Top 5 Reasons to visit Dubai

​I recently had the opportunity to join eight other travel agents from different areas of the country to visit Dubai for a familiarization tour.  It was my privilege to represent the Southeast.  To be perfectly honest I may never have attempted this trip had I not been offered the opportunity by one of my favorite wholesalers.  Sometimes travelers tend to look more at the travel time rather than the actual destination itself. Aside from the fact that there is virtually no crime there and you feel very safe my top five reasons for visiting Dubai are:

1. The plane ride on Emirates! It is about as good as it gets.  I can honestly say that the 12+ hours that I spent on the flight were some of the most luxurious that I could ever imagine … they greeted us with champagne ( the BEST champagne) and it was all great from there.  I did not want to leave the plane when we arrived!
2. The architecture! As you ride into Dubai from the airport you immediately realize that you ”aren't in Kansas anymore!”  The architecture is so modern and each building is a work of masterful art, many of which I recognized immediately as we drove past them.  The hotels are certainly the most luxurious in the world.  The rooms are very technically up to the best standards possible.
3. The man-made island, Palm Jumeirah, in the shape of a palm, is truly remarkable.  This is, of course one of their greatest accomplishments.  You really must read the history behind the construction to truly appreciate it.  The Atlantis hotel is located there as well as one of my favorite properties, the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.  To truly appreciate this area you should be sure to book a seaplane ride to see it all in its splendor.
4. The tallest building, the largest shopping mall in the world, and the worlds only 7 star resort are in Dubai!  The 148 story Burj Khalifa is a marvel to behold.  The amazement of the elevator ride (one of the fastest in the world)to get to the top in just a little over a minute is astounding.
5. To top it off there are many desert adventures to take such as buggy rides over the dunes, camel  rides, and dinner in the desert are quite exciting!

Everything in Dubai is such a unique experience!