What are the best places or attractions to visit in Dubai?

What are the best places or attractions to visit in Dubai?


Shad Siddiqui

Answered On : 22, Nov 2019

Dubai is one of the most popular holiday destinations. With iconic and record-breaking skyscrapers co-existing with traditional souqs and spice markets providing a glimpse of the city's past, Dubai offers never-ending opportunities for fun and entertainment.

If you are planning to visit Dubai soon, here is a list of 30 best places or attractions to visit in Dubai.

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List of 30 best attractions and places to visit in Dubai

 

  • Dubai Dolphinarium

The Dubai Dolphinarium is one of the most-loved attractions in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is visited by more than 30,000 tourists each month. Here, you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with bottlenose dolphins and seals on an action-packed live show. (MORE)

Dubai Dolphinarium - top attractions and places to visit in Dubai

  • Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

Atlantis, The Palm offers a luxurious vacation like no other. Located on the iconic island of Palm Jumeirah, the Atlantis beach resort takes you into a world of adventure and excitement that goes beyond luxury and elegance. (MORE)

Atlantis Hotel - top attractions and places to visit in Dubai

  • The Lost Chambers Aquarium in Atlantis, The Palm

This spellbinding underwater world will let you get up close with sharks, stingrays, lobsters, seahorses, and other wonderful sea creatures. (MORE)

Lost Chamber, Atlantis - top attractions and places to visit in Dubai

  • Dolphin Bay in Atlantis, The Palm

The Dolphin Bay in Atlantis on the island of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is regarded as one of the most splendid dolphin habitats in the world.  (MORE)

Dolphin Bay, Atlantis - Top Attraction and Places to visit in Dubai

  • The Aquaventure Waterpark in Atlantis, The Palm

The Aquaventure Waterpark is known to be a place where tourists will have the most exciting day out in Dubai, UAE, with thrilling and spectacular rides that are set in 42 acres of tropical lands, which include some beautiful waterfalls. (MORE)

The Aquaventure Waterpark in Atlantis - best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

 

  • Ski Dubai

Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East, where you will find the famous Snow Park that covers 3,000 square meters of a real breathtaking snow wonderland. (MORE)

Ski in Dubai - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

This artificial archipelago, which is like a stylized palm tree when looked at from above, was the first offshore development of its kind. (MORE)

Palm Jumeirah - Best Places to visit and Top attractions in Dubai

  • Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s House

The Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s House is strategically located at the Al Shindagha area in Dubai, particularly standing amidst Deira and Bur Dubai. Basically, it was the residential house of the Al Maktoum ruling family until 1958. (MORE)

Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • The Dubai Heritage Village

Dubai Heritage Village is located at the Al Shindagha historic neighborhood, specifically on the Bur Dubai side of the Dubai Creek. This reconstructed village is known for having houses that are made of mud and palm, as well as barasti huts, where you can get the chance to witness jewelers and potters practice their craft. (MORE)

Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • Jumeirah Mosque, Dubai

The Jumeirah Mosque is one of the most important mosques in the city and a much-photographed landmark. This mosque is the only Muslim place of worship in Dubai that opens its doors to non-Muslims. (MORE)

Jumeirah Mosque - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • Dubai Shopping Festival

The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is one of the city’s major attractions. It has been promoted as a month-long event that is usually held during the first quarter of each year, featuring attractive product discounts, car raffles and spectacular firework displays that attract about 3 million people to join the celebration. (MORE)

Dubai Shopping Festival - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • LEGOLAND Water Park, Dubai

The LEGOLAND Water Park is said to be the only water park in the United Arab Emirates that is specifically designed for families with children aged 2 to 12 years. There are more than 20 attractions and water activities in this attraction in Dubai that families can enjoy together. (MORE)

Legoland Water Park - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • LEGOLAND Dubai

LEGOLAND Dubai, along with LEGOLAND Water Park, is an ultimate destination for families with children of ages 2 to 12 years. This park will offer hands-on experiences that allow families to participate in LEGO-themed adventures through building models, water slides and interactive rides. (MORE)

