Most recognised as the city with the tallest building in the world — 828 metre-high Burj Khalifa, as well as the world’s deepest pool — Deep Dive Dubai — at 60.02 metres, Dubai has been garnering attention in the past few years for its extravagant feats. However, there is more than meets the eye in the city that is brimming with life, lights, and motion. An international hub of tourism, finance, and technology, Dubai is constantly innovating and creating. One of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it owes its nickname, the City of Gold, to the strong trade activities that take place there. Whereas once it was most famously known for its pearl trade, today, Dubai has become the city that never sleeps with a string of activities from dusk until dawn to keep any individual entertained. Dawn in the Clouds While there are endless options for breakfast along any one of Dubai’s numerous commercial walks, breakfast followed by a hot air balloon ride is one of the attractions the city offers. There are a number of spots that grant hot air balloon rides with a…
