- Year of foundation: 2003
- Area: 4.9 square meters. km
- Website: dubai-marina.com
Dubai Marina - the fashionable area of the most popular resort in the UAE , a real oasis with luxurious skyscrapers , hotels , parks and entertainment centers . This is the true pearl of Dubai, visiting which, you will also get acquainted with the Arab culture and learn about the latest innovative technologies in the world. Take a look at the photo of Dubai Marina, and you will feel an irresistible desire to plunge into the luxury and splendor of these places.
Location:
Dubai Marina in the UAE is located near the coast, around a wonderful sea channel more than 3.5 km long, connected to the sea. This is a very lively part of Dubai, as it extends from the Al Sufouh Road near Dubai Media City and includes the Jumeirah Beach Residence pedestrian area and the The Beach Shopping and Entertainment Center.
District History
The construction of Dubai Marina began in the first years of the XXI century. It was planned to build about 100 modern buildings with the latest innovative technologies and infrastructure - hotels, villas, apartments, parks, restaurants, a cinema, places for walking and picnics, playgrounds. As a basis for architectural solutions, the ideas embodied in the respectable areas of the French Riviera were adopted. As vehicles it was decided to use the abra boats, which carry out the functions of water taxis.
The first stage of construction of Dubai Marina was completed in 2004, when 7 houses were built with a height of 16 to 37 floors. A total of about 200 skyscrapers are planned to be erected on the territory of the district, some of which will exceed the bar of 300 m in height. Also in the near future, the construction of the world's tallest Dubai Eye ( Dubai Eye ) will be completed in Dubai Marina. Its height will be 210 m, and the capacity of cabins - up to 1400 people.
Features of Dubai Marina
Here are some important arguments in favor of this amazing area:
- Convenient location. The famous Jumeirah beaches in Dubai are within walking distance of Dubai Marina.
- A unique skyscraper. In 2013, the world's tallest building, the Infinity Tower, was constructed here, with 73 floors and a total height of 310 m. The facade of the skyscraper is rotated 90 °, so you can see from the windows wonderful panoramas of the whole area and the island of Palm Jumeirah .
- Artificial canal. The water channel in the central part of the building is another distinctive feature of Dubai Marina. It has a width of 15 m and a length of more than 3.5 km, going straight into the open sea. In the water surface of the canal, numerous skyscrapers are beautifully reflected, which is especially impressive at night with the backlight on.
- Pier of yachts. There are 4 yacht clubs in the district, the infrastructure of which allows servicing vessels of 9 to 35 meters in length and 6 meters of yachts at once.
- Stormy nightlife. In Dubai Marina there are very popular and trendy night clubs, which, no doubt, will appeal to the taste of active youth.
- Cosmopolitanism. On the streets of the district you can meet people of completely different nationalities and religions, immigrants from the continents of America, Australia , Europe, Asia and Africa. All of them bring a piece of national color, contributing to the enrichment and intertwining of cultures and religions.
What to see in the Dubai Marina area?
Of greatest interest are:
- shopping center Marina Mall with all kinds of shops and boutiques of clothes, shoes, jewelry, furniture and household goods, as well as a supermarket, cafes and restaurants;
- The Dubai International Marine Club is the largest water fun center in Dubai, holding exhibitions, yacht shows, speedboat races, sea cruises, a restaurant and a wellness center;
- skydive Dubai (Skydive Dubai) - feel the delight of the flight together with experienced instructors or take a look at the performances of masters of parachuting;
- Ski Dubai is the only indoor ski resort in the Middle East, covered with natural snow, and its base - granite, wood, electronics, equipment, lifts and elevators - is collected from four continents of the planet;
- the bulk of the island of Palm Jumeirah (Palm Jumeirah).
- embankment of Dubai Marina with cozy cafes, small shops and beautiful alleys.
Beach in Dubai Marina
In the area there is a free beach Dubai Marine Beach, located just 15 km from the city center. You can get there by bus or taxi. Here you will find clear water and white sand on the coast, from the infrastructure - small cafes and several bars with drinks and snacks, 3 swimming pools, tennis court, gym, children's playground, showers, toilets. In rent offer to take sun beds and umbrellas ($ 6.8). Around the beach, the tracks are perfectly covered, so roller skaters and cyclists here are frequent guests. In addition, the beach is surrounded by magnificent skyscrapers and a luxurious yacht port.
Holiday in Dubai Marina
While visiting the area you will not be bored, for in addition to beaches, skyscrapers and yacht clubs, there are many other entertainments, such as:
- walk on the Arabian dhow boat;
- shopping in the shopping and entertainment complex The Beach JBR;
- camel riding on the pedestrian zone JBR Beach;
- watching the sunset at the Pure Sky Lounge.
Hotels in Dubai Marina
In this part of Dubai, the most popular hotels are Marina Byblos Hotel, Tamani Hotel Marina and Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa. The first is just 5 minutes walk from Jumeirah beach and offers its guests a huge range of services, bars, restaurants, a rooftop pool and a nightclub.
The Tamani hotel offers chic spacious rooms with panoramic windows, a bedroom, a kitchen, a living room and a dressing room. There is no restaurant in this hotel, but there are several cafes and a supermarket nearby. On the beach at 11:00 and 15:00 every day a bus drives.
Among the hotels on the first coastline with its own beaches in Dubai Marina are Hilton and Ritz-Carlton.
Transport in the area
Dubai Marina has its own tram line, and from one end to the other one can be reached not only by taxi, but also by metro, using two metro stations - Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lake Towers.
How to get to Dubai Marina?
Dubai Marina is located in the western part of the city. To get here, you can take a taxi from the airport (on the road about 20-30 minutes) or from the center of Dubai by metro. From the central beach of Dubai - Jumeirah - to the area of Dubai Marina you can walk on foot in just 10 minutes.