Burj Park by Emaar is a 5km (3.1m) stretch of land through Downtown Dubai, located in the middle of Burj Lake. This is a suitable place for a picnic. It was designed for a high-end range of corporate events and exhibitions including banquets, weddings, concerts and product launches.The events include such as Dubai Light show, Auto Show and The Market OTB, a pop-up market celebrating the Dubai Shopping Festival. Burj Park by Emaar is at walking distance from Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, the tallest building.
Dining options at Burj park
Yeldizlar is a restaurant located at the Burj Park in Dubai. The restaurant serves authentic Lebanese cuisine in the Downtown area. The Vida Food Truck is a popular take-out option located near Burj Park. The burgers are a must-try item from the menu.
Dubai Fountain
It is a good place to watch Dubai Fountain at night when the park lights up with specially fabricated cube-shaped lights. The Dubai Fountain is the world’s tallest performing fountain and it’s located in Burj Park Dubai. The massive fountain stretches over 275 metres in length. The Dubai Fountain performs to a wide range of songs, right from contemporary pop songs to classic hits. Its powerful water nozzles shoot over 22,000 gallons water up to heights, equivalent to that of a 50-storey building. The luminescent colour projections create a visual treat for crowds making it a popular attraction with both visitors and residents.
Burj Park
The three fingers statue at Burj Khalifa Park in Dubai
Three Fingers Statue
The Three Fingers Statue is found here. It is a “Win, Victory, Love” sign. The statue depicts a three-finger salute, which High Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum created to be a logo for the UAE. The statue could be seen in front the Khalifa tower, with an explanation of it beneath the statue itself to help the viewers to understand the story behind the whole statue and the story of its installation and more.
There are dedicated bicycle stands allowing visitors to hire a bike and cycle across this beautiful park.
Wings of Mexico
Wings of Mexico
The Wings of Mexico is a sculpture specifically designed for the park by Mexican artist Jorge Marin. The Wings of Mexico celebrates human potential, dreams and victories. The Wings of Mexico are on permanent display in several cities including Dubai, Los Angeles, Singapore, Nagoya, Madrid and Berlin. It celebrates human potential, their dreams and victories. This sculpture is a representation of the human desire to take flight and explore the world, experiencing the woes and joys of the adventures.
Burj Park
There are a few restaurants and cafes nearby the park. There are more restaurants and cafes at Emaar Boulevard.
Burj Dubai Park permits free entry. It is open 24 hours and does not have fencing. Sometimes the park is used for events, shows and concerts. During this time the access to that area may be restricted. There is underground car parking nearby off Emaar Boulevard
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in Dubai and probably the world. With a height of 828m and 160 stories, Burj Khalifa is in Downtown Dubai. It was designed to be the centerpiece of large-scale, mixed-use development. Burj is in the main business district in in Dubai. Burj Khalifa has three separate outdoor observation decks on the 124th, 125th, and 148th floors, from which you get a good view of Downtown Dubai. The observation decks are equipped with high-powered telescopes to get a good view of the city. Refreshments are served at the Sky Lounge on the 148th floor. Admission prices for At The Top will vary according to the time of the visit and the level of the observation decks.
Burj Khalifa
At.Mosphere is a restaurant on the 122nd floor. The restaurant has floor to ceiling windows that give you a unique view of Dubai.
Light up of Burj Khalifa
The Development
This is a large-scale, mixed-use development. The design is derived from the Islamic architecture of the region, such as in the Great Mosque of Samarra. The construction of this building was based on the government’s decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, and for Dubai to gain international recognition. There are 57 elevators and 8 escalators in the building. It contains 30,000 flats, nine hotels, 7.4 acres of parkland, at least 19 residential skyscrapers, the Dubai Mall, and the 30-acre artificial Burj Khalifa Lake. The malls, hotels and condominiums in Downtown Dubai surrounding Burj Khalifa have generated the most revenue from the project as a whole.
