Dubai itinerary
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Burj Khalifa - The World's Tallest Building and Dubai's Defining Landmark
Standing 828 metres tall with 163 floors, the Burj Khalifa has held the title of world's tallest building since its completion in 2010. The tower dominates Downtown Dubai and is visible from almost every corner of the…
- Address
- 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai 117, Dubai
- Nearest transit
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro station (Red Line), 10-min walk through Dubai Mall
- 2
Dubai Mall - The Largest Shopping and Entertainment Complex in the World
Dubai Mall covers over 500,000 square metres of retail space with more than 1,200 stores, but calling it a shopping centre undersells the place considerably. Inside you will find the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo…
- Address
- Financial Center Rd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai 113444
- Nearest transit
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro station (Red Line), 5-min covered walkway
- 3
Dubai Creek - The Historic Trading Waterway That Built the City
Dubai Creek is the saltwater inlet that splits the city into Deira on the north bank and Bur Dubai on the south. Long before the skyscrapers, this waterway was the reason Dubai existed - pearl divers, fishermen, and…
- Address
- Bur Dubai Waterfront, Al Fahidi, Dubai
- Nearest transit
- Al Fahidi metro station (Green Line), 5-min walk
- 4
Gold Souk - The World's Largest Gold Market by Volume
The Dubai Gold Souk consists of over 300 retailers lining narrow covered alleyways in the Deira district. Shop windows overflow with gold jewellery, diamond pieces, and precious stones. Prices are based on the daily…
- Address
- Gold Souk, 54 Al Khor St, Deira, Dubai
- Nearest transit
- Al Ras metro station (Green Line), 3-min walk
- 5
Palm Jumeirah - Dubai's Iconic Artificial Island
Palm Jumeirah is the tree-shaped artificial island that became the defining image of Dubai's ambition when it was completed in 2007. Built from 94 million cubic metres of sand and 7 million tonnes of rock, the island…
- Address
- Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
- Nearest transit
- Palm Jumeirah Tram station, then Palm Monorail to Atlantis (10-min ride, 30 AED return)
- 6
Dubai Frame - The Giant Picture Frame Framing Old and New Dubai
The Dubai Frame stands 150 metres tall and 93 metres wide, shaped like an enormous gilded picture frame rising from Zabeel Park. The design is deliberate - look through one side and you see the modern skyline of…
- Address
- Zabeel Park Gate 4, Za'abeel, Dubai
- Nearest transit
- Al Jafiliya metro station (Red Line), 10-min walk to Zabeel Park Gate 4
- 7
Museum of the Future - Dubai's Most Striking Architectural Statement
Opened in 2022, the Museum of the Future is a torus-shaped building clad in stainless steel and covered in Arabic calligraphy that doubles as windows. The structure alone - with no supporting pillars and a 77-metre-high…
- Address
- Sheikh Zayed Rd, Trade Centre, Trade Centre 2, Dubai
- Nearest transit
- Emirates Towers metro station (Red Line), 5-min walk
- 8
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood - Wind Towers and Art Galleries in Old Dubai
Formerly known as Bastakiya, the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is a cluster of restored courtyard houses dating from the 1890s. The wind towers (barjeel) on each rooftop were an early form of air conditioning…
- Address
- Al Fahidi St, Bur Dubai, Dubai 121012
- Nearest transit
- Al Fahidi metro station (Green Line), 3-min walk
- 9
Dubai Marina - Waterfront Skyscrapers and a Pedestrian Promenade
Dubai Marina is a man-made canal city stretching 3 kilometres along the coast. The Marina Walk promenade wraps around the waterfront and is lined with restaurants, cafes, and boat tour operators. Some of the tallest…
- Address
- Dubai Marina Walk, Dubai Marina, Dubai
- Nearest transit
- Dubai Marina metro station (Red Line), 5-min walk to the Marina Walk
- 10
JBR Beach and The Walk - Dubai's Most Accessible Public Beach
JBR Beach (Jumeirah Beach Residence Beach) is a free public beach backed by a 1.7-kilometre pedestrian strip called The Walk. The sand is clean, lifeguards are on duty, and shower facilities are free. The beach faces…
- Address
- The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
- Nearest transit
- Jumeirah Beach Residence Tram station (Dubai Tram), 3-min walk
- 11
Burj Al Arab - The Sail-Shaped Symbol of Dubai's Luxury
The Burj Al Arab stands 321 metres tall on its own artificial island, connected to the mainland by a private bridge. Its sail-shaped silhouette has been Dubai's most recognisable image since it opened in 1999. The…
- Address
- Jumeirah St, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai
- Nearest transit
- Mall of the Emirates metro station (Red Line), then taxi or bus (15 min)
- 12
Spice Souk - Saffron, Frankincense, and Traditional Spice Trading
The Spice Souk occupies a network of narrow lanes east of the Gold Souk in Deira, close to the Creek waterfront. Open burlap sacks spill over with saffron, turmeric, dried rose petals, frankincense, cinnamon sticks, and…
- Address
- 34 Al Ras Rd, Deira, Dubai
- Nearest transit
- Al Ras metro station (Green Line), 5-min walk
- 13
Dubai Fountain - The World's Largest Choreographed Fountain System
The Dubai Fountain spans 275 metres of the Burj Khalifa Lake and shoots water up to 150 metres into the air - roughly the height of a 50-storey building. The system uses 6,600 lights and 25 colour projectors to create…
- Address
- Burj Khalifa Lake, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
- Nearest transit
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro station (Red Line), 10-min walk
- 14
Dubai Desert Safari - Dune Bashing, Camels, and Bedouin Camp Dinners
A desert safari is the most popular excursion from Dubai, and multiple operators run daily departures. The standard half-day evening safari begins with hotel pickup around 3pm to 4pm, followed by a drive to the desert…
- Address
- Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Al Ain Rd (E66), Dubai
- Nearest transit
- No public transit - all safaris include hotel pickup by 4WD vehicle
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Dubai Opera - A Dhow-Shaped Performing Arts Centre in Downtown
Dubai Opera opened in 2016 as the city's first purpose-built performing arts venue, seating 2,000 across a flexible space that converts between a theatre, concert hall, and flat-floor event arena. The building's shape…
- Address
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai 117157
- Nearest transit
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro station (Red Line), 8-min walk
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