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Miracle Garden in Dubai

Have you heard of Dubai’s Miracle Garden? Composed of an 800m perimeter wall and four kilometres of pathways decked with bright flowers compared to the Garden of Eden in the middle of the desert!

The park was launched on Valentine’s Day 2013. Embellished with flowers on the ground and hanging from heart-shaped arches, the garden have up to 45 million flowers. It is currently a candidate for a Guinness Record for the world’s longest flower wall with a one-km circumference. There are at least 45 natural colors found in the Miracle Garden.

Besides the flower-decked perimeter wall, many other features give surety to Miracle Garden’s grandeur. Each area has special vertical and horizontal landscaping designs from arc-shaped walkways, pathway covered with colorful mini-umbrellas for shade, 10-metre-high flower pyramids, outdoor water pools, and flower-decked vintage or designer cars. Throughout the garden you can see heart shaped and star shaped flowerbeds, layers and igloos too. A golf cart can be requested for special-needs or elderly visitors. There are public toilets, ablution and prayer rooms.

Retail outlets, restaurants, souvenir shops, plant nurseries and a multi-storey car park will form part of the destination in the second phase of its development. Work will start on site in mid-2013. Dubai’s Miracle Gardenalso holds the world's biggest flower clock and a huge pyramid of flowers with a base area of 144m and a height of 10m!

Pathways: 4km
Number of flowers: About 45 millionLocation: Dubailand , near Arabian Ranches
Timings: 9am to 9pm (open till late-May, reopens in October)
Planted area: 72,000 sqm
Entrance Fee: Dh20 and free for kids below three (free entry for all until February 21)
Website: http://www.the-miracle-garden.com/

A Hotel In Dubai With 21 Floors Under Water

Innovative hotel with 21 underwater rooms will be constructed 33 feet (10 m) beneath the surface of the sea in Dubai.

Designed by DOT, unique hotel will consist of two UFO inspired buildings, one above water and one below. The guests will be able to admire the beauty of the ocean while making the most of the warm climate.

Water Discus luxury hotel will also have swimming pools, diving center, restaurant with delicious food, underwater bar, emergency air stations, underwater scooters, and submarines for deep-sea exploration.
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Best Of Dubai: Ambience, Perfection And Entertainment

I still remember the time, when my family members suggested I go to Dubai for a winter vacation. I thought it was not a good idea as I was aware that the place is too hot and surrounded by a desert which might bring a lot of heat as well. Well, there are many other places which must be visited on a winter vacation like beaches, coastal areas, etc. where you can experience some warmth in winters. At last, I went to the central Arabian Gulf, Dubai. This was my first vacation destination that did not excite me prior to the trip

It was then when I was in the airport and trust me the first sight of the place showed me that I was wrong. I was dumbstruck to see the infrastructure of this place. The tall buildings and the cleanliness is the first thing which impresses visitors. I came to know that this place is the financial center of the world. With so many sky scrapers in Dubai, this place enjoys the element of luxury and comfort. The communication is awesome in this place as well as cheap. There are so many things which I have experienced in Dubai which deserve to be mentioned.

The best 10 things which are to be done in Dubai:

1. The Burj Khalifa Is a Must Visit

The tallest man made structure in the whole planet is a must visit. Of course, you can have the sight of this place from everywhere in Dubai. But, it will be great if you should visit the tower yourself.

2. Dhow Dubai Cruise

A Dhow Dubai Cruise could be one of the most romantic evenings of your life. If you want to experience such a promising evening, then you must go for the Dhow Dubai Cruise, which promises you to pass quality time on the wooden boats with a barbeque dinner.

3. Dubai Desert Safari

Apart from the idea of deserts being deserts, the scenario is completely different here. With a 4-wheel-drive vehicle, there are certainly many more, things to see and enjoy as well. The climate is quite adaptable as well when you go in winters as this is the best time for visiting Dubai.

4. Camel Ride

Many of you might know the Arab countries are known for deserts and it is just evident to see camels, a lot of them. Do not forget to have a ride on them. I tried and it was an awesome experience.

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5. Ski Dubai

Imagine snow in the midst of a desert. Yes, it is true, there is a beautiful artificially created snow area which also provides the facility of skiing.

