Region

Persian Gulf Coast

Country/State

Dubai, UAE

Place(s)

  • Dubai Marina
  • Al-Fahidi
  • The Bastakia Quarter
  • Dubai Creek
  • Al Seef district
  • Jumeirah Beach Road
  • Deira
  • Al Barsha
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road
  • Al Khaleej Road
  • Al Mamzar
  • Al Karama
  • Al Seef District
  • Bur Dubai
  • Riyadh Street
  • Sheikh Zayed Road
  • Al Seyahi St.

Best Time to Visit

  • Season(s): Winter & Summer
  • Month(s): September to April

Uniquely Popular For

  • Luxurious modern infrastructure
  • international budget shopping experience
  • lively atmosphere, throbbing nightlife
  • excursion attractions
  • modern Islamic artistic features in architecture
  • rich food culture
  • home to world’s largest constructions
  • beaches with recreational activities
  • cruise in traditional dhows
  • adventure parks and gardens

General Tourist Attractions

  • Swimming with dolphins, while enjoying dolphin and seal shows at the Dubai Dolphinarium at Riyadh Street.
  • Live an opulent stay at the Burj Al Arab, world's tallest hotel at near the Jumeirah beach. Here one can visit the Al-Mahara Restaurant and Scape for food, and a great high-tea at the Skyview Bar at the 27th floor of the hotel!
  • Canoeing in the private beach, and Unique Water Rides at  Aqua venture Waterpark located inside Atlantis, The Palm
  • Ride on the Dubai creek in an Abra, the water taxi and enjoy the scenic beauty of the city skyline as well as nature, simultaneously.
  • Foodies rejoice with street treats from around the world at the Last Exit, DXB Bound Food Truck Park at Sheikh Zayed Rd.
  • Jump the heights at the Sky Diving zones at Jumeirah with Skydive Dubai at the Al Seyahi St. or at the lesser known Nad Al Sheba.
  • Thrill your life with the motor sporting facility of the FIA sanctioned Autodrome in Motor City and drive on a circuit.
  • Visit Hatta or Al Aweer deserts for some dune bashing when here. One can also seek a safari here.
  • Explore one of Dubai’s hidden gems, Al Sufouh Beach or the “Secret Beach”/ the Black Palace Beach, with a shoreline tucked away between the Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah, behind the palm growth at JBR Road.
  • Get mesmerized by the grandeur of the imagery shown at the Dubai Festival City’s IMAGINE Light, Water and Fire show at the Festival Bay, Crescent Dr.
  • Drive down to the famous ‘Love Lake’ or Al Qudra, 10 miles east of Al Maktoum International Airport for a camp night or just some quite.
  • Sync with the old Dubai by exploring the Al Seef district, which has a waterfront promenade backed by traditional coral-block and limestone buildings, a floating market, and shops selling crafts.
  • Experience each culture from various theme dining options, entertainment, shopping, and thrilling rides from around the world at Global Village at Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road
  • Animal Kingdom, Dinosaur Park, Mushroom Park, World of Underwater and other entertainment shows at the Glow Garden in Zabeel Park, near Al Jafiliya Metro Station
  • Take a walk at the promenade, shop at the Marina Mall or indulge in water sport and sky diving activities at the Dubai Marina, complete with its own man-made canal. It is recognized for excellent luxury parties at the Dubai Marina Yacht Club.
  • Go for the ‘at top observatory deck’ at the Burj Khalifa at the Burj Khalifa Blvd in Downtown Dubai. For a cheaper option prefer Dubai World Trade Tower.
  • Immersive entertainment with iconic comic characters at its finest at the IMG Worlds of Adventure, world’s largest indoor theme park, at Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
  • Home to a reputed 100 million flowers and a flower version of the Burj Khalifa is the Miracle Garden at the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Rd, Al Barsha. This zaniest garden is spread in about 2,000 sqm area and open only for a certain time of the year.
  • Sip on The Filli Cafe’s zaffran (saffron) Tea or Rabash’s zaffran milk at Al Mamzar.
  • Soak up a more natural vista at The Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, incorporating the mangrove forests and wetlands of Dubai creek and becoming a bird watchers paradise.
  • Tour the world’s largest man-made harbour and the biggest port in Dubai at Jebel Ali (also sometime written “Mina Jabal Ali”).
  • Understand the Arabian architecture, interiors, coin systems, communication and culture by visiting the Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum House, Al Khaleej Road, and the nearby museums. Sheikh Hashr bin Maktoum Al Maktoum’s house, also a place worth seeings exhibits artifacts and manuscripts from the time of the ruling of this royal family member.

