The new flight of 36 stairs takes visitors from the ‘At the Top’, the most popular observation deck on the Level 124, to the Level 125 where they can experience the must-not-be-missed attraction ‘Dubai – A Falcon’s Eye View,’ a soulful panorama of the cityscape. Those having tickets for the ‘At the Top’on the Level 124 can take the spiral staircase to the Level 125 free of cost. The Burj Khalifa SKY Journey from the Level 125 to the world’s highest observation deck on the Level 148 is part of the ultimate Burj Khalifa experience.

The mind-blowing grandeur of the staircase between the levels 124 and 125 is a new testimony to the majesty that Dubai boasts about Burj Khalifa. Made of white oak for a length of 100 meters, the glass-walled staircase is bedecked with a crystal chandelier adding to the sheer magnificence. Visitors can soak in the 360-degree panorama of Dubai City while climbing up and down the staircase.

The construction of the glass-walled staircase between the 124 and 125 levels of Burj Khalifa is an engineering marvel. Conceptualized in 3D modeling techniques, the construction was executed through 24-hour shifts over 1200 man-hours without disturbing the existing services for daily visitors. The stairway is built with 60 metric tonnes of steel, 350 square meters of stainless steel shielding and 700 square meters of glass to be used by 150 people at any time.

The top three levels 124, 125 and 148 of Burj Khalifa are open to visitors with premium tickets. Each of these levels has its own attractions and interesting facts. While the Level 124 is where Hollywood actor Tom Cruise dangled from in the fourth film of Mission Impossible series, the Level 125 features the Masharabiya motif, unique to the interior décor theme. The rumor that one can see the earth’s curvature from the world’s highest observation deck on the Level 148 is among the most interesting things about Burj Khalifa.

Watching sunrise from the top of Burj Khalifa is one of the best things to do in Dubai. The upcoming Super Tower in Dubai and the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia may be ambitious projects, but Burj Khalifa is too unique to be outclassed.

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Among the new and upcoming Dubai tourist attractions, the opera house will be the center of attraction in the Opera District which is being developed as a cultural hub close to the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai. The Dubai Opera House is the first of its kind sprawling over an area of 35,000 square meters. On completion of the ongoing construction, the complex will offer dining space with seating capacity for 1000 guests, a proscenium arch theatre, an acoustic concert hall and a 2000 square meter floor for events.

The cultural life of Dubai City will turn over a new leaf with the upcoming Dubai Opera House to host and produce a lineup of events and programs from across the world. The 2000 seat art theatre will be throbbing with a wide range of cultural and lifestyle events such as operas, ballets, concerts, cinema, standup comedy, classical performances, etc. It will evolve into a cosmopolitan venue for rock, pop, jazz and Arabic music lovers. Influenced by the rich heritage of Dubai, the opera house architecture will boast a transparent all-glass hallway with resemblance to vintage dhows.

Once opened to public, the new opera house in Dubai is supposed to be counted among the world’s top opera houses including Sydney Opera House in Australia and New York’s Lincoln Center. Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famous for its unique architecture. The Metropolitan Theatre at New York’s Lincoln Center hosts Broadway performances. The upcoming Dubai Opera House will draw comparisons with Sydney Opera House and the Metropolitan Opera House in New York in cultural opulence and architectural grandeur, according to the developers.

“Dubai Opera House is our tribute to our city and the vision of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to establish Dubai as a seat of arts, culture, performing arts and world-class events,”said Mohammad Alabbar, CEO of Emaar Properties. He added that the upcoming opera house would contribute towards the making of Dubai as a ‘City of Happy, Creative and Empowered People’.

So get ready to spend musical evenings over great opera shows at the upcoming Dubai Opera House.

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Open Book Shaped Library in Dubai

Let 2017 come and you will see a book-shaped library sprawling over one million square feet among the places to visit in Dubai. Named Mohammad Bin Rashid Library, the project will cost. It would be Dubai’s largest library with a treasure of over 4.5 million books including 2 million electronic books, 1 million audio books and 1.5 million hard copies. Modeled on an open book, the library will have a dedicated area for educational events and cultural activities.     