The Building
The shiny aluminum and stainless-steel cladding to reflect the sun, reducing the load on the air-conditioning system. Its special glass is reflective and stops the heat getting in. It takes 36 workers three to four months to clean the entire exterior. The unmanned cleaning system developed in Melbourne, Australia cleans the top 27 additional tiers and the glass spire.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan
The building is named in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. For the development of the Burj Khalifa project both Abu Dhabi and the UAE government lent money. Outside the building, there is the Dubai Fountain which is a choreographed fountain system located on the 12 hectares of man made Burj Khalifa Lake, at the centre of the Downtown development in Dubai
Tourist accommodation in Dubai is relatively expensive. During the last three years, the number of 4 and 5-star hotels increased while the number of hotels of less than 4 stars decreased. Between 2015 and 2017 the total number of rooms increased by 9.25% to 9,98. Up to 2018, the hotels had an average occupancy of 78%. In 2019 the occupancy dropped to 75%, while in 2020 it further dropped to 54% due to Covid-19.
Dubai Accommodation
As of 2020, there were 134 five star hotels with 44,067 rooms and 161 four-star hotels with 34,905 rooms.
In early 2013 the plan to build the first underwater hotel, the Water Discus Hotel, was announced. This will be the world’s largest hotel of its kind. This hotel will supplement the two underwater suites in existence at Dubai’s The Palm: Atlantis accommodation venue.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates, and it is the key place of worship for daily prayers. During Eid, it is visited by more than 41,000 people. The mosque is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the UAE.
The Architecture of the Mosque
It was constructed between 1996 and 2007 on 12 hectares of land excluding exterior landscaping and vehicle parking. The building is aligned in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Natural materials such as marble stone, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals and ceramics were used in the construction. The building has 1,096 amethyst-and-jasper-embedded columns, 82 white marble domes, reflective pools, gold-plated Swarovski chandeliers, an iconic prayer hall, and a courtyard featuring one of the largest marble mosaic artworks in the world. The mosque holds a Guinness World Record for the largest hand-woven carpet and also boasts one of the largest chandeliers in a mosque. It is interesting to look at the calligraphy encircling the hollows of its domes, etched with verses from the Quran and painted with gold leaf in An-Naskh lettering.
Founder of the Mosque
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding father of the UAE, had the mosque built in the capital city Abu Dhabi to create a cultural haven that would unite the cultural diversity of the Islamic world with the historical and modern values of architecture and art. In 2004, Sheikh Zayed died and was buried in the courtyard of the mosque.
The Offices
Administrative offices offices are located in the west minarets. These offices also conduct educational cultural activities and visitor programs. In the northeast minaret is the library with classic books and publications addressing a range of Islamic subjects: sciences, civilisation, calligraphy, the arts, and coins, including some rare publications. The collection comprises material in a broad range of languages, including Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, and Korean.
Daily Prayer
The mosque can accommodate over 40,000 worshipers, while the main prayer hall can hold over 7,000. There are two smaller prayer halls, with a capacity of 1,500 each, one of which is reserved for women’s prayer. The four minarets on the four corners of the courtyard rise about 107 m in height.
Best time to visit the Mosque .
At about dusk is the best time to visit the mosque because the fading sunlight bounces off the white facade to create a beautiful glow, and after the sunset, you can witness the majesty of the building as it becomes illuminated by lights. Nevertheless you will enjoy the visit regardless of what time you arrive. Free guided tours, in Arabic and English, are the best way to get the most from your visit. Dress code requires that shoulders and knees must be covered and shoes must be removed at the entry gate. Women are also asked to wear abayas which are provided free of charge.
This is the main museum in Dubai. It is located in the Al Fahidi Fort. It was built in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai. The museum was opened in 1971 by the Ruler of Dubai. Dubai Museum depicts the traditional way of life in the Emirate of Dubai. It houses local antiques as well as artifacts from African and Asian countries that traded historically with Dubai. It also has recent archeological discoveries that could be as old as 3000 BC. There are also several dioramas which shows the life in Dubai before oil was discovered.
