Unwind in Marvellous Places with Cheap Holidays to Dubai

Dubai has always dared to dream big, and this is one of the reasons why it has managed to achieve what it has achieved today. The world-class infrastructure of this city stands testimony to the fact that it has never stopped itself from spending billions into the massive construction projects. In the past, the city depended on its oil reserves for its development. However, in recent times, its tourism industry has witnessed significant developments due to the opening of magnificent attractions. This has contributed immensely towards improving its status as a fabulous tourist destination. During your time spent in this part of the world, you’ll get to witness its awe-inspiring attractions.

Your Dubai holidays would give you the chance to visit the Burj Khalifa, which has now become a global icon and attracts millions of visitors every year. It is currently the tallest building in the world with an overall height of 829.8 metres. This modern architectural marvel is never missed by the city's tourists. It has an observation deck located on its 124th floor that provides an amazing bird's-eye view of the city and its surrounding areas. When you visit the building after the sun goes down, you can witness the most marvellous sights when all the illuminations come alive.

Upon booking several months in advance, you can get cheap holidays to Dubai that allows you to have greater savings. The savings thus made can be utilised for having some great shopping experiences at the Dubai Mall. Being one of the world's largest malls, it attracts over 50 million shopping enthusiasts from different corners of the world. It also houses the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, which would give you some of the unforgettable moments as you explore the different varieties of marine life. The mall also includes indoor theme parks, cafes, restaurants, and a 22-screen multiplex.

Bastakia is one of the best places to explore with your cheap holidays to Dubai. It gives you some interesting insights into the life of this city before the oil boom. Many of the locals call this place as Al Fahidi. This part of the city was once home to some rich Persian merchants, who settled in this region owing to the easy access that it provided to the creek and the tax-free trading opportunities. While exploring this neighbourhood, you'll come across some attractive buildings that were built by these merchants. One of the excellent features of these structures are the wind towers that provide natural air-conditioning.

The former home of Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, who ruled the city during the early 20th century, is also worth visiting during your time spent in this part of the United Arab Emirates. It was originally built in the late 19th century mainly to keep an eye on the shipping activities carried out in the region during those times. This building has 30 rooms built around a central courtyard. While exploring this building you'll come across some old photographs of the city that date back to the mid-20th century.

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I'm Amanda, and I work as a content strategist for Home and Away Holidays, which provides affordable holidays to the world's most exotic destinations.