Nestled more than 700 feet above the ground, the View at the Palm is one of the tallest Observation Decks in the world. Apart from offering uninterrupted views of the Palm Jumeirah, the View also features an exhibition gallery that details the history of the island with immersive audio visual exhibits. The View also plans to add a lounge and an eatery to the venue.
The VIew at the Palm is the latest major attraction that gets added to the already magnificent city of Dubai. Situated sky high, well literally, at a height of around 780 ft at the top floor of The Palm Tower.
And it’s just not one of the highest observation decks in the world that looks onto nothing less than what’s called the 8th wonder of the world- Palm Jumeirah, but will also tell you the remarkable story of how this amazing island city came into being!
The View at The Palm will offer stunning 360- degree panoramic views of the city and the surreal vastness of the surrounding desert. The glass partitions let you enjoy the impressive Dubai skyline and the striking sunrise and sunset on the horizon.
And it doesn’t stop at that! It has immersive and interactive exhibits in the gallery that tell the ambitious story of this island. These multi-sensory virtual reality displays let you experience the three pillars of this city- sun, sea, and sand through GIS and satellite projected images.
The deck’s attractions don’t stop here. It will have a VIP lounge for private entertaining, concept spaces for hosting events and parties, and Dubai’s longest zip-line that will cruise over the Palm Islands offering brilliant views.
1. The View at The Palm is a one of a kind observatory that offers majestic 360-degree views of the Palm Jumeirah and the stunning skyline of Dubai. The deck has movable glass partitions for uninterrupted views of the grand outdoors.
2. There is a chic VIP lounge that allows you to privately entertain with the best of Emirati hospitality and private viewing decks.
3. There are several cutting-edge exhibits that share the story of how this architectural wonder island came into being. These range from mini-satellites projecting images to interactive GIS maps, miniature underwater recreations, and rainbows culled from flowing sands.
4. The multi-concept observatory is available to be booked for private events, celebrations, conferences, community events, and fashion shows, etc.
5. One of the most exciting things in the pipeline is the Palm Jumeirah zip-line. This will be the longest zip-line in Dubai that promises to enthral you with bird’s eye views of the iconic island as you zoom across it, high up in the skies.
• Catch an uninterrupted birds eye view of the Palm Jumeirah islands from one of the tallest observation decks in the world
• Explore the surrounding attractions in Palm Jumeirah as you play with the life-like and interactive GIS map
• Explore the history of the island through the fantastic audio-visual exhibits hosted at the gallery here
• Spend a while lounging in the private VIP decks with personal viewing platforms
• Catch a performance or a community event at The View conference hall
The View at The Palm is located around 34 kilometres from the Dubai International Airport. The best way to cover this 35-minute long drive is by hiring a taxi or self-driving. You will need to get onto E11 from Casablanca St/ D70 to reach the airport.
Alternatively, you can take the Dubai Tram from the airport. The soon to start Palm Monorail is expected to have a station at Nakheel Mall, where The View at The Palm is located. There is no direct bus from the airport.
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Listed here are some of the best not-to-be-missed places near The View at The Palm:
1. Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis the Palm: One of the best places to enjoy water sports while in Dubai is this waterpark. Enjoy thrilling water slides, games, and rain dance here.
It also has a private beach for you to lounge and spend some quiet moments. The Waterpark also has a multi-cuisine restaurant that offers lip-smacking world cuisine.
2. Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis The Palm: This is the largest open-air marine ecosystem in the Middle-East that recreates the holy city of Atlantis. There are 10 thematic chambers here that have interesting exhibits of underwater life and shipwrecks.
See hundreds of species of jellyfish, piranhas, sharks, stingrays, etc. Don’t miss to see the Aquatheatre Show, which includes live feedings by scuba divers. There are real-time exhibits about the ancient civilization of Atlantis, its people, and their culture. You can even take a relaxing Hatha Yoga session here in the beautiful & colorful environment.
3. Nasimi Beach: Located at Atlantis The Palm, this is one of the nicest beaches in Dubai where you can spend long relaxing hours. It is most famous for its stunning sunset views. Lounge in the cool sands in your cabana and enjoy delicious world cuisines at the beachfront restaurant.
4. Pro Art Gallery: If you enjoy art, this fine art gallery is a must-visit. Here, you can see artworks, exhibits, paintings, limited edition prints, sculptures, murals, and photographs by artists from over 20 countries. You can even pick up artworks here and get them framed.
5. Al Sufouh Beach: This secluded beach is considered to be one of the hidden gems of Dubai perfect for spending a quiet day enjoying the sun and the breeze.
It’s turquoise-green waters and grey-black sands are also the perfect backdrop for beautiful landscape photography. Enjoy swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, or simply take long relaxing walks amidst the soothing sounds of the sea.
6. Al Ittihad Park: An oasis amidst the dry sandy Dubai, the Al Ittihad Park is a paradise for nature lovers. Developed as an eco-friendly space, this 1.1 million sq ft park has amazing attractions to keep you enthralled for hours.
It has hundreds of varieties of native plants belonging to the desert areas of the UAE. It has beautifully landscaped tracks, rocky assortments, fountains, and miniature gardens. Enjoy walking on the 3.2-kilometer long track dotted with gym equipment or just relax amidst the lush green environs.
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This is an interactive GIS map of Palm Jumeirah to see the place in its entirety. Placed on a flat surface, visitors would be able to zoom-in and zoom-out of the map by spinning the table.
The map will throw up facts in 3-D as you zoom in to a place of your interest.
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This exhibit is a beautiful scaled-down version of the underwater environment and coral reefs. Each viewing column has viewports adjusted at different heights to let people of all ages enjoy this experience.
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This interesting exhibit will share the story of how this architectural masterpiece came into being. A mini-satellite will passively project the journey of the island in 2-D on the floor. It will be supplemented by a step-by-step narration.
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Palm Island is famous around the world for being one of the most inspiring and remarkable man-led geological feats. This exhibit explains this very structure and its evolution through a cut-column design. Each column displays ‘hear and feel’ enabled sand compactors & layers to show the architectural finesse of the island.
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Imagine visualising a rainbow from free-flowing columns of sand! This exhibit uses vertical plaques of sand to bring out the natural colours of a huge rainbow. The process has an interesting narration in the background spelling out the process.
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