An Evening at Dubai Marina

by Sagar Kole A Traveller

Dubai Marina is a city born out of an inspiration from many waterfronts in the world. You will be shocked to know that it was once a desert. To make it worth dwelling, the city developer dug the desert and fetched the water from the Persian Gulf to build a world’s largest man-made canal city. It is located by the Sheikh Zayed Road Interchange 5 and is a home to the world’s best educational center, recreation club, shopping mall, private yacht club, and a public park. Due to its rapid development, the city is also called ‘New Dubai.’

Dhow Cruise in Dubai

The New Dubai is dotted with many hypnotic views and fun-filled activities. Whether day or night, this city never rests or sleeps. In fact, the city becomes young after the dark with a cloak of lighting and vibrant nightlife. If you want to spend a memorable evening, you have to be here. Spending an evening at Dubai Marina is always a priority of tourists as well as the locals. For the outsiders and the Dubai citizens, it is the best way to unwind and get energized.

There are so many ways to enjoy this canal city. A walk on the beautiful landscaped 8 km pedestrian trail is a must to experience the city's astounding development. By taking an evening walk on the walkway, you will enjoy so many charming views that will never let you exhaust. And when the city bathes in moonlight, you will it lasts forever.

Dubai Marina has a cluster of tallest residential apartments and commercial buildings in the whole of UAE. This harbor area offers a lavish view of the high-rise towers, traditional Arabian dhows, and super-luxurious yachts. It is also visited for tasting the best food in Dubai and for shopping. There are restaurants that have specialties in traditional and ethnic foods. You can also smoke a water pipe locally called as a sheesha. Then there are restaurants at the beachfront that are great to have fun, food, and drinks. If you are looking for clothing that can grace any occasions from birthdays to anniversaries or social gatherings, then step into the Dubai Marina Mall. The varieties in dresses and other things you will get here are doubtful to be found anywhere. Besides exploring the Mall on foot, you can also hire a bicycle if time is of an essence to you. If you want to bring something unique that is made in Dubai, then visit the Marina Market. This market is great for buying arts and crafts by the locals.

There are many hotels along the shoreline in Dubai Marina to stay. Renting a room in any one hotel will save commutation time, and you will never forget your stay in one of the world’s beautiful cities. Try a room on the highest floor with a balcony to feast your eyes with the neighboring attractions of the city. The Dubai’s Palm Islands are the striking beauties you can easily enjoy from the hotel’s balcony. The Palm Islands are located 2 km to the north of Marina.

Dubai Marina is also a home to the famous Dubai Marina Yacht Club. This exclusive private yacht clubs offer shelter to over 500 yachts. Another famous attraction of Dubai Marina is the Jumeirah Beach Residence. There are over 40 residential towers with five hotels apartments. The view of the sparkling water of this beach from Marina is any photographer’s delight. The beauty of this place is something that will be etched in your memory for lifelong.

Besides taking a walk on the coastline of Marina, an evening at Dubai Marina is not complete without a ride on the Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise . The cruise starts from the famous Dubai Marina Yacht Club in a traditional Arabian dhow. Cruising the man-made canal in an old-fashioned dhow but with facilities at par with the most advanced and luxurious yachts is like living the adventure of Aladdin and his crew. The cruise offers exotic views of the Jumeirah Beach Residence and the Dubai Marina located on the either sides of the Dubai Marina Channel. The cruise will then crusade further through important landmarks of Dubai such as the Palm Islands, the Atlantis Hotel, and Burj Al Arab Hotel. The two-hour journey offers romantic ambiance and scrumptious dinner. Besides dining and cruising, the package also includes live belly dancing and magic shows.

With food, fun, entertainment, shopping, cruising, and exotic views in offering for visitors, spending an evening at Dubai Marina will be the most beautiful moment of your life.