Dubai has opened its doors to tourists fleeing the constraints imposed on the world against the coronavirus pandemic. It presents itself as a sunny place, without quarantine or curfew, despite the increase in infections.
While other tourist destinations apply restrictions to control the health crisis, the land of huge numbers vibrates with the bustle of trendy bars and skyscrapers in the middle of the desert.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Dubai authorities have been bragging about controlling the number of infections caused by the disease. According to them, this worked thanks to new technologies and high fines to encourage people to wear the mask. In public places, physical distance is also required.
Upon arrival, tourists must present a negative test for the recent Covid-19 and / or make one at Dubai airport.
In total, the country, which has also launched a vaccination campaign, officially records more than 253,000 cases and 745 deaths, for a population of approximately 10 million.
Luxury is the registered trademark
A club of English millionaires started sending its members to the United Arab Emirates, India, and Morocco for vacations entitled to the vaccine for Covid-19. The travel packages include luxury experiences for four weeks, starting with first-class flights with Emirates to Dubai, five-star apartment accommodation with a sea view, and, of course, the main reason for the trip: the new coronavirus vaccine. To take advantage of all this, it is necessary to disburse U$ 54 thousand.
Dubai for everyone
If you are unable to pay for such an exclusive service, don’t worry. Here is a list of the most incredible tourist spots in Dubai that you can enjoy even without being a millionaire. Check out:
Burj Khalifa – The tallest building in the world
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. With 826 meters (that’s right, almost 1 km high and 160 floors), it is seen from almost the entire city.
After going through an extremely fast elevator, at an average speed of 10 meters per second, it is possible to check out different attractions inside, depending on the package you purchased. The most famous viewpoint is on the 124th floor. In the 158th there is a mosque and in the 148th the highest nightclub in the world.
Tickets cost an average of US $ 100.
Musical fountain
In fact, here you can check two attractions simultaneously. This is because the famous fountains dance to the music (this is not just a Las Vegas privilege), they are next to the Dubai Mall, the largest shopping center in the world.
When night falls, the fountains appear and begin to give their presentation every 30 minutes. The dance itself lasts about five minutes, so have your camera ready.
At the Dubai Mall, it is worth an experience there even if you don’t want to buy anything. To get an idea of the size of this place, there are small transport carts to help you get around inside for free.
Miracle Garden
Like everything in Dubai, this garden also had to go into the record books. This is the most flowery garden in the world and is next to the Dubai Butterfly Garden, the largest butterfly garden on Earth.
The challenge here is also to understand how it is possible to grow so many species of flowers in a desert area where temperatures can easily reach 40 degrees.
The tickets are about U$ 13.
Dubai is so beautiful! The architecture is amazing to see
Dubai é um lugar muito giro. Mas, ainda acho que faltam hostels por lá para conseguirmos aproveitar sem gastar tanto. Hospedar-se em Dubai ainda é algo bem caro, infelizmente.