{"id":915,"date":"2021-09-28T08:02:40","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T08:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=915"},"modified":"2024-09-11T10:13:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T10:13:35","slug":"12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart","title":{"rendered":"12 Greatest Real Estate Marvels in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for the perfect <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q612\">Dubai<\/a> guide<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to explore the city of gold? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai is known for its <\/span>real estate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and architectural splendour. In fact, if you look at Dubai now, you won\u2019t be able to tell that once upon a time, the city was just a quaint fishing village. Its transformation, since the discovery of oil in the 60s, reflects in its opulent, innovative, and towering structures of today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you are planning to visit Dubai soon, in this article, discover the city&#8217;s 12 architectural and <\/span>real estate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> masterpieces you would not want to miss. Also, check out our <\/span>Dubai FAQs<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get all your questions answered.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69d0d3bfdb37c\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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Dubai Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#Cayan_Tower\" title=\"Cayan Tower\">Cayan Tower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#Burj_Khalifa\" title=\"Burj Khalifa\">Burj Khalifa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#Jumeirah_Mosque\" title=\"Jumeirah Mosque\">Jumeirah Mosque<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#Jumeirah_Emirates_Towers\" title=\"Jumeirah Emirates Towers\">Jumeirah Emirates Towers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#WAFI_Mall_Complex\" title=\"WAFI Mall Complex\">WAFI Mall Complex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#Dubai_Opera\" title=\"Dubai Opera\">Dubai Opera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#JW_Marriott_Marquis_Dubai_Towers\" title=\"JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Towers\">JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Towers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#Jumeirah_Beach_Hotel\" title=\"Jumeirah Beach Hotel\">Jumeirah Beach Hotel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#Ski_Dubai\" title=\"Ski Dubai\">Ski Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#Burj_Al_Arab\" title=\"Burj Al Arab\">Burj Al Arab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#Atlantis_The_Palm\" title=\"Atlantis, The Palm\">Atlantis, The Palm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#Dubai_Mall\" title=\"Dubai Mall\">Dubai Mall<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#What_other_architectural_splendors_are_there_to_explore_in_Dubai\" title=\"What other architectural splendors are there to explore in Dubai? \">What other architectural splendors are there to explore in Dubai? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#What_are_the_upcoming_architectures_in_Dubai\" title=\"What are the upcoming architectures in Dubai?\">What are the upcoming architectures in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/12-greatest-real-estate-marvels-in-dubai-reart\/#Can_you_visit_Dubai_in_2021\" title=\"Can you visit Dubai in 2021?\">Can you visit Dubai in 2021?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Architectural_and_Real_Estate_Masterpieces_A_Dubai_Guide\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Architectural and Real Estate Masterpieces: A Dubai Guide<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can never get lost in Dubai, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personifying almost all superlatives, the city of Dubai is thronged with global landmarks that not only include the only 7-star hotel in the world, but the world\u2019s tallest building, biggest shopping mall, and largest fountain. l<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">et\u2019s look at some of the grandest structures you can feast your eyes on in Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cayan_Tower\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cayan Tower<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-916\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/53944006_l.jpg\" alt=\"Cayan Tower\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/53944006_l.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/53944006_l-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/53944006_l-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/53944006_l-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completed in 2013, the highlight of Cayan Tower is not just its luxurious apartments but its unique and rotating helical design. With 73 floors in total, it goes up to a whopping 1,005 feet or 307 meters in which each floor rotates at 1.2 degrees clockwise to the floor beneath.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cayan Tower turns for approximately 90 degrees throughout the day. This twisting architecture not just offers aesthetic extravagance but safeguards the interiors from direct sunlight while lowering the structural impact of winds simultaneously.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The architecture firm behind this path-breaking building is Skidmore, Owings &amp; Merrill (SOM) who also came up with the iconic design of Burj Khalifa.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Burj_Khalifa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burj Khalifa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image6-1.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image6-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image6-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image6-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Guide about the world&#8217;s tallest building. The entire Middle East, and the world, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/burj-khalifa-dubai-trmart\">Burj Khalifa<\/a> opened in 2010 and replaced Taipei 101 from first place in the list of the world\u2019s tallest buildings. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a massive height of 2,716 feet or 828 meters, the monumental skyscraper contains the longest elevator ride and the highest observation deck in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vertical and impeccably polished fins made of stainless steel were further added to construct a new dimension to the imposing structure while integrating some facets of Islamic design as well. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The building makes use of natural air conditioning and captures cooler air at the topmost level, circulating it throughout the building.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jumeirah_Mosque\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumeirah Mosque<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/56099599_l.jpg\" alt=\"Jumeirah Mosque\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/56099599_l.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/56099599_l-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/56099599_l-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/56099599_l-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested in the authentic architectural styles of Dubai, list Jumeirah Mosque in your Dubai guide. Established in 1979, the mosque draws inspiration from the Emirate\u2019s past and showcases the ancient Fatimid tradition of architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is mostly connected to medieval designs in Islamic Egypt as well. The mosque is crafted with beautiful white stones that look splendid during sunset. Accommodating 1500 worshippers, the mosque boasts of two minarets framing the magnificent dome at the center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is one of the few mosques in the entire UAE that allow non-Muslims to explore the interiors. The Jumeirah Mosque is highly revered in Dubai, and it finds a place in the 500 Dirham note as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jumeirah_Emirates_Towers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumeirah Emirates Towers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-918\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26567598_l.jpg\" alt=\"Jumeirah Emirates Towers\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26567598_l.