City in the United Arab Emirates

Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music. On artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks.
Iconic Burj Al Arab, a sail-shaped hotel, is near the public Jumeirah Beach, a popular stretch of sand. Of the many enormous shopping centres, Dubai Mall has an Olympic-size ice-skating rink, while Mall of the Emirates features the indoor slopes of Ski Dubai. Prestigious international restaurants, and outdoor and building-top nightclubs abound. Traditional gold, spice and textile souks are located around Dubai Creek, where Dubai’s past as a sleepy fishing village is on view in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, a restored quarter of late-1800s houses with wind towers, and at Dubai Museum, housed in the 18th-century Al Fahidi Fort.

Things to do

Burj Khalifa

160-story skyscraper & observation deck

 
 
 

Burj Al Arab

Luxury hotel with posh dining & beach

 
 
 

The Dubai Mall

Expansive shopping & leisure complex

 
 
 

Ski Dubai

Mountain-themed attraction with snow

 
 
 

The Dubai Fountain

Huge, choreographed fountain complex

 
 
 

Dubai Museum

Circa-1787 fort housing a history museum

 
 
 

Mall of the Emirates

Vast retail complex with a ski centre

 
 
 

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

High-tech marine family attraction

 
 
 

Dubai Miracle Garden

Garden, butterflies, and desert

 
 
 

IMG Worlds of Adventure

Sprawling indoor theme park with rides

 
 
 

Souk Madinat Jumeirah

Recreated Middle Eastern bazaar

 
 
 

Dubai Frame برواز دبي

Iconic picture frame building with views

 
 
 

Legoland® Dubai

Water park and bollywood

 
 
 

Aquaventure Waterpark

Waterslides, zip line circuit & beach

 
 
 

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai

Hollywood-themed park with rides & shows

 
 
 

Kite Beach by Meraas

Watersports, running & kids’ play areas

 
 
 

Dubai Garden Glow

Garden and park

 
 
 

Zabeel Park

Sprawling green space for recreation

 
 
 

Dubai Marina Walk – Emaar

Waterfront area with restaurants & cafes

 
 
 

Burj Park by Emaar

Green space known for skyscraper views

 
 
 

Global Village القرية العالمية

Global fair with shopping & events

 
 
 

Al Mamzar Beach Park

Swimming pools, volleyball & bike hire