By Sophia Kiragu
From the moment you land in Dubai, you can feel the lavish lifestyle, fast world vibe the thrill of a different culture. Dubai is known for its world class infrastructure a My taxi from the airport was luxurious and unlike the taxi from my house to the Jomo Kenyatta International airport.
Dubai has a lot to offer, a diverse and cosmopolitan environment that offers you modern luxury and cultural experience. Dubai appeals to tourists, to international students and to the expatriates. It offers career advancement and strong economic opportunities.
For these reasons I took a chance and travelled for economic reasons and to see this city which sprouted from a desert and against all odds has the most spectacular skyscrapers. My initial plan was to shop for ladies’ clothes and handbags to sell back at home, but there is no way you can travel to Dubai and not experience this treasure.
There are hotels for different types of travelers in Dubai. If you are looking to shop at wholesale markets, then the best place to stay will be Deira, or Baniyas square area. You can shop every day in the various buildings around this area.
Dubai has spectacular malls for those who want a mall shopping experience. The shops in the malls mainly attract high-end clients who are visiting for leisure and shopping. There are various malls in Dubai like the mall of the emirates, Dubai festival mall, Deira city center and Dubai mall. These are just but a few of the malls that give you good experience.
Eating out in Dubai
You can never go wrong with the Arabian cuisine. Most of the malls have a food court and a kids play area. The food courts in most cases will offer you diverse restaurants, eg, Indian cuisine, Lebanese, Chinese and Italian. I enjoyed the street food, especially around the Deira area. Food is affordable and served in big portions. The generosity of the people can be shown by the potions served.
Places to Visit
One of the most sort after areas in Dubai is the Dubai marina area. In this area you will find a lot of tourists either going for a swim or water activities like jet skiing and yacht tours with breakfast of dinner. Basically, there are activities to enjoy at any given time of the day.
The Burj Khalifa was our next stop. This is mega skyscraper that offers you spectacular views, next to Burj Khalifa you get to experience the Dubai mall that houses, the Dubai fountain which is the world tallest dancing fountain, the Dubai aquarium and underwater zoo. All this was exhilarating to see on my third day in Dubai.
My attention was drawn to one on the latest addition to the magnificent architectural pieces in Dubai. The Museum of the Future is picturesque. It brings out well thought of art, imagination which goes to drive the hunger in you to see what is inside the museum. This building welcomes people of all ages, to see, to envision and feel the world imaginations of the future.
The Dubai Museum of the future; Where the future lives
The weather
Almost every day is summertime in Dubai. This is the pace to be if you are looking for warmth, for some sun away from winter or just to indulge in a different weather zone. The heat outside is harsh, but the government has invested heavily to ensure that the weather doesn’t stop tourists from visiting. All buildings have automated air conditioning, restaurants and most public areas are well aired and hospitable.
If you are looking for a travel destination, Dubai is worth your while. So many activities, so many things to learn from, smooth transport systems and government services work well. The people in Dubai are friendly and our stay felt short. I will be back to explore more.