Legoland Dubai - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • Dubai Parks and Resorts

Dubai Parks and Resorts is a multi-themed tourist attraction in Dubai that promises guests, young and old, tons of surprises and extreme adventure. (MORE)

Dubai Parks and Resorts - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • Bollywood Park, Dubai

Bollywood Parks is one of the three hottest theme parks at Dubai Parks and Resorts. Aside from Motiongate, Dubai which takes visitors to a world of Hollywood movie-themed rides and attractions, Bollywood park will take you to your Bollywood experience, in terms of adventure and fun. (MORE)

Bollywood Parks - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • Motiongate Dubai

As one of the featured theme parks of Dubai Parks and Resorts, Motiongate Dubai offers a unique experience and an attraction of its own, that a day would not suffice to explore and experience this Hollywood-inspired attraction. (MORE)

Motiongate Dubai - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • The Dubai Creek

Dubai Creek is one of the most significant and top tourist attractions and is also a natural wonder. This saltwater creek runs through the heart of the city and divides Dubai into two major districts: The Deira and Bur Dubai. (MORE)

Dubai Creek - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • Jumeirah Beach, Dubai

The entire Jumeira Beach region and its frontage are known for having huge hotels, resorts and other residential establishments, including the Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Wild Wadi Water Park and the old-style Madinat Jumeirah, making the place one of the top tourist attractions in Dubai that visitors flock to. (MORE)

Jumeirah Beach - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai

The Burj Al Arab hotel is one of the most famous landmarks and a top attraction in Dubai. When it opened in 1999, the hotel declared itself the first seven-star hotel in the world, though such a rating does not exist in technical terms. (MORE)

Burj Al Arab Hotel - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • Dubai Museum

Officially known as the National Museum of Dubai, the Dubai Museum is the main museum in Dubai, which is particularly located in the Al Fahidi Fort and established in the oldest existing building in the city.  (MORE)

Dubai Museum - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • The Dubai Fountain

Dubai Fountain is a top tourist attraction in Dubai. It was designed by WET—the designers of Las Vegas’ Fountains of Bellagio. (MORE)

Dubai Fountain Show - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • The Wild Wadi Water Park, Dubai

The Wild Wadi Water Park has numerous rides and attractions that appeal to all families. The concept of this theme park is based on the Arabian folklore that features Juha and Sinbad. (MORE)

Wild Wadi Waterpark - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • The Dubai Marina Cruise

Climb aboard one of the boats in Dubai Marina for hours of cruising and viewing the city’s fascinating scenery and skyline. During this tour, you will be able to sit down to a sumptuous buffet meal, while enjoying the great views of the canal city along the shores of the Persian Gulf. (MORE)

Dubai Marina - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • The Dubai Mall

The Dubai mall offers an incredible combination of world-class shopping, entertainment, dining, and leisure attractions, which are designed with a great deal of attention to detail to revolutionize the concept of shopping centers. (MORE)

Dubai Mall - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • Dubai Miracle Garden

The Miracle Garden is a flower garden that is situated in the district of Dubailand in Dubai. Launched on Valentine’s Day in 2013, this garden spread over 72,000 square meters, making it the largest natural flower garden in the world. (MORE)

Miracle Graden - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • Deira Gold Souk, Dubai

One of the things Dubai is known for is its gold. Whether you are thinking of buying or not, a stroll through the Deira Gold Souk is a must. You will never know! You might find some things in the stores’ windows that tickle your fancy. (MORE)

Deira Gold Souq - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • Temple in Dubai

Locally referred to as Shiva and Krishna Mandir. It is currently the only Hindu temple in Dubai, though plans are underway to construct another temple of its kind in Abu Dhabi. It is specifically located west of the Dubai Creek in the Bur Dubai Old Souk and is run in conjunction with the Indian consulate in the city. (MORE)