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26567598_l-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26567598_l-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26567598_l-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another <\/span>real estate <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feat in Dubai, the Jumeirah Emirates Towers were officially unveiled in the year 2000. The entire building complex comprises two towers &#8211; The Emirates Tower and the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel. The Boulevard, a two-story retail complex, connects the two towers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the Emirates Towers (355 meters or 1,163 feet) is a corporate building with 54 floors, the luxurious Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel (309 meters or 1,014 feet) constitutes 400 premium rooms and 56 floors.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both buildings have appealing spires and signature equilateral triangles. They also have aluminum panels in silver along with copper reflective glass panels, leading to stunning light interplays throughout the facades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed by lead architect Hazel Wong, the Jumeirah Emirates Towers remained the tallest buildings in Dubai and the tallest towers to have ever been built by a woman for a significant time.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WAFI_Mall_Complex\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WAFI Mall Complex<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/12368313_l.jpg\" alt=\"WAFI Mall Complex\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/12368313_l.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/12368313_l-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/12368313_l-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/12368313_l-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The WAFI Mall Complex was opened in 1991. Its design primarily draws inspiration from ancient Egyptian architectural styles with other influences linked to a 14th-century Souk in Baghdad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The central area seems like a massive pyramid with several other buildings having similar pyramid toppings. Other Kemetic design elements include dogs colored in sandstone along with statues of Egyptian pharaohs. Hieroglyphics adorn several columns of the mall as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from 250 stores, the WAFI Mall Complex<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also has a luxury hotel, a spa, restaurants, and several residences.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dubai_Opera\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Opera<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/86197888_l.jpg\" alt=\"Dubai Opera\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/86197888_l.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/86197888_l-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/86197888_l-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/86197888_l-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After its grand opening in 2016, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-opera-shows-2022-misart\">Dubai Opera<\/a> dazzled the world with its stunning architecture. It&#8217;s dhow-shaped building not only exudes contemporary style but is a reminiscing tribute to the city\u2019s maritime history.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gall walls of the building enable visitors to witness its superb interiors and promenade lighting. Its malleable structure, designed by Atkins and Janus Rostock, gives it the transformative power to turn into not just a concert hall and a theatre but a flat-floored area for diverse events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a seating capacity of 2,000 people, the Dubai Opera has hosted several iconic performances to date, including <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Othello<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phantom of the Opera<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the screening of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harry Potter and the Sorcerer\u2019s Stone<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undoubtedly, it is one of the most iconic architectures in the world and a must-see.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JW_Marriott_Marquis_Dubai_Towers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Towers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/50728441_l.jpg\" alt=\"JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Towers\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/50728441_l.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/50728441_l-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/50728441_l-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/50728441_l-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These twin towers have the same height and design, opening between 2012-13. Both towers have an elevation of 1,166 feet or 355 meters and have 804 hotel rooms and 14 elevators.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archgroup Consultants was the leading firm behind the execution of this project, and the tree-esque design signified date palms which are major Arabian cultural elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The towers are symmetrically constructed on a podium with seven stories. This enables even the lower floors to have stunning sea and city views alike. The project was once known as the world\u2019s tallest hotel upon completion. However, it has now been surpassed by the Gevora Hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jumeirah_Beach_Hotel\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumeirah Beach Hotel<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/25142043_l.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/25142043_l.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/25142043_l-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/25142043_l-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/25142043_l-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another astounding architectural landmark in Dubai guide is the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Established in 1997, it created a huge stir upon its launch. Even two decades down the line, the bold design still makes headlines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has a horizontal fa\u00e7ade and is quite tall at 104 meters or 341 feet. It was one of Dubai\u2019s tallest buildings earlier, although 100+ structures have already surpassed it ever since.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The design is another memorable creation by Atkins, the people who designed the Dubai Opera.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ski_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ski Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dubai-Indoor-Ski-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-683 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dubai-Indoor-Ski-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ski Dubai\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dubai-Indoor-Ski-1.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dubai-Indoor-Ski-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dubai-Indoor-Ski-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dubai-Indoor-Ski-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This memorable tourist landmark, as mentioned in every <\/span>Dubai guide<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> collateral, was opened in 2005 and is a one-of-a-kind ski resort at the very center of the desert!