Visit Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Overview - What to do
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai's magnificent artificial archipelago, is the epitome of beauty created by land reclamation, extending into the Persian Gulf. The archipelago resembles a palm tree with a circle when you take an overhead view of it. It was one of the first major tourism projects in the UAE and currently houses some of Dubai’s top tourist destinations like Atlantis, the Palm, Aquaventure Waterpark and the Lost Chambers Aquarium.
The principle sectors of Palm Jumeirah have been named Trunk, spine, fronds, and crescent. The entrance to Palm Jumeirah is the broad trunk which connects the mainland by a bridge. Another bridge connects the trunk to the spine. The crescent is the breakwater and is connected to the spine by a vehicular tunnel. Palm Jumeirah is flanked by apartments, retails, villas,royal hotels and resorts, mainly on the trunk and the crescent. The offshore development was intended to be the first of three similarly shaped developments, the other being Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira. By the beginning of the second decade of the 21st century, Palm Jumeirah was housed by at least a population of 10,000. The most picturesque zone of Palm Jumeirah are the long fronds and you can catch sight of it's real beauty with an aerial view from the helicopter or aeroplane.
Things to do at Palm Jumeirah
1. Take a tour of The Lost Chambers Aquarium: When you explore the Atlantis, don't forget to explore the Lost Chambers Aquarium where you can get up close with a great population of the marine animals.
Address: Atlantis, The Palm
2. Get adventurous at the Adventure Water Park : Sit back or unwind with a cocktail, splash like a child in the pool or take a ride of some of the record-breaking water slides and get shot from a shark tank at the Adventure water park. You can also chill by the beach. Embrace the water lovers in you, here.
Address: Crescent Road
3. Take a speedboat ride with Splash Tours: Riding through the sparkling waters in a speedboat is both thrilling and adventurous. Start at the cruise Marina and cruising around the Palm Jumeirah to take a water view of the magnificent islands. The 90-minute ride is sure to give you an exhilarating experience.
Address: Behind Al Rahim Mosque - Marina Promenade- United Arab Emirates
4. Experience a Turkish Coffee Hamam: Unusual but relaxing, take this coffee-infused spa treatment at Talise Ottoman Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and pamper yourself. It is undoubtedly the world's most luxurious spa treatment. If you want to have an extravagant experience take the premium pack with an overnight stay a caviar lunch with Champagne.
Address: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, The Palm Jumeirah, Crescent Road (West)
5. Take a birds-eye view of Palm Jumeirah with a helicopter tour: Take to the sky and enjoy the most scenic view of Dubai's most luxurious properties with a City Circuit helicopter tour departing from Atlantis, The Palm. It is undoubtedly the best experience to take of Palm Jumeirah. You get a view of the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, the skyscrapers of Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Creek and the old town.
Address: Crescent Road
Restaurants at Palm Jumeirah
1. Social by Heinz Beck
Address: Ground Floor, Waldorf Astoria, Crescent East, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Cost for two: INR 13,00
Recommended dish: Pasta, scallops, foie gras
2. 101 Dining Lounge and Bar
Address: The Palm, West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Cost for two: INR 8,500
Recommended dishes: Pasta, Seafood Paella, Beef Tenderloin
3. Kaleidoscope
Address: Ground Level, The Avenues, Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Cost for two: INR 10,500
Recommended dishes: Prawns, Chicken Bun
4. The Tap House
Address: Club Vista Mare, The Palm Jumeirah, the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Cost for two: INR 7,500
Recommended dishes: Buffalo wings, burgers, fries, nachos and calamari
5. Ibn Al Bahr
Address: Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Cost for two: INR 5,000
Recommended dishes: Fish Grill, Tandoori Prawns
How To Reach Palm Jumeirah
Booking a cab or driving to Palm Jumeirah is advised. However, the local transport options to avail are-
Palm Monorail
Palm Monorail Timings: Runs every 15 mins starting 09:00 am till 09:45 pm (from the Palm Gateway Station) and till 10:00 pm (from The Atlantis Station). It costs AED 20 for a one-way ticket.
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