Posts Tagged ‘Dubai attractions’

Dubai on the Rise: Top 3 Up-and-Coming Wonders

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Nestled in the heart of the Middle East, the Emirate offers tourists a surprisingly decadent oasis full of coastal beauty , innovative wonders, and fascinating Dubai attractions. Dubai’s transformation from a mere coastal town into a giant, yet beautiful, metropolis continues to gain the city worldwide attention.

The Apeiron Hotel

An innovative resort stretching from the sky to the sea

Plans are in the works to add a second Dubai 7-star hotel to their collection of resorts. Borrowing its name from a Greek cosmological theory about an indefinite source from which everything in the universe originates, The Apeiron is designed to burst with originality. The island resort is still in conceptual phases, but the familiar Dubai luxury and technology are evident even in the designs.

The Apeiron (World Architecture News)

Some of the hotel’s features include:

  • 438 suites
  • Underwater restaurant
  • Butterfly jungle
  • Helipad and sky reception
  • Spa
  • Health club
  • Underwater lagoon

Dynamic Tower

An 80-story, multipurpose building that generates energy

This revolutionary skyscraper with independently rotating floors would combine the Emirate’s lavish tendencies and Dubai’s architectural superiority with new eco-friendly technology. Although still a concept, the tower is designed to not only power itself, but provide five other smaller buildings with energy, as well.

Dubai’s dynamic tower, designed by Dr. David Fisher, introduces an entirely new element into 21st century architecture: time. Each floor will be able to move at different speeds and in different directions.

The tower will be 80 floors with each section of the building having a unique purpose:

  • Floors 1-20: offices
  • Floors 21-35: luxury hotel
  • Floors 36-70: residential apartments
  • Floors 71-80: luxury villas

Dubai Hub One

A cultural center designed to be the heart of the Middle East

Already equipped with some of the best shopping in Dubai, Studio Nova has proposed that Dubai build a hub for the United Arab Emirates where individuals could take in culture the same way they consume goods.

The building itself was designed using computer algorithms and special programs that transform space in both futuristic and productive ways. The hub will allow Dubai cultural attractions to be centrally located in one place.

The cultural hub will provide individuals with a space for:

  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Libraries
  • Meeting spaces

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Dubai is one of the fastest-growing tourist spots in the world, and there is always something new on the horizon. For more information on new and exciting additions to Dubai, visit www.dubaivacationtrips.com and come back often.

Lavishly Unique: A Look at Top Star Hotels of Dubai

Monday, November 9th, 2009

From breathtaking sunsets on the beaches of your hotel’s private island to skiing down the slopes of the world’s largest indoor ski resort, fantasy takes over reality on your Dubai Vacation. Discovering the beauties and wonders of a charming ambiance on the man-made islands in the Persian Gulf should be a top priority for your next vacation. ‘Unique’ may be the best way to describe the unprecedented hotels that can be found on the shores of this world-wonder.

The Hydropolis Hotel in Dubai

The fantasy Dubai underwater hotel is as notable as it sounds. This incredible conception has been designed to cover 27 acres with three unique sections, providing guests and visitors an experience that is literally groundbreaking.

Hydropolis, as it will be called, will rest in the majestic waters of the Persian Gulf, and will structurally be one of a kind. A wave shaped Land Station will welcome guests, a Connection Tunnel will escort guests by train through a crystal clear tunnel looking out at the undersea world, and a Submarine Leisure Complex shaped in the form of a jellyfish are the unique engineering aspects that will entice travelers around the world to visit this distinctive hotel. This one of a kind idea adds another compelling reason to consider Dubai the 8th wonder of the world.

The Burj al Arab Hotel

Burj al Arab Hotel Dubai

Water and fire sculptures light up this exclusive Dubai 7 star luxury hotel as the warm sunny days turn to lively evenings. The only 7 Star Dubai hotel in existence,this is a one of a kind marvel regarded as one of the top hotels in the world. Not only does it nearly reach the sky, it is also the tallest hotel on the planet. With its statuesque shape (a flying sail!) and the exceptional services provided, the Burj al Arab rests on its own island in the tranquil Persian Gulf water. 

