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What to see in Dubai

Every day sees more and more attractions and places of interest added to Dubai's tourist map. Before you read the useful information in this section on the city's essential tourist sights, why not check out the main districts that make up the city.

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Burj Khalifa

At 2,717 (828 meters) feet high, the Burj Khalifa is Dubai’s most famous skyscraper and the highest building in the world.

Dubai Fountain

Dubai Fountain is the largest in the world and one of the most spectacular. This is Dubai’s answer to the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas.

Desert Safari

The desert safari has become the best day out, undoubtedly the most popular tourist activity for visitors to Dubai. Find out what the safari involves.

Burj Al Arab

Burj al Arab Hotel is the only 7 star hotel in the world, and, since its creation in 1999 is classed as the best hotel on the Planet.

Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah is one of Dubai’s top attractions. Find all about it, the best place to see it, and how to get there.

Dubai Marina

Located in the heart of modern Dubai, the marina is one of the most pleasant parts of the city and where the most modern buildings are located.

Dubai Creek

Dubai Creek is a saltwater inlet that runs 6 miles inland through the famous emirate city and is one of the best locations to explore on holiday.

Inaugurated in 2008, Dubai Mall is the largest shopping center in Dubai and also one of the city’s newest.

Al Seef is a district that allows you to immerse yourself in the most historic and traditional side of the city and is one of the must-see neighborhoods in Dubai.

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Tourist attractions

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Burj Khalifa

At 2,717 (828 meters) feet high, the Burj Khalifa is Dubai’s most famous skyscraper and the highest building in the world.

Dubai Fountain

Dubai Fountain is the largest in the world and one of the most spectacular. This is Dubai’s answer to the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas.

Burj Al Arab

Burj al Arab Hotel is the only 7 star hotel in the world, and, since its creation in 1999 is classed as the best hotel on the Planet.

Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah is one of Dubai’s top attractions. Find all about it, the best place to see it, and how to get there.

Dubai Creek

Dubai Creek is a saltwater inlet that runs 6 miles inland through the famous emirate city and is one of the best locations to explore on holiday.

Al Seef is a district that allows you to immerse yourself in the most historic and traditional side of the city and is one of the must-see neighborhoods in Dubai.

Al Bastakiya

Localized in Bur Dubai on the southside of the Creek, Al Bastakiya is one of the oldest areas of Dubai, and also one we recommend the most.

Jumeirah Mosque

Jumeirah Mosque

The Jumeirah Mosque is the most famous shrine in Dubai, both for its stunning architecture and due to it being the only one that allows access to visitors.

Ain Dubai is the largest Ferris wheel in the world. It measures 250 meters (820 feet) high and its luxurious cabins offer unforgettable views of the Dubai skyline.

The World is a complex of 300 artificial islands which, when seen from above, form a map of the globe.

Dubai Museum

Dubai Museum is the most important cultural center in the city. In the exhibition spaces, you will learn all about the different sides of life in the city.

Saeed Al Maktoum House

Saeed Al Maktoum House

Saeed al Maktoum House is a beautiful example of elegant 19-century Arabic architecture. It is home to a fascinating collection of photographs and objects.

Heritage House

Heritage House is a traditional house which reflects Dubai’s past. You can visit all the house and its wonderful patio.

Al-Ahmadiya School

Al-Ahmadiya School

Al Ahmadiya school is one of Dubai’s original centres of education and today houses a fascinating museum.

Created in 1975 in the old outskirts of the city, Safa Park today is an enormous park in the heart of Dubai. Find out all about it here.

Creekside Park

Locate in Bur Dubai, on the banks of Dubai Creek, Creekside Park is one of the largest parks in the city. Find out everything it has to offer.

Heritage Village

Heritage Village

Situated in the Al Shindagha neighbourhood, Heritage Village and Diving Village form peculiar reconstructions that introduces visitors to Dubai.

Global Villages

Global Villages

Global Village in Dubai is an enormous leisure, cultural and retail space, filled with pavilions, shops, restaurants and attractions. Find our more here!

Dubai Safari Park

Dubai Safari Park

Dubai Safari Park is the oldest Zoo on the Arabian Peninsula and one of the most distressing we have ever seen. Find out why here.

Museum of the Future

Museum of the Future

Built to envision the future of our dreams, the Dubai Museum of the Future occupies a building that looks like it's floating in the middle of the Dubai skyline.

