What to do Around Dubai Water Canal
Dubai Water Canal is among the landmarks of the city. It is a man-made water canal opened on November 9, 2016. The ambitious project was first unveiled on October 2, 2013. The canal sidewalk includes one shopping center, four hotels, 450 restaurants, luxury housing, walkways, and cycle paths. It is a 3-kilometer/1.8-mile project that extends from Business Bay to the Persian Gulf via Safa Park and Jumeirah. The width varies between 80 meters (262 feet) and 120 meters (393 feet). It is 6 meters/20 feet deep and is crossed by bridges that are 8 meters/26 feet high. It creates new public spaces and facilities totaling 80,000 square meters/86-square feet, as well as private marinas for boats and a trade center at the canal’s entrance.
The canal is crossed by three pedestrian/bicycle bridges, including the Dubai Water Canal Bridge, also known as the Twisted Bridge and the Bridge of Tolerance, which was named on November 15, 2017 by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Here we will tell you about the nearby attractions to this amazing spectacle.
La Perle
La Perle, a visual masterpiece by renowned director Franco Dragone, raises the bar in the realm of theatrics. This production dazzles audiences night after night with spectacular costumes, high-tech projections, incredible gymnastics, superb stunts, and a plot inspired by Dubai’s vibrancy. Everything happens on a custom-built ‘aqua stage,’ which floods with water and drains in seconds, setting the stage for daring water-themed feats like heart-stopping falls from heights of up to 25 meters.
Safa Park
Safa Park is a popular local hangout and one of the city’s best green spaces. A jogging track, separate football and basketball fields, and plenty of play areas for children will not disappoint. Come early to make the most of the sun. We recommend bringing your own picnic basket or using one of the public BBQ grilling stations to light up your midday meals. Take the kids on a ride on the park’s train after they’ve had their fill of the monkey bars and swings.
Tolerance Bridge
Since it opened in 2016, the Dubai Water Canal has literally changed the city. The 3.2-kilometer-long rivers have effectively turned parts of it into islands. Three elegant pedestrian bridges span the Canal, allowing tourists to pass through at strategic points while taking in the breathtaking views. The iconic arc-shaped bridge was renamed the Tolerance Bridge in 2017 to commemorate the 22nd International Day of Tolerance.
Al Habtoor City
Al Habtoor City is a thriving hub that includes three five-star hotels, a dining destination, and the La Perle by Dragon theater. Restaurants here serve the best in foreign flavors, from zingy Mexican specialties at Zoco to South African steaks at The City Grill and Parisian pastries at BQ – French Kitchen. Following that, the V Lounge on the V Hotel’s 30th floor is a popular stop, with a lively tempo and sky-high city vistas that never fail to impress.
Marasi Marina To truly grasp the enormity of the Dubai Canal, a cruise through it is recommended. Exclusive Yachts is an excellent option, with luxury cruises departing on a regular basis from the Marasi Marina in Business Bay. You’ll also pass under the Sheik Zayed Road Bridge, where the iconic colorful waterfall gushes overhead – don’t worry, you won’t get splashed because sensors turn off the waterworks as soon as a boat is detected nearby. Riding the Dubai Ferry, an official mode of public transportation that connects key shorelines throughout the city, is an excellent way to see more maritime wonders while on vacation