Dubai luxury helicopter ride

Dubai luxury helicopter ride

Helicopter tour Dubai sky ride

Dubai luxury helicopter ride


The first surprise of a luxury helicopter ride over Dubai isn't the view-though that comes fast and unforgettable-it's the hush. The city's hum fades behind the headset, and for a moment all you hear is the steady thrum of the rotors and the pilot's calm voice. Then the ground loosens its hold. Glass, water, and sand fall into alignment, and Dubai reveals itself as a map of intention: a city drawn with a ruler, then softened by wind and sea.


From the air, the Palm Jumeirah is the opening act.

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On the ground, it's a glamorous address. From above, it's geometry made audacious: a perfect palm crowned by a crescent breakwater, every frond lined with villas and dreams. The curvature of the crescent looks improbably delicate against the indigo Gulf, yet the engineering speaks for itself. You circle the Atlantis arches, the pools and palms looking like toy splashes of turquoise. Beyond, the sea holds the scattered punctuation of The World Islands-an atlas in miniature, visible proof that Dubai has always thought bigger than its borders.


The helicopter banks, light flickers over the water, and the skyline rises. The Burj Al Arab, a sail forever catching an invisible wind, slides past at an angle you never see from a taxi or a beach lounger. A moment later, the Burj Khalifa announces itself not as a building but as a statement of scale. It seems to collect the sunlight and throw it back, a needle sewing together desert and sky. Downtown's fountains and boulevards look composed, almost serene; the helipad turns chaos into choreography, revealing the careful spacing of towers, the logic of roads, the surprised pockets of green.


Luxury, in this setting, isn't just leather seats or chilled towels at the lounge-though those, too, have their roles. Luxury is the context that curates the moment. It is the ease of a car meeting you at your hotel, the quiet competence of a pre-flight briefing that makes even the nervous curious. It is the pilot's commentary: not a script, but insights delivered with the cadence of someone who has come to know this city from the air, who can point out the discreet royal residences, the curvature of a new marina, the exact place where the pale city grid becomes the raw grammar of dunes. It is the knowledge that every passenger has a window, because the point here is perspective.


If you choose a morning flight, the light is pastel and forgiving.

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The Gulf looks brushed in silver, and the city glows as if waking gently from its own ambition. Late afternoon brings a warmer palette, long shadows that carve depth into towers and turn the desert a compelling gold. On hazy summer days, the edges blur and the city looks almost painterly, its outlines softened, its bravado tempered by heat. Each time of day offers a different mood, but the constant is the contrast: sea mirroring steel, sand swallowing highways at the edges, the abrupt seam where development stops and dunes insist.


What becomes clear, perhaps for the first time, is how deliberate Dubai's story is. From the helicopter you can follow the arc from the Creek-where wooden dhows still load and unload with the rhythm of older commerce-outward to the marina and beyond, each district a chapter. The city hasn't grown randomly; it has radiated, each new ring an experiment in possibility. The highways, often maligned on the ground, take on a kind of elegance from above, red and gray ribbons that acknowledge the distances involved in building a life here. You start to understand the logic of malls as social squares in a hot climate, the sense behind manmade islands in a place where shoreline equals privilege.


There is, too, a feeling of improbable calm. Helicopters have a reputation for drama, but gliding past the city's landmarks feels less like a stunt and more like a private tutorial. The pilot tilts a fraction, and a rooftop garden appears like a secret.

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The helipad flares of luxury hotels wink into view.

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Shipping channels draw straight sentences across the water. In a city famous for superlatives, the aerial view is a reminder that detail is where the magic lives. From above, excess becomes order, and spectacle becomes design.


Of course, luxury is also the assurance neatly woven into every step. The aircraft gleams, the safety briefing is clear and unfussy, and the ground crew moves with practiced efficiency. Weight and balance govern seating, a quiet nod to physics over preference, and the headsets make conversation easy even as the engines announce their presence. You are not chasing danger; you are trusting competency. That trust is part of the indulgence.


