Districts of Dubai - name, description, photos of areas of Dubai, where to stay for tourists
Areas of Dubai
The districts of Dubai can be viewed on the map - each of them is known for something interesting and has its own “zest”. Dubai districts are Downtown, Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Bar Dubai, Al Sufuh, Dubai Marina, Deira, Ud Mesa, Satwa, Khor Dubai, Al Barsha.
Description and attractions of the main areas
- Dubai Marina: The Walk deserves special attention with its restaurants, shops and spas, in addition, the area is famous for its artificial lagoon and yacht club.
- Bar Dubai: tourists should visit the Heritage Village (this ethnographic village recreates the atmosphere of the past, there are souvenir shops and a museum with archaeological finds; and in the evening you can admire an ancient dance here “ayella”), Sheikh Said House (the exhibits located here are presented in 30 rooms; for example, the numismatic hall with ancient coins deserves attention), Dubai Museum (you can look at metal and clay products, archaeological finds, fishing boats dhow, a collection of weapons and musical instruments).
- Jumeirah: beaches are of interest to travelers, Jumeirah Beach Park (equipped with volleyball and picnic areas, bars, an amphitheater that hosts performances and concerts), Safa oasis (there are attractions and sports grounds), Wild Wadi Water Park (will delight visitors with light -musical waterfall, wave pools, slides “Master blaster”, “Tantrum alley” and others), a small zoo (rare animals live here), a yacht club (dhow boat regattas are held on weekends in May-September), the Jumeirah Mosque (it should be seen in the rays of night illumination; and for non-Muslims there are excursions 2 times in week).
- Downtown Dubai: to see its sights, it makes sense to go on The Boulevard Bus Tour - while traveling by bus, you can get off at any of the 11 stops and see the Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa (800-meter building has 9 hotels and a system of fountains; here you should stand on the observation deck, located on the 124th floor; and the photos of this skyscraper show its impressive size) and so on.
- Ud Mesa: the area will delight guests with a complex “Wafi city” with many boutiques and a water park “Wonderland” (those who wish will be able to experience downhill slopes with steep turns).
Where to stay for tourists
If tourists are interested in the prestigious beach area of Jumeirah, then there they will find the best hotels in Dubai, including the 7-star “Burj al arab”.
The Downtown area can become a very attractive place for tourists to stay, because the main attractions are concentrated here..
Tourists who prefer to stay in the country of temporary stay in inexpensive and comfortable hotels are advised to take a closer look at the Al Barsha area (a quiet area is good for families).