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Dubai...

The city that never takes rest

By Waad Ahmed

July, 15th, 2013

When talking about Dubai we are talking about the city which had a radical transform from just depending on pearl diving to one of the fastest growing cities on earth and has become a global city and a business and cultural hub of the Middle East and the Arabian Gulf region. It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo. Dubai's economy was first built on the oil industry when it was discovered in 1966 but thanks to the great leaders of Dubai and their wise strategies in developing the country's economy Dubai now gets the main revenues coming from tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services.

As a tourist having your vacation in Dubai, you will never feel bored during your stay there as the city is full of so many fun places to visit and many activities to do. The city is considered as the ideal destination in the country during the whole year and all seasons, the best time to visit the city is during the breathtaking festivals and exciting international events. You can enjoy the Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Summer Surprises, Dubai World Cup, Dubai Tennis Open, Dubai Desert Classic, Dubai Rugby Sevens, UIM Class 1 World Offshore Powerboat Championship, Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race, A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Dubai International Film Festival, Dubai Fashion Week, GITEX, and Big 5. Yeah, all these events occur in this amazing city all year long!

It doesn’t matter how old you are or what are your interests as Dubai will offer all types of activities and places for you to go. If you are confused where to go, we have provided for you some of the amazing places to visit to enjoy your time and do your favorite activities and hobbies.

Burj Khalifa

At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa is considered as the tallest man-made structure in the world. Construction began on 21 September 2004, with the exterior of the structure completed on 1 October 2009. The building officially opened on 4 January 2010. Being at the top of the Burj is an amazing experience and you can get a great view of the city. The journey begins in the lower ground level of The Dubai Mall. Throughout the journey to the top, visitors are entertained by a multi-media presentation of the exotic history of Dubai and the marvel that is the Burj Khalifa. If you are interested, you can buy a ticket to visit the top of the tower by clicking on this link (http://www.burjkhalifa.ae/en/)

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