1 Gazing skywards at the
extraordinary, elegantly
tapered burj Khalifa (p79),
Dubai’s most famous land-
mark. Soaring upwards for
a staggering 828m, it’s the
world’s tallest man-made
structure – take the elevator
to the top for incredible
panoramic views.2 Shopping at the mother
of all malls: dubai Mall
(p79), with a record-
breaking 1200 shops.
3 Checking out the superb
Middle Eastern artwork at
Gate Village in the
Financial Centre (p82).4 Spotting flocks of
migratory birds at ras
al-Khor Wildlife sanctuary
(p80).
5 Wondering at beauti-
fully choreographed
dancing fountains at dubai
fountain (p79), from a
restaurant vantage point.Neighbourhood Top Five
For more detail of this area, see Map p216 A
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