Bluewaters Island

Bluewaters Island

Bluewaters Island is a man-made island designed for those with the finest of tastes. Ain Dubai, the world's tallest Ferris wheel, rises above the island and there are endless activities.

The iconic buildings in the ancient neighbourhood of Al Fahidi preserve traditions and tell stories that will take you back in time.

Activities

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Desert Safari

The desert safari has become the best day out, undoubtedly the most popular tourist activity for visitors to Dubai. Find out what the safari involves.

Boat Cruise

Dubai Creek is where the city was born. Exploring it by boat is an unmissable activity for your trip. Find out how here.

Ski Dubai is the largest indoor ski slope in the world. It is located in the Mall of the Emirates shopping center, one of the largest in Dubai.

Wild Wadi Water Park

Wild Wadi Water Park

Wild Wadi Water Park is one of the most famous water parks in Dubai, as it was one of the first big tourist attractions in the city.

Aquaventure

Opened in 2008, Aquaventure is Dubai’s newest water park and is located in the grounds of the luxury Atlantis hotel.

IMG Worlds of Adventure

IMG Worlds of Adventure

Covering an area of 14 hectares, and with a capacity for up to 20,000 daily visitors, IMG Worlds of Adventure is the world's largest indoor theme park.

Dubai Nightlife

Dubai Nightlife

Dubai is a city with an endless number of bars and discos offering top class sound, decoration, and comfort.

Beach Clubs

Dubai’s fine weather and the warm temperatures of the Persian Gulf make the beach clubs worth considering.

Dubai Ferry

The Dubai ferry passes the principle landmarks and locations along the city’s coastline. Discover everything you need to know about Dubai’s boats here.

Dubai Parks and Resorts

Dubai Parks and Resorts

Dubai Parks and Resorts is complex of three theme parks and an aquatic park that comprise one of the best attractions in Dubai.

Beaches

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The Beach JBR

The Beach is Dubai's trendiest beach, a lively coastal strip of soft white sand that allows you to enjoy the sunny and relaxed side of Dubai.

Jumeirah Beach Park

Jumeirah Beach Park

Jumeirah Beach Park covers an endless stretch of beautiful sand, gardens, barbeques, children’s areas, and bars. This is one of the best beaches in Dubai.

Al Mamzar Beach Park

Al Mamzar Beach Park

The lush green vegetation which surrounds Al Mamzar Park conceals a stunning beach of fine white sand and crystal blue water. This is Dubai's best beach.

Kite Beach, a nice beach offering unbeatable views of the Burj al Arab, is the ideal setting for surfing and kite surfing.

Nearby sights

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How to get to Abu Dhabi and what to see. The capital and most important city in the UAE is an essential trip.

Find out how to get to Fujairah and what to see in one of the UAE's most beautiful cities and the only capital in the Gulf of Oman.

Culture, history, and desert landscapes make Al Ain one of the most popular excursions from Dubai. Find out all about this captivating city here.

Declared the Cultural Capital of the Arab World by UNESCO, Sharjah is a good place to visit from Dubai.

Ferrari World

Ferrari World is a theme park devoted to the famous brand of car and is found on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Opened in November 2017, the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum is one of the most modern, fascinating and well-organized museums in the world.

Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Popularly known as the Grand Mosque, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque is one of the largest in the world. Find out all about it here.

Yas Marina Circuit

Yas Marina Circuit

The Yas Marina Circuit, located on the man-made Yas Island, hosts some of the most prestigious Formula 1 races in the world.

Dubai Parks and Resorts

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Legoland has 15,000 structures formed by more than 60 million bricks, more than 40 interactive games, shows, and attractions.

Motiongate is a Hollywood themed amusement park which contains the best attractions of Dubai Parks and Resort. Find out all about it.

Panoramic Bars in Dubai

Panoramic Bars

A great bird’s eye view of Dubai is not just restricted to the Burj Khalifa or a helicopter ride. Here we tell you about some bars with incredible views.

Famous Buildings in Dubai

Famous buildings

Dubai is one of the cities with the most skyscrapers in the world and is also becoming one with the most avant-garde architecture.

Cruises from Dubai

Cruises

Dubai has one of the biggest ports in the world, Port Rashid. Find out about the different cruises which operate here and where they go.