Dubai Attractions: 20 Must-Visit Sights in the City

 

Looking for things to do in Dubai? With the world's tallest building, dancing fountains, large amusement parks, heritage museums, modern galleries, traditional souks and a groundbreaking show, which you can see in Las Vegas, Dubai has everything.

Dubai will sweep you off and draw you to your toes with attractions which breaks records and blows your mind. On a tour of the city, you can walk through the millions of flowers in Dubai's Miracle Garden in a minute and walk to the next largest indoor theme park in the world. From jumping out of a plane over Palm Jumeirah to 3,962 meters (13,000 feet) to seeing Dubai from the 154th floor of the planet's tallest building, the edges of past and future streams together in this compact destination of souks, skyscrapers, deserts and beaches.

Burj Khalifa

When Burj Khalifa opened in 2010, it was formally named the world's tallest structure, overshadowing Dubai's now altogether raised horizon. The epicenter of Dubai, it is the emirate’s foremost gathering ground each New Year’s Eve. Fireworks and light shows burst from its shimmering façade, and inside there are multiple ways to enjoy its lofty heights. Try breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner at Atmosphere restaurant on level 122, or cocktails and canapés at The Lounge on levels 152 to 154.

The Dubai Fountain

The Dubai Fountain is located at the base of the Burj Khalifa, with a huge Dubai mall. The fountain erupts in various choreographed water dances with different soundtracks and light shows every 30 minutes from 6 p.m. For the best view, board the Dubai Fountain boat and see the 85,000 liters (18,697 gallons) of water above the lake surface and the mellow springs made of 6,000 glowing lights.

Dubai Souks

On both sides of the creek in the Al-Fahidi Historical District, the Dubai souks are laden with gold, clothes, perfume and spices. Sail between these alleyway markets by traditional Abra water buses for only 1 AED (£ 0.22). On the left, textile souk vendors adorn passers-by, while on the right, they are lured with gold, perfume, saffron and oud (agarwood) glitter and scent. Not the most sought-after area to explore, you can visit the souks in a four-hour visit that also goes to the Coffee Museum, the Dubai Museum and the Arabic Calligraphy Museum, with samples of authentic street food en route.

Dubai Museum

In 1787, Al-Fahidi Fort - located along the Dubai Creek in the heart of the Heritage District - was a stronghold of the kingdom, an armory and a prison. Today it holds the Dubai Museum, whose courtyard contains memorable weapons, boats and displays, photographs, antiques and life-sized models that introduce life to old Arabia. Piles of reconstructed information, roads and landscapes of the historic center from ships, houses, fields and study halls.

La Perle by Dragone

Franco Dragone, the modern head of ‘Le Reve’ in Las Vegas, is the mastermind behind Dubai's ‘La Perle by Dragone’ a charming show that sails through the seasons and the district's history through death-defying stunts and body-bending acrobatics. Visitors at the neighborhood Hilton, Habtoor Palace and V Hotel, part of Al Habtoor City Inn Complex, receive free passes. Tickets and special offers are also available online, and pre-theater dinner and gold seat represent great value deals.

Dubai Frame

Replicating the photo frame, the rising mark is located on either side of Dubai from the location of the park around the photo. Old Dubai is built from one angle, while the other Dubai and its skyscrapers are visible. Inside, from the 360-degree view shown above, there are two glass-bottomed passages in the recent past and from the sky to the ground that connect the two 150-meter (492-foot) towers. Exhibitions of floors dedicated to the future of Dubai.

Al Shindagha Museum

Discover how developed businesses have dedicated themselves to past Emirati families and organizations as dealers and sailors in the recent Dubai Heritage Complex on Dubai Creek. Historic Shindagha was once an immovable property in the possession of the Bedouin leaders. Today, their traditional courtyard houses have been converted into a museum collection. If you only have one chance to meet, breathe in the set of experiments at the perfume house, with intelligent exhibits, uncovering the strange scents of Oud, Sweet Musk and Whale Ambergris that are loved by Arabs. 

Etihad Museum

Celebrating the birth of the United Arab Emirates in 1971, the Etihad Museum is translated as the Union Museum. The building's eye-catching rolls are shaped like a document signed by the seven founding fathers of the Trucial states to form the UAE, and use its golden pillars in which pens were represented. At the front door stands the original building in which the agreement was signed, which was moved here, piece by piece. Learn about the UAE, its late first president, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his philosophies on everything from education to the role of women in UAE society.

Ski Dubai

The only snow you can ever see in the UAE's skies of Ski Dubai. There is no better antidote than tidying up the hot snow load, enjoying skiing and other cool frolics, which include zorbing in large transparent balls. Featuring the world's first indoor black run, the ski center includes five runs from 60 to 400 meters (147 to 1,312 feet) in various ranges and lengths. Ticket costs employ ski clothing, so there's no reason to pack your shoes, shafts and skis.

Burj Al Arab

The stunning Burj Al Arab Hotel, built on the horizon of Dubai like a traditional Arabian dhow boat, is a notorious milestone on the horizon. Its interior is similarly interesting. The rainbow-colored atrium is taller than the Eiffel Tower, with an aquarium and a dancing fountain at its base. Guests can cross the main line from the private destination only with an approved tour or room, restaurant or bar reservations. Try the lunch tasting menus in Al Mahara, the savored for the day when the 27th floor views are the most impressive.

