Dubai’s lifestyle and tourism: What makes the emirate a tourist and resident haven

Dubai has long been known for its lavish lifestyle and metropolitan way of life. In terms of entertainment, shopping, dining, and outdoor activities, the city has a lot to offer. Dubai’s lifestyle includes a variety of aspects, ranging from lodging to transportation and everything in between.

In a snapshot of lifestyle, Dubai has a variety of accommodation options, whether you want an apartment, a villa, or are looking for a hotel when you are visiting. Feel like shopping? Dubai’s got you covered there as well, with numerous shopping malls, souks, and markets that sell everything from designer clothing to electronics.

In Dubai, a city with over 200 nationalities, you can find everything from street food to fine dining establishments and restaurants—in almost all cuisines of the world. The city also boasts of a thriving nightlife and a variety of unique entertainment options; it has a modern healthcare and transportation system and is safe with one of the best police and security infrastructures in the world.

Rich in traditional Arab history, the city is also a must-visit for any history and culture fanatic, as there is much to learn about the past of the city through museums and art galleries that dot the emirate, giving it a nice balance between all things glittery and a solid cultural foundation.

There are certain things that are widely known — for example, Dubai is home to the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, the world’s largest mall, the Dubai Mall, and the world’s largest dancing fountain show. The emirate also holds the record for having the world’s most skyscrapers and the most buildings over 300 meters tall than anywhere else in the world.

All these things make it a haven for tourists. The latest Dubai tourism statistics count total international visitors to the emirate from January 2022 to November 2022 at 12.82 million. According to popular internet searches, the top five tourist destinations in Dubai are as follows:

Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building and a must-visit attraction in Dubai. Visitors can take an elevator to the observation deck on the 124th floor for stunning views of the city.

Dubai Mall

The Dubai Mall is one of the largest shopping centers in the world, with over 1,200 stores, a huge aquarium, a virtual reality park, and an indoor theme park.

Palm Jumeirah

The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial island shaped like a palm tree, and it’s a popular destination for beach lovers. Visitors can relax on the beach, go water skiing, or take a yacht tour of the island.

Dubai Miracle Garden

The Dubai Miracle Garden is the world’s largest flower garden, featuring over 45 million flowers arranged in stunning designs and patterns.

Dubai Fountain

The Dubai Fountain is a spectacular fountain show that takes place daily in Burj Khalifa Lake. The show features water jets shooting up to 500 feet in the air, choreographed to music and lights. It’s a must-see attraction for visitors to Dubai.

The Expo 2020 site and the Dubai Future Museum are the latest additions to the list.

With all such offerings and successful tourism strategies implemented by the government over the years, Dubai is on its way to further strengthen its already thriving position as the world’s best city to live, work, and visit.