A helicopter tour cannot tell you everything about Dubai. It won't let you taste cardamom in the air at the gold souk, or feel the desert night folding coolly around a camp far from the light. It won't teach you the patience of traffic at midday or the joy of finding shade where none seems possible. But it does something else, something arguably more difficult: it gives you a framework. It shows you how the parts connect.

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The juxtaposition of old harbor and new tower, of meticulously planned neighborhoods and the stubborn geometry of dunes, resolves into a story about speed, intention, and the human desire to draw lines where nature offered none.


There is a softer lesson, too, in the way the Gulf curves around the city like a patient witness. From the air, you notice how much of Dubai is a dialogue with the water-how promenades, marinas, and beaches are not luxuries but essential counterweights to glass and concrete. The sea holds the city in check, offering horizon when the skyline would otherwise overwhelm. You realize, in the silent distance between waves and towers, why people keep coming: for the promise of scale, yes, but also for the clarity that comes with perspective.


When the helicopter descends, the spell breaks slowly. The buildings grow personalities again, the cars are no longer ants, and the helipad rushes up in a dust of reality. Old Dubai helicopter tour . You disembark with hair slightly disordered and a new map unrolling in your head. The city you step back into feels both more comprehensible and more astonishing. A Dubai luxury helicopter ride isn't only a splurge; it is a lens, one that sharpens edges you hadn't noticed and restores a sense of wonder you might have mislaid somewhere between the lobby and the lift. In a place built to be looked at, the greatest gift is the chance to truly see.

 

Dubai Creek
خُوْر دُبَيّ
Abras on the creek
Details
Location Dubai,  United Arab Emirates
Coordinates 25°15′21″N 55°19′0″E / 25.25583°N 55.31667°E / 25.25583; 55.31667
Length Total 24 kilometres (15 mi) of which natural length is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi)
North end Al Shindagha
South end Beach of Jumeirah

Dubai Creek (Arabic: خُوْر دُبَيّ, romanized: Khūr Dubayy) is a natural saltwater creek in Dubai. It extends about 9 miles (14 km) inwards and forms a natural port that has traditionally been used for trade and transport.[1] The creek ranges from 200 to 1,200 metres (660 to 3,940 ft) in width while the average depth is about 6.5 to 7 metres (21 to 23 ft). Previously, it extended to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary but as part of the new Business Bay Canal and Dubai Canal, it extends a further 13 km (8.1 mi)[2] to the Persian Gulf.[3]

In the 1950s, extensive development of the creek began, including dredging and construction of breakwaters. A number of bridges allow movement of vehicles across the creek while abras are used as taxis. The banks and route alongside the creek houses notable government, business and residential areas. A number of tourist locations and hotels are situated along the creek. The Dubai Creek, a vital waterway in the heart of the city, plays a significant role in Dubai's growth by handling the passage of more than 13,000 ships annually. As a major artery for maritime trade, it supports the city's commercial operations. Enhancements to the Creek's infrastructure are being made through a project aimed at improving safety and security measures for maritime traffic and commercial activities. These improvements are expected to strengthen the city's role as a regional hub for trade and ensure smoother, more secure operations for the numerous ships passing through each year.[4]

History

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The creek in 1964
The creek in 2007

Historically, the creek divided the city into two main sections – Deira and Bur Dubai. It was along the Bur Dubai creek area that members of the Bani Yas tribe first settled in the 19th century, establishing the Al Maktoum dynasty in the city.[5] In the early 20th century, the creek, though incapable then of supporting large scale transportation, served as a minor port for dhows coming from as far away as India or East Africa. Although it impeded the entry of ships due to current flow, the creek remained an important element in establishing the commercial position of Dubai, being the only port or harbour in the city.[6] Dubai's pearling industry, which formed the main sector of the city's economy, was based primarily on expeditions in the creek, prior to the invention of cultured pearls in the 1930s. Fishing, also an important industry at the time, was also based along the creek, whose warm and shallow waters supported a wide variety of marine life. Dhows used for purposes of fishing were also built on the foreshore of the creek.[7]