St. Petersburg Isle (Heart-shaped Island)

Though Valentine’s Day is over this year, the upcoming St. Petersburg Isle in Dubai will be the destination for lovers in the coming years. Promising to be among the most popular Dubai attractions, St. Petersburg Isle is designed like a human heart. Slated for opening in 2017 at ‘The World’ in Dubai, the heart-shaped island will house a hotel and floating homes. To be built on the lines of the world’s popular holiday resorts like The Maldives, and Australia’s Marketpeace Island and Heart Reef, St. Petersburg Isle will be a new icon of the “Visit Dubai” tourism campaign.

Underwater Tennis Complex in Persian Gulf

Have you ever dreamt of playing tennis under water? If yes, your dream will come true soon. If no, do visit Dubai to play tennis under water in the Persian Gulf between the Burj Al Arab and the Palm Jumeirah Islands. To be built at the cost of Dh9.18 billion, the underwater tennis complex will consist of 7 courts, a lobby and a hall under a massive transparent curved roof with abundance of reefs and aquatic life on the other side. Playing tennis under water will surely top the list of interesting things to do in Dubai.

North Deck of Burj Al Arab Hotel

Among the most popular Dubai landmarks, the world’s third largest hotel Burj Al Arab is about to get bigger. Burj Al Arab is adding a 10,000 square meter private deck for relaxation in luxury. The deck will be extended by 100 meters into the Arabian Gulf. It will have 400 sun lounges, 32 cabanas, a bar and a restaurant. Burj Al Arab will get a saltwater pool and a freshwater pool. Enjoying the best Arabian hospitality amidst luxuries at Burj Al Arab will be among the next big things to do in Dubai.

World’s Biggest Butterfly Garden

The world’s biggest butterfly garden is under construction in Dubai. The garden will bloom with 45 million flowers and thousands of butterflies will be flying around them. Spread over an area of 4000 square meters, the garden will get a butterfly museum with several domes to house 24 types of butterfly species from different tropical regions across the globe. On completion, it would be among the best places to visit in Dubai for family tourists. Read more about Dubai’s Butterfly Garden.

Taj Arabia Resembling India’s Taj Mahal

Taj Arabia, an upcoming 5-star hotel, will add to the glitters of Dubai sightseeing for luxury tourists. Modeled after the iconic Taj Mahal of India, Taj Arabia would be twice the size of the Indian monument across 20 acres at Falcon City of Wonders in Dubailand. Among the most luxurious attractions in Dubai, Taj Arabia will have 450 rooms, 300 residential apartments, retail shops and a boutique arcade. Slated to open before the Dubai Expo 2020, Taj Arabia would come alive as the best wedding destination with the largest banquet in Dubai.   

Garden Glow with Replicas of Dubai Landmarks

Among the latest Dubai attractions for sightseeing, Garden Glow is the first of its kind in the Gulf region. Situated at Gate 6 of Zabeel Park, Garden Glow is an exemplary model of environmental sustainability. ‘Art by Day, Glow by Night’ is the theme of Garden Glow with several art installations made of recyclable materials. Replica of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and Grand Sheikh Zayed Mosque are some of the best things to see in Garden Glow. The Burj Khalifa replica is made of 330,000 small medicine bottles filled with colored water. Having an edutainment zone for children and a large food street, Garden Glow will soon be among top 10 Dubai tourist places.

Super Tower at Dubai Creek Harbor

Dubai is to get another Burj Khalifa! Yes, a super tower of the size and height of the world’s tallest Burj Khalifa will be constructed in the middle of Dubai Creek Harbor. Renowned architect Santiago Calatrava Valls is roped in to design the super tower with a 4.5 km creek boardwalk where entertainment, leisure, dining and retail services will be available. Reportedly, the new tower will be open to visitors for Dubai sightseeing from high on.

Largest XDubai Skate Park

The recently inaugurated XDubai Skate Park on the Kite Beach is one of the new tourist places to visit in Dubai. Built by skaters for skaters over an area of 3100 square meters, it is the largest skate park in the entire Gulf region. Open to public every day, XDubai Skate Park houses obstacles, street elements and transition flow areas including pole jams, up-down rails, soft-ended walls and hubbas. The major attraction of this Dubai Park is XBowl, a dedicated area for professional skaters. Skating is what to do in Dubai during a “Visit Dubai” tour.   

