The Top Five Attractions You Cannot Miss In 2020

When staying at Hotel 72, you are in a land filled with exciting events, modern architecture, vibrant culture. If you are touring the country in 2020, you can certainly see some marvelous creation. As the Expo 2020 approaches, the entire nation continues to design, construct, and astound us. With countless projects underworks, here are the top five sights you cannot miss in 2020.   



1. Sky Walk   

Sky Walk will permit you to stroll around a high rise building over 200 meters in the sky, offering a mesmerizing view of the city. First reported in 2017, the construction will soon open at Address Sky View inn in Downtown Dubai. Although no opening date has been given, the hotel will be accepting reservations from December 15. Soon, you could be scaling the new Downtown high rise before the year is out.  


2. The View   

Would you love to see Dubai from a 240-meter-high panoramic viewing deck? That is the astonishing view you can witness at The View at The Palm. Expected to open in 2020, The View at The Palm is an open observation deck that will permit visitors a breathtaking view of the entire city.   


3. Zombie Apocalypse Park   

Nakheel Malls is collaborating with Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club to bring a new idea to Deira Islands. Zombie Apocalypse Park (ZAP) will be a zone themed around the living dead. Situated in The Night Market at Deira Islands, ZAP covers a 65,000 square foot space. It will house 12 attractions, including a spooky house, trampolines, target shooting, zombie apocalypse attack, and many more.   


4. Museum of the Future   

Announced in 2015, the striking Museum of the Future is right now under development before Emirates Towers on Sheik Zayed Road. The enormous silver structure is designed like an eye carved out in the center. Museum of the Future will include labs and act as a permanent exhibit of future creations. It's set to open in 2020.  


5. Ain Dubai   

Ain Dubai, the world's biggest perception wheel, is set to be finished in 2020. As per an announcement from designer Meraas, Ain Dubai will be completed in time for Expo 2020 festivals. At more than 250 meters high, Ain Dubai will turn into the world's tallest perception wheel when it opens and will have the option to convey up to 1,400 travelers one after another across 48 capsules. A portion of these containers will be private capsules, so you'll have the opportunity to lease one out for an extraordinary event. Six of the vessels will have an authorized bar.  


What are you waiting for? Book your room with Hotel 72 and marvel at the latest creations.  

Common phrases to use during your stay in UAE

If you are visiting UAE it you’ll get away with not being able to speak even a tiny bit of Arabic. English is widely spoke all around UAE but a couple of arabic terms are used in daily conversations and it will surely help you if you know these terms while you’re vacationing. Also, check out the offers to stay in the best hotel in sharjah, Hotel72! (https://www.hotel72.com)

Hello and Goodbye

As-salam alaykum is the phrase used to formally greet someone to which the response would be Wa’alaykum as-salam. Both the phrases translate to ‘Peace be on you’. However, there Is another way to greet people with the words ‘Salam’ or ‘Hala’ which are more informal ways to say hello.

When arriving in UAE, you may also be greeted with a ‘Marhaba’ or even ‘Ahlan wa Sahlan’ both translating to welcome.

How are you?

You may hear a lot of this phrase ‘Kayf Halak’ or ‘Kayfa Halik’ which translates to how are you for male and female. The response to this phrase would be ‘Ana Bekhair’ meaning I’m fine. Adding a ‘shukran’ meaning Thank you is a more polite way to answer.

Good-bye in arabic is commonly said with the phrase ‘Ma’a as-salamah which does not exactly translate to goodbye but ‘go with peace’.

Everyday conversational terms

Let’s give some scenarios:

You left hotel72 in the morning to go shop at a local souk and find something that caught your eye. You like this item but are not sure of the price. You can ask the shopkeeper ‘Kam Yukalif’ translating to how much does this cost?

Yes and No are two very commonly used words and it is essential to know the arabic versions of these. ‘Na’am’ is yes in arabic and ‘La’ means no.

Min Fadlak (male) or Min Fadlik (Female) is used to say please in Arabic

If you want to grab the attention of someone or maybe if you just bumped into them, you can say ‘Alma’derah’ for excuse me and ‘Asef’ for Sorry.

As mentioned earlier, ‘Shukran’ is the arabic word for Thank you.

Some other popular terms

Habibi/Habibti: Used for both male and female, the word literally translates to beloved but over the years its evolved as a more friendly term like how we say dude in English to refer to someone who is close to us. Don’t be afraid, you can use this to call anybody you feel comfortable around.

Maafi mushki: Probably the most common term you will come across as it is used by pretty much every nationality. The phrase translates to No Problem or No worries and can be used at various different situations.

Inshallah Ior Insha’allah: This phrase translates to ‘If God Wills’. It used for things that you plan for the future. For example, you meet a friend and he invites you to his place for dinner. You can say Yes I’ll be there In Sha Allah meaning you are confirming to be there if nothing goes wrong.

Khallas: This has a few different meanings like done, finished or enough.  If you are dining at our restaurant in hotel72 and the waiter approaches you to offer dessert but you are done eating. You can just respond with Khalas, specifying that you are done eating.

Yallah: A very widely used word accepted by all nationalities living in the UAE is an expression that can be translated to Hurry up or Move quickly or Let’s go. The most common people you’ll hear saying this are parents their children.

Shu hadha?:  This term literally translates to ‘What is this?’. Same like how it is in english, it can be used as a simple question inquiring what it actually is or can be used with more aggressive tone when you are angry about something.

