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Dubai, a desert city of breathtaking skyscrapers, emerging businesses, world-class luxury resorts, and extreme adventures. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. From its beautiful white sandy beaches, a myriad of shopping districts, and other countless attractions and experiences to choose from, you are sure to never run out of things to do in Dubai.

Burj Khalifa

Get a spectacular birds-eye view of all the attractions in Dubai on the 125th-floor observation deck at The Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the city and the world. With a total height of 2,717ft (829.8m), you can easily spot this magnificent piece of engineering standing tall and proud from any distance. Avoid the long queues on-site and purchase your tickets online for quicker access to the observation deck. Make sure to not miss the amazing lights and fountain show while you’re there!

The Dubai Mall

Even if you’re shopping for luxury brands or not, the Dubai Mall is a place worth visiting. Dubbed as the largest shopping, entertainment, and leisure destination in the world (by land area), it is part of the $20M Downtown complex which includes over a thousand shops. Because of how massive this mall is, you can also find entertaining activities such as an ice rink, an aquarium, an indoor fountain, to a grand cinema complex.

The Dubai Fountain

Witness a breathtaking musical fountain show when you visit Downtown Dubai. The Dubai Fountain, located just outside of the Burj Khalifa, offers captivating water, music, and light experience, something every tourist should see when visiting the beautiful desert city. The fountain jets up water into the air, illuminated with colorful lights as music is played in the background, giving you a beautiful light show display which will leave you spellbound. The show takes place every 30 minutes from 6PM, daily.

Dubai Museum

If you want to know how Dubai emerged from a small pearl diving and fishing village in the 1800s to the luxurious city we see today, then a must-visit tourist spot is the Dubai Museum, the city’s main historical museum. Find exhibits and life-sized dioramas from the Bedouin life, historical prints and footage of the Arab heritage, as well as archaeological items and artifacts discovered from ancient settlements at nearby towns.

Dubai Creek

One of the popular sights and places in Dubai to visit is Dubai Creek. This bustling creek has been the city’s soul and lifeblood for centuries and it continues to attract tourists from all over the world. Hop aboard an abra, or the traditional wooden boat, for a unique sightseeing experience of the new and old Dubai. Take the cruise during sunset or in the evening to see Dubai’s beautiful skyline light up at night.

Ski Dubai

An indoor ski resort in the middle of the desert? It’s one of the many unique Dubai tourist spots the city has to offer. Ski Dubai is a fun attraction to be experienced with family and friends. It offers indoor ski resort features like the 85m-high indoor mountain for skiing as well as a snow park for a variety of snow activities to try together with the kids. Ski Dubai also houses a few penguins which you can have close encounters with several times a day.

Mall of the Emirates

Mall of the Emirates is another massive shopping district in Dubai that you should visit. It houses the famous Ski Dubai, the indoor skiing resort, a 24-screen multiplex cinema, and around 630 shops and restaurants. Easily accessible through Dubai’s metro system, you can start shopping your heart away, and explore different designer shops and dine in at the many restaurants the mall has in store.

Dubai Gold Souk

Located in Dubai’s commercial business district in Deira, go and explore the Dubai Gold Souk, a covered gold market that’s home to dozens of jewelry shops and traders. You can find every kind of jewelry imaginable with different designs – from pearls, to diamonds, and of course, gold. Even if you’re not the type to purchase some jewelry, simply strolling through the market and observing the hustle and bustle of tourists and retailers is a treat in itself.

Wild Wadi Waterpark

Situated in Jumeirah, near Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, you’ll find the hottest waterpark in Dubai, the Wild Wadi Water Park. Experience a variety of water rides and activities to enjoy – from extremes to the relaxing type – there’s always something for visitors of any age. With the city’s warm climate, you can simply visit the waterpark at any time of the year. Buy your tickets in advance to skip the long queues and start your water adventures!

Jumeirah Beach

Also known as Sunset Beach, Jumeirah Beach is a popular tourist attraction in Dubai where visitors come to see the white sand beach strip against the ocean’s turquoise water, as well as get the infamous snapshot of Burj Al Arab, a 5-star hotel, as a backdrop. Apart from being an attraction in itself, you can also find restaurants, shopping malls, and even small shops to rent sun-loungers or jet-skis from.

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What is Dubai Best Known for?

Dubai is famous for the myriad of extravagant sightseeing attractions and unique activities every visitor can experience. The city is home to world-class skyscrapers and glamorous hotels, shopping complexes, as well as other cultural activities and outdoor adventures.

When is the Best Time to visit Dubai?

Dubai typically has a warm climate throughout the year, however, if you’re looking to visit the city with fewer crowds and pleasant weather, best to visit during the winter months between November to March. It is also the time when hotel rates are at its peak, so it’s good to plan and book in advance. For lower hotel and attraction rates, visit Dubai during the summer when temperatures are at a high.

Where is the Best Location for Tourists to stay in Dubai?

Known for high-end hotels, Dubai also offers several great hotels to stay in for travelers with any budget. For more modern and top-notch hotels, you can book around the Dubai Marina area. If you’re looking for an authentic, more budget-friendly neighborhood, book to stay in Downtown and the district of Deira.

Why people love Dubai

Mykola
Published 1324 days ago
Booked a visit to the Green planet in Dubai. I used this service for the first time. The proposed price of $ 46 versus 61 on the official website for 2 adult tickets saved $ 15 (170aed VS 220). At the same time, the voucher does not require exchange at the box office for a ticket, as it turned out. The barcode in the voucher is scanned at the checkout and recognized as the actual ticket. Everything works, and in the most convenient format. I recommend!
NATALYA
Published 1358 days ago
The most memorable event in Dubai. The fountains are beautiful. A boat ride around the singing fountains is a must-do in Dubai. An incredible experience when you float on transparent water, in which millions of lights are reflected, and around grandiose majestic buildings, and magnificent dances of fountains. The spectacle is mesmerizing.
Dmitry
Published 1323 days ago
Cool park in Dubai. Were a family with two children 8 and 14 years old. Everyone liked this park very much. There are many attractions, including extreme ones. There are many cafes in the park. It is very comfortable in the park, you do not stand under the scorching sun. Very healthy park, I advise you to visit.
Dmitry
Published 1324 days ago
A very exciting excursion. I advise absolutely all guests of Dubai to visit. Riding on the dunes in a Land Cruiser jeep with a first-class driver, riding quad bikes (if desired, for an additional fee 250 dirhams per car for 30 minutes), sandboarding, camel riding, dinner in a Bedouin village and a magnificent fire show await you when you visit this excursion ... An incredible experience after this safari. We were very pleased. Many thanks to RAH Tourism and special thanks to Asarar for spending time on Safari.
Irina
Published 1325 days ago
The most common is the so-called Dubai Safari or Jeep Safari. This tour takes place in the afternoon. Until the heat disappeared behind the cover of night, spacious, air-conditioned, specially equipped off-road vehicles took us to the picturesque and mysterious desert, where, before sunset, the virtuoso masters of bends on the dunes gave us fantastic sensations, conquering majestic ridges in shaving throws. At times, what is happening seems incredible, since, most likely, this can be seen on screens in fantastic action games. Watching the sunset on the Arabian hills is truly a magnificent performance!
Thanh Ha
Published 1527 days ago
Reasonable price, beautiful scene, good food and drink. Our group was a bit late because we did not know the way and the parking information was not clear on the ticket. Get the battle run like the enemy. So the train departed about 10 minutes late. Knowing that bothering guests on the train - also blamed too much. But being the Captain smiling and standing at the jetty picked up and taken to the deck, so he was warm. Thanks a lot for a very nice trip. Great Dubai.

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