Wild Wadi Waterpark

Check out your contract on the awesome sky-high tube slides the Jumeirah Caesar and the Burj Surj. One of Dubai's three water parks, Wild Wadi also has a water adventure playground designed with features such as an old dhow boat, a lazy river, a tidal pool and wipe-outs and riptide flow riders. Here the surfing device throws more than seven tons (1,883 gallons) of water into the molded foam structure, creating ripples from the board on the body. Access to the park is a privilege when you stay at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, or day passes can be booked directly.

Aquaventure Waterpark

At Aquaventure Waterpark, two water rides, Leap of Faith and Poseidon's Revenge, separate the headhunters from the head patients to the heights. The previous slide falls from the height of a nine-story building, while the latter shows a floor that falls down, drowning riders at 60 kilometers per hour (37 miles per hour). This white-knuckle water park is a part of Atlantis, The Palm. It is a resort that has become a holiday destination with its 11 million liters (2,419,661 gallons) of Ambassador Lagoon Aquarium and 28 restaurants, including celebrity chef outlets. Nobuo Matsuhisa and Gordon Ramsey.

Dubai Miracle Garden

Immerse yourself in millions of flowers arranged in magnificent arches, patterns and shapes, including a 12 meter long (39 feet long) teddy bear, a heart-shaped corridor, fairy tale houses and a palace, which are made of all flowers. Dubai Miracle Garden broke the world record for the largest vertical garden in 2013. The world's largest flower statue the size of an Airbus A380 aircraft in 2016. Shrubbery Form, 18 meters (59 feet) in Mickey Mouse, 2018. Open from mid-November to mid-May, this 72,000-square-meter (775,001-square-foot) technicolor park adds new charm each year and maintains an indoor garden occupied by around 15,000 resident butterflies. 

Dubai Garden Glow

Skirt through the bright lights of Dubai Garden Glow, an enlightened electric garden with various themed parks, including a dinosaur park with more than 100 animatronic model dinosaurs and an ice park where 5,000 Tons (5,511 tons) of ice has been produced into a sub-zero playground. Elsewhere, the dark garden is inhabited by sculptures of multi-colored bulbs that take on the form of underwater worlds, wildlife and forests. The doors of Dubai Garden Glow are open at night and occasionally from early October to late May.

Global Village

A fairground with 27 pavilions surrounded by food from more than 90 different countries, Global Village Dubai is the residential version of the World Expo. The range of dishes on offer is amazing. From American skirt burgers dressed in melted cheese to Japanese octopus balls called Takoyaki, it includes flavors from every corner of the globe. From the end of October to the middle of April each year until 4pm, the entrance fee costs not exactly a latte and includes standard live music, dance performances and fireworks every Thursday and Friday at 9pm.

Dubai Parks and Resorts

The largest amusement park complex in the Middle East includes Legoland Dubai, Legoland Water Park, Motion Gate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai and two hotels. Riverland, the Open-Air Food Court in Dubai echoes a variety of historical positions, from 17th-century France to the United States in the 1950s, including food. Gain a few pounds and spend a few days with the family of LEGO Pontoon, enjoy Bollywood dance shows and overcome the film themed 4D test system and white-knuckle rides. 

IMG Worlds of Adventure

In the scorching heat of Dubai, the world's largest indoor theme park is a seasonal hotspot, making it a year-round hotspot for thrill seekers. Visitors can take a motion seat in a stereoscopic cinema dome to immerse themselves in an epic battle of Hulk and to ride in the swing of Power Puff Girls' high-flying cars. The biggest betrayals are to be found on the Velociraptor Roller Coaster, which roams outside the structure or inside the haunted hotel, where the characters in the shadows are ready to make guests shudder.

Skydive Dubai

Experience the thrill of falling over 193km (120km / h) every hour while applying the instructor safely. Skydive leaps over either the Dubai Desert or the Palm Jumeirah. Dubai's famous tree-shaped island, with an elevation of 3,962 meters (13,000 feet). In the expensive Dubai adventure, the tandem package costs from AED 1600 and includes a USB photo and a modified video of the experience. Another trip is a 20-minute flight across Dubai in a two-man Sky hub Gyrocopter, which collides with a trained pilot on land 457 meters (1,500 feet) from Dubai.

Jameel Arts Centre

Embraced by the curves of Dubai Creek, next door of Palazzo Versace, Jamil Arts Center is one of Dubai's best budget friendly attractions. Its own sculpture, set inside the park, with its scattered, shiny white cubist building with courtyards designed for personal reflection, is as amazing as the art inside. Enjoy modern collections through large-scale installation, assembly, drawing, photography and painting in the Middle East and Asia. There is also a regular program of talks, workshops, films and opportunities.

Alserkal Avenue

A mechanical home that has been redesigned as a workmanship center, the streets of Alzheimer's Avenue have been transformed into warehouses as well as business exhibitions and studios, patterned restaurants serving charcoal latte, an arthouse cinema with vintage fixtures and beautiful boutiques. Nostalgia is involved in the definition of automotive in classic cars, satisfying messy art class in Jamjar and sweet shopping in Mirzam Chocolate Makers Factory Café, where free samples are kept for tasting.

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