- Ryan Pigeau
- Apr 5, 2019
- 2 min read
Home to the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, Dubai is a budding metropolis that practically sprouted up on the map out of nowhere over the past thirty years. This place has come a very long way and it is now filled with skyscrapers and amazing attractions. The Burj Al Arab opened in 1999 and although this seven-star resort (yeah, that’s a thing) is an absolutely stunning piece of architecture, there is no chance I’ll be able to afford a stay in here. There are a few affordable places to stay in Dubai but tons of luxury resorts and the Burj Al Arab is just the cherry on top.
Much like Las Vegas, Miami or even Cancun, the centre of the city and the place where you can find everything is on one long strip.
On a trip to Dubai, I might even be bringing my skiing gear. The Dubai mall, which is one of the largest on Earth, literally has an indoor ski hill (Ski Dubai). I imagine this place is just one giant theme park.
Dubai obviously embraces middle-eastern traditions but it is known for a wide array of multicultural cuisine. You will find plenty of seafood, lamb and other curried meats however, because it's a Muslim region, you will not find any pork on a menu. Other common dishes are shawarma, hummus and also basmati rice; heavy Asian and Indian influences dominate the food here.
It's also very hot. During the winter months, temperature is between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius, but during the summer months the temperatures average in the 40 degrees Celsius range. Therefore, prices and crowds of people increase during our winter months, when the temperature is more manageable for outsiders.
Finally, "Atlantis" on Palm Jumeriah might be the most insane waterpark you've ever seen. It's located on a fire star resort on a man-made island in Dubai and the waterpark attraction alone is 17 hectares of land. To be honest, the little kid in me might plan a vacation to Dubai and never leave the water park the entire time.
