Things to do at Dubai Canal

So, if you are planning your Dubai Visa or Express Dubai Visa, let me help you a bit by adding one more enchanting attraction of Dubai to your travel itinerary. Dubai Canal is over three kilometres long and features amazing entertainment options at the canal side itself including shopping centre, walkways, cycling paths, restaurants and much more. The three-kilometer long project starts from Business Bay into the Persian Gulf through Safa Park and Jumeirah. The canal can be crossed by bridges which offer the most picturesque views of the city and surroundings particularly at the night.

So, if you are free in evening and just want to stroll around, then head to Dubai Canal for a leisurely walk at the pedestrian walkways and footpaths. The streetlights around the canals end up illuminating it beautifully and you can even enjoy the gorgeous fountains that start at 8 pm and continue till 10 pm at night. There are no tickets to watch the water fountains here or to stroll across this beautiful place. If you want to enjoy the evening and the beautiful sunset, reach the canal side before sunset for the enchanting vista around that follows the sunset. From the banks of the canal, you will get some mesmerizing views of the Dubai’s skyline, so carry your camera along for some beautiful pictures of this beautiful city at canal side.

You will even find the sitting areas around the canal and the greenery is just like the cherry on the top making the place even more beautiful and tranquil. One of the bridges of the canal with the blue arc can be crossed even by the cyclists and is inspired by Golden Gate Bridge of San Francisco. The beautifully illuminated area of the canal is indeed a perfect attraction to visit if you are free during evening and not visiting any particular attraction of Dubai.  There are five pedestrian bridges which connect both the sides of canal and there is an esplanade “The Walk” which connects with Jumeirah Beach Running Track and is the perfect place for the joggers with a continuous track.

So, if you want to just stroll and explore the charm of Dubai yourself, then this short evening tour to Dubai Canal can be a perfect addition to your travel itinerary.

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Bollywood Parks Dubai- See Mumbai in Dubai

Bollywood is a synonym for action, thriller, suspense, comedy, dance, romance, drama and emotions. If you are a Bollywood, fan and in love with the spirit of Bollywood, then why not experience the fascination of this industry in Dubai as well? The legendary film industry of Mumbai has got its own space in Dubai in the form of themed parks that provide an unparalleled experience and entertainment making it the first ever in world Bollywood themed Park. So, plan your Visa to Dubai and book your Dubai Tourist Visa with the Visa agency on the payment of Dubai Visa Fees in order to visit this amazingly incredible world of Bollywood recreated in the city of Dubai.

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There are various phenomenal attractions and rides in the theme park distributed in the five zones:  Royal Plaza, Bollywood Boulevard, Mumbai Chowk, Rustic Ravine and Bollywood Film Studios featuring Hall of Heroes. If you love ancient, then you can get a chance to dine- in at the restaurant inspired by the Mughal Era. The Awadhi cuisine and the ancient setting are surely going to remind you of the very popular Bollywood movie Mughal-e-Azam (from which the name of the restaurant is inspired). The opulent Rajmahal Theatre is one that has all the magnificence and sumptuousness, giving you the perfect experience of spirit of Bollywood and royal palaces of India. The lavish theatre has the capacity of 856 seats and hosts many live shows. If you wish to enjoy a Bollywood inspired interactive show, then there is a show named “Bollywood Parks Remixed” featuring look a likes from Bollywood and major Bollywood hits. If this is not it, you can enjoy a thrilling show “Mumbai Express” of ten minutes of duration in the zone Mumbai Chowk where the performers perform on the train rooftop featuring typical Bollywood connection with trains.

If you want to experience the fun from the major Bollywood blockbusters, then enjoy the motion simulator based roller coaster ride inspired from the movie Lagaan giving you the feeling of village setting and rocky terrain. If you are a fan of Gabbar Singh and Sholay, then get ready for a fun-packed 3D multi-shooter dark ride. This immersive ride leading you on the Hunt for Gabbar Singh will be an experience in itself. Besides these, there are 4D multi sensory rides inspired by the big Bollywood names like RA. One and Krrish.

The Bollywood Parks Dubai unveils some of the unforgettable authentic Bollywood experience through live performances, thrilling Bollywood themed attractions, immersive 3D and 4D rides and much more. Apart from entertainment, you can enjoy the utmost delectable food inspired from Mumbai at some of the coolest dining options like Jumbo Cafe, Spicy Dhaba, Victoria Station and many more. Also, make sure that you stroll through every corner of the park and pick some souvenirs for your family members from the park. The park timings are from 4 pm to 12 am during winters and you can obtain any other information like facilities and tickets from the website of the park https://www.bollywoodparksdubai.com/en. 