Dubai Museum
The total area of the museum is 4,000 square meters. The Museum received over 1 million visitors in 2013. There is a model of a mosque, house and family in the museum. There are also depictions of desert life with a date farm, a camel, wild animals, and a Bedouin tent filled with jewellery, trinkets and objects from the daily life of Bedouins. Bedouins are Arabic-speaking nomadic peoples of the Middle Eastern deserts. Galleries recreate scenes from the Creek, traditional Arab houses, mosques, the souk, date farms and desert and marine life.
Realistic sounds and life-size videos guide the visitor to the museum. You can expect to spend one to two hours in the museum.
Inside Dubai Museum
Al Fahidi Fort
Al Fahidi Fort, the earliest building of UAE, was built of coral rock and mortar in several phases. The fort was built for political and residential use. By 1971, after 184 years of use the fort was in battered condition. Sheikh Rasheed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum renovated the fort and converted it into a museum for visitors. In 1995, another underground museum was built and added to the old fort.
The Al Fahidi Fort Gallery
The Al Fahidi Fort Gallery descending down a spiral staircase in the south-western tower of the citadel contains artifacts dating back up to 1960 before oil was discovered. Other wings of the museum feature various relics of trade and commerce in ancient Dubai and video footage telecast at the background together give you a feeling of being on a real souq (market) in ancient Dubai. After the souq, you will find a model mosque and a desert bearing the testimony of the harsh life of the Bedouins.
Al Fahidi Fort Dioramas
The largest wing of the museum dedicated to the seafarers showcases their importance in the social structure of Dubai. The technique of making a dhow is shown here. The seafarer diorama is a must-watch in the Dubai Museum.
The largest diorama of the museum is the Al Qusais Archaeological Site which reflects various stages of Dubai’s archaeological history. The relics from Jumeirah, Al Quasis and other sites date as early as back to 2000-1000 B.C. reflecting the glorious past of the Arab world. There is also a gift shop where you can find gift items and other souvenirs at surprisingly affordable prices.
Transport to Dubai Museum Al Fahidi Fort
You can take public buses to Dubai Museum through the Ghubaiba or Fahidi bus stations nearby or take a metro from the Ghubaiba or Fahidi stations located nearby. Rented cars or tours operators also provide transportation services.
This is a historic building and former residence of Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, the former ruler of Dubai. This was built in 1896. The house was built using coral treated with lime and plaster, the standard building materials used at that time. The coral gives the whole building a pink hue.
The palace was built in a densely populated neighborhood, in the middle of the souks and very close to all the other houses. This reflects the policy of the Al Maktoum family who wanted to maintain a sense of continuity and closeness between the ruling family and the people of Dubai.
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
The architecture of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
The building depicts the architecture of the late 19th century. This structure is distinguished by the beamed roofed roofs and the woven palm leaves, the vaulted embraces, the windows, and the fine sculptures. The building includes some air towers called Barajee which provided cooling to the palace during hot months. The building was the headquarters of the civic administration and the private home of the then ruler.
Saeed Al Maktoum Building Layout
Downstairs you find the majlis (a meeting area), the dining room, kitchen, and patio. Upstairs you find the bedrooms and balconies.
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House artifacts
Saeed Al Maktoum Building Museum
This building of 3,600 square meters with 30 rooms now houses a museum that contains artifacts and images of the old town of Dubai. The displays are distributed onto 9 wings, as follows: The History of Saeed Al Maktoum House, Al Maktoum Family, Old Dubai, Marine Life, Views from Dubai, Social Life in Dubai, Coins and Stamps, Historic Documents and Maps. The museum displays the highlights of the life and history of the great ruler and his family. There are also personal images taken with other dignitaries and officials who visited the building.
Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum lived in this building till he died in 1958. Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum is the grandfather of the present ruler, Sheikh Mohammed who was born here and he spent his first 10 years of life here.
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
Museum Opening hours
The house of Sheikh Saeed al Maktoum remains open from Saturday to Thursday from 8 am to 8.30 pm. However, it remains open on Friday between 3 pm to 9.30 pm for the visitors. Tickets for adults will cost around 15 AEDs and for children it will be 5 AED.
