About Dubai

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.

Attractions in Dubai

Burj Khalifa: The Burj Khalifa, known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration in 2010, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a total height of 829.8 m and a roof height of 828 m, the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since its topping out in 2009.

• Located in: Burj Park by Emaar
• Address: 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
• Height: 828 m, 830 m to tip CTBUH Floors: 163
• Top floor: 584.5 m (1,918 ft)

The Dubai Mall: The Dubai Mall is a shopping mall in Dubai. It is the second largest mall by total land area, and the 26th-largest shopping mall in the world by gross leasable area, tying with West Edmonton Mall and Fashion Island — both of which are older than it. It has a total retail floor area of 502,000 square metres.

• Address: Financial Center Rd, Along Sheik zayed road, next to burj khalifa tower - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
• Parking: 14,000+

Palm Jumeirah: The tree-shaped Palm Jumeirah island is known for glitzy hotels, posh apartment towers and upmarket global restaurants. Food trucks offering snacks like shawarma dot the Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk, popular for its views of the Dubai coastline and the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel. Beach clubs with spas and infinity pools turn into boisterous nightclubs with live DJs in the evening.

• Area: 5.72 km²
• Max length: 5 km
• Island group: Logo Islands
• Date formed: June 2001

The Dubai Fountain: The Dubai Fountain is a choreographed fountain system. It is set on the 12 hectare manmade Burj Khalifa Lake, at the center of the Downtown Dubai development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

• Address: Fashion Parking - Dubai Mall - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
• Opened: 8 May 2009

Dubai Museum: Dubai Museum is the main museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located in the Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai. The museum was opened by the Ruler of Dubai in 1971, with the aim of presenting the traditional way of life in the Emirate of Dubai.

• Address: Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dhow Cruise Dubai Marina: A 'Dhow' is a traditional wooden vessel that has been refurbished into a floating restaurant with a buffet set up dinner onboard as well as a live show. The vessel operates in Dubai's premium water canal called 'Dubai Marina' daily from 9-11pm.

• Address: Behind Majed Al Rahim Mosque - Marina Promenade - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

The Lost Chambers Aquarium: Atlantis-themed aquarium with underwater halls & tunnels housing marine life, plus feeding sessions.

• Located in: Atlantis, The Palm
• Address: Atlantis, The Palm - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo: Underwater tunnel under a huge shark- & ray-filled tank, plus a creepy crawly zone with snakes.

• Located in: The Dubai Mall
• Address: Dubai - United Arab Emirates
• Opened: 2008

Ski Dubai: Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort with 22,500 square meters of indoor ski area. The park maintains a temperature of -1 degree to 2 degrees Celsius throughout the year. It is a part of the Mall of the Emirates, one of the largest shopping malls in the world, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

• Located in: Mall of the Emirates
• Address: Sheikh Zayed Rd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
• Height: 85 m
• Opened: November 2005

Wild Wadi Waterpark: The Wild Wadi Water Park is an outdoor water park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Situated in the area of Jumeirah, next to the Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the water park is operated by Jumeirah International, a Dubai-based hotelier.

• Address: Jumeirah Street, Opp. Burj Al Arab Jumeirah 2 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
• Opened: 12 February 1998

Dubai Marina: Dubai Marina is an affluent residential neighborhood known for The Beach at JBR, a leisure complex with al fresco dining and sandy stretches to relax on. Smart cafes and pop-up craft markets line waterside promenade Dubai Marina Walk, while Dubai Marina Mall is packed with chain and luxury fashion brands. Upscale yachts cruise through the large man-made marina, where activities range from jet-skiing to skydiving.

• Area: 4.9 km²

Dubai Gold Souk: Dubai Gold Souk or Gold Souk, is a traditional market in Dubai, UAE. The souk is located in Dubai's commercial business district in Deira, in the locality of Al Dhagaya. The souk consists of over 380 retailers, most of whom are jewelry traders.

Address: Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dubai Creek: Dubai Creek is a saltwater creek located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Previously, it extended to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary but as part of the new Dubai canal it extends through to the Persian Gulf.

Palm Islands: Palm Islands are three artificial islands, Palm Jumeirah, Deira Island and Palm Jebel Ali, on the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Creation of the islands started in 2001. Only Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali has been completed. This island takes the form of a palm tree, topped by a crescent.

Aquaventure Waterpark: Vast water park with zip lines, slides through shark-filled lagoons & a splash area for kids.

• Located in: Atlantis, The Palm
• Address: Atlantis The Palm - Crescent Rd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Grand Bur Dubai Masjid: The Grand Mosque is a mosque in Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located between the textile souk and the Dubai Museum close to a small stream in the Bur Dubai area. Originally built in 1900, demolished and built again in 1960, it then underwent a further rebuilding in 1998.

• Address: Opposite Dubai Museum, Near Rulers Court Office - Ali Bin Abi Taleb St - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
• Minaret height: 70 m

Dubai Miracle Garden: The Dubai Miracle Garden is a flower garden located in the district of Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The garden was launched on Valentine's Day in 2013. The garden occupies over 72,000 square metres, making it the world's largest natural flower garden featuring over 50 million flowers and 250 million plants.

• Address: Al Barsha South 3 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
• Area: 7 ha