Dubai ~ Abu Dhabi must-see attractions

🌆 Dubai:

🏙️ Burj Khalifa
Visiting Dubai and not climbing the tower is like visiting Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower. Standing on the 124th floor and looking down, the entire city seems enveloped in a golden filter. At that moment, I finally understood why people call Dubai a "man-made paradise."

🛍️ Dubai Mall
It's not just about shopping for designer brands; it's an exhibition of human consumerism. It features an aquarium, an ice rink, a giant fountain show...you'll be happy to stroll until your feet drop. Especially at night, when the fountains soundtrack to music, the romance is unbelievable.

🏜️ Desert Safari + BBQ Dinner
My favorite experience! Driving a 4WD over the dunes, screaming like you're on a roller coaster. At sunset, the desert is painted a vibrant orange; the scenery is unreal. The dinner tent features belly dancing, barbecue, and Arabic desserts—a truly exotic experience.

🐫 Camel Riding and a Starry Night
Who says romance requires the ocean? The starry sky in the desert sparkles more brilliantly than a city nightscape. That night, I sat quietly on a sand dune, gazing at the stars, and suddenly felt like I could be blown away by the wind and turned into a grain of sand, content with whatever happens.

🕌 Abu Dhabi: A Quiet City of Majesty and Splendor

🕋 Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
This is one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. Its white marble and golden dome shimmer in the sunlight. Walking in, you feel enveloped by a sacred aura. Women are required to wear abaya, which adds an air of mystery.

🏰 Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace
Glorious isn't just an adjective; it's a reality. The meticulous attention to detail, the architectural symmetry, and the play of light and shadow made me think I'd stepped into an Arabian fairy tale.

🎨 Louvre Abu Dhabi
In Abu Dhabi, there's a floating museum—the Louvre Abu Dhabi. It's not a branch of the Parisian museum, but rather a "dreamlike collaboration between Arab and French culture." Designed by master architect Jean Nouvel, the building resembles a "giant silver hat" floating on the sea. Sunlight filters through the geometric patterns on the roof, casting shadows on the water and stone floor, creating a star-like effect.