The importance of the creek as a site of commercial activity was a justification to introduce improvements to allow larger vessels to transit, as well as to facilitate loading and unloading activities. This led, in 1955, to a plan to develop the creek, which involved dredging shallow areas, building of breakwaters, and developing its beach to become a quay suitable for loading and unloading of cargo.[8] The creek was first dredged in 1961 to permit 7-foot (2.1 m) draft vessels to cross through the creek at all times.[9] The creek was dredged again in the 1960s and 1970s so that it could offer anchorage for local and coastal shipping of up to about 500 tons.[10] The dredging opened up the creek to much more continuous traffic of merchandise, including the development of re-export, and gave Dubai an advantage over Sharjah, the other dominant trading centre in the region at the time.[10]

Al Maktoum Bridge, the first bridge connecting Bur Dubai and Deira was constructed in 1963. Although the importance of the creek as a port has diminished with the development of the Jebel Ali Port, smaller facilities, such as Port Saeed, continue to exist along the creek, providing porting to traders from the region and the subcontinent.

2000s

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NBD headquarters along the Dubai Creek

In September 2007, a Dhs. 484 million (US$ 132 million) extension of the creek was finished, which now ends just south of the Metropolitan Hotel and projects on Shaikh Zayed Road. A final 2.2-kilometre extension, called the Dubai Water Canal was inaugurated 9 November 2016, crossing Shaikh Zayed Road in a northerly route, passing through Safa Park and then through Jumeirah 2. The channel is expected to continue through Jumeirah Beach Park where it will reach the shores of the Persian Gulf.[11] The extension is part of the Dubai's Business Bay development. Additionally, a new project consisting of seven islands known as Dubai Creek Harbour was proposed to be built on Dubai Creek. The centerpiece of this project would be the Dubai Creek Tower, which is set to become the tallest building in the world. Three additional bridges are being planned for Dubai Creek, which are the Seventh Crossing, the Al Shindagha Bridge, and the Fifth Bridge.[12][13]

The Dubai Festival City Mall on Dubai Creek opened in 2007. Mohammed Bin Rashid Library is being built in the Al Jaddaf area on the Creek. Dhows are constructed in this area too on the bankside. The Green Line of the Dubai Metro terminates at the Dubai Creek metro station. Close to this metro station is the Al Jaddaf Marine Station, operating ferries on the Creek, including across the Creek to the Dubai Festival City Mall.

The Dubai Creek Harbour development is set to launch in 2025, home to Dubai Creek Tower, with residential units and parks constructed.[14]

Route

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Original

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The creek's initial inlet into mainland Dubai is along the areas of Deira Corniche and Al Ras in eastern Dubai and along the area of Al Shindagha in western Dubai. It then progresses south-eastward through the mainland, passing through Port Saeed and Dubai Creek Park. The creek's natural ending is at the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from its origin at the Persian Gulf. The traditional form of transport between the eastern and western sections of Dubai via the creek was through abras, which continue to operate in Dubai. In addition, the eastern and western sections are linked via four bridges (Al Maktoum Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge, Business Bay Crossing, and Floating Bridge) and one tunnel (Al Shindagha Tunnel).

Extensions

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Image of part of the creek extension captured from near the south end (at

25°16′02″N 55°18′24″E / 25.267236°N 55.306675°E / 25.267236; 55.306675)

The creek has been extended by 13 km (8.1 mi) through Business Bay, Dubai Canal and through Jumeirah into the Arabian Gulf.

 

Landmarks

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Map
Buildings and structures along Dubai creek. Hover and click on the map and then on the points for details.

Including the most remarkable buildings alongside the Deira side of the Creek are the Deira Twin Towers, the old Dubai Creek Tower, Sheraton Dubai Creek, National Bank of Dubai, and Chamber of Commerce.[15] On the other side of Al Maktoum Bridge along Dubai Creek is Dubai Creek Park, one of the largest parks in Dubai.[16]

The creek is also home to the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, comprising an 18-hole tournament golf course, clubhouses, residential development, and the Park Hyatt hotel.

