When it comes to planning a visit to Dubai, the major concern most travelers face is regarding selection of which all places to visit during your visit. Dubai comes with a list of appealing and unique attractions scattered all over the emirate. You have loads of places to shop, a myriad of adventures to experience, mind blowing unique structures and arenas to explore and a world of leisure activities to choose from. We have narrowed down a list of 10 fascinating attractions that will make your 

Dubai trip a memorable holiday.

1. Relax at the Dubai Creek

Dubai Creek is a haven of tranquility among the bustling urban life of Dubai. This is also where you can witness the contrasting transformation of Dubai’s past and present. If you are in Dubai, a trip to the creek gives you an impressive blend of Dubai’s contrasting skyline as well as lets you have a great time immersing in serene ambience as you meander down the creek. Experience the calm in chaos with a simple abra ride or upgrade your experience with a blissful evening dinner cruise on a traditional wooden dhow or on a luxury boat.

2. Indulge in marvelous Roof Top Dining

The night time conjures an enigmatic charm in Dubai and to club it up with a scrumptious dining experience or lounge time on roof tops is an exotic way to experience the illuminated city as well as its night life. There is no better way to experience the illuminated scenic cityscape of Dubai than a roof top experience in Dubai. Dubai has the ultimate list of luxury hotels and resorts and many take advantage of Dubai’s impressive skyline by offering charming roof top cafés and restaurants. Combined with a great selection of cuisine and an unobstructed view that will take your breath away, a dreamy roof top dining experience is a perfect way to unwind after a hectic day of sightseeing.

3. Enjoy the Arabian desert adventure

A detour to the desert expanse outside the city limits is a must visit during your Dubai trip. A Dubai Desert Safari tour can be both serene as well as adventurous.  Once you reach the desert, the feeling of being amid nowhere is overwhelming and eerily peaceful. Throughout the day you can enjoy sand sports of varying difficulty levels – from intense dune bashing in a 4x4 land cruiser or on a quad biking to milder sports such as sand boarding and camel riding. Wrap up your desert experience in the blissful Arabian settings amid the desert and an evening filled with joyous traditional folklore, music, belly dancing and a sumptuous barbeque dinner. An overnight tour in the desert camp enhances your experience as you can spend the night under the sequined starry night sky and wake up to a beautiful desert sunrise.

4. A cultural trip of Dubai

Before Dubai turned into a chic urban city, it had a glorious past as a trading and fishing emirate which are still preserved at some sectors in Dubai, concealed among the abundant high rise structures and urban life. A trip down Dubai’s memory lane with a visit to the old segments of Dubai is a unique and enriching experience. A stroll down the winding alleys of Bastakiya quarters and its collection of wind-towered buildings, some of them transformed into art galleries and cafés are the only remaining allusion of Dubai’s bygone era and civilization that lets you take a peek into the lives of locals before Dubai turned into a modern cosmopolitan. Visit the Dubai Museum and Sheikh Mohammed Centre of Cultural Understanding to get an in depth knowledge about how Dubai functioned in simplicity before its modern outburst as an extravagance destination.

5. Get awestruck at the transcendent Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain

The charisma of the tallest structure in the world- Burj Khalifa and the biggest fountain in the world – The Dubai Fountains will surely get you spell bound. Get enthralled at the sheer grandeur of the Burj Khalifa and the elegantly dancing Dubai Fountain.  Get to the top of Burj Khalifa’s observatory level and witness a spectacular sight of the city and the swaying fountains below which gets amplified in the twinkling city lights during the night. The sight is simply mesmerizing and one of the best memories you will have of your Dubai trip.

6. The Souks of Dubai

The ancient markets of Dubai known as ‘souks’ are a thriving reminiscent of Dubai’s age old trading practice. One of Dubai’s most sought after attractions, these traditional markets are operational since ages on the banks of Dubai creek. Divided into different souks according to the merchandise sold, these vast segments of  criss cross lanes lined with hundreds of shops and stalls selling a myriad of gold jewellery, spices, handmade carpets, exquisite fabrics, perfumes  are a sight worth exploring. These historic markets are an astounding burst of vibrancy, aromas and a treasure trove of goods and handicrafts from around the world.

7. Enjoy chilling experience in the desert

A mega city set amid vast desert area makes Dubai a stifling hot destination. The desert heat makes its presence felt throughout the year. However, Dubai has been known as a place of outlandish innovation and it has figured a way to beat the heat and chill in the desert sunny days. Get some instant refreshing relief from the sweltering heat at ground breaking winter attractions such as the Ski Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates – an indoor mountainous arena where it snows throughout the year for you to slip and slide on the snow to your heart’s content and the Dubai ice rink at the Dubai Mall where you can enjoy a delightful experience of skating on thin ice. Another great way to cool off the heat is at Dubai’s two famous water parks - The Aqua Venture water park and Wild Wadi water park both serve as a great family attraction where you can enjoy heart pumping steep rides and slides, lazy lagoons and splash pools.

8. Visit Dubai Miracle Garden – a multihued desert oasis

A scintillating burst of colors among the concrete jungle and parched desert is a mindboggling attraction that gets you intrigued as well as mesmerized. The world’s biggest flower garden located in Dubailand is a sight of disbelief and wonderment altogether. A horticulture haven with millions of vivid flowers and plantation molded in different shapes, designs, flower beds and topiaries is a sensational recreational escapade for city dwellers and visitors alike.

9. Explore the surreal Palm Islands

10. Explore Dubai from up above

Dubai comes with endless possibilities. Dubai’s architectural marvels and stunning city skylines makes it a treat to view and every perspective gives you a different experience. Explore incredible ways to view the panoramas of the city - you can hover, soar and jump from the sky and get scenic bird’s eye views of the beautiful vistas of the city. Fly over Dubai’s iconic landmarks through a scenic flight by a sea plane tour or a helicopter ride, take a hot air balloon ride and glide over the golden hues of Arabian deserts in the morning sun. If you are willing to mix adventure with pleasure, try a sky diving experience over spectacular drop zones that give you incredible views of famous sights.

Dubai is a city with the most audacious sights and structures you have ever come across and you will find something everywhere that will pique your curiosity to explore more and more. The question of what to do in Dubai and where to visit becomes common while planning a Dubai trip as there is no shortage of places to visit. Clouded with so many interesting attractions, you will be amazed how quickly days pass by on your Dubai vacation. A clear idea to shortlist which places you would be keen to visit on your Dubai trip will help you have a smooth and leisurely holiday in Dubai.