10 Famous Places To Visit In Dubai

Dubai has transformed itself in recent years with a series of creative, ambitious construction projects that have catapulted this city to the top of every bucket list. Here are a few attractions you won’t want to miss when you visit this desert hotspot…

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Burj Khalifa

Do we need to say more? Burj Khalifa, the landmark building is on every traveller’s list of tourist places to visit in Dubai. The staggering bird eye views from the 124th floor are an experience of a lifetime, with the desert covering one side and the turquoise blue ocean on the other.

Tip: Consider your sightseeing in Dubai incomplete until you’ve witnessed the city from up above!
Ideal for – Every single traveller!
Opening Hours: Daily 8:30am-1am
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Burj Al Arab

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Dubai is the Burj Al Arab. It is the fourth tallest hotel in the world and the most expensive ‘7-star hotel’ which holds many feats. Burj Al Arab is beautifully lit up in the evening by choreographed lighting and offers a myriad experience of exploring the Dubai attractions.

Ideal for – Photographers and the extremely affluent ones; until you can manage your savings for this one!
What’s Special? The Skyview bar at 27th floor that offers the most exquisite views of Palm Jumeriah.
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Dubai Mall

Located in the heart of the prestigious Downtown Dubai is The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest and most-visited retail and entertainment destination, which welcomes more than 80 million visitors annually.

With a total internal floor area of 5.9 million sq ft, The Dubai Mall has 3.77 million sq ft of gross leasable space, over 1,300 retail outlets including two anchor department stores – Galeries Lafayette and Bloomingdale’s – and over 200 food and beverage outlets.

Wild Wadi

Wild Wadi is a popular amusement park located in front of Burj Khalifa, which is packed with some fun-filled rides of more than 25 types. This is a perfect place to enjoy with your family while getting to know about the Arabian folklore, upon which Wild Wadi is based.

Best for: Kids!
Wild Wadi Timings:
November to February: 10am – 6pm
March to May: 10am – 7pm
June to August: 10am – 8pm
September and October: 10am – 7pm
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Dubai Creek

The creek is natural seawater, which cuts through the center of the city.

Tourists could take a boat or abra to view the port on the other side. The picturesque view of the town, enriched by the history of Dubai makes it one of the most romantic tourist places in Dubai.

Ideal for: Family, couples and friends.

Dubai Aquarium

Have you been to an underwater zoo? Yes, one exists! Visit Dubai Aquarium, is one of the popular tourist attractions in Dubai which has varied activities, including an underwater zoo, glass bottom boat tours, cage snorkeling and shark diving. It’s a unique mix of experience, so be sure to have some fun!

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10AM- Midnight
Location: Dubai Mall, Sheikh Zayed Road
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Dubai Miracle Garden

If you love flowers and nature in general, you are definitely going to be loving the Dubai Miracle Garden without a shadow of a doubt. If your itinerary doesn’t include this specific place while you are in Dubai, it is time to make a change to that.

The lush greenery with the vibrant hues from the flowers is more than enough to leave you awestruck and your heart full. It is the biggest natural flower garden around in Dubai and the best part of this is the fact that the same is grown around in a desert. The place includes distinctive models of some of the most popular establishments around in Dubai. The models change shape and even have suitable lighting to make them even more beautiful.

Ideal for: Friends, Family
Timings: 09:00 AM till 09:00 PM

Desert Safari

While the number of places around to visit is abundant, the number of activities around in Dubai is just as riveting. The desert safari in Dubai is one of the best you could ever experience around. Exploring the deserts meshing into the abyss is definitely something you just can’t miss out on. This is one of those versatile activities that one can indulge in not just with their friends but also with the entire family without any constraints.

Ideal for: Friends, Family, Solo
Timings open: 3:30 PM till 9:30 PM every day

Dubai Gold Souks

The Dubai Gold Souks do make up for one of the major culture and tradition around in Dubai. It is believed to showcase the cultures if the Middle East and provides the feeling of luxury to the tourists as they demand it. Located around in Deira, they do make up for one of the best souk markets around in Dubai when it comes to sourcing the precious gold. Simply window shopping and witnessing the pieces of gold on display around in the shops is enough to leave your mouth wide open.

Ideal for: Friends, Family, Solo
Highlights: When there, make sure to check out the smaller shacks because of the kind of ornaments they do prepare. Even the Old Souk Marine station is located nearby which you can pay a visit to.

The Atlantis Palm Hotel and The Palm Islands

It is not surprising at all when people tend to correlate Dubai with luxury. The wide range of multiple star hotels and the luxurious resorts do give it that reputation. The Atlantis Palm Hotel is every person’s living dream if they can afford the expenses that do come along with it. The majestic 7 star hotel is everything luxury defines as and probably more. Often also known as the Royal Towers, the fireworks around in the hotel is something that leaves the tourists and the visitors in an awe. The hotel is also believed to host some of the most popular A-list Hollywood celebrities.

Ideal for: Family, Friends
Highlights: Apart from the overall luxury of the place, don’t miss out on the Aqua Venture Water Park.

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