Within the luxurious cosmopolitan city of Dubai lies another unique urban city of its own: Dubai Marina. Dubai Marina is one of the main places to visit in Dubai, mainly because of its attractions, but also because of the city itself.
Dubai Marina is a manmade canal city that was inspired by other waterfront developments around the world. Although it has a lot to offer currently, in terms of activities in Dubai, Dubai Marina is a development that is still expanding, and that – upon completion- will become the world’s largest manmade marina, housing over 120,000 residents.
There is no place like Dubai Marina, not in the rest of Dubai, and not in the Middle East. Whether you are a tourist or a born-and-bread Dubai citizen, Dubai Marina will delight you in some way; you’ll find something exciting to do within its varied range of activities. The Dubai Marina community on its own is vibrant and spirited; full of content residents and visitors who relish all that it has to offer.
Dubai Marina is strategically positioned next to Sheikh Zayed Road Interchange 5 and some of Dubai’s main landmarks- Dubai Internet City, The American University of Dubai, and the Emirates Golf Club. It’s also conveniently close to Emaar Business Park and Jebel Ali Free Zone. It is easily accessible via public transport as well; there are two metros on each end of the marina, and from there everything is walking distance.
Dubai Marina has a refreshing and free-spirited vibe evident amongst its residents and visitors. Marina residents have a highly coveted lifestyle; they enjoy beautiful views of the marina, refreshing breezes, a varied selection of cafes and restaurants, water and land-based sports like jogging, cycling, fishing, yachting etc. and a shopping center, Dubai Marina Mall. Dubai Marina provides a popular residential lifestyle amongst younger couples and professionals, not to mention the majority of the western European population in Dubai.
The Dubai Marina Walk is one of the top things to do in Dubai. The 7km pedestrian trail runs through the entire Dubai Marina, with internationally recognized cafes and restaurants lined up all the way through. It also has a plaza-like setting that includes clothing stores, boutiques, department stores, and gyms scattered around. Moreover, Marina Walk visitors occasionally encounter live events like promotions or performances that make their trip more entertaining.
Dubai Marina restaurants extend down the waterfront, with a lavish view of the marina including its fancy yachts and speedboats. A unique dining experience can include taking a dhow cruise down the marina, enjoying the breathtaking view of the city lights while dining on a delicious authentic Arabian meal.
A tour in the great city of Dubai should definitely include a stop at the Marina Walk, especially a cruise down the marina itself.