  • Dhow Cruise, Dubai

The Dubai Creek divides the charming “City of Lights” into 2 commercial districts while epitomizing the city’s personality. Along its banks, the splendid sophistication of the 21st century walks along with the simplicity of a foregone era. What is the best way to experience this? Well, you can take a dhow cruise. (MORE)

Dhow Cruise - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • Desert Safari, Dubai

A desert safari is a perfect adventure you can have during your Dubai vacation. Through it, you can admire the spectacular sights and scenery as you drive across the red dunes and end it with delicious food and traditional entertainment. (MORE)

Desert Safari - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

  • Burj Khalifa, Dubai

Burj Khalifa, previously known as Burj Dubai before it was inaugurated, is a mega-tall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. To date, it is the world’s tallest artificial structure. (MORE)

Burj Khalifa - Best places or attractions to visit in Dubai

Are you ready to #visitdubai 


Sameer .

Answered On : 20, Nov 2019

Dubai, essentially a desert, offers great infrastructures and superb tourist amenities along with a never-ending opportunity for activities, theme parks, sightseeing, and shopping.

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Here is a list of 30 top tourist attractions and places to visit in Dubai.

  1. Dubai Dolphinarium
  2. Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
  3. The Lost Chambers Aquarium in Atlantis, The Palm
  4. Dolphin Bay in Atlantis, The Palm
  5. The Aquaventure Waterpark in Atlantis, The Palm
  6. Temple in Dubai
  7. Ski Dubai
  8. Palm Jumeirah
  9. Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s House
  10. The Dubai Heritage Village
  11. Jumeirah Mosque
  12. Dubai Shopping Festival
  13. LEGOLAND Water Park
  14. LEGOLAND Dubai
  15. Dubai Parks and Resorts
  16. Bollywood Parks, Dubai
  17. Motiongate Dubai
  18. The Dubai Creek
  19. Jumeirah Beach
  20. Burj Al Arab Hotel
  21. Dubai Museum
  22. The Dubai Fountain
  23. The Wild Wadi Water Park
  24. The Dubai Marina Cruise
  25. The Dubai Mall
  26. Dubai Miracle Garden
  27. Deira Gold Souk
  28. Dhow Cruise, Dubai
  29. Desert Safari
  30. Burj Khalifa, Dubai

Hope this helps to plan your next Dubai Holiday 

desert safari Dubai holiday


Bhushan Pratap

Answered On : 23, Mar 2020

Dubai is full of magnificent skyscrapers, theme parks for kids and adults, shopping malls and architecture that co-exist with traditional Arabic culture.

All this makes Dubai as the most preferred destination for holidaymakers in India.

The following are the top attractions in Dubai, I have also added a few top attraction of Abu Dhabi also, nowadays every tourist who visit Dubai also visits Abu Dhabi.

 

Top Attractions to Visit During Your Dubai Vacation

 

Dubai Desert

 

  • Dubai Museum

 

The National Museum of Dubai is commonly known as the Dubai Museum. It is located in the Al Fahidi Fort and showcases the traditional way of life of the region, local artifacts and antiquities from Asian and African that conducted trade with the city in the past.

 

  • Dubai Miracle Garden

 

A flower garden that is spread over 72,000 square meters making it the largest natural flower garden in Dubai,

 

  • Atlantis, The Palm Hotel

 

The beautiful Atlantis Hotel is located on the tip of the breathtaking island of Palm Jumeirah offering a great view of the Arabian Gulf.

This 5-star hotel resort is the Middle East’s leading resort and top tourist attractions in Dubai, especially among Indian travelers.

5-Days Dubai Holiday Tour with Atlantis The Palm

 

  • LEGOLAND Dubai, Theme Park

 

LEGOLAND Dubai together with LEGOLAND Water Park is an ultimate destination for families with children of ages 2 to 12 years. This park will offer hands-on experiences that allow families to participate in LEGO-themed adventures through building models, water slides and interactive rides.