So there it is, a few arabic words you can use while you stay in UAE. You should definitely visit Sharjah which is known as the cultural capital of UAE and stay in our best hotel in sharjah!

What to expect from your hotel stay at Hotel72?

72 Hotel (https://www.hotel72.com) is a luxurious five star hotel in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. UAE being a country full of tourists, there are plenty of hotels as well thus the level of comparison customers have is quite high! Even with so many different hotels and options around, 72 Hotel  (https://www.hotel72.com) thrives to provide first class service and experience to customers for hotel stay in Sharjah. Not only hotel stays, we even have dining options as well as meeting rooms to cater to the needs of every customer. Whether you travel for business or leisure, we are sure you will love the luxurious guest rooms, Indoor pools and other state of the art facilities provide by our hotel.

Hotels in Sharjah and other neighboring emirates have a check-in time of 2:00 PM standard however we provide our customers with 12:00 PM Check-In time with 12:00 PM Check-out time so you can have a peace of mind if you arrive earlier to hotel!

Our room service staff works round the clock to ensure that not only the rooms, but also the hallway and other parts of the hotel are neat and tidy, free from any insects/rodents and also to ensure the quickest service delivery time when our guests need them.

The Guests can enjoy our swimming pool which is open for most part of the day. We understand how tiring exploring the city can be and what better way to relax than take a dip in the pool? Open for guests of all ages with a life guard on duty at all times for safety! oh, did we tell you we also deliver refreshment right at the pool? Yes, that’s right, the Quadrant Cafe will deliver baked cakes with brewed coffee and relaxing tea snacks and beverages while you are enjoying the pool! In case the pool is not enough, No worries, we have a SPA facility available at the hotel itself! Get yourself a massage from the various types of massages available at the spa or just relax at the steam room or sauna! If you are one of those people who cannot go a day without working out, you can use our gym, open to all our guests! We have carefully picked the best equipment for you carry out any kind of workout you want to.

If you are visiting the emirate for a business trip and need a place to host a meeting, we got you covered! Our state of the art meeting rooms are designed to have a peaceful and professional meeting session with super quiet rooms and other facilities required for a meeting. You can always approach us and ask for your requirements which will be catered to in no time!

The Equation Restaurant and The Quadrant Cafe is located right at the hotel. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner buffet is served everyday and you also have an option for the Ala Carte menu so you can choose from a range of Arabic and International cuisine. Our room service will also deliver the food directly to you in case you don’t feel like leaving our rooms!

Other convenience services we provide our guests with is all the amenities available 24/7 for you, Free Wifi, Currency Exchange etc.

Book your stay today with 72 Hotel!

6 Must Visit Places in Sharjah

Sharjah is one of the 7 Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. The city is so crammed with arts and culture that it is also known as the Cultural Capital of the Arab World! Museums, Historic monuments, Heritage Areas, Arts Centers etc. are just a few attractions that make up this city which has preserved the History and Heritage of the Arab world.

With ample number of 5 Star Hotels in Sharjah, it is a perfect getaway for Art and History lovers who can feast on the beauty of Sharjah! Here are our top 6 destinations that you must visit:

1. Sharjah Heritage Area

The Sharjah Heritage Area has been developed to be the home to different kinds of museums, each of which are unique in terms what they have to showcase. You can experience a traditional Arabic home at the Bait Al Naboodah which used to be the house of one of the ruling families of Sharjah or have a look at the traditional Arabic art of Calligraphy showcasing the work of some of the most famous Calligraphy artists or simply get to know more the traditional life of the Arabs at the Sharjah Heritage Museum!

2. Central Market

One of the most iconic attractions of Sharjah, the Central market is home to several shops that sell gift items, perfumes, antiques, food, clothing etc. all spread out in the form of a traditional Arabic market called ‘Souk’. The central market is also appreciated for its architecture, reflecting the Arabic design and Blue tiling that gave it the name of ‘Blue Souk’. Surely one of the most instagrammable attractions of Sharjah. 

3. Al Qasba

Al Qasba is a fairly new area developed as a waterfront which is more of a late evening destination that attracts large crowds for the unique lighting and activities. Whether you want to shop, or just take a stroll along the canal or want to take the kids out for activities, Al Qasba is the perfect place for families which has many shops and cafes spread across the Area!

Did you know? Hotel72 features a children’s club where your kids can enjoy fun activities within the hotel itself!

4. Sharjah Science Museum

Sharjah Science Museum is a unique and modern museum that features state of the art elements and focuses on getting the youth interested in Science! With over a dozen activities and interactive touches inside the museum, it is a very interesting place. In addition to that, it also boasts a planetarium that will take you on a trip to outer space and know it more closely!

5. Al Noor Island

It can get pretty boring to just explore museums and historic sites but if you’re a nature person, Sharjah has the prefect place for you! Al Noor Island has been designed as a Public Park connected to the city via a foot bridge and merges some aspects of art and nature together forming unique blend. It also has a Butterfly house which is home to over 500 different species of butterflies all living among this artistic Nature haven of Sharjah!

So whether you visit Sharjah for a business trip or a family getaway or just a staycation, Hotel72 offers all sorts of 5 Star Hotel Services such as Conference Halls, Meeting rooms, Spa etc. and is conveniently located near Sharjah City Center providing easy access to the top attractions in the city.