Crossings

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Present crossings, in order from northwest to southeast
  • Al Shindagha Tunnel
  • Al Maktoum Bridge
  • Floating Bridge (temporary; to be replaced by the "Dubai Smile" in the future)
  • Al Garhoud Bridge
  • Business Bay Crossing
  • Infinity Bridge
Future/planned crossings
  • Dubai Smile (to replace the Floating Bridge)
  • Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing (to link Al Jaddaf and Bur Dubai)

Ports and marinas

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Port Saeed
Abra station in Deira
  • Port Saeed
  • Dubai Creek Harbour
  • Al Jaddaf Marine Station
  • Business Bay Marina

References

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  1. ^ Gupte 2011, p. 76.
  2. ^ Hammad 2019, p. 101–102.
  3. ^ Karanam, Sankarbabu; Juma, Ibrahim Mohammad; AlHarmoudi, Alya Abdulrahim; Yang, Zongyan (30 December 2018). "Hydrodynamics of Extended Dubai Creek System". Coastal Engineering Proceedings (36). Proceedings of 36th Conference on Coastal Engineering, Baltimore, Maryland, 2018: 25. doi:10.9753/icce.v36.currents.25 (inactive 12 July 2025). S2CID 188648755. Retrieved 10 October 2021.cite journal: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of July 2025 (link)
  4. ^ Abdulla, Nasreen. "Dubai announces Dh112 million Creek restoration project to prevent potential flooding". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
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  9. ^ Ruling Shaikhs and Her Majesty's Government, 1960-1969. Joyce, Miriam. Routledge. 2003
  10. ^ a b Negotiating Change: The New Politics of the Middle East. Jones, Jeremy. IB Tauris. 2007
  11. ^ Derek Baldwin (27 September 2007). "Dubai Creek: It Just Got Longer". XPRESS.
  12. ^ Ahmed, Ashfaq (6 November 2009). "Floating Bridge will stay till 2014". Gulf News.
  13. ^ "Dubai Traffic, Architecture & Creek Bridges". ciio.unab.edu.co. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  14. ^ P, Devadasan K. (1 August 2025). "Dubai Creek in the 1950s: A glimpse into global city's humble beginnings". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  15. ^ Dubai Creek Gigapixel Archived 16 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Highly detailed view of the Creek on a length of 3 km from Al Sabkha Rd to Chamber of Commerce.
  16. ^ "Dubai Creek Park", capturedubai.com, 29 March 2015. Retrieved on 30 March 2015.
Bibliography
  • Hammad, Ahmed (June 2019). "Business Bay – Dubai Creek Extension -Construction Management, Challenges and Results. Part II – Project Details" (PDF). Journal of Engineering and Architecture. 7 (1): 100–109. doi:10.15640/jea.v7n1a11 (inactive 12 July 2025). eISSN 2334-2994. ISSN 2334-2986. S2CID 191180349. Archived from the original on 6 March 2020.cite journal: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of July 2025 (link)
  • Gupte, Pranay (2011). Dubai: The Making of a Megapolis. Viking. Penguin Books India. ISBN 9780670085170.

Further reading

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  • Ahmad Makia (April 2015) "Dubai Creek as an Island City-State: Free Zones, Canals, and City Doppelgängers." Avery Review:7

Dubai Creek Harbour== External links ==

 

 

Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world and a major tourist attraction of the United Arab Emirates.
Jebel Jais, the highest mountain in the United Arab Emirates is part of Al Hajar Mountains.
Rub al Khali desert on the outskirts of Liwa Oasis.

Tourism in the United Arab Emirates is an important part of the Emirati economy. In 2023, the tourism sector employed 809,300 people[1] and contributed 220 billion dirham to the national gross domestic product (GDP), accounting for 12% of it.[2] In 2024, the UAE was the 6th destination globally by international tourism receipts according to the World Tourism rankings,[3] and it ranked 18th globally in the Travel and Tourism Development Index.[4]

The country's major tourist attractions include the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, and Al Hajar Mountains in Fujairah.[5][citation needed]

History

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When the country was first formed in 1971 and freed from British control, the country itself did not have any sufficient tourist industry and the economic situation of the newly established nation was weak, despite massive oil wealth. Realizing the need to develop the country, and the awareness of oil limits, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who initiated the foundation of the UAE, envisioned the plan to diversify the country's economy, in which tourism was specifically regarded.[6] The envision was eventually carried out, and in 1979, Sheikh Zayed opened the country's first-ever hotel, the Metropolitan Hotel Dubai located in Dubai.[7]

