Places to Visit in Dubai
Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world. Besides that, it holds six other records including the highest habitable floor, and the highest viewpoint among others. People can go there to enjoy the architectural magnificence or see the beauty of Dubai from the highest observation deck in the world. The Burj Khalifa has come to symbolize Dubai like no other building. A sightseeing tour of Dubai is never complete without visiting this skyscraper.
Tallest Building In The World
The building rises to 829.8 meters, an almost unbelievable height. The highest observation deck is at the 124th floor. From here, visitors can see a panoramic view of Dubai. The views are breathtaking especially for those who love architecture. For adrenaline junkies, a glass walking floor where visitors can see the features below the building. This deck is not for the faint hearted. From the observation decks, visitors can also see the architectural process that went into building the mammoth structure. Outside the tower are beautiful gardens where visitors can have a great time. On weekends, the tower can get uber-busy and visitors may not have a good time. Skip the queue by visiting on weekdays or buy a ticket at the tower’s website today.
Dubai Aquarium
From the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Aquarium might be the next best site in Dubai. The aquarium is one of the largest in the world. It is home to more than 140 fish species ranging from small species to the large one. There is also lots of other diverse sea species that for anyone interested in aquatic life. It is also so large with the main tank holding ten million liters of water. In this tank are hundreds of sharks and rays. This tank holds the largest collection of sand tiger sharks – no other aquarium in the world has such a large collection.
Visible from Dubai Mall
The aquarium sits at the Dubai Mall’s ground floor. From the mall, visitors can see the massive main tank which is large enough to accommodate boat tours on its surface. However, visitors who need a better view need to match into the tank. There is a 148 meter walk-through tunnel for those who love a thrill. Visitors can engage in shark diving and cage snorkeling but one has to be an adrenaline junkie. Besides the aquatic life, visitors can visit the zone that deals with snakes, chameleons, spiders, and scorpions. It gives almost as much thrill as the aquarium. Visit today.
The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall is one of the largest malls in the world with at least 1200 shops. The locals own most of the shops, but there are so many international brands with shops in the mall. It forms the entrance to Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Aquarium. Visitors can see a part of the aquarium, especially the main tank, but not everything they need. There are lots of stylish shops with international companies bringing their best products.
A Busy Mall
Inside the mall is an array of eateries, gaming zones, cinema, ice rink, and so many other businesses. Occasionally, the mall holds live events including music concerts and fashion shows. Visitors can look out for these events online and then schedule to attend. Anyone planning to visit the mall can schedule to visit the Aquarium too as the two are almost on the same location. During holidays and most weekends, the mall is very busy and visitors may not get an interesting experience, unless they are attending a music concert. There are tour companies that can help a visitor plan their trip on a day that is less congested and a season when the prices are affordable. Plan your shopping spree to Dubai Mall today.
The Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial island designed in the shape of a palm tree. It gives the experience of a natural island although everything is manmade. From this island, visitor will find some of the finest hotels in Dubai starting with the popular Atlantis. The Atlantis stands as the home to the Aquaventure Waterpark. This is a place where visitors can engage in water games. The waterpark has the longest water slide in the world including another that drops nine stories.
Numerous Hotels in Palm Jumeirah
Inside the island is another fun sport for children – the huge stretch of sand where children can play. There is also a chance for visitors to take an underwater safari using the provided sea trek helmets. There is a monorail system that runs through the island, along the trunk of the palm. This way, it is easy to visit the island any time of the year. Visitors can also take a boat tour to visit the famous Atlantis. Anyone wishing to taste the Arab cuisine will have a chance at one of the hotels that dot the island. It is also a chance for visitors to see the beauty of other structures in Dubai. Plan your visit today.
Dubai Museum
Dubai is a land of great architecture and the Dubai Museum is one of them. The Museum has been in operation since 1700. It sits in the Al-Fahidi Fort, a sand colored area that adds to the area’s beauty and magnificence. Initially, the Museum was to protect the Dubai Creek but is has turned to be a one-stop museum. It is a top cultural attraction in the country for visitors who need to learn the Arabs’ culture.
Classic Design
The Dubai Museum is centuries old but still stands strong. Visitors can see the intricacies of the design including coral stones, palms, and wooden supports. There are so many more materials that make the structure and anyone fascinated by architecture might want to visit the Museum. From the Museum, visitors can see maps that show how Dubai has progressed over time. A courtyard fill of traditional boats is also an indication of the enormous growth of the country over time. While at the Museum, tourists can take a tour of the house of Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum, the former ruler of the land. Anyone wishing to visit the Museum can take a tour of the Al-Fahidi Fort too through one of the tour companies. Plan today.
Top Food Brands
KFC
KFC is the second largest food chain globally. The food giant which specializes in fried chicken, is short for Kentucky Fried Chicken. Its headquarters are in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, the food giant operates in 22,621 locations around the world, in 150 countries. It is a notable brand that is a subsidiary of the Yum! Brands which also owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and WingStreet chains. KFC has been in operation since the Great Depression when Colonel Harland Sanders started selling fried chicken on the roadside.
