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23 verified attractions
Landmarks · Downtown Dubai
Burj Khalifa / At The Top
At The Top is the Burj Khalifa observation-deck experience in Downtown Dubai, directly beside Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain area.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Shopping · Downtown Dubai
Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall is Downtown Dubai’s major shopping and entertainment complex, connected to Burj Khalifa and close to the Dubai Fountain.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Family attractions · Downtown Dubai
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is an indoor family attraction inside Dubai Mall, useful for combining with other Downtown Dubai sights.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Iconic experiences · Downtown Dubai
Dubai Fountain
The Dubai Fountain occupies the Burj Lake waterfront between Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Museums · Trade Centre
Museum of the Future
Museum of the Future is a ticketed museum beside Emirates Towers on Sheikh Zayed Road, north of Downtown Dubai.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Landmarks · Zabeel
Dubai Frame
Dubai Frame is an observation landmark in Zabeel Park, positioned between the modern skyline and Old Dubai.
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Observation decks · Palm Jumeirah
The View at The Palm
The View at The Palm is an observation experience at Palm Tower, overlooking Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai coastline.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Waterparks · Palm Jumeirah
Aquaventure World
Aquaventure World is the large waterpark and marine-attraction complex at Atlantis on the outer crescent of Palm Jumeirah.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Seasonal attractions · Dubailand
Global Village
Global Village is Dubai’s seasonal outdoor culture, entertainment, shopping and food destination in Dubailand.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Parks / gardens · Al Barsha South
Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai Miracle Garden is a seasonal outdoor floral attraction in Al Barsha South, close to Dubai Butterfly Garden.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Family attractions · Al Barsha
Ski Dubai
Ski Dubai is the indoor snow park and ski attraction inside Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Observation decks · Bluewaters Island
Ain Dubai
Ain Dubai is the observation wheel on Bluewaters Island, beside JBR and across the water from Dubai Marina.
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Heritage · Bur Dubai
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is a preserved lanes-and-courtyards district in Bur Dubai beside Dubai Creek.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Shopping · Deira
Dubai Gold Souk
Dubai Gold Souk is a traditional retail district in Deira, near the Creek abra stations and Spice Souk.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Beaches · Jumeirah
Kite Beach
Kite Beach is a Dubai beaches option in Jumeirah; use current official visitor information when planning the day.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Theme parks · City of Arabia
IMG Worlds of Adventure
IMG Worlds of Adventure is a Dubai theme parks option in City of Arabia; use current official visitor information when planning the day.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Waterparks · Umm Suqeim
Wild Wadi Waterpark
Wild Wadi Waterpark is a Dubai waterparks option in Umm Suqeim; use current official visitor information when planning the day.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Museums · Al Seef
Museum of Illusions Dubai
Museum of Illusions Dubai is a Dubai museums option in Al Seef; use current official visitor information when planning the day.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Museums · Jumeirah 1
Etihad Museum
Etihad Museum is a Dubai museums option in Jumeirah 1; use current official visitor information when planning the day.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Marinas / waterfronts · Old Dubai
Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek is a Dubai marinas / waterfronts option in Old Dubai; use current official visitor information when planning the day.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Heritage · Bur Dubai
Al Seef
Al Seef is a Dubai heritage option in Bur Dubai; use current official visitor information when planning the day.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Family attractions · Al Warqa
Dubai Safari Park
Dubai Safari Park is a Dubai family attractions option in Al Warqa; use current official visitor information when planning the day.
Plan a visit and compare nearby stays →Family attractions · City Walk
The Green Planet
The Green Planet is a Dubai family attractions option in City Walk; use current official visitor information when planning the day.
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