The development of tourism in the United Arab Emirates was heavily linked to the development of tourism in Dubai, which was one of the earliest emirates in the country to open for tourists. Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai from 1958 till 1990, realised one day Dubai would run out of oil and started building an economy that would outlast it.[8] Sheikh Rashid, together with Sheikh Zayed, was the instrumental leaders of leading the country's tourism, having made a joint declaration for the founding of the Emirates.[9] In 1989 the Dubai Commerce and Tourism Promotion Board was established, to promote Dubai as a luxury destination for the up-tier market and influential business sectors. In January 1997, it was replaced with the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).[10]

Since 2000s, the United Arab Emirates have experienced a significant tourist boom, and increasing life standard and quality made the expenditure on tourism to rise, thus making it more important to the national economy.[11][12]

Tourist destinations

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Abu Dhabi

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and is the second most popular tourist destination in the country, under the management of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority.[13] This is also the center of Formula One race in the country, the Yas Marina Circuit. Nonetheless, the city is also famous for its landscapes, given its proximity to the Persian Gulf. There are over ten beaches functioning in the city serving for tourist purpose.[14] The city is popular for its nightlife, more so than the more populous Dubai as it has lesser restriction and regular laws.[15] Abu Dhabi will become the home of Disneyland Abu Dhabi, the first Disney theme park in the Middle East.[16]

Dubai

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Archipelagoes in Dubai.

Dubai is the most visited city in the United Arab Emirates, the most expensive city in the GCC and one of the most expensive cities in the world.[17] It is also the home of the two tallest towers in the world, the Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa, the latter occupies the top position. Nightlife in the city is also widely promoted.[18] The city is often seen as a symbol of rapid tourist success in the nation. Its richness encompassed by the rapid development and the mix with the local Arab culture made it a popular destination for tourists to travel. However, lack of general tourism development remains an obstacle which the Emirati authorities have sought to tackle.[19]

Fujairah

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Fujairah shares the Al-Hajar Mountains with Ras Al Khaimah, a major tourist attraction in the country. Outside the Hajar Mountains, the Fujairah Fort, Bitnah Fort, Snoopy Island, Masafi and Al Hayl Castle are also attractive destinations.[20] Fujairah holds a distinction for having a bull butting culture, a result of Portuguese colonization from 17th century.[21]

Ras Al Khaimah

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Ras Al Khaimah is known for its natural landscape.[22] The Al Hajar Mountains, in particular with mount Jebel Jais, the highest mountain of the country, offers views over craggy peaks down to the coastal plain, making this a common spot for photographers, particularly in the late afternoon when the orange-hued rocks glow.[citation needed] The world's longest zipline is also based in Ras Al Khaimah's Jebel Jais. Other include Dhayah Fort and its beach.[23]

By 2027, Ras Al Khaimah will feature the first integrated resort and casino in the country when Wynn Al Marjan Island opens.[24][25]

Sharjah

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Sharjah is a major commercial center of the UAE. Sharjah is perhaps, among the most traditional tourist center, due to initiative efforts by the emirate's leadership to keep its spirit within the growing modernization. In 1998, Sharjah was awarded the "Cultural Capital of the Arab World" title by UNESCO representing the United Arab Emirates.[26] Major destinations include the Sharjah Art Museum, Al Noor Mosque, Souk Al Markazi and Sharjah Heritage Area.[27] A cultural heritage project, Heart of Sharjah, has been undertaken to preserve and restore the old town of Sharjah and return it to its 1950s state.[28]

