• A luxury destination but still accessible for most. 
• Millions of images on the internet make you want to get there, see with your eyes the definition of opulence.

From the plane, directly into the future. Everything is squeaky clean, without a piece of paper or cigarette butt on the ground. Public gadgets all over the place – to call a cab, just press this button, if you need assistance, just press this button or if you would like to relax for a bit, just press this button! Including the spirit at Dubai’s international airport, which was declared the busiest in the world, with 88.2 million passengers in 2017.

The road to the city center

Good asphalt, wide strips, 6 on each direction. A dream for commuters. Unfortunately, the dream was shattered midway. They have full traffic jams, just like most of us.

Their population of 3 million is actually about 5, counting the sack of tourists spilled daily in Dubai, plus immigrants coming to work. But this city is ready for traffic jams. On the left side of the walking direction there is a suspended rail on which the Dubai train passes. On the water side, because Dubai is architecturally halved by the water side and the desert side, people can choose different means of public transportation: with luxury yachts and ships. The price of a ticket is pretty modest and this way to cross town can spare you the traffic jams and monotony. 

City created by designers

Since 1991, when Dubai was a dust mash of the Arabian desert, to this day, when it is the most luxurious hot spot on the world map, locals have “invested intelligently in intelligence” they say.

They are built day and night, under the guidance of the world’s greatest city design experts.

Thus, on the ocean side, skyscraper buildings are identical in shape and color. They didn’t randomly choose the facades, whom look like sand castles, with small windows.

On the desert side there was a real architectural struggle: the skyscrapers are covered in glass and decorated, from angle to angle, with lights, and the streets adorned with spectacular fountains at every step. At night the most poetic spectacle takes place, the city becoming a true fairyland.

Wherever you go, from Marina Port – the most luxurious residential district, in the Gold Souq market, a thread of dust does not stick to the sun of the shoe. Also, you don’t see any beggars on the street, because everyone has a job. `The Dubai government says if you get a job in the city and a roof over your head, get back to your country. The rule is for all foreigners, because for the Dubai people, the state makes sure they have everything they need, the local says.

In the Gold Market lies the largest gold ring ever made, “The star of Taiba”, with a weight of 58,686 kg 21 karat gold and precious stones that add another 5,000 kg. 

From step to step, shops and street decorations have a corner that prompts you to take a picture and upload it on social networks, along with the “Dubai hashtag”. A very smart investment in creating a worldwide free promotion.

Let’s see some prices

The beach is the first place any tourist would want to visit. Access to the public beach is free and you will not be surprised if you see near the beach towels and purses from the big luxury houses. Thieves is severely punished in Dubai, even by cutting a hand.

The kids area at the beach, with inflatable castles, will make the parties spend about $ 5 per child.

Adults can enjoy at that time a cocktail and a piece of cake at high altitude, for 15 minutes. A ticket to the Flying Cup, a round table with strap chairs that goes up in the sky at about 20 meters high, costs around $ 20.

Returning to transport, a taxi ride – with a decent car in which you often have wi-fi, will not cost you more than $ 5 and the amiability of the choferes is remarkable.

Hotel collection

The perfect photos for Instagram and Facebook can be made in Dubai hotels, renowned as the definition of luxury.

For example, the creators of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, the only 7-star hotel in the world, have built a chain of designer hotels. The first, Zabeel House by Jumeirah Al Seef is part of the Upscale-Casual collection. All are made according to the ideas of some designers.

Also, hotels are fully technologized.

The rooms are equipped with special gadgets to order practically anything, as well as to access the internet for easy relaxation. At the same time, mobile applications that allow video or audio calls over the Internet are prohibited by state laws (yes, even Whatsapp!).

Thus, if you want to call home you can do it through the roaming service or by purchasing a special application, approved in the United Arab Emirates.

Dubai, in summary:

● The labor force is provided by immigrants from Pakistan, Asia, Albania, Fillipine etc. Dubai people do not work, but they do business.

● If a product purchased from the gold market does not correspond to the guarantee certificate received, upon notification of the client the authorities close that shop in maximum 10 minutes.

● There are no beggars in Dubai.

● The native Dubai people have impressive assets and the Emirates obliges any immigrant who wants to open a business on the Arab lands to associate with a local citizen. Also, the immigrant has to give the Dubai citizen a considerable percentage of the business, even if he does nothing.

● Alcohol can only be purchased in hotels or in some places in the city. It is also very expensive, the price of a beer reaching $20 and a glass of red wine $25.

● Gambling is totally forbidden.

● Their education system is free for the Dubai people, including the University .

● You will not see dogs in Dubai. The taxes of owning a dog are colossal and it’s access to the city is very limited.

● Riding camels in the desert is a fantastic experience, and it comes with a glass of champagne and traditional donuts.

● A ticket to The Frame costs around $10 lei and you get to climbs 50 meters above the city. From there you walk on a glass window and get a full adrenalin experience!

● The ticket to visit the highest floor of the Burj Khalifa skyscraper, 557.1 meters above the ground, costs about $150, but they also sell tickets for much less, at a lower level. Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, being included in the Guinness Book of Records.