What to see in Dubai

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Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa is undeniably the world's tallest building and one of Dubai's most iconic landmarks. Standing at 828 meters tall, this feat of engineering is located next to Dubai Mall and has been attracting visitors from all around the world...
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Burj Al Arab

The Burj Al Arab stands out as an iconic landmark in Dubai, just as the Eiffel Tower does in Paris. This luxurious hotel, which was completed in 1999, is located on an artificial island, comes with its own helipad and fleet of chauffeur-driven...
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Kite Beach

Attracting sporty people, this beach just north of Jumeirah Public Beach is pristine, its white sand stretching long. Kitesurfing, beach tennis, beach volleyball, and kayaking are just a few of the activities provided here. Furthermore, there is...
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JBR Beach

This pristine playground offers plenty of amenities, including showers, toilets, and changing rooms housed in unique panelled structures. Children can have fun at the splash zone to stay cool, and there is also an outdoor gym for exercising....
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Al Bastakiya - Al Fahidi Historic District

The tranquil pathways of the once bustling Bastakiya Quarter, now tastefully preserved, provide a peaceful atmosphere for a stroll. With 50 buildings featuring museums, craft shops, cultural exhibits, courtyard cafes, art galleries and two...
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Al Seef

In the early 1900s, Dubai's trading hub was located in this historical area, which saw the development of the pearl diving industry. Spanning 1.8km along Dubai Creek, the area has been divided into two distinct sections. The first is modern,...
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Alserkal Avenue

Thanks to the vision of Abdelmonem Bin Eisa Alserkal, edgy contemporary art from the Middle East and beyond has been welcomed in Dubai. Alserkal, a local developer and arts patron, transformed a large warehouse in Al Quoz - a dusty area - into a...
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Alserkal Cultural Foundation

The Al Fahidi Historic District is home to the most dynamic cultural space: a nonprofit foundation whose galleries display traditional and modern works of art by local and international artists. The courtyard in the center is home to a cafe with...
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Cayan Tower

Stretching skyward for 307m, it may not be the tallest residential tower in the Dubai Marina, but it's certainly a building with twist: a 90-degree spiral over the course of its height, to be precise. Aside from looking cool, the design actually...
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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

The Dubai Mall boasts a breathtaking aquarium with countless aquatic creatures swimming around a simulated coral reef. Sharks, rays, groupers, and an array of pelagic fish can be viewed from inside or out. To truly experience the spectacle,...
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Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, covering 225 sq km and accounting for 5% of Dubai's total land area, is located on the outskirts of Sharjah. Established in 1999, it has been involved in numerous projects to reintroduce mountain gazelles,...
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Dubai Fountain

Witness the spectacular sight of the dancing fountain set in the middle of a giant lake, against the backdrop of the glittering Burj Khalifa. Water dances gracefully, like a belly dancer, arcs like a dolphin, and surges as high as 140m in time to...
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Dubai Museum

The Al Fahidi Fort, estimated to have been built in 1800 and being the oldest existing structure in Dubai, houses the city's main historical museum. It offers a journey through the metropolis' transformation from a fishing and pearler's village...
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Green Planet

The Green Planet is an indoor tropical paradise that combines education and entertainment about biodiversity, nature, and sustainability. Featuring more than 3000 species of animals and plants - including birds, butterflies, frogs, spiders, and...
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IMG Worlds of Adventure

IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world's largest indoor theme park, is situated in an air-conditioned hangar that is the size of 28 football fields. This impressive US$1 billion park offers over twenty rides and attractions divided into four themed...
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Jumeirah Public Beach

Head to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and make your way north to Sunset Beach for the perfect selfie with the Burj Al Arab in the background. You'll find wide, sandy shores with convenient amenities such as toilets, showers, changing cubicles, and...
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Nikki Beach Dubai

On the emerging Pearl Jumeirah residential peninsula, the fashionable pleasure pit stands out with its pristine all-white look. On weekends, the Dubai branch of the famous Miami beach club draws the bronzed, beautiful, and cashed-up crowd to...
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Perfume House

The Al Shindagha Museum restoration project has revitalized the former home of a beloved Dubai sheikha who delighted in perfume. The building has been restored and now houses interactive exhibits on scents, smells, and fragrances. Visitors can...
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Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

This nonprofit centre, based on the edge of Al Fahidi Historic District, founded in 1995 by Dubai's current ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, offers activities, Emirati meals and tours to those looking to further explore Emirati culture and...
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The Beach at JBR

Stretching for about 1km along the beachfront, The Beach at JBR is a vibrant, open-plan urban-style complex with low-lying buildings and breezy plazas. It's a hit with families at weekends, hosting a variety of cafes, upmarket shops, and a...
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Third Line

