Places to Visit in Dubai

Top attractions and must-see spots in Dubai

  • Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

    Restored lanes of old Dubai in Bur Dubai, with coral and gypsum houses, wind towers, galleries and cafes.

  • Aquaventure Waterpark (Atlantis, The Palm)

    Large waterpark beside Atlantis, The Palm on Palm Jumeirah, with more than 105 slides and rides.

  • Burj Khalifa (At The Top)

    The world's tallest building, with public observation decks on Levels 124, 125 and 148 above Downtown Dubai.

  • Dubai Creek Abra Crossing

    Cross Dubai Creek on a traditional wooden abra between the Bur Dubai and Deira souks.

  • Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

    Dubai's first national park, a protected desert home to Arabian oryx and gazelles, visited only with approved tour operators.

  • Dubai Fountain

    Choreographed water, music and light shows on Burj Lake at the foot of Burj Khalifa, beside The Dubai Mall.

  • Dubai Frame

    Giant picture frame shaped landmark in Zabeel Park, with a glass floored bridge looking at old and new Dubai.

  • Dubai Marina

    Canal lined district of residential towers, with Marina Walk, yacht berths and JBR beach close by.

  • Dubai Miracle Garden

    Seasonal flower garden in Al Barsha South with huge floral sculptures, including a full size Emirates A380.

  • Etihad Museum

    Dubai Culture museum on the site where the UAE was founded in 1971, telling the story of the union.

  • Global Village

    Seasonal open air festival park with country pavilions, street food, shows and rides, open on winter evenings.

  • Gold Souk (Deira)

    Covered market street in Deira lined with jewellers selling gold, silver and gemstone jewellery.

  • Hindu Temple Dubai (Jebel Ali)

    Main public Hindu temple in Dubai, in Jebel Ali Village, with Shiva as the principal deity among many shrines.

  • Jumeirah Mosque

    Stone mosque on Jumeirah Beach Road, open to non Muslim visitors on guided cultural visits.

  • Kite Beach

    Free public beach in Umm Suqeim known for kitesurfing, with a long running track and views of Burj Al Arab.

  • Palm Jumeirah

    Palm tree shaped artificial island off the Dubai coast, with Atlantis on the outer crescent and beach clubs along the fronds.

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    Shri Krishna Temple (Shrinathji Haveli)

    Historic Pushtimarg Krishna temple in Bur Dubai, still open at the old Al Fahidi complex after the Shiva Mandir moved to Jebel Ali.

  • Souk Madinat Jumeirah

    Arabian style souk on waterways at Madinat Jumeirah, with shops, restaurants and views of Burj Al Arab.

  • The Dubai Mall

    Huge Downtown mall at the foot of Burj Khalifa, with Dubai Aquarium, the indoor waterfall and the Dubai Fountain outside.

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