Dubai’s Kempinski Hotel

If you’re looking for the slopes of Colorado, the warm breezes of the Caribbean, the endless shopping that Paris has to offer, and all the luxuries of a 5 Star Beverly Hills hotel, the Kempinski Hotel Dubai serves it all up with elegance.

Mixing old world charm with new age technology and adventure, the Kempinski is located in the tax-free, huge Dubai Mall, and is a perfect spot for multiple vacation tastes. Located right next door is the world’s only indoor ski resort, Ski Dubai. Guests can enjoy a flavorful local coffee brew on the Kempinski’s verandah, and later let the warm Saharan winds take you towards these impressive Dubai sites.

Kempinski Hotel Dubai

Indulge!

This archipelago of islands may lack the history of Europe, yet it offers peace and tranquility while creating its own story for the books. With some of the most intriguing innovations in the world, Dubai is ranked among the top destinations to explore. The manmade World and Palm islands are full of character and the breakthroughs are worth discovering for yourself.

For every kind of information about Dubai hotels and vacation attractions, as well as job opportunities and living in the UAE, visit www.Dubaivacationtrips.com and come back to see us often!

Dubai Takes Shopping and Entertainment to New Heights

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

The Dubai Mall is officially the world’s largest shopping mall.

Dubai Mall At Night The Dubai Mall

Located in downtown Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, the Dubai Mall has a total internal floor area of 5.9 million square feet which houses 1200 stores and a remarkable 14,000 parking spaces. With its cavernous space, this architectural feat is not limited only to the typical mall features of shops and restaurants; the Dubai Mall of the Emirates houses some of the best entertainment attractions in the world.

Dubai Night Life Shines with Lights, Sounds and Water

Every night the mall showcases the Dubai Fountain; an entrancing performance of light, music and water on the Burj Dubai Lake, unlike anything seen in Dubai before. This water show has already gained international recognition in the artistic world and is a favorite among mall goers. Exhibiting the U.A.E.’s cultural beauty and traditional attraction, the mall also features a Dubai Souk, and the world’s largest indoor gold souk. The souk will house a collection of over 220 gold and jewelry retailers.

The Dubai Water Fountain at Night The Dubai Water Fountain

Dubai Mall Offers Patrons Access to the Burj Dubai, the World’s Tallest Building

The Burj Dubai

The Dubai Mall also features something that no other mall in the world can offer. High atop one of the world’s most dynamic cities is one of the world’s most extraordinary experiences. The Observation Deck at Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world, allows you to view all of the U.A.E. on the 124th floor and it is fully accessible from the Dubai Mall.

The Middle Eastern Gem of Dubai is Home to a Spectacular, World Renowned Aquarium

The Dubai Aquarium

Another truly unique feature in the Dubai Mall is the focal centerpiece – the Dubai Aquarium.  With one of the of the largest tanks in the world, the Dubai Aquarium will have more than 33,000 living animals, representing more than 85 species from every ocean’s coastal reefs and deepest abyss, including over 400 sharks and rays.

Dubai Aquarium’s 270-degree glass walkthrough tunnel makes for incredible close-encounter experiences with some of the most fascinating underwater animals on the planet. A special ‘lunar-cyclic’ lighting system will change the ambience of the tank depending on the time of day. It is an amazing site to see as you pass through glass walkways in the action of the marine life.

A World Class Cinema Experience Waits at the Dubai Mall

Inside the Dubai Mall Reel Cinemas at the Dubai Mall

Perhaps the most anticipated attraction is the newly opened Cineplex. Reel Cinemas, the U.A.E.’s largest cinema complex, features 22 screens and a seating capacity of 2,800. The highlight of the Dubai Mall Cineplex is the introduction of the Hollywood Chic design concept, which assures a modern cinema experience.

The seats are ergonomically designed with the widest legroom for utmost comfort, while the overall ambience is reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour intelligently blended into contemporary interiors using modern materials. The sound and projection system are world-class with THX certification, and the digital theatre experience also includes 3D presentation.

The Dubai Mall is the region’s premier shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destination and an unforgettable stop on a Dubai Vacation adventure. With more than 1,200 stores of infinite variety, hundreds of eateries and a host of world-class attractions, The Dubai Mall is revolutionizing the modern shopping experience.