Dubai is a city that has pumped billions into positioning itself as a tourist and business hub. Recently named the seventh most visited city in the world, Dubai is the largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirate (UAE). Little wonder why cheap flights to Dubai is the best deal for travel lovers. Here are some reasons why you should visit Dubai;

Weather

There’s only one temperature – hot. It stays moderate and warm. Going from a place where you probably have 3 to 4 seasons in one year, adjusting to Dubai’s climate may be challenging. The desert climate of Dubai remains more or less the same.

Amazing Architecture

It is hard to believe that only decades ago, the city did not have a single building. Dubai is now widely known for its unique architecture. The architecture in Dubai is the definition of modern architecture. The Burj Al Arab is the tallest building in the world and making a trip to the top is a memorable experience. It is not only the world’s tallest building but an architectural masterpiece. The Dubai skyline is full of unique skyscrapers designed by some of the best architects in the world. Buildings come in all shapes, sizes and styles. Anything Dubai does, it does in style, so even the metro stations are architectural wonders.

The Man-made Islands

For those looking for an island holiday, Dubai offers unique artificial islands. As an extreme display of wealth, Dubai has an offshore project in which they have created man-made islands into shapes off the coast. The first is in the shape of a palm tree, and the second is better known and is called “The World.” If you have enough money, you can buy yourself a “country.” While some are still under construction, The Palm Jumeirah has been around for over a decade and offers beaches, hotels and restaurants. Inspired by Dubai’s traditional tree, this island is shaped like a massive palm tree spreading into the ocean. Even better than visiting the Palm Jumeirah is to take a helicopter tour and see it from above.

Cultural Diversity

Dubai takes diversity to a whole new level. Approximately 92% of Dubai’s population are expatriates. This brings a level of cultural interaction that is rarely seen anywhere else in the world. Only about 8 percent of Dubai’s residents hold an Emirati passport.

Extravagant hotels

Stay in a ‘7-Star’ Hotel – Dubai has some of the most extravagant hotels in the world. The ‘7 Star’ Burj Al Arab which opened in 1999 and has become an iconic symbol of the City stands on its own artificial island 280m from Jumeirah beach and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The hotel has it’s own fleet of Rolls Royces for it’s guests, not to mention a private helipad if you happen to have your own chopper. Dubai has the finest luxury hotels.

See the Desert

Although the city has long evolved from the days of Bedouin villages, the desert is still a sight to see. When visiting Dubai, go on a desert safari and eat a traditional Arabic barbecue. Tours pick visitors up from hotels and take them to a camp in the middle of the desert, surrounded by sand dunes. This is an ideal way to better understand what life was like before the city boomed.

The biggest fountain display in the world

The Dubai Fountain is a pretty spectacular sight. Made by the same people that created the iconic Bellagio fountain in Las Vegas, it is illuminated by 6,600 lights and 25 coloured projectors. It’s almost 1,000ft long and shoots water up to 500ft into the air accompanied by a range of classical, contemporary, Arabic and world music.