From being a desert outpost, Dubai has transformed to a top contender in different vacation lists. Whether its for the best bargains, personal relaxation or even family fun, Dubai is "that guy". With shopping malls so big they contain large sized aquariums, indoor ski slopes and a bevy of sightseeing attractions. This city of gold offers more than any single person can desire. The Las Vegas of the Middle East, Dubai is buzzing with energy. So much energy, the lavish city hasn’t just captured the eyes of tourist but continues to attract the eyes of many young expats; who find Dubai offers a better lifestyle. Hey, Dubai is expat heaven! Here are five places you should visit in Dubai.


Burj Khalifa



The modern day version of the biblical "Tower of Babel", the top of Burj Khalifa is just in the clouds. Towering over this ultra-modern city, it resembles a huge iceberg bursting out of the desert sand. It boasts of the world’s highest Mosque, the highest and fastest elevator (1 minute from ground floor to observation area) and more floors than any other structure with 160.

Dubai Mall



It is the city's premier mall and provides entry to the Burj Khalifa as well as the Dubai Aquarium. There is also an ice-skating rink, gaming zone and cinema complex if you're looking for more entertainment options. The shopping and eating is endless and there are nearly always special events such as live music and fashion shows within the mall.

Dubai Fountain



Set on the 24-acre Burj Lake, the Fountain features water that jets as high as 450 ft (140 metres), which is equivalent to a 45-storey building. The Fountain has five circles of varying sizes and two central arcs. The beam of light shining upward from the fountain can be seen from over 20 miles away, and is visible from space, making it the brightest spot in the Middle East, and quite possibly in the entire world. It is the world's tallest performing fountain.

Palm Island

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Completed in November 2014, Palm Jumeirah is on the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This island takes the form of a palm tree, topped by a crescent. It places host to a large number of residential, leisure and entertainment centers. The creation of the Palm Jumeirah began in June 2001. The Palm Jumeirah is the world's largest man-made island covering 560 hectares of land and was meant to be a bigger island, but it was later downsized.

Atlantis The Palm



The underwater suites at Atlantis The Palm are fit for the king of the seas. Set alongside a huge aquarium, they are pretty much the most intimate and romantic lodging you could ever dream of...as long as you don't have nightmares about sharks! If lying in bed while the marine life of the Persian Gulf drifts by your floor-to-ceiling windows appeals to you, the 'Neptune' or 'Poseidon' suite might just be worth it.

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