Dubai: 5 ‘hidden gems’ every tourist, resident must visit at least once

Dubai: 5 ‘hidden gems’ every tourist, resident must visit at least once

UAE - There are several hidden gems in the city of Dubai, according to a top official from Dubai Municipality. Bader Anwahi, Chief Executive Officer of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality (DM) was speaking to Khaleej Times on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that is underway in the city.

The 30th edition of the travel, tourism, and hospitality conference kicked off at the Dubai World Trade Center on Monday. Dubai Municipality (DM) has revealed plans to introduce nighttime swimming with special lighting and trained lifeguards at selected beaches in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah.

Khaleej Times asked Bader to name his top picks of tourist spots in the city and here is the list he came up with:

1. Dubai Frame

The iconic golden-coloured rectangular Dubai Frame offers visitors an uninterrupted view of the city with ‘Old Dubai’ located to the north and ‘New Dubai’ to the south, becoming a bridge between the past and present. Located at a height of 48 floors, Dubai Frame has a glass walkway and provides mesmerizing views of the city. Galleries present at the attraction also offer tourists a glimpse into the past of the city and a vision as to how the future