The 10 most striking structures of the UAE

The United Arab Emirates ... For many people of all countries and nationalities, this state is inextricably linked with beautiful oriental fairy tales, where evil dervishes conjure, and djinn, obedient to the will of some lucky ones, successfully plunge sorcerers into the dust, in the blink of an eye transfer their masters to wherever they require, and create palaces of unprecedented beauty with amazing gardens and fountains. Nowadays, the Emirates have become one of the richest countries in the world, where ancient legends and fairy tales have come to life, and amazing palaces, gardens, mosques with minarets rising into the sky have appeared on beautiful man-made islands. Hundreds of amazing man-made structures have been built in different cities of the UAE, among which ten of the most outstanding examples of modern architecture can be distinguished.

Burj Khalifa

The first place in the top ten amazing man-made structures of the UAE rightfully belongs to the world's tallest Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai, the construction of which was completed by the beginning of 2010. This 162-storey building with a height of 828 m was named after the President of the UAE, Emir of Abu Dhabi Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan. The skyscraper, which towers over the city like a giant glittering stalagmite, houses numerous offices, the world's largest nightclub, a giant swimming pool, a mosque on the 158th floor, a magnificent five-star hotel, in the creation of the interiors of which Giorgio Armani took part.

Dubai Fountain

Next to the world's tallest Burj Khalifa tower is another amazing man-made structure — the most beautiful and tallest musical fountain in the world, whose height reaches 275 m. The view of the fountain is especially impressive in the dark of night, when 25 colored spotlights and thousands of lighting sources are lit, in the light of which myriads of shining splashes are scattered, creating fantastic images in the air.

Jebel Ali Harbor

Among the striking man-made structures of the UAE is the world's largest artificial harbor, Jebel Ali, a 40-minute drive from Dubai, the creation of which initially pursued exclusively industrial purposes. Later, the harbor was "overgrown" with luxury hotels, restaurants and cafes and became one of the most beautiful places in the country.

Emirates Park Towers

The twin towers of Emirates Park Towers. The second tallest building in the world is also located in Dubai - this is the Emirates Park Towers skyscraper, twin towers, where the luxury Marriott International hotel, business center, conference halls, restaurants, luxury boutiques, spa center are located.

Almas Tower

In the top ten amazing man-made structures of the UAE, the Almas Tower, built in 2008, is not the last place, where the Dubai Diamond Exchange is located with numerous offices of well-known international firms, conference halls, exclusive boutiques.

Parus Hotel in Dubai

The Parus Hotel in Dubai, a famous man-made structure on the shores of the Persian Gulf, is one of the wonders of modern architecture. The incredibly beautiful skyscraper, from the windows of which a dazzling panorama of the bay opens, is a small state, reliably isolated from the outside world, where, with sufficiently solid funds, you can safely spend the whole vacation in an atmosphere of fabulous oriental luxury.

Palm Islands in Dubai

An amazing sight that can be seen with the naked eye from the Moon, man-made Palm Islands — three huge islands located in the shape of a date palm. The settlement of the miracle islands began in 2008, when the first Atlantis hotel opened on the first Palm Island — The Palm, Jumeirah. The Palm». Currently, the Palm Islands have turned into a real oasis with luxurious gardens, fashionable hotels, entertainment centers.

Jumeirah Mosque

One of the main man-made structures of the UAE is amazing - the Jumeirah Mosque, a unique example of modern Oriental architecture. The monumental building was built and decorated according to the traditions of Islam in combination with modern technologies. The Jumeirah Mosque is open for free visits by representatives of various world faiths. The structure is especially picturesque at night when the backlight is on.

Ski Dubai

Ski Dubai Indoor Ski Resort. In the middle of the desert, among the hot sands of the Arabian Peninsula, there is the first and so far the only ski resort in the world! It is located in the large Mall of the Emirates and occupies an area equal to three football fields. The Ski Dubai indoor ski resort has excellent trails for snowboarders and skiers, ski lifts, an amusement park with snow grottoes, restaurants. The resort maintains a stable temperature of -2 ° C, even when 40-degree heat reigns in the outside world, special installations produce tens of thousands of tons of real snow every night.

Aquarium in Dubai Mall

The largest aquarium in the world. In the Dubai Mall there is another amazing man-made structure listed in the Guinness Book of Records — a giant aquarium the size of a three-story house and a volume of 10 million liters of water, which is inhabited by a wide variety of marine fauna. Visitors can admire bloodthirsty sharks, stingrays, sea urchins, octopuses, all kinds of jellyfish in their natural habitat, from a tunnel laid in the center of the Aquarium. Adults can participate in a risky attraction - diving with sharks, where experienced divers will help daredevils not to get into trouble and stay alive.