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Things to do in Safa Park, Dubai

One of the oldest and popular parks of Dubai, Safa Park is worth a visit if you want to explore some local parks of Dubai with your children and family at the end of your sightseeing tour to the city. If you are planning a Dubai Tourist Visa or Express Dubai Visa and a long term stay in Dubai, then apart from popular options, you should also explore some of the best parks of Dubai like the Safa Park, Mushrif Park, Al Mamzar Beach Park and many more.

This 64 hectare park located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 10.53 Km southwest of the traditional center of Dubai along Sheikh Zayed Road. The beautiful park is lined with trees and is very popular among the fitness freaks particularly the joggers and walkers. The serene and peaceful surroundings along with a jogging track make it a perfect place for an early morning jog. So, plan an early morning walk if you are staying nearby Safa Park and enjoy the panorama around.

The park offers beautiful scenery and features three lakes, thousands of varieties of trees and bushes, over two hundred species of birds, grassy lawns, a small forest and even a hill, which offers a picturesque view of this huge park. What makes this hill even more prepossessing is the waterfall flowing out through it in the largest lake having touring boats. You can bring you picnic and enjoy different activities and leisure options available in this park. There are play areas for children, an electronic games parlour, several rides for kids, designated areas for volleyball, football and basketball, twenty-one barbecue sites and even a splendid waterway.  So, a barbecue party with your friends or family would be an absolutely great idea at Safa Park during evening!

So, those who love big green lawns and picnics in the embrace of nature, Safa Park can provide the much needed relaxation and leisure. If you love to play tennis or you love riding the bike, then you can do any of these here at Safa Park. You can hire a bike for riding on the bicycling tracks or can opt for the train ride in the park. Take a stroll along the walkways or go for a boat ride, Safa Park and its stunning beauty with iconic Burj Khalifa in background is incredibly amazing.

Besides all these facilities, there are botanical spaces and horticulture areas, separate areas for ladies and facilities for people with special needs. On the first Friday of each month, you can also enjoy a flea market at Safa Park. The Park also holds a regular Organic Friday Fruit Market where you can shop for organic stuff like groceries, fruits, vegetables, eggs, tea, locally produced honey and much more. You will also find many artisans and small businesses selling art and crafts, jewellery and other home ware. Last but not the least; you can enjoy good food and drinks in the restaurant and cafe located over here for a quick snack. The park remains open from 8 am to 11 pm everyday and Tuesdays are only for the ladies and children. 

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Etihad Museum- Come and learn about UAE’s History

The stunning and magnificent Etihad Museum has got enough to enthral a history buff- from the story of formation of UAE to sounds of the past, rare videos to pictures. Not just these, you will find the entire journey and documented details of influential figures. The breathtakingly spectacular museum in the shape of a manuscript features some of the personal artefacts like the pocket watches, spectacles, letters, stamps or even passports and is indeed one of the best museums of Middle East.

Etihad Museum renders its visitors coming from all across the globe, an insight into the history of founding of United Arab Emirates.  The Museum is especially focussed on the history from the period 1968 until 1974 and provides historic details behind the formation of UAE. Located in around 25,000 square meters of area, Etihad Museum provides not just the glimpse of the formation of UAE and declaration of the Union in the year 1971 but also educate the visitors about constitution of UAE depicting the rights, responsibilities and privileges of the citizens of United Arab Emirates. Dubai Culture runs the Etihad Museum, which was formerly known as Union House, which is a dedicated authority for culture, arts and heritage.  What makes this museum special is that it is built on the exact location or point where 44 years ago, Emirati leaders met to sign an agreement for the formation of the United Arab Emirates. It is located at 1 Jumeirah Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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The Museum is divided into eight themed pavilions, which features an open gallery dedicated to the newborn nation of United Arab Emirates, documentary about the history of UAE, interactive timeline featuring the key historic events before the formation of Union, challenges before the founding fathers of the nation before the year 1971 and much more.  Etihad Museum features many temporary and permanent exhibition halls, a library, and a theatre with capacity of 120 people, a garden, an education centre where many education and interactive programmes takes place and a cafe serving several delicacies.

The manuscript shaped structure and seven leaning columns representing the pens used to sign the declaration for the constitution of 1971 are quite magnificent and a visual delight. The opening hours of the museum are from 10am to 8 pm everyday and if you are in Dubai and history is something, which is a subject matter of interest for you, then Etihad Museum, is worth a visit. The tickets cost AED 25 for an adult and if you are going in a group of 10 or more, then the tickets will cost AED 20 per ticket. The tickets for students of age 5 to 24 cost AED 10 and the entry is free for children less than 5 years and disabled people.

So, while planning your Dubai Visa or Express Dubai Visa with your Online Dubai Visa provider, make sure you plan your travel itinerary well and include Etihad Museum to go deeper into the founding history of this nation.

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