Youtube Videos Authentic Listening: Top 7 Places to Visit Dubai Travel

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I originally designed this listening to lead in to a lesson on Dubai (for the Lifestyle Intermediate textbook).  But perhaps it can also be used on its own.

The video is online here.  The PowerPoint Presentation is embedded below, and on Google here (drive, slides, pub).  The transcript is on Google here (drive, docs, pub), and below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_ZlRKkLe-Y

Watch the video, and then talk to a partner.  Would you like to visit Dubai?  Why or why not?

Watch the video a second time.  See if you can match the places with the descriptions:

1. Khalifa Tower_____ 2.  Tower of the Arabs_____ 3.  The Gold Market_____ 4.  Bastakiya, the historic district_____ 5.  The Dubai Museum_____ 6.  The Jumeirah Mosque_____ 7.  The open desert_____

A).  This is worth visiting to experience authentic Islamic architecture. B).  This is one of the only places in the city to see Dubai’s old traditional architecture. C).  You can take a tour on camelback, or speed over the dunes in 4-wheel drive vehicles here. D.)  It’s been called the world’s first 7 star hotel E).  You can visit here to learn even more about the city’s history F).  A great place for people watching. G).  At over 2,700 feet tall, it’s the tallest buildings in the world.

Now, listen again, and fill in the missing words.

There’s a lot to see in Dubai.  To start, don’t miss Khalifa Tower.  At over 2,700 feet tall, it’s the tallest building in the world.  Also make sure you see the Tower of the Arabs.  It’s been called the world’s first 7 star hotel.  Even if staying there is out of your __________ range, you can get inside with a reservation at one of the hotel’s restaurants or bars.  Aside from sights, Dubai is one of the best places for __________.  You should at least visit the gold market, even if you don’t plan on buying anything.  This historic market will dazzle you with its selection of valuables.  And it’s also a great place for people watching.  If you want to get a sense of what Dubai __________  like before modernity took over, visit Bastakiya, the historic district.  This is one of the only places in the city to see Dubai’s old traditional architecture.  You can also visit the Dubai Museum to learn even more about the city’s history.  The Jumeirah Mosque is also worth visiting to experience authentic Islamic architecture.  And finally, when you’ve had __________  of the city, head out to the open desert.  You can take a tour on camelback, or speed over the dunes in 4-wheel drive vehicles.  Whether you’re looking for fun, history, or shopping and city life, Dubai has it __________. 

Answers:

There’s a lot to see in Dubai.  To start, don’t miss Khalifa Tower.  At over 2,700 feet tall, it’s the tallest building in the world.  Also make sure you see the Tower of the Arabs.  It’s been called the world’s first 7 star hotel.  Even if staying there is out of your budget range, you can get inside with a reservation at one of the hotel’s restaurants or bars.  Aside from sights, Dubai is one of the best places for shopping.  You should at least visit the gold market, even if you don’t plan on buying anything.  This historic market will dazzle you with its selection of valuables.  And it’s also a great place for people watching.  If you want to get a sense of what Dubai looked like before modernity took over, visit Bastakiya, the historic district.  This is one of the only places in the city to see Dubai’s old traditional architecture.  You can also visit the Dubai Museum to learn even more about the city’s history.  The Jumeirah Mosque is also worth visiting to experience authentic Islamic architecture.  And finally, when you’ve had enough of the city, head out to the open desert.  You can take a tour on camelback, or speed over the dunes in 4-wheel drive vehicles.  Whether you’re looking for fun, history, or shopping and city life, Dubai has it all.