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Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the Ferris Wheel Out, the Louvre, milkshakes and Bollywood In: Dubai and Abu Dhabi have much more to offer beyond the familiar attractions


Between culture and cuisine: Dubai and Abu Dhabi from a slightly different angle

Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the Ferris Wheel Out, the Louvre, milkshakes and Bollywood In: Dubai and Abu Dhabi have much more to offer beyond the familiar attractions.

We've rounded up 10 one-of-a-kind places you shouldn't miss, including a meal in the air (what you've heard), hidden tombs and even a chocolate factory

In partnership with Pegasus

09/19/2022

Monday, September 19, 2022, 08:00

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Most of the tourists who come to the United Arab Emirates, and especially to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, do the same regular route - a visit to the breathtaking Burj Khalifa, shopping in the Dubai Mall, a ride on the giant wheel, hanging out in the famous fountains, dining in luxury restaurants and relaxing on the beach.

But apart from all these, Dubai and Abu Dhabi have a lot more to offer its visitors, from nature reserves, through a unique meal in the air to the Louvre Museum.

We have compiled the 10 most special attractions.

The hidden tombs of Jebel Hafit (Photo: ShutterStock)

The hidden tombs in the heart of the desert

One of the most beautiful archaeological sites in the entire United Arab Emirates is located in the heart of the desert in Dubai - the Jebel Hafeet Tombs, which were declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. These impressive tombs were built over 5,000 years ago and some of them remain in place to this day. To this day, researchers Locals discover more and more objects buried next to the graves, including various pottery, weapons, beads, bronze objects, etc. A visit to the place is a unique experience, which includes going through the various graves and detailed explanations. This is an extraordinary cultural experience, which will leave you with a taste for more .

A real cultural experience.

The galleries of Dubai (Photo: ShutterStock)

Between galleries and a chocolate factory: a tour of Alserkal Avenue

Alserkal Boulevard in Dubai is a true cultural experience;

In the impressive complex there are artistic displays, small inviting cafes, excellent restaurants, many galleries and even a chocolate factory specializing in the production of chocolates combined with unique Emirati spices.

In addition, the complex also has a cinema, the possibility of holding various workshops, street food stalls and even a trampoline park for children and children at heart.



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Located in one of the most beautiful areas in Dubai.

El Seef neighborhood (Photo: ShutterStock)

The charm of Al Seef neighborhood

In one of the most beautiful areas in Dubai, on the banks of the Dubai Creek, one of the most special neighborhoods in the entire Gulf was inaugurated at the end of 2017 - the Al Seef neighborhood, which has become one of the hottest entertainment areas in the emirate, where, in addition to restaurants and cafes, you can also find galleries, shopping areas, and seating areas and hotels.

The magical area is divided into two, and is actually a combination of innovation and history;

On the one hand ancient buildings and traditional Emirati culture and on the other two prestigious hotels and world-class restaurants.

In addition, in El Seef there is also a small market and the possibility of having a one-of-a-kind dinner on board a traditional wooden boat.

Crazy view, delicious cocktails.

Who needs more?

Eve Penthouse & Lounge

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With a cocktail in hand: a location with a breathtaking view

The Burj Khalifa tower, built at a crazy cost of 1.5 billion dollars, is considered the most recognizable tourist attraction in Dubai.

It is the tallest tower in the world (rising to a height of about 850 meters) and the view from it is breathtaking.

This is probably one of the reasons that almost everyone who comes to visit Dubai does not miss a visit to the tower.

But with all due respect to the magnificent tower, there is an equally magical location, from which you can also see unique views, and with a cocktail in hand.

In the famous Hyatt Hotel is one of the most famous and sought after bars in the Emirates - Eve Penthouse & Lounge which is located on the roof of the hotel.

Entrance is free and it is recommended to sit on the outdoor terrace with an inviting cocktail, and enjoy a panoramic view that cannot be found elsewhere in the country.

Flamingos in the Ras Al Khor Reserve (Photo: ShutterStock)

Ras Al Khor Reserve

There is no shortage of things to do in the center of Dubai, from shopping, through excellent restaurants to the popular beach.

But did you know that apart from all this, in the city center there is also a huge nature reserve, which is home to over 450 different species of wild animals?

You can spend a whole day in the Ras al-Hur reserve;

This is a one-of-a-kind nature reserve, with a wide variety of rare birds, especially pink flamingos that star in many Instagram accounts.

Abu Dhabi's Louvre Museum (Photo: ShutterStock)

The Louvre of Abu Dhabi

Did you know that the Louvre Museum is not only in Paris?

Also in Abu Dhabi you can find the Louvre Museum, which surprisingly is not defined as a branch of the original museum in the French capital.

So how did the museum in Abu Dhabi get its name anyway?

Thanks to an agreement made with the Louvre in France, within which the museum in Abu Dhabi received the rights to the name for 30 years.

The Abu Dhabi Louvre is located in an unusual structure and includes 600 different items, some of which came from the original Louvre in Paris.

You can also find works by Picasso, Van Gogh and other leading artists.

Dubai Museum of the Future (Photo: ShutterStock)

Museum of the Future

The Future Museum of Dubai is located in one of the most special buildings in the whole world, no less, which is designed in a way that is difficult to explain in words.

This breathtaking building, which is considered an engineering marvel, has hosted the Museum of the Future in recent years, which includes one-of-a-kind exhibits that present impressive technological innovations, including the settlement on the moon, global warming and the climate crisis, robots and artificial intelligence, and more.

You should know that a visit to the museum is included in some of Pegasus' organized trips to the United Arab Emirates.

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A meal in the air

There are countless unique culinary experiences around the world, but Dinner in the Sky in Dubai seems to surpass them all.

Dinner in the Sky as its name is - dinner in the sky.

If this sounds strange to you, you probably haven't visited Dubai yet, where everything is possible.

This is an extraordinary experience, in which the diners sitting around a huge table are lifted 50 meters into the air by a crane, and there the feast is held.

A combination of luxury food with a dreamy view.

Bollywood Park Dubai (Photo: ShutterStock)

Bollywood in Dubai

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you come across the word "Bollywood"?

Most likely you imagine India, or at least Indian films.

It turns out that Bollywood has also arrived in Dubai, after a huge park dedicated entirely to Bollywood opened in the city, where you can find musical theaters, movie theaters, musical shows, facilities for children and even a small market with extremely delicious Indian food.

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Following the milkshakes of Dubai

Most of the year, it is very hot in Dubai, which is probably one of the reasons why the locals have adopted a culture of drinking milkshakes.

Across Dubai there are hundreds of cafes serving different types of milkshakes - some of them have become Instagram stars in recent years.

So do yourself a favor and visit one of the cafes that serve both over the top and delicious milkshakes.

Just don't forget to take a photo as a souvenir.

The article is sponsored by Pegasus Organized Trips Abroad - as part of its goal of promoting familiarity with world cultures and enriching knowledge.



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