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is built over the well-known Mall of the Emirates and the indoor Ski Dubai arena gives you the opportunity to have a fun ride on snow-laden slopes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exterior has a special design slant which is quite attractive while the mountain inside goes up to 279 feet or 85 meters. There are five ski runs in total and they are taken care of by tow and chairlift while there are tobogganing and sledding zones too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The building is suitably insulated, and the temperature remains 2 degrees Celsius or 28 degrees Fahrenheit for skiing purposes. The temperatures are also -6 degrees Celsius or 21 degrees Fahrenheit while snow is being made.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Burj_Al_Arab\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burj Al Arab<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dubai-travel-guide-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-682 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dubai-travel-guide-1.jpg\" alt=\"Burj Khalifa\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dubai-travel-guide-1.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dubai-travel-guide-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dubai-travel-guide-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dubai-travel-guide-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only 7-star hotel worldwide, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/burj-al-arab-tour-trmart\">Burj Al Arab<\/a>, was inaugurated in 1999 and was designed by the award-winning Atkins again. The building is a <\/span>real estate <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marvel unlike any other structure in Dubai!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mesmerizing sail design goes up to 1,053 feet or 321 meters. It is one of the most distinctive buildings in Dubai. The 18 storied atria are safeguarded from the scorching sun by a specially crafted screen made of glass fiber.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The material also has a Teflon coating for keeping any sand or dust from sticking to it in the long run. The building has a helipad on the roof for entry and exit as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atlantis_The_Palm\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlantis, The Palm<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/93425288_l.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-923 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/93425288_l.jpg\" alt=\"Atlantis, The Palm\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/93425288_l.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/93425288_l-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/93425288_l-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/93425288_l-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opened in the year 2008, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/atlantis-the-palm-dubai-ptvart\">Atlantis, The Palm<\/a> rapidly became synonymous with Dubai\u2019s growth as a luxury tourism hub. The resort is quite like the sister resort in the Bahamas, although the Arabic design influences have been beautifully manifested as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WATG (Wimberley, Allison, Tong &amp; Goo) has designed the stunning fa\u00e7ade in coral pink, fusing the desert influences with the mythical <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlantis<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of yore and its ocean-themed magnificence. In fact, there are two ultra-luxurious underwater hotel suites on offer!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While an adjoining property is already on the blocks, you will be stunned to know that the resort lies on artificial islands of Palm Islands. These are completely man-made and spectacular to behold!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dubai_Mall\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Mall<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/16558628_l-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-924 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/16558628_l-2.jpg\" alt=\"Dubai Mall\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/16558628_l-2.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/16558628_l-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/16558628_l-2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/16558628_l-2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/the-dubai-mall-ntuart\">Dubai Mall<\/a> is the biggest shopping mall in the world! Built-in 2008, it receives a whopping 80 million footfall every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DP Architects helmed the mammoth venture, integrating 1,200+ stores, the world\u2019s biggest indoor aquarium, an ice-skating rink, 14,000+ vehicle parking provisions, and more attractions into the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The indoor waterfall is amazing, especially with the pearl diver statues. The Mall is also connected to the brand-new Dubai Mall Zabeel as an extension in 2019. The footbridge linking the two properties is fully air-conditioned for maximum comfort of visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Wrapping Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai is not just a city of modern architecture but a destination where you see <\/span>real estate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and art coming together. It&#8217;s not just about the tallest, largest, or biggest but also comfort, luxury, and good living. So, if you are planning to visit Dubai soon, read this Dubai Guide. Get ready for a wholesome architectural and<\/span> real estate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_other_architectural_splendors_are_there_to_explore_in_Dubai\"><\/span>What other architectural splendors are there to explore in Dubai? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe five other wondrous Dubai architectures are the Dubai Miracle Garden, the otherworldly structure of The Opus, Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel, Gevora Hotel (world\u2019s tallest hotel), and the rainforests of the Green Planet. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_upcoming_architectures_in_Dubai\"><\/span>What are the upcoming architectures in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe upcoming Dubai architectures include Ain Dubai (world\u2019s tallest observation wheel), Museum Of The Future, Burj Jumeirah, Dubai Creek Tower (the would-be tallest building worldwide) and Hubb Tennis Club. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_visit_Dubai_in_2021\"><\/span>Can you visit Dubai in 2021?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. Dubai has been open for tour and travel since August 30, 2021. So, you can visit the city of gold anytime you want. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What other architectural splendors are there to explore in Dubai? \",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The five other wondrous Dubai architectures are the Dubai Miracle Garden, the otherworldly structure of The Opus, Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel, Gevora Hotel (world\u2019s tallest hotel), and the rainforests of the Green Planet. \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What are the upcoming architectures in Dubai?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The upcoming Dubai architectures include Ain Dubai (world\u2019s tallest observation wheel), Museum Of The Future, Burj Jumeirah, Dubai Creek Tower (the would-be tallest building worldwide) and Hubb Tennis Club. \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can you visit Dubai in 2021?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Yes. 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