TravTalk India Online Magazine
Taking fun to a totally new level in the region, Dubai proves to be a holistic leisure destination that has something for everyone, irrespective of age and demography. Let’s take a look at few of the leisure points that makes Dubai one of the most sought-after holiday destinations.
The Burj Khalifa
Towering over the city, the magnificent Burj Khalifa is emblematic of Dubai. It has an elevator that moves at 10 metres per second and takes visitors to a level where there is an advanced telescope that offers spellbinding views of the entire city.
Qasr Al Sultan
Luxury and authentic Arabian hospitality merge to offer a fascinating experience at the Qasr Al Sultan – The Sultans Palace. Qasr Al Sultan offers diners private as well as familyfriendly dining options. It offers cuisine from every corner of Arabia, with an array of live cooking stations and fresh food made from the choicest ingredients.
Motiongate Dubai – Dubai Parks & Resorts
The largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the region, Motiongate Dubai in Dubai Parks & Resorts brings three legendary film studios to life: Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks Animation and Lionsgate. Here, movies like Madagascar, Step Up and The Hunger Games have been recreated as roller coasters, immersive attractions, thrilling rides and more. Plus, budding filmmakers can have a lifetime experience of watching the wonders of behind-thescene filmmaking on real-life movie sets at Studio Central.
Bollywood Parks Dubai – Dubai Parks & Resorts
Bollywood Parks Dubai – the first of its kind in the world – showcases the magic of Bollywood through interactive rides, multimedia theatre shows full of dance and romance and action-fuelled experiences. There are also live performances here based on some of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters across five themed zones. The highlight of the park is the region’s first Broadway-style Bollywood musical, Jaan-E-Jigar, at the stunning Rajmahal theatre.
Riverland™ Dubai – Dubai Parks & Resorts
Riverland™ Dubai is the central entertainment, dining and relaxation point of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the entry to which is free. It comprises four vibrant districts: The Peninsula, India Gate, The Boardwalk and The French Village, all of which are designed to give a glimpse through time. Visitors can also calm their senses walking along the river. And when hungry, they can dine at more than 50 outlets with mouth-watering cuisines from around the world.
LEGOLAND® Dubai – Dubai Parks & Resorts
For all the little architects and builders out there, Dubai Parks and Resorts has LEGOLAND® Dubai that offers more than 40 Legothemed rides, shows and building experiences. It encompasses 15,000 Lego models and six themed lands where kids between 2 and 12 can play to their heart’s content. Then, for the little builders to cool off, there is a LEGOLAND® Water Park. It boasts over 20 Lego-themed water slides and attractions such as the wave pool, Duplo toddler play area and Build-A-Raft River.