6. Hatta Trek

A trek that takes you up to the Hajjar Mountains which is way to the Hatta town and the Hatta fort.

7. Yacht Charter Dubai

One of the best services in Dubai is the yacht rental which offers booking beautiful boat with nice arrangements. One can book them for having a full-fledged family entertainment.

8. Massage in Dubai

The massage parlor is something very popular. This means you must try if you are really tired from your work pressure.

9. Hot Air Balloon Adventure

This is something which makes you amused and at the same time you experience adventure.

10. Mall Of Emirates

One of the giant shopping malls in Dubai and world which is a must visit. They have several arrangements in this place especially for the kids.

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Sheikh Zayed Road: A Road to Dubai Future

In Dubai, E11 is known as “Sheikh Zayed Road”. 347 miles(558.4 km) Sheikh Zayed Road is the longest road in the UAE, Sheikh Zayed Road stretches from the city of Abu Dhabi and ends in Ras Al Khaimah, running roughly parallel to UAE’s coastline along the Persian Gulf.

The road was Formed in 1980 and was formerly known as Defence Road. Between 1993 and 1998, 30 kilometers(19 mi) of the road was expanded. Along with this improvement came a change in the name. Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai at the time, named the road after the then president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

The first stretch of the highway between Trade Center Roundabout and Interchange 2 is home to most of Dubai’s skyscrapers, including the Emirates Towers and the Burj Dubai. The highway also connects other new developments such as the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and Dubai Waterfront.

The road will soon have most of the Red Line of Dubai Metro running alongside it.

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Dubai Mall: The Largest Mall in World

The Dubai Mall is one of the world’s largest shopping malls located in Dubai. Built at the foot and an integral component of the Burj Dubai, the 20-billion-dollar project is the world’s largest in total area with 1,200 shops.

It is 4 times as many as the new London Westfield centre. Twice delayed, Dubai Mall opened on November 4, 2008, with about 600 retailers, marking the world’s largest-ever mall opening in retail history. However it is not the largest in gross leaseable space, and is surpassed in that category by several malls including the South China Mall, Golden Resources Mall, SM City North Edsa, and SM Mall of Asia.

Sprawling over 12 million sq ft (equivalent in size to more than 50 soccer pitches), the Dubai Mall has a total internal floor area of 5.9 million square feet and leaseable space of 3.77 million square feet, about same as West Edmonton Mall.

FEATURES OF DUBAI MALL

1 – Dubai Aquarium

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A key centerpiece is Dubai Aquarium, one of the of the largest tanks in the world at 51m x 20m x 11m and featuring the world’s largest viewing panel at 32.8m wide and 8.3m high. Over time, Dubai Aquarium will have more than 33,000 living animals, representing more than 85 species including over 400 sharks and rays combined. Dubai Aquarium’s 270-degree glass walkthrough tunnel makes for incredible close-encounter experiences

2 – Ice Rink

Glide into a magical winter wonderland at Dubai Ice Rink. With its larger than life Olympic-size proportions, whether you want to learn skating, perfect your technique, play ice hockey, socialise with friends or just have a great time, this spectacular venue is the coolest place to hang out any time of the year.
Prices:
* Skate hire and 2 hour session – AED 50

3 – KidZania

Imagine a city made for children and run by them. A place where they fly the aeroplanes, they drive the buses and they work in the restaurants. Imagine a world where children are free to live out their dreams – playing adult roles in a world created just for them, in meticulous detail.

4 – Reel Cinemas

Redefine the cinematic experience with sensory overload at The Dubai Mall’s massive Reel Cinemas complex. The largest in Dubai with 22 screens, the ‘multiplex’ will feature the latest International blockbusters to local indie hits. Grab some friends, load up on popcorn and prepare to be entertained.

5 – Sega Republic

Enter a nation addicted to adrenalin. The region’s first SEGA indoor theme park is a mind-altering, visually-stimulating, adrenalin-pumping attraction. SEGA Republic is where you create your own rules. Rebel against the senses and go into overdrive. Get addicted. Suppose to be opened in mid 2009.

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