Tourism statistics

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International visitors

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Yearly tourist arrivals in millions[29]
Country 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
India 1,224,349 2,855,096 2,778,160 2,511,933 2,080,380 1,881,489
Oman 634,879 2,814,152 2,172,910 1,928,292 2,021,958 1,716,930
Saudi Arabia 512,875 1,897,471 1,993,646 1,876,316 1,921,916 1,662,435
Pakistan 418,973 840,222 819,683 763,396 767,724 671,847
United Kingdom 418,385 1,367,997 1,365,160 1,452,455 1,460,328 1,394,118
Russia 335,016 866,857 800,253 610,427 304,295 269,493
Germany 253,973 827,837 792,303 767,048 764,715 726,957
Egypt 238,226 357,084 328,049 297,658 302,560 301,952
United States 208,800 757,353 747,691 741,473 735,147 758,875
France 188,476 444,657 403,945 353,726 337,847 335,024
China 175,297 998,278 844,005 766,972 529,103 445,109
Italy 106,088 312,493 291,944 281,176 286,806 281,251
Philippines 104,438 378,423 375,938 379,754 365,749 322,297
Kuwait 98,576 378,109 399,795 463,708 492,360 489,425
Nigeria 79,630 250,568 172,476 128,676 145,725 162,086
Kazakhstan 78,072 164,219 140,801 93,968 89,723 85,625
Ukraine 73,819 154,001 123,221 83,670 77,397 70,154
Jordan 71,707 165,852 165,821 173,465 176,794 176,971
Canada 66,003 200,321 189,915 202,461 214,492 210,620
Bangladesh 63,674 158,108 132,931 31,350 31,529 39,179
Australia 63,371 297,709 305,320 331,450 353,390 389,702
Netherlands 61,432 170,484 170,018 169,829 163,662 171,496
Iraq 58,278 119,440 103,939 90,554 82,954 85,986
Spain 52,803 139,312 118,470 116,395 117,154 113,574
Bahrain 52,385 207,855 206,723 220,601 235,598 218,046
Iran 51,822 294,955 317,968 499,614 492,100 475,269
Lebanon 50,620 124,672 123,001 129,575 135,516 147,201
Indonesia 44,073 81,179 60,303 56,499 54,734 55,601
Poland 40,691 111,945 106,888 112,254 80,647 66,054
Afghanistan 39,784 75,721 44,777 34,181 28,659 51,984
South Korea 37,716 160,427 151,194 160,106 130,978 103,219
Belgium 36,619 87,110 78,870 74,983 73,775 71,379
Sweden 36,085 106,434 113,888 122,558 119,435 113,522
Romania 35,111 87,816 78,860 67,453 61,309 57,315
Brazil 34,655 105,141 85,822 78,312 54,362 59,950
 Switzerland 34,111 120,623 121,675 121,399 108,782 110,785
Sri Lanka 33,539 102,200 90,455 85,474 84,013 77,295
Syria 31,972 69,876 49,979 48,270 60,212 67,943
South Africa 30,479 118,638 112,635 103,886 91,168 100,262
Turkey 29,930 86,077 87,322 97,302 97,464 94,448
  Nepal 28,581 54,386 60,836 56,322 47,588 28,910
Uzbekistan 28,141 50,514 35,363 33,981 31,351 31,413
Algeria 28,120 97,693 76,211 58,397 58,356 46,767
Austria 27,630 78,751 74,857 72,779 72,587 79,293
Ireland 27,105 88,675 89,341 94,229 92,991 87,268
Japan 26,987 113,299 107,612 97,834 83,664 82,575
Uganda 24,748 60,780 49,272 41,721 35,059 30,010
Denmark 24,608 67,969 67,562 70,777 70,255 65,819
Morocco 22,537 66,526 57,229 50,818 45,708 40,170
Czech Republic 20,479 80,207 80,257 77,055 64,614 53,454

Medical tourism

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United Arab Emirates, especially Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah is a popular destination for medical tourism. The Dubai Health authority has been spearheading medical tourism into UAE, especially Dubai. However, hospitals providing medical tourism are spread all over the seven emirates. UAE has the distinction of having the maximum number of JCI accredited hospitals (under various heads).[30] UAE has inbound medical tourism as well as people going out for medical treatment. The inbound tourism usually is from African countries like Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, etc. The outbound can be categorized into two segments - the local population (citizens of UAE) and the expats. The locals prefer to go to European destinations like the UK, Germany etc. The expats prefer to go back to their home countries for treatment.[citation needed]