 

  • Dubai Parks and Resorts

 

The newest leisure and entertainment destination in the United Arab Emirates: Dubai Parks and Resorts is a multi-themed tourist attraction in Dubai promises guests, young and old, tons of surprises and extreme adventure.

 

  • Motion Gate Park, Dubai

 

One of the featured theme parks of Dubai Parks and Resorts, Motiongate Dubai offers unique experiences and an attraction of its own, that a day would not suffice to explore and experience this Hollywood-inspired attraction.

 

Motionagate Dubai Theme Park

 

  • Bollywood Park, Dubai

 

Bollywood Park, Dubai is one of three theme parks at Dubai Parks and Resorts. Bollywood park, Dubai takes visitors to a world of Bollywood movie-themed experiences and attractions.

 

  • Burj Khalifa

 

Previously known as Burj Dubai before it was inaugurated, Burj Khalifa is a mega-tall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 

 

burj khalifa at the top

 

  • The Dubai Musical Fountain

 

Seen the water dance, when you visit Dubai Fountain, situated at the base of the Burj Khalifa. This top tourist attraction in Dubai is designed by WET—the designers of Las Vegas’ Fountains of Bellagio.

 

  • The Dubai Mall

 

Only a few places in Dubai can compare to the grandeur of the Dubai Mall, One of the finest malls in Dubai which is regarded by most travelers on a holiday to Dubai as one of the top tourist attractions in Dubai.

 

 

  • Deira Gold Souq

 

Dubai is known for its best quality, great designs, and cheap gold prices. Whether you wish to buy or not, a stroll through the Deira Gold Souk is a must during your holiday in Dubai

 

  • Jumeirah Beach

 

Jumeirah Beach is located in the district of Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is the most popular beach in the city of Dubai. The region and its frontage are known for having best of the hotel, resorts and other residential establishments, including the Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Wild Wadi Water Park and the old-style Madinat Jumeirah that makes the place one of the top tourist attractions in Dubai

 

  • Wild Wadi Water Park

 

Located in front of Burj Al Arab in Dubai, the Wild Wadi Water Park has numerous rides and attractions that appeal to everyone in a family. It is a beautiful tourist attraction in Dubai and is one of the biggest water parks in the Middle East.

 

  • Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise

 

Hop on to a Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise (A top Tourist attraction of Dubai) for hours of cruising and to enjoy great views, fascinating city scenery, and the skyline of Dubai Marina. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet meal, while enjoying the sailing.

 

  • Dubai Desert Safari

 

A desert Safari is a highlight of your Dubai holiday, a top Dubai attraction and a perfect adventure you can have during your visit to Dubai. Admire the spectacular views and scenery as you drive across the desert dunes and end this activity with delicious barbecue dinner at a desert camp along with traditional entertainment.

 

  • Burj Al Arab Hotel

 

One of the most famous landmarks in Dubai Burj Al Arab hotel is one of the top tourist attractions in Dubai. Noticeable with its sailboat-shaped silhouette that emerges from the sea it is considered a 7-star hotel, though no such category of hotel exists.

 

Burj Al Arab hotel at the back

 

  • The Dubai Creek

 

A natural wonder that divides Dubai into two parts namely Bur Dubai and Deira Dubai is one of the most significant and top tourist attractions of Dubai. This runs through the heart of the city can be enjoyed by a Dhow Cruise. You must also an Abra ride, cheap transportation to travel between Deira and Bur Dubai.

 

  • Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi

 

An amusement park located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, The Ferrari world is It is the only park in the world that is themed with the Ferrari brand and holds the record for the biggest space frame structure ever constructed.

 

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

 

  • Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi

 

The awe-inspiring Sheikh Zayed Mosque or the Grand Mosque is regarded as the third largest mosque in the world and a key worship site in the United Arab Emirates.

A visit to Grand mosque in Abu Dhabi will make you feeling enamored by its beautiful architecture and tranquil atmosphere. Everyone is welcome here to take a tour of the mosque.

 

Grand mosque in Abu Dhabi