Dubai & Abu Dhabi - Part I

The mysterious journey begins in Dubai because it started to be well-known by everyone through the world largest shopping mall (The Dubai Mall), the 7 stars hotel (Burj Al Arab), the world's tallest buildings (Burj Khalifa) and the most expensive buffet in the world. It mainly the tallest and biggest buildings appears in the country, however it is also a country that never rain in a year. While, desert and flamingo is the only nature from GOD. Consequently, in 2014, Dubai break the Guinness World Records for the largest fireworks display in The Palm Island.

The first stop in Dubai will be in the Altantis. It's situated on the crescent of the largest man-made island in the world, The Palm Island. It's approximately 35 minutes away from Dubai International Airport (DXB), and 1 hour 30 minutes away from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). From the Dubai International Airport, you can take a taxi directly to Altantis (AED 100). Alternatively, take the Dubai Metro from the Metro station at your terminal towards Jebel Ali. Stop at Mall of the Emirates Station, and take a taxi directly to Atlantis, The Palm.

Atlantis, The Palm

while taking the train, you will able to see each villa have their own private beach

Atlantis

Outside of the Atlantis

Aquaventure Waterpark

Atlantis, The Palm 
Add: The Palm Jumeira, Near Crescent Rd - إمارة دبيّ - United Arab Emirates

Opening Hours
7:00am - 11:00pm daily

Besides, there a fact that the Atlantis is home to 65,000 marine animals. Come to explore the underwater mazes and tunnels of this lost civilization while encountering sharks, eels, seashores, and piranhas. These is The Lost Chambers Aquarium where there are over 20 remarkable marine life exhibits including a touch tank and our interactive Aquatheatre show.

Entrance of the Lost Chambers Aquarium

The Lost Chambers Aquarium

The Lost Chambers Aquarium

The Lost Chambers Aquarium
Add: The Palm Jumeira, Near Crescent Rd - إمارة دبيّ - United Arab Emirates

Opening Hours 
10:00am - 10:00pm daily

After the starter, the main menu is served and it's the most awaiting dishes along the trip. It's time to see the view of the Burj Khalifa in front of our eyes. The tallest building in the world have become a world-class destination and the magnificent centerpiece of Downtown Dubai, Dubai's new urban masterpiece. The Burj Khalifa skyscraper is surrounded by hotels (Armani Hotel Dubai), must-visit shopping destinations (The Dubai Mall) and a world of entertainment options.  

The entrance ticket allows to get to the observation deck - AT THE TOP in Level 124. By standing the top of tallest building structure at 828.9m, you will see the whole Dubai view. But, there is a withdraw from the observation deck because most of the view is block by the buildings structure for safety purposes as I guess.

The Burj Khalifa

Tickets Sold Out almost a week

Fastest Elevator up to the floor 124

Burj Al Arab (view from the top)

Dubai view from the top

Dubai View from the Top

Burj Khalifa
Add: 1 Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai - إمارة دبيّ - United Arab Emirates

Observation Deck - Opening Hours
8:30am - midnight daily

Simultaneously, you will saw the most famous fountain show in Dubai. The actual Dubai Fountain is set in Burj Khalifa Lake, right outside The Dubai Mall on Lower Ground Waterfront Promenade in the heart of Downtown Dubai. The fountain shoots water jets as high as 500 ft (150 metres), equivalent to that of a 50-storey building. The fountain is 900 ft (275 metres) long and has five circles of varying sizes and two central arcs. It has been designed by California-based WET, the creators of the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas. The Dubai Fountain performs daily, with the performance repertoire including Sama Dubai; Baba Yetu, an award-winning song in Swahili; the Arab world’s top-selling dance number Shik Shak Shok; and the signature piece of world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, Con te partiro (Time to Say Goodbye).

The Dubai Fountain is the world's largest dancing fountain in sync with classical, Arabic, and world music. Over 6,600 WET Superlights – the most advanced incandescent large fountain lights available today – and 25 colour projectors create a visual spectrum of over 1,000 abstract attractions. The beam of light shining upward from the fountain can be seen from over 20 miles away, and will be visible from space making it the brightest spot in the Middle East, and quite possibly in the entire world.

  

Exit from the Dubai Mall

Photo credit from www.thedubaimall.com

Afternoon Shows  1:00pm & 1:30pm daily except Friday
Friday: 1:30pm & 2:00pm

Evening Shows

6:00pm - 11:00pm daily (every 30 minutes) 

The Dubai Mall is the world's largest shopping mall based on total area and fourteenth largest by gross leasable area. It's includes 1,200 shops, the Dubai Aquarium, the Dubai Fountain Lake Rides, and the Sega Republic which is a 76,000 sq ft park. The Sega Republic features 14 thrilling attractions and more than 170 games, from cutting-edge motion simulators and virtual experiences to one of the region's largest assortment of skill and redemption games.  

Dubai Mall

Emporio Armani Cafe

Dubai Mall Aquarium

The Dubai Mall
Add: Financial Center Road,DownTown Dubai, Near Souk Al Bahar Bridge - إمارة دبيّ - United Arab Emirates

Opening Hours 
10:00am - 1:00am midnight daily 

My first day trip wasn't finish just like this but continue exploring the longest driverless fully automated metro network in the world. While, we are spending the expenses to take a seats in the Gold Class cabin. All trains and stations are air-conditioned. When the metro stops shopping starts, Mall of the Emirates Metro link is located on the first floor above Carrefour.

Gold Class metro

Exterior of Mall of the Emirates (MOE)

Ski Dubai

Emirates Mall  
Add: Al Barsha 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Opening Hours
Shops
Sat - Wed : 10:00am - 12:00am midnight
Thurs - Fri : 10:00am - 1:00am midnight

Restaurants & Food Courts
Sun - Wed : 10:00am - 10:00pm
Thurs - Sat : 10:00am - 12:00am midnight

Ski Dubai 
Sun - Wed : 10:00am - 10:00pm
Thurs - Sat : 10:00am - 12:00am midnight

Carrefour
9:00am - 12:00am midnight daily

good night!

To be continued.