The Third Line is a leading gallery on Dubai's art scene, representing around 30 Middle Eastern artists, such as Lamya Gargash (Emirati) and Fouad Elkoury (Lebanese photographer). It publishes books, hosts lectures, and participates in renowned...
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Club Mina

This family-friendly club features five pools (including a shaded one for kids), a children's club, and a water-sports centre, all with the added bonus of 500m of private beach. Adults can enjoy a refreshing cocktail at the swim-up bar, and...
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Fairmont The Palm Beach Club

Visiting the family-friendly club at the luxurious Fairmont Hotel promises a memorable experience, from admiring the mainland skyline to enjoying the sand and pool. The Fairmont Falcon Juniors' Club is perfect for children who need to burn off...
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Jumeirah Mosque

The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding offers free one-hour guided tours of Jumeirah Mosque, one of the most stunning mosques in Dubai and a rare example of a mosque open to non-Muslims. Participants are welcome to dress modestly...
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Al Qudra Lake

For those who appreciate the outdoors, this set of man-made lakes situated on the southern edge of Dubai in the Saih Al Salam desert is the perfect escape. Leave the tall buildings behind and explore the sandy dunes and oasis-like pools. Keep an...
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1x1 Gallery

Under the leadership of the dynamic Malini Gulrajani, this gallery has showcased some of India's most renowned contemporary artists to Dubai since 2009. Recently, Gulrajani has also begun to feature works from up-and-coming Emirati and Middle...
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Al Barsha Pond Park

Visitors to Al Barsha Pond Park will love thepeaceful surroundings and stunning lake views. The park is an ideal spot to rent a swan-shaped boat to explore the lake's tranquil waters and is especially popular with kids. There are also jogging...
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Ayyam Gallery

This top gallery, located on the Alserkal Avenue gallery campus in Al Quoz and with branches at Gate Village, mainly strives to promote emerging Middle Eastern (especially Syrian) artists and to showcase their often political, provocative, and...
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Custot Gallery

The Waddington Custot gallery in London is renowned for its 700-sq-metre space, which has hosted numerous exhibitions of renowned global artists such as Halley, Davenport, Miro, and Picasso. In July 2018, the gallery was the first to organize an...
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Deira Old Souq Marine Transport Station

Explore the vibrant port of Deira, the traditional home of Dubai's souqs, and take pictures of the colorful dhows docked in the water. These traditional boats have been used to transport goods across the Gulf and Indian Ocean for centuries,...
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Dubai Design District

Dubai's creative crowd have a fresh, new hub in the form of the Dubai Design District (d3). This up-and-coming destination has attracted regional and international talent and brands, such as Adidas and Foster + Partners. Guests can get a taste of...
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Dubai Frame

In January 2018, the 150m rectangular 'picture frame' was opened in Zabeel Park, bridging the gap between historic and modern Dubai. On the ground floor, visitors can explore galleries depicting the past, before taking an elevator to the rooftop...
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Emirates Towers

The twin, triangular towers along Sheikh Zayed Rd. with their silver-coated aluminum panels and needle-nose spires are the most eye-catching of all the skyscrapers in Dubai, despite their lack of height or newness. The taller tower, which stands...
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Etihad Museum

This modern museum, opened in 2017, chronicles the history of the United Arab Emirates from the discovery of oil in the 1950s to the country's birth in 1971. With documentary films, photographs, artifacts, timelines, and interactive displays,...
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Gate Village

The two wooden bridges connecting Dubai International Finance Centre to Gate Village, a modernist collection of 10 stone-clad towers arranged around pedestrian walkways and small piazzas, are a popular destination for art gallery-goers. Ayyam and...
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Heritage House

This 1890 courtyard house, a former home of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Dalmouk, wealthy pearl merchant and founder of the adjacent Al Ahmadiya School, Dubai's oldest learning pen, is closed for renovation until the end of 2019. Built from coral and gypsum,...
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La Mer

La Mer, Dubai's newest beachfront destination, opened in 2018 and offers a variety of entertainment options, from shops and restaurants to a waterpark and playpark. Visitors can enjoy its free beachfront with hammocks, sunbathing, and an...
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Legoland Dubai

This theme park, designed for children under 12, is bursting with excitement. Kids can explore the six themed areas featuring 40 exciting rides and attractions, such as pedal cars and Duplo planes. Older children can enjoy thrilling adventures...
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Leila Heller Gallery

This esteemed New York import showcases the work of up-and-coming and mid-career artists from the Middle East, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Turkey. Boasting three spacious exhibition areas, this is the biggest gallery in the UAE and is...
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Lost Chambers Aquarium

Ali and Blue, the rare albino alligators, are the latest attractions in this incredible labyrinth of underwater passageways, tanks, and enclosures that mimics the mythical lost city of Atlantis. Boasting an impressive 65,000 exotic sea creatures,...