Dubai Destinations
Dubai is UAE's if the not the world's most glittering and opulent cities. With sky-high hotels, opulent beach resorts, palm shaped islands and indoor ski-resorts, it's one of the most popular travel destinations in the world.
Burj Khalifa
Arguably Dubai’s most popular and well-known attraction, the Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest structure. With 163 stories, its towering structure easily exceeds 828 meters (2,716 ft), consisting of various hotels, restaurants, and boutiques. The structure was designed by American architect Adrian Smith and completed in 2010. The Burj Khalifa has many observation decks, the most popular one being "At the Top Sky”, which is situated on the 148th level and offers a stunning panorama of the city skyline and the surrounding landscape. Tourists can also find telescopes, interactive exhibits, and a gift store on the observation deck.
Things to Note Before Visiting
- Best Time to Visit: Sunset (Prime Time)
- Opening Hours: 12 PM to 10 PM
- Entry Fee: $125 For Adults (Prime Time)
Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall is one of the biggest retail centers in the whole globe. Its 502,000 square meter retail floor space is brimming with tourist attractions and activities to explore. Its unique and futuristic design, along with an uncountable number of retail shops of all the biggest brands in the world, make it a must-visit destination for tourists visiting Dubai. With more than 1,300 retail businesses, 200 restaurants and cafes, and a number of entertainment venues, including an ice rink, an aquarium, and a movie theater, it is a shopping paradise for retail lovers.
Things to Note Before Visiting
- Entry Fee: Free to Visit
- Best Time to Visit: After 10 AM (in the Morning)
- Opening Hours: 10 AM to 12 AM
Palm Jumeirah
Off the coast of Dubai, lies a futuristic man-made island known as Palm Jumeirah. It is one of three planned palm-shaped islands that make up the Palm Islands project, together with Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira. With a crescent-shaped breakwater, fronds, and a trunk like a palm tree, the island resembles a stunning palm tree. A bridge connects the trunk to the mainland, where a range of buildings such as flats and villas are located. Residential villas are located in the fronds, and hotels, resorts, and entertainment centers may be found on the breakwater. A drive through Palm Jumeirah itself is a must-see tourist activity on its own, with stunning vistas of the surrounding blue ocean.
Things to Note Before Visiting
- Best Time to Visit: In Winter (From November to March)
Atlantis, The Palm
Located on the stunning Palm Island, Atlantis, the Palm is an iconic resort with 1,544 rooms with an ocean theme. This magnificent resort has views of the Arabian Sea and Dubai's famous skyline, providing unique accommodation and an amazing experience. During their stay, visitors also have free access to the largest waterpark in the world, Aquaventure Waterpark.There are 32 restaurants and bars for foodies to enjoy, many of them award-winning restaurants. Visitors can also access the high-end facilities and opulent facial and massage treatments at the ShuiQi Spa for a relaxing end to their day.
Things to Note Before Visiting
- Entry Fee: Free to Visit ( Entry Fee may be required to visit special attractions)
- Best Time to Visit: In Winter
Dubai Global Village
One of the best destinations in Dubai to explore its multinational landscape, The Global Village is one of the top entertainment destinations in Dubai. It was started in 1997, in the form of some low-level shops that have now transformed into a bastion of Dubai’s homogeneous mixture of nationalities, with pavilions dedicated for some countries of the world. There, visitors can enjoy various other countries’s local cuisines, their cultures and traditions. The park is separated into four different sections with food, concerts and festivals, shopping and carnivals each presented by people from different countries.
Things to Note Before Visiting
Entry Fee: $7.35 per person
Opening Hours: Sunday to Wednesday: 4 PM to 12 AM, Thursday to Saturday: 4 PM to 1 AM
Best Time to Visit: Sunday to Wednesday
Dubai Miracle Garden
Another one of Dubai’s fantastic achievements, the Miracle Garden is one of the largest of its kinds in the whole world. The flowery paradise currently houses more than 150 million different species of flowers and almost the same quantity of plants, making it a haven for people seeking a break from the busy environment of the city. The garden is spread over 72,000 sq meters in total length, with varieties of flowers and plants spread according to species and with other attractions primarily for families, making the Miracle Garden one of the best kid-friendly places in Dubai.
Things to Note Before Visiting
Entry Fee: $25.86 per person
Opening Hours: 9 AM to 9 PM (Monday to Friday), 9 AM to 11 PM (Saturday to Sunday)
Best Time to Visit: Sunday to Wednesday (Weekdays)
Al Fahidi district
Built around the historic Al Fahidi fort built in the 1700’s, visiting the Al Fahidi district is one of the best ways to explore Dubai’s cultural heritage. It is home to some of Dubai's other less prominent attractions, with the Dubai Museum being its most visible among others of the district‘s attractions. With the traditional Emarati culture still visible in its buildings, vibe, and overall atmosphere, it is a fantastic way to enjoy the traditional culture of the city, for people a little bored of Dubai’s rather futuristic and modern atmosphere.
Things to Note Before Visiting
Best Time to Visit: Morning
Aquaventure Water Park
Located in Atlantis,The Palm, Aquaventure Water Park is one of Dubai's top attractions which offers something for people of every age group. The Park is home to some fantastic, and thrilling slides and rides, mixing to make an adventure-filled day for visitors. The park’s most prominent and fun attractions include the Aquaconda, the Lazy River, Posiedon’s Revenge, making it a perfect fit for people wanting to spend some family time in Dubai.
Things to Note Before Visiting
Entry Fee: $93.93 per person
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday and Sunday (9:45 AM to 6:30 PM), Saturday (10 to 10 PM)
Best Time to Visit: Morning and Weekdays