A Place for Fried Chicken
The success of KFC started when Sanders realized the potential of hotel franchising. In 1952, the first franchise started in Utah and the chain has only expanded since then. The rapid expansion of the company overwhelmed the founder and he sold it in 1964. Today, the brand still sells fried chicken and French fries. From being the first American food brand to spread internationally to being the second largest food chain, the food giant still holds its original quality and Colonel Sanders idea still thrives. In the 1960s, chain spread to Canada, the UK, Mexico, and Jamaica and the number of outlets in the US increased. You can visit KFC today.
McDonald’s
McDonalds is the most popular food chain and also the largest globally based on sales. The American food giant started in 1940 as a family owned and operated business. Richard and Maurice McDonald started the restaurant in San Bernardino, California, as a hamburger stand before turning it into a Franchise. The original headquarters moved from Oak Brooks, Illinois, to Chicago in June 2018. They have different types of restaurants from counter service to drive-through, create your taste, special diet, convenience stores, and many more. They also have playgrounds for people who visit with children.
The Largest Food Chain
As of 2018, McDonalds had 37,855 outlets in over 100 countries around the world. Every day, the chain serves more than 69 million customers. They specialize in hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and French Fries. They have also added chicken products, soft drinks, breakfast items, wraps, milkshakes, and desserts. Due to the backlash from consumers regarding the unhealthy nature of their foods, the chain added salads, smoothies, fish, and fruits in their menu to make the foods wholesome. With so many outlets, McDonalds, became the second largest private employer in the world, after Walmart, with 1.7 million employees. It offers both counter service and drive-through but outlets near highways only offer counter service. Visit today.
Wendy’s
Wedny’s is another American fast food restaurant that operates all over the world. The chain is the brainchild of Dave Thomas and has been in operation since 1969. It has its headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, with outlets in more than 6,711 locations. This makes it the third largest hamburger fast food business in the world behind Burger King and McDonalds. The company owns 353 of the 6,711 outlets. Most of the outlets are in North America but the company is spreading to other parts of the world.
Square Burgers
The company is responsible for the exterior appearance of the store, the quality of food, and the menu while the store owners decide the operating hours, pricing, décor, staff uniform and wages. Wendy’s is popular for its square burgers, Frosty (soft-serve ice cream), sea salt fries, chicken sandwiches, and beverages. They phased out the Big Classic and they now miss signature sandwiches such as the McDonald’s Big Mac and the Burger King Whopper. In 2011, the chain introduced Dave’s quarter-pound Single. Besides, its square hamburgers, the chain has tried incorporating more signature foods but most customers only associate Wendy’s with the hamburger. Check if there is a chain in your area.
Subway
Subway sells submarine sandwiches and salads as the signature dishes. Over the past few years, the restaurant has expanded greatly to have more than 41,512 outlets in more than 100 countries. Most of the outlets, more than 57 percent, are in the United States. Thanks to its exponential growth, the restaurant stands as the largest single brand restaurant and the largest restaurant operator globally. It has its headquarter in Connecticut. The menu in different Subway restaurants around the world varies especially based on religious restrictions.
A place of Submarine Sandwiches
The signature food is submarine sandwiches but the restaurant also offers wraps, salads, cookies, doughnuts, paninis, and muffins. Their bestselling sandwich is the B.M.T (short for Biggest, Meatiest, and Tastiest). This sandwich contains pepperoni, ham, and salami. They also have breakfast sandwiches, flatbread, and English muffins. They avail these on order and only heat them for 85 seconds. In some stores, they serve Pizza items. Since 2009, the restaurant chain has served Seattle’s Best Coffee as part of the breakfast. Other food items the chain has added to its menu include the Chipotle Cheese and Steak, Italian B.M.T, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Triple Cheese, and Chipotle Cheesesteak sandwich. Visit today.
Burger King
Abbreviated as BK, Burger King is an American hamburger food chain. The restaurant started in 1953 in Jacksonville, Florida, as Insta-Burger King. The store rebranded to Burger King after its franchisees bought it in 1954. It has exchanged hands over the years to have more than five owners. As of 2018, the restaurant had 17,769 outlets with more than 40,000 employees. Over the years, the menu has expanded to offer more than basic French Fries, burgers, and sodas.
A Diverse Menu
The first addition to the menu that captured the customers was the Whopper in 1957. Since then, the restaurant added many food items in its menu, most of which failed in the United States. Like Subway, Burger King tailors some of their menu items to regional tastes to accommodate religious diet restrictions and other food choices. Between 2002 and 2010, the company targeted millennials with large meals that had a lot of fat. This unhealthy move saw the restaurant lose most of its customers. The restaurant has gone through challenges especially between the owner, 3G Capital, and the franchises. Some of these disputes have ended in court. The chain licenses its franchises based on location. Check if there is an outlet near you.