Memorable Pursuits

  • The Dubai frame is a massive picture frame with height and breadth of 150m and 93m respectively is one of the best places to see in Dubai because of its brilliance of taking one into the album of Dubai’s past, and future with graphics, animations, and other latest technologies. After, one reaches the skywalk which has a glass floor which gives one the view of Old Dubai, as well as the advanced Dubai from that height. This is the one place from where you can see everything that this city houses.
  • Experience snow in a Desert country. The Ski Dubai, a 22,500 sqm indoor resort dedicated to snow and skiing at -4 degrees temperature. The Snow Park at Ski Dubai, an attraction in the Emirates Mall, is a pure winter bliss, where one can go for snowboarding, chairlifts, and see penguins parade in the park several times a day. Ski Dubai is an experience of a lifetime and a must-visit for any traveller with a whole host of rides, shopping opportunities and boundless eating options.
  • One of the easiest and most convenient ways to see the city is on a Dubai City Half Day Sightseeing Tour. This guided tour takes you by coach to the main attractions, including Jumeirah Mosque, Deira Gold Souq, and more. 
  • The Bastakia Quarter (also known as the Al-Fahidi neighborhood) at the Dubai Creek is lined with distinct Arabian architecture, the narrow lanes are highly evocative of a bygone, and much slower, age in Dubai's history. Inside the district, you'll find the Majlis Gallery, with its collection of traditional Arab ceramics and furniture (housed in a wind-tower) and the Al Serkal Cultural Foundation, with a shop, cafe, and rotating art exhibitions (located in one of the historic buildings).
  • This long stretch of white-sand beach, south of Jumeirah beach, isn't just a top destination for sunbathers looking to lap up a lazy day of swimming and soaking up the rays on the sand. Kite Beach is renowned as Dubai's premier destination for kitesurfers and is home to an array of water sports operators. This is where you come to get out on the water kitesurfing or try your hand at stand up paddleboarding, with equipment hire and lessons all easily arranged on the beach.
  • Alserkal Art District art of the old Al Quoz industrial district, centered on Alserkal Avenue, has been regenerated to become Dubai's main arts hub and is home to some of the city's most important contemporary art galleries. The district's program of rotating collections focuses both on the work of major artists, as well as highlighting new Middle Eastern talent.
  • Thematize your journey at the Dubai Parks and Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Rd, where your entertainment needs are all rolled together into one location with world-class theme parks providing something for everyone, whatever your age. Motiongate takes its theme from Hollywood productions, with rides based around movie blockbusters; Bollywood Parks brings the world of India's famous movie industry alive on its rides; and Legoland Dubai and Legoland Waterpark provide younger visitors with a fun-packed day out on its interactive rides, water slides, and wave pool.
  • Sink in the history at the Crossroads of Civilizations Museum at Al Khaleej Road, which explores the United Arab Emirates' historic role as a trading centre between Asia, Africa, and Europe long before oil became this region's most prominent industry. Also on-site is the Rare Books and Manuscripts Museum and the small Armory Museum.
  • Look no further for more night time attractions with the classy new opera building, posing as the centrepiece of the waterfront Opera District at Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road. The Dubai Opera hosts a year-round program of famous musical theatre productions, concerts by world-class musicians, opera, ballet, and classical music, as well as smaller productions, comedy nights, and concerts. It is a 2,000-seater structure with its highly-contemporary glass and steel walls jutting out over the waterfront, built to resemble the curves of a traditional dhow.
  • Dubai's architectural, cultural, and maritime heritage is showcased at the Heritage and Diving Village, at Shindagha in Bur Dubai; with displays related to pearl diving and dhow building — two of old Dubai's historic economic mainstays. There are also recreations of traditional Bedouin and coastal village life, with Persian homes, a traditional coffeehouse, medicinal practices, and a small souk where potters and weavers practice their handicrafts at the stalls.
  • Shop extravagantly at the Dubai Mall at the Doha Road, Emirates mall at Sheikh Zayed Rd or the Madinat Jumeriah by scouting major luxury brands at these retail parks, while also finding bargain delights at the Karama Shopping Complex, Al Karama for the first copies of all your branded items and the Meena Bazar for Indian textiles, the Dubai Gold Souk for pure gold, Dubai Spice Souk for spices and GITEX for some bargain on electronics, held biannually. For those seeking not to empty their pockets at these places it is best to indulge in many their indoor activities at the mall, including watching the Dubai Fountain.

Something Leisurely

  • The Dhow cruise is the most romantic activity one could do in Dubai. Circling the Dubai Creek, the cruise offers a range of different views of the entire incredible city- Sheikh Saeed’s house, old town, heritage village, parks, golf clubs, and other famous skyscrapers. Authentic and delicious Arabic buffet dinner is also served on the cruise, to amplify this luxurious setting. This cruise is for everyone right from kids to adults, singles, couples, family, etc. The Dhow Cruise is highly recommended if one wants to spend some time with their loved ones, peacefully.

Quick Tip(s) from the Locals

  • If you have your love for food, savour authentic shawarmas, a marinated and roasted chicken delicacy from Belad Al Sham at Al Qusais or head to Riverland Dubai Dining Hub or enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and shisha- the famous Arabic water pipe, belly dancing shows and lavish buffet dinner during camping on your Desert Safari.