Dubai Marina belongs to the prestigious areas in the southwest of the city. It is called a fashionable oasis, attracting the atmosphere created by sandy beaches, the sea, yachts against the backdrop of skyscrapers, which it is impossible not to notice.
History of creation
Looking at the bustling Dubai Marina area, it can be assumed that the area began to be built a long time ago, and such a spectacular result was achieved through many years of hard work. However, in this case, the first impression is deceptive. Construction began only in 2003, "Marina" in translation from different languages means "sea", and this reflects the specifics of the settlement.
The developers who became famous for the projects of the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Opera, and the Dubai Mall worked on it. To create a new embankment, the developers brought the waters of the Persian Gulf to the location of the area. A large central canal has been dug in an area of 3 kilometers. Approximately 12% of the complex was allocated to a central public space. It was originally planned that most of the territory would be occupied by the marina area. There are 8 kilometers of walking paths here.
Features of the area
The Dubai Marina plan includes 200 buildings above 300 meters. The development is focused on pedestrian zones and walking routes. The district accommodates over 120,000 people, while its population is estimated to be over 70,000. There are marinas for yachts, boat trips, and excursions along the coast.
The seven-kilometer Marina Walk embankment, located along the canal and surrounded by skyscrapers and green areas, attracts great attention. The beaches of JBR Beach and Marina Beach are popular, where all the necessary conditions for a comfortable stay are created. There are sun beds, umbrellas, sports fields and special areas where you can change clothes.
Attractions
There are many places in Dubai Marina that are recommended to visit, one of them is the Kian residential skyscraper, also known as the Infinity Tower, with a height of more than 307 meters. The walls of the building are evenly twisted by 90 degrees from the base to the roof, and the unusual design is emphasized by lighting at night.
Dubai Marina Mall is always crowded, it is one of the main Dubai shopping malls. It consists of about 150 retail outlets, with a total area of 350,000 square meters. International brands are represented here, cinemas, cafes, and restaurants are open. The mall is connected to the five-star Dubai Marina Hotel.
Near the center there is a seven-storey Pier 7 building with a panoramic view of the embankment. Cafes, bars and restaurants with different concepts and cuisines are open on each floor. Many establishments have terraces where guests enjoy food and drinks, admire and are inspired by the urban landscapes.
What else can I see
You can take a walk near the tallest residential building called Fakel, which consists of 79 floors with almost 700 apartments. There is an observation deck at the top. The architectural height of A is estimated at 336.8 meters. The princess tower is decorated with a domed crown on the roof. The height exceeds 400 meters, the skyscraper has 101 floors with 763 apartments and 6 underground floors.
Park Island is surrounded by landscaped floors. This is a residential complex with 4 towers, several retail outlets, a mini-theater, squash courts, a gym, a business center, a playground, and parking.
Entertainment in Dubai Marina
The Aquafun water park has an area of 2,700 square meters. Life jackets are issued at the entrance, rescuers are on duty around the perimeter, instructors tell guests how best to overcome obstacles. There are high slides with access to the sea, trampolines, tunnels, horizontal bars and much more. You can watch movies, eat in cafes and restaurants. Aquafun has an age limit of 6 years old, but next to it there is a Splash Pad for toddlers from one year old and children under 12 years old.
Dubai Marina also has a parachute center offering tandem jumps with instructors over picturesque urban landscapes, air travel on smaller versions of a helicopter. As an alternative, they choose a zipline, a high-speed descent along a steel cable between skyscrapers.
How to get
The area is built around an artificial canal with a length of more than 3 kilometers. Some hotels provide airport transfers. You can call a taxi, rent a car, take the metro along the red line and get off at Damac Properties. Buses No. 8, 84, 55, and the Dubai Tram No. T1 are operating.
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