Must See and Do

Most Popular Places and Activities to Explore in Dubai

Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa is the tallest human-made building in the world. It is an iconic landmark in the United Arab Emirates. You can witness the whole city of Dubai from the top of the tower. The observation deck on floor 124 and the 'at the top sky'; on floor 148 have many visitors daily.

The entry charges of the observation decks depend on what time you're visiting. Most people visit at sunrise or sunset; It doesn't matter if you visit during the morning or night; you will surely be blown away by this building as it is 830 meters above the ground. For people on the lower floors of Burj Khalifa, the sunset happens a few minutes earlier than at the top level.

This building is three times taller than France's Eiffel Tower. The tip of Burj Khalifa can be seen even if you're 95 meters away.

The Dubai Marina

Dubai isn't a walking city, but when you're walking toward the Dubai Marina, you should surely stroll along the promenade. Restaurants and coffee shops surround the Dubai Marina. You can book cruise and boat tours as well. It is one of the best spots in the city to relax during the evening. Just like every other thing in Dubai, Dubai Marina is also surrounded by shopping malls and skyscrapers that are breathtakingly attractive. You can also take a zip line from Amwaj Towers to the Dubai Marina Mall for some extra adventure. This is one of the fastest and steepest ziplines in the world. It has a speed of 80 km per hour, and you'll be in the air for one km.

Dubai Mall

This is the largest mall in the UAE. It is located at the end of Burj Khalifa and has an area equal to 50 soccer courts. Dubai Mall can be qualified as a city of its own. This mall has more visitors than New York or LA in a year. This mall contains crazy things, including a real dinosaur skeleton. 

This mall is so large that you can spend more than a year just going through all those stores in this mall. The total number of stores is a little more than 1200 in this mall. Most of the stores in this mall are for jewellery, specifically Gold Jewellery.

On the topmost floor of this mall is the biggest theme park called KidZania. It also has a huge aquarium and an ice-skating rink for more adventure. You can easily lose your way out in this mall, so you better stay alert!

Dubai Fountain Show

Dubai has a waterfall show of its own at the Dubai Fountain. It is bigger and better than all the fountain shows in the world. This place should surely be added to your must-visit Dubai attractions whenever you're visiting Dubai. Every night, a display of light and water runs for 10 minutes after every half hour till midnight. The light show, choreography, and songs keep changing, so you'll never see the same fountain show twice. Just choose your seat, drink at a restaurant on the lake where this show takes place, or just get there 10 minutes before the show starts to get a front-row spot. We guarantee you you'll enjoy the show.

Palm Jumeirah

Who would've even gotten the thought of building a palm tree-shaped Island? No one but Dubai. Not only is Palm Jumeirah a unique island but also the

biggest artificial island in the world. So large that it is even visible from space! The Palm Jumeirah is a private residence with all the luxuries. It has more than 30 hotels, and Atlantis is the most prominent hotel on this island. The lagoons on this island are great for yachting. The beaches on this island are great for water sports if you like adventures. This island is built by a man you shouldn't miss out on. 

You can get a stunning view of this island on Palm Monorail. But to enjoy the view and design of this island, you will have to get on a helicopter.

Dune Buggy Adventure

Everyone loves the dune buggy tour. There's nothing better than suiting up and riding over the dunes in the deserts of Dubai. You can enjoy the panoramic views of the desert on a dune buggy before you have a traditional meal and watch belly dancer’s twirl.

You can book your Dubai desert safari and have a thrill in the desert with a 4WD adventure, camel riding, and sandboarding.

The best time of the year to holiday in Dubai is September and April. During these months, it's sunny but not unbearably hot. While most of the Northern Hemisphere is cold with winter during this period, Dubai continues to offer clear bright skies and warm temperatures. Temperatures spike from May to August, which is why hotel prices drop as the crowds of tourist begin to thin.