Dubai is famous for its architectural marvels, but the largest city of the United Arab Emirates has many other amazing sights. On your next Dubai trip, be sure that you will want to capture the beautiful moments that nature and people have bestowed on this place. Let's join Top 10 Vietnam to discover the most ideal places to take photos in Dubai.
Al Seef – Traditional architecture
There's plenty to capture at Al Seef – a waterfront promenade with marina along Bur Dubai Creek. At the other end is an Arabic souk with traditional architecture.
Bur Dubai Creek – The ideal place to take pictures in Dubai
Time seems to stand still on the old creek Bur Dubai. Arrive an hour before sunset, when the light starts to fade, and use the zoom lens to catch all the action.
Bastakiya Historical Area – Artistic Beauty
To explore the Bastakiya district, allow yourself to get lost in the narrow lanes, shaded courtyards, and many labyrinthine alleys of the nineteenth-century quarter. Built in a traditional style, the restored buildings now house a boutique hotel, museum, art gallery and café. Visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid large groups of tourists. The best sights here are the street art and the shiny white minaret of the Al Farooq Mosque.
Tolerance Bridge – Sparkling streaks of light
Tolerance Bridge connects the two banks of the Dubai water canal. Its impressive arches surround the skyscrapers of Sheikh Zayed Road. Arrive twenty minutes before sunset and put your tripod on the boardwalk below the bridge, a few hundred meters off the ramp on the same side as Safa Park.
As the sun dips below the horizon, the light of Sheikh Zayed Road, skyscrapers and bridges provide perfect conditions for long exposure photography, creating interesting light trails.
Sunset beach – a great place to take pictures in Dubai
Sunset Beach is the perfect place to get a perfect sunset with the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel in the foreground. There are often swimmers here, so don't mount the bulky camera on a tripod, shoot handheld instead. Take advantage of shadows to add scale and a realistic human element to your images.
La Mer – Artistic beauty
Dubai's most beautiful beach is especially crowded on weekends. On the streets that run parallel to the seaside promenade, you'll find shops, restaurants and street art. Take a photo straight or put your camera on the ground for a different perspective.
BoxPark – Vibrant colors
Featuring industrial containers, shops, cafes and led lights, BoxPark is a great place to photograph the streets of Dubai. The most intriguing angle is at Roxy Cinema, where the lighting brings out the vibrant colors of the containers creating an almost surreal backdrop.
Dubai Marina at Al Emreef Road – Nice view
The waterfront promenade at Dubai Marina is one of the best places to see impressive skyscrapers. People run, cycle and exercise along the wharf, catamarans and water taxis across the long canal make for interesting human photography subjects. Head to one of the Al Al Alreeree road bridges for the best views.
Jumeirah Fishing Port – The ideal place to take pictures
Jumeirah Fishing Harbor is a great place to admire yachts, watch anglers as they gear up, and watch seagulls return at sunset. Use your smartphone to take pictures of the souk (for personal use only), as harbor photography is not allowed.