Transport Museum with Galleries

The recently launched Transport Museum has made its way to all tourist guides on “Visit Dubai”. Located at the headquarters of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority RTA), the museum offers a walk through the past, present and future of transportation in Dubai City. The Transport Museum is divided into a few galleries; each gallery showcasing the development of transportation from camelback rides to modern metro service besides exhibiting antique artifacts and miniatures. Visitors will be given a demonstration on Dubai’s upcoming transportation projects from 2017 till 2050. Why not add it to your list of places to visit in Dubai?

The Museum of Future

Dubai has recently inaugurated the Museum of Future where you will be transported to a certain time in the future of robotics and artificial intelligence through interactive experiences. Located at Madinat Jumeirah, the museum is a key highlight of the World Government Summit 2016. 

Zoo with a Safari Park

A zoo with a safari park, a botanical garden and a butterfly garden is one of the upcoming tourist attractions among the places to visit in Dubai. To be built over an area of 119 hectares and at the cost of Dh150 million, the zoo will house 1000 animals including 350 species of rare and endangered animals besides 2500 trees. The complex of the zoo will have themed zones, a golf course, and a food court with restaurants. Among the new things to see in Dubai, the zoo with safari park will be powered by solar energy upon completion later this year.

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The Titanic 2 Ship replica is the world’s most-awaited cruise vessel which has already captured the imagination of millions across the globe. The new Titanic will be an interface between the past and the present, heritage and modern technology, Edwardian splendor and urbane sophistication. Many features of the original Titanic will be retained and recreated in the upcoming Titanic 2. FlyHigh shares the most interesting things to know about Titanic 2 Ship replica.                   

Titanic in 1912 vs Titanic 2 Replica

Like the original Titanic, Titanic 2 will have three travel classes in different packages. The travel cabins of Titanic 2 will not be divided based on the socio-economic status of passengers as there was societal and economic discrimination on the first Titanic. Passengers can exercise their right to the freedom of choosing from different packages of accommodation irrespective of travel classes. They can choose either one class accommodation for 6 nights or a package of 2 nights in each class during the voyage.

Interestingly, the third class cabins of Titanic 2 ship have already become popular, perhaps because of the lively portrayal of life during voyage in the third class in James Cameron’s Oscars-winning Titanic movie. Third class cabins will have shared bathrooms. The menu with complete Irish stew for the passengers in third class cabins is among the things to know about Titanic 2 Ship replica.

Those waiting to sail on the new Titanic are curious to know differences between the 1912 Titanic and the Titanic 2 replica. Titanic 2 Ship will get more or less the same interior as that of the original ship. Among the interesting things of Titanic 2 Ship replica are the grand staircase in the first class, the Jacobean-styled dining room for first class travelers, the communal dining space with long tables in the third class, and Café Parisien with the ambiance of a sidewalk café in Paris from the first Titanic, which will be recreated with attention to exact details of the original designs.

Titanic 2 will get lounges and public spaces with the same details pertaining the Edwardian décor and grandeur as in the 1912 Titanic. Everything from swanky wooden furniture to crystal chandeliers to timber cladded walls will be imported from the best manufacturers in the world. All the cabins and public spaces from the uppermost deck to the deck D will reflect the look and feel of the first Titanic except a new lower deck.

Some New Things to Know about Titanic 2 Ship   

There are some new things to know about Titanic 2 Ship replica among the interesting facts. The second Titanic ship may get a helipad on the aft deck, which was not there in the first Titanic. Passengers on Titanic the second may be provided with period costumes to let them have a feel of the Edwardian fashion of the time of the first Titanic. However, it is still under consideration.

The additional lower deck on Titanic 2 Ship is the new “Safety Deck” with a casino, a hospital, a theatre and a few shops. The theatre will have 400 seats. Moreover, the second Titanic Ship will house a gymnasium, a swimming pool and a smoking room for all passengers on board. Turkish bath with Edwardian décor will add to their entertainment ashore.

Other Interesting Facts about Titanic 2 Ship

Though Titanic 2 Replica resembles the 1912 Titanic in interior décor and external appearance, it is more efficient and stable than its predecessor. Equipped with high-tech navigational equipment and a diesel-electric propulsion system instead of steam engines in the original Titanic, the new Titanic Ship meets all modern safety requirements.

