with kids. If you’re an adventure enthusiast, go deep diving in the world’s deepest swimming pool. You can enjoy skiing, shark diving, and zip lining, take a hot air balloon ride, take a helicopter ride for a bird’s eye view of the city, or enjoy a desert safari.

Dubai Is A Shopaholic’s Dream Destination

From shopping at the world’s biggest and best malls to budget markets, Dubai has plenty of shopping options. The Dubai Mall is one of the world’s largest malls with international brands like Bloomingdale’s, Zara, H&M, and Dior. And if you’d like to enjoy European style street shopping, head to City Walk.

If you are looking for budget shopping places, head to the Dubai Waterfront Market, the many souks in Bur Dubai, Karama Centre, and Dragon Mart.

Dubai Is The Most Over-The-Top Place On Earth

America may be about everything bigger and better, but Dubai is about opulence. It’s the only place in the world where the police drive supercars like Aston Martins, Bugattis, and Lambhorgini Avendetors. Spa treatments at one of Jumeirah’s spas involve 24 carat gold and even pure platinum. There’s also an ice cream café that costs $900 per scoop, which includes Italian truffles, saffron, and edible gold.

There are cocktails made with diamonds, hotel rooms built underwater, and the world’s most expensive biryani. The world’s most expensive cupcake is sold at $1000 per cupcake and is made using Ugandian vanilla beans, strawberries, and Italian chocolate. All of these are then decorated with 24 carat edible gold.

Dubai Is The City Of World Records

With over 300 world records registered in the Guinness Book of World Records, Dubai is one of the biggest, best, and craziest cities in the world. Some well known records include The Burj Khalifa, Ain Dubai, the world’s largest observation wheel, Dubai Frame, the world’s largest frame, and Dubai Mall, the world’s largest mall.

Some lesser known marvels on the record list include the world’s tallest chocolate sculpture, Maze Tower, the world’s largest vertical maze, the world’s longest handmade chain, and the longest painting. The Dubai Fountain is the world’s largest fountain, and DeepDive is the world’s deepest swimming pool, containing 14 million litres of water. With 50 million natural flowers, the Dubai Miracle Garden is the largest flower arrangement in the world.

Dubai Is A Modern, Multicultural City

With over 80% of its population comprising immigrants, Dubai is home to people from over 200 nationalities. It’s one of the few places where Hindi and English are more commonly spoken than Arabic, the local language. Besides Hindi and English, you’ll also find people speaking Malayalam. The rulers of Dubai have consciously adopted religious tolerance, ensuring that people of all faiths live together in harmony. Hindus are the third largest religious group in the UAE, just behind Christians and Muslims.

There are Hindu temples, gurudwaras, churches, Buddhist monasteries, and even a Jewish synagogue in Dubai. The UAE is one of the few countries in the world with a separate civil law on marriage, divorce, custody, and inheritance for non-Muslims.