See also

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  • Visa policy of the United Arab Emirates
  • List of museums in the United Arab Emirates

References

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  1. ^ Kamel, Deena. "UAE's travel industry set to create 23,600 new jobs this year". The National. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
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Atlantis, The Palm
Map
Interactive map of the Atlantis, The Palm area
Hotel chain Atlantis, The Palm
General information
Location Jumeirah Palm, Dubai
Construction started 2006[1]
Opening September 24, 2008 (2008-09-24)
Management Kerzner International Resorts
Height 93.0 m (305.1 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 22
Design and construction
Developer Kerzner International Resorts
Other information
Number of rooms 1,544[2]
Number of suites Suites (Regal, Terrace, Executive)
Super Suites (Royal Bridge, Grand Atlantis, Underwater, Presidential)
Website
www.atlantis.com/dubai/atlantis-the-palm
[3][4][5]

Atlantis, The Palm is a luxury hotel resort located at the apex of the Palm Jumeirah in the United Arab Emirates. It was the first resort to be built on the island and is themed on the myth of Atlantis[6] but includes distinct Arabian elements. The resort opened on September 24, 2008 as a joint venture between Kerzner International Holdings Limited and Istithmar World.[7]

Hotel

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The 1,544 room nautically themed resort has two accommodation wings, consisting of the East and the West Tower. It is complemented by the Aquaventure water park and the Lost Chambers Aquarium, home to over 65,000 marine animals. Atlantis, The Palm is also known as the culinary destination in the region where guests can take their pick from a collection of 35 world-renowned restaurants including Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, Street Pizza, Hakkasan, Nobu, En Fuego, Seafire Steakhouse & Bar and the award-winning underwater restaurant, Ossiano.[8]

Underwater rooms

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The Poseidon and Neptune Underwater Suites at Atlantis The Palm are two of only a tiny handful of underwater hotel rooms around the world, and regularly appear in lists of the world's most unique accommodation.

Measuring 165 m2 (1,780 sq ft) in total, the upper, entrance floor is at ground level while the master bedroom and en-suite bathroom are submerged. The almost floor to ceiling windows in both the bedroom and bathroom face out on to the resort's Ambassador Lagoon, home to a multitude of exotic sea creatures.[9] The floor-to-ceiling windows includes 65,000 marine animal aquarium in Dubai and will be amazed as sharks, rays and fish glide right past your bed.[10]

Development

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Atlantis The Palm, opened on 24 September 2008 as a joint venture between Kerzner International Holdings Limited and Istithmar World. In April 2012, Istithmar World acquired Kerzner's 50-percent stake in the property for US$250 million. The property continues to be managed by Kerzner International Resorts. The conceptual design architects were Northpoint-South Africa. The architect of record was design firm Wimberly, Allison, Tong and Goo (WATG) an international firm specializing in Luxury Hotels. The principal contract for the project was awarded to Laing O'Rourke,[11] a multinational construction firm based in United Kingdom. Laing O'Rourke was responsible for the design and construction phases of the 23-story hotel and water park.

Launch

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The hotel was officially opened on 24 September 2008.[12]

Days before the opening ceremony, the hotel's grand lobby caught fire[13] and became engulfed in flames which caused concern over the hotel's opening. Work was done to repair the damage caused and the hotel opened on time.[14][15]

As part of the opening, a light show of moving images was illuminated onto the hotel. 100,000 fireworks, around seven times the amount that were used for the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, were let off, lasting 15 minutes. The display of fireworks across the full 5 km (3.1 mi) stretch of The Palm lit up the entire island and Atlantis, The Palm. Custom-made shells shipped in from across the globe created a light spectacle taking off from the 716 firing locations around the island, including 400 balconies at the resort. Display creator Fireworks by Grucci claims the display set a new world record, but records curator Guinness World Records has yet to announce the status.[16] The launch party costed an estimated £15m in total, with Kylie Minogue earning £2m for a 60-minute performance for the hotel's 2,000 guests.[17][18]

Reception

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The Telegraph gave the hotel a 8/10, commending the underwater theme and facilities available.[19] A 2024 review by The Sunday Times gave the hotel a score of 9/10, complimenting the architecture and appeal to all age groups.[20]