Titanic 2 Ship is said to accommodate more passengers and crew than the ill-fated Titanic. The replica of Titanic will embark on its maiden voyage from China to Dubai with 2435 passengers and 900 crew. Besides integrating modern-day evacuation systems, Titanic 2 Ship will have 2700 lifeboats on board for emergency, while only 1178 was the lifeboat strength of Titanic the first. The new Titanic will have 840 cabins across its three travel classes.

The 21^st century Titanic Ship will boast fireproof infrastructure and can withstand extreme atmospheric conditions. Estimated construction costs will range from $434 million to $578 million for the state-of-the-art technology.

Edwardian Dining Experience on Titanic 2 Ship 

What menu would be served to the passengers on board is one of the most interesting things to know about Titanic 2 Ship replica. It is said that dining on Titanic 2 would be a priceless experience of the Edwardian era. The guests on board will be treated to an 11-course menu, which will be designed by a team of 68 chefs.

• Course One: Oysters
• Course Two: Consommé Olga
• Course Three: Scottish Balik Salmon w Mousseline Sauce, Cucumber
• Course Four: Sauté of Chicken Lyonnaise, Vegetable Marrow Farcie, Parmentier Potatoes
• Course Five: Aberdeen Angus Filet Mignons Lili
• Course Six: Eye of Lamb Loin, Mint Sauce & Green Peas, Boiled New Potatoes
• Course Seven: Roast Duckling, Apple Sauce, Boiled Rice
• Course Eight: Punch Romaine
• Course Nine: Cold Asparagus Vinaigrette – Pate De Foie Gras
• Course Ten: Waldorf Pudding, French Ice Cream, Peaches en Chartreuse Jelly, Chocolate & Vanilla Éclair
• Course Eleven: English Stilton & Port Wine, Hors D’ Oeuvre Varies

The most-awaited Titanic II Ship will be launched in 2018 for its maiden voyage from China to Dubai. Currently it is under construction in China. This ambitious project – Titanic 2 – is titled “The Past is Present.” (Watch this video of a new Titanic model)

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Long Table Lunch

Dubai Food Festival 2016 is all set to be a departure from the previous years. It will see the first ever long table lunch for 1000 guests at a time, on February 26 this year. 1000 guests will be treated to a specially designed three-course meal at the long table lunch, a culinary revelry among the events in the schedule of Dubai Food Festival 2016.

Popular in Germany, the long table lunch is a communal event with a street party atmosphere for a large gathering in downtown Dubai. It provides room for great conversation, communal harmony and gastronomic revelry. It will celebrate the most popular Dubai food.

The Dubai Long Table Lunch menu is designed by award-winning chefs from the Palace Downtown Dubai, the Address Dubai Marina, the Address Dubai Mall, Manzil Downtown Dubai and Vida Downtown Dubai. It promises to be a family-friendly dining experience at the Dubai Food Festival this year.

Dubai Restaurant Week

Besides the long table lunch, the Dubai Restaurant Week is the first-ever event to be held during the Dubai Food Festival 2016. 30 of the best restaurants in Dubai are participating to offer their unique merchandise during the Dubai Restaurant Week from February 25 till March 5. The Ivy, The Croft, Rang Mahal, Kiku, Junoon, Okku, Sea Fu, and Yuan and Zheng are some of the participating Dubai restaurants.

Celebration of Hidden Gems

What is the most exciting about Dubai Food Festival 2016 is the celebration of “Hidden Gems,” which are lesser-known eating joints serving great food across the culinary landscape of Dubai City. Since Dubai houses over 200 nationalities, there are many restaurants serving good food from different cuisines, but they are not widely known. That’s why residents and foodies are invited to discover these hidden gems which the festival authority will shortlist the best 20 from.

Dine with Celebrity Chefs

It is a cherished dream of foodies among the events of Dubai Food Festival 2016. “Dine with the Stars” is a most-awaited evening of incredible food in company of celebrity chefs. Guest chefs will share their personal stories over food at five-star restaurants in Dubai. Chef Manal Al Alem, a Middle Eastern cooking expert from “Queen of the Arabian Kitchen”, will grace the event. Among other eminent guests in attendance are international celebrity chefs George Calombaris, Gary Mehigan, Matt Moran and Shannon Bennett from Australia.

