Transit in Dubai For Eight Hours?

Transit in Dubai more than eight hours? Do not worry, these are places that can be visited during your transit in Dubai

Dubai Creek

Dubai Creek divides the heart of Dubai into two, the old town Diera Dubai Dubai as a forerunner to the current and Bur Dubai with the very rapid development. At the end of the Dubai Creek where there is a nature reserve various types of birds, one of the bustling flamingos arriving in late summer.

Arba, Water Taxi in Dubai

Along Dubai Creek by abra, or water taxi is the best to enjoy the view of a blend of old and modern city.

Dubai Museum

Great place to see the culture and traditions of the old city of Dubai in the period before the discovery of petroleum. Located in the old town and is the oldest building in Dubai which was built in the year. Old buildings made of stone and clay are used to serve as a fortress was developed with a modern structure with basement building to accommodate the museum's collection.

Entering the old fortress buildings can be seen the traditional wooden boats and defensive weapons of the past. Down the circular ramp to the basement is located beneath the tower seemed to see the Dubai Creek that divides the desert city of Dubai are not yet covered skyscraper complete with birds flying above it.  Starting from the atmosphere of the shipbuilding, donkeys transporting goods, the merchant ship loaded and ready to sail the ship worker activity.

Across the wooden bridge there is a narrow hallway filled with spice stores, pottery, textiles, wood craftsmen, blacksmiths on the left and right describe the mood of the market of the past. At the end of the street looks broken and ana small children were learning the Koran.

Diorama last brings us to the underwater life. The fish that were swimming around pearling and visible hull on it and comes with a play of light and sound waves roar. Before exiting the visible atmosphere of the beach, fishermen who were making boats, fish vendors wait for customers and craftsmen was knitting a fishing net.

Bastakia Quarter

The only area that parents still survive until today. Located not far away and within walking distance of the Dubai Museum, Bastakia offers residential atmosphere of the past that originated from the Persian origin Bastak merchants who built their home in the 19th century. Now the old settlement that functioned as a gallery, souvenir shop, restaurant and cultural center. If you like the photography, do not miss the maze of narrow alley between the houses with wind towers or badgir towering.

Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum House

Built on the banks of Dubai Creek in 1896 as the residence of Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum. Thick-walled two-story home with 4 wind towers that serve as a means of ventilation has a large garden. Today the house belongs to the former ruler at that time functioned as a museum that still keep photographs and historic documents. Houses Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum must be visited by a coin collector and a fan / collector of stamps.

Wafi

Located amid the hustle and bustle of the Burj Dubai which is known as a "city within a city" offers an exclusive shopping experience from a variety of world famous brands like Chanel, Versace, Robert Cavalla, Iceberg, Jeagar, Kitson, Graff, Chopard, Links of London Mont Blanc , and many more. Mall with Egyptian architectural concept design with a pyramid-shaped building is also equipped with a spa, clubs, restaurants, cafes and bars, nightclubs and five-star hotels. Here is also used as a starting point transport services with a fleet of Big Bus Tour bus which departs every 30 minutes to visit interesting places in Dubai.
Jumeirah Public Beach

Hotel Burj Dubai

Unable to stay at the hotel beach? Do not worry, Jumeirah Public Beach is open to the public and are not charged at all. Beaches with white sand and clear water greenish blue is located right next to the hotel Jumeirah and the right point to take pictures with the background of the Burj Dubai, the only 7-star hotel in the world. Situated in the seaside residential area which is generally occupied by expatriates, two-piece bathing suit is allowed.

Atlantis at the Palm Hotel

Located on the edge of an artificial island in Dubai shaped beach reclamation palm trees where luxury residential beachfront. Aquaventure thematic six-star resort is equipped with a water amusement park and you can have a chance to swim with dolphins. Due to a very limited time so it does not allow to go in and try to ride on the Atlantis water games, but down the road in the man-made island is an interesting experience.

Dubai Mall

Bearing the title as the largest mall in the world. Everything you are looking most likely to be found in the Dubai Mall, which has 1,200 stores. As a shopping paradise and the largest family entertainment center, the Dubai Mall is equipped with the largest indoor fish pond in the world as the home than 33,000 sea-water fish which consists of 85 fish species that coexist with sharks and rays. For baby, there is a thematic park SEGA Republic Indoor Park that provides various means of high-tech games. Besides Dubai Mall is also equipped with Olympic-sized ice ring that can be used for general and for special events such as ice skating competitions, music concerts and hockey games.

Burj Khalifa

Do not forget to see the attraction of the world's largest fountain, danced with the game music and lighting in the evening with a background in the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa. You can also enjoy the city of Dubai from Burj Khalifa observation deck by buying tickets in kaunter "On The Top".