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Dubai

4.3
Observation Decks · Fountains · Shopping Malls
City of Gold
Take a holiday in Dubai to experience a mix of excitement, entertainment, and relaxation. The most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is a global powerhouse, attracting big commercial and cultural investments since the oil discovery in 1966. With staggering skyscrapers, immaculate malls, entertainment venues, and pristine beaches, a tour of Dubai allows visitors to take advantage of attractions often described using a string of superlatives. Enjoy sightseeing trips through the central area to see the ultramodern developments along the coast, or let yourself get completely lost in one of the city's colossal malls. Plan your vacation with our United Arab Emirates day trip planner and discover the best things to do in Dubai.
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    Top Dubai tours

    FROM