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You will approach a robot with your queries related to immigration, visa renewal and transit visa at the terminals of Dubai International Airport soon. Don’t be surprised to see the robot pacing across the airport and issuing visas to transit travelers.

A Korean technology corporation has programmed and manufactured the visa-issuing robot for Dubai International Airport. Named Amer Robot, it is currently undergoing a quality-testing and improvement procedure before being put into service at the airport. The launch of the robot was recently held during the 35^th annual GITEX Technology Week.

The visa-issuing robot for Dubai Airport can speak several languages. It is mechanized with voice and multimedia communication programing. It can walk alongside transit passengers from one terminal to the other. Answering immigration related questions, issuing transit permits and renewing visas will be streamlined in the robotic process.

Amer Robot will be deployed in compliance with a new emigration system at the Terminal 3 of Dubai Airport. The New Generation Emigration (NGE) is a control room with a pre-clearance technology. The NGE helps to get proper information about passengers and ensure security strengths. It facilitates completion of all the basic procedures for emigration before travelers check in.

The alignment of the visa-issuing robot and the New Generation Emigration will improve the service quality, smooth the movement of passengers, speed up the procedures and save on operational costs.

If your flight from the United States with a layover at Dubai International Airport requires a transit visa, you will get it from the robot in no time.

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Spread over an area of 4000 square meters, the garden is shaped like a circle and consists of nine custom-built domes along with a butterfly museum. Each dome will house 24 types of butterfly species from different tropical regions across the globe. The domes will be painted in different colors harmonizing with colorfulness of butterflies.

The domes will house not only butterflies but also butterfly food plants in different colors so that butterflies get attracted to the nectar plants in the domes. It will help to preserve their population. Butterfly weed and butterfly bush are some of the most popular nectar plants. Once this biggest covered butterfly garden is open to public, it will be one of the best things to see in Dubai City.

Visitors may get familiar with the butterfly life cycle, which itself is a wonder, and catch a rare glimpse of their metamorphosis in the garden. Such an in-depth experience will help them understand how natural and wonderful the life cycle of butterflies is.

Visitors can roam around in the domes with butterflies flying around them magnificently. Each dome sports a different color. Visitor will also get to know how flower varieties and different climatic conditions affect the growth cycle of these beautiful creatures.

Adding to the attraction of the Dubai Miracle Garden is a butterfly-shaped flower park in the center of nice domes. This special park will exhibit colorful flowers and 3D flower designs in keeping with the butterfly theme. The butterfly park will have three fish ponds featuring koi fish of different sizes and colors. Visitors can get soaked in the pleasure of feeding the fish with their own hands.

The garden will also include a butterfly museum which will display thousands of butterfly species and other insects from around the world. Moreover, there will be a small coffee shop and a gift shop where visitors can shop for souvenirs from a huge collection of butterfly figurines.

The butterfly garden will be added to the list of things to see among Dubai attractions in the next 30 to 45 days. Travel to Dubai and get mesmerized by the beauty of butterflies.

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Dubai is the first city to have this new-age facility in the Middle East. Passengers will be able to check in while traveling in taxis to Dubai International Airport. The first of its kind in the world, the new system will not only issue boarding passes but also weigh luggage and print luggage tags on the way to airports. It seems to promise a relief to regular air travelers who are often in a hurry.

The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has proposed the traveler-friendly service to Dubai Airports. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is supervising the deal between both the entities. The advanced check-in system will be integrated to the taxi service in Dubai City soon.

According to Ahmad Khalfan Al Suwaidi, CEO of the DTC, this innovation by the RTA to scale up the level of convenience for Dubai’s residents and visitors will gain momentum across the Middle East. Travelers will be able to complete the check-in procedure and measure the weight of their luggage at the time of boarding taxis for the airport in Dubai, using the system available in taxis.

At present, the efficacy of the system is being evaluated at different levels to ensure maximum satisfaction and happiness of travelers. The check-in service in Dubai taxis will benefit not only travelers but also airports and airlines. It will reduce congestion at the check-in points at Dubai airports and help airlines to evade delay in departure of flights.

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