Controversy

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In October 2007, the hotel received a shipment of 28 bottlenose dolphins from the Solomon Islands, to be used as part of their aquarium exhibit, called Dolphin Bay. The move was decried by several environmental groups, particularly for the fact that the export of dolphins had earlier been banned by the Solomon Islands government (after a similar controversial shipment to Mexico). Hotel managers have said that though the dolphins are being trained to interact with visitors, they will not appear in any sort of show or circus-like performance. They have also stated that the health of the dolphins is paramount; because the bottlenose is not an endangered species, their shipment did not pose a problem. The deal was done with the approval of the United Arab Emirates and Solomon Island governments, through the company Solomon Islands Marine Mammal Education Centre and Exporters Limited (who had overturned the earlier ban in court). The amount of money paid for the dolphins has not been disclosed.[21][22]

The hotel faced controversy in 2010 following the captivity of a whale shark, nicknamed Sammy, in an aquarium exhibit for 18 months.[23] The female juvenile was caught off a coast in Jebel Ali in August 2008 after appearing in distress.[24][25] At the time, whale sharks were listed in appendix 2 of CITES, stipulating that they can "only be held for scientific purposes provided that it does not harm the survival of the species". The captivity sparked outrage among animal rights groups and activists, including PETA and actress Pamela Anderson.[24] Gulf News launched a campaign with thousands of supporters calling for the release of the shark.[26] Atlantis would release a press release, stating:

"After several months of planning, Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai has returned a female whale shark to the waters of the Persian Gulf from where she was rescued. The Atlantis Fish Husbandry Team utilised their experience and skill to save the animal in compliance with all CITIES regulations."

Ali Bin Saqr Al Suwaidi, president and founder of the Emirates Marine Environment Group, another group involved in the campaign, confirmed the shark was set to be released.[23] Scepticism surrounding the release persisted afterwards due to a lack of images being circulated, with Steve Kaiser, vice president of Marine Science and Engineering at Atlantis, denying the claims of Sammy still being held in captivity.[25]

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See also

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  • Dubai World
  • Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
  • List of hotels in Dubai
  • Atlantis Paradise Island – similar looking hotel by Sol Kerzner
  • Atlantis Sanya
  • Atlantis Resorts

References

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  9. ^ Underwater Hotel Rooms in Dubai
  10. ^ "Underwater Suite in Dubai". Atlantis.
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  12. ^ CW Staff (10 June 2010). "UK giant Laing O'Rourke denies ME withdrawal". Construction Weekly. Archived from the original on 17 June 2010. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
  13. ^ Cronin, Sean. "Atlantis bosses say fire-hit resort will open on time". Arabian Business.
  14. ^ "Atlantis fire casts doubt on opening". gulfnews.com. 2 September 2008. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  15. ^ Harnan, Eugene (2008-09-02). "Police investigate Atlantis fire". The National. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
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  18. ^ "Wow! Kylie Minogue to be paid £2million for 60-minute set at Dubai hotel opening party". Evening Standard. 11 September 2008. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
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  20. ^ "Atlantis The Palm hotel review: a Dubai palace with entertainment for the whole family". The Sunday Times. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  21. ^ 28 dolphins on way to Palm hotel Archived October 20, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Gulf News (16 October 2007).
  22. ^ Wild dolphins adapt to indoor life Archived October 26, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Gulf News (27 October 2007).
  23. ^ a b "Sammy the whale shark freed in Dubai". Gulf News. 18 March 2010. Archived from the original on 24 November 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  24. ^ a b "Atlantis frees Sammy the whale shark". Hotelier Middle East. 21 March 2010. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  25. ^ a b "Satellite tag reveals tale of shark Sammy in the wild". Gulf News. 15 June 2010. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  26. ^ "Sammy the Whale Shark Sent to Sea". Khaleej Times. 19 March 2010. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
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Helicopter Tour Dubai flights usually accommodate up to five passengers depending on the helicopter type.

Helicopter Tour Dubai covers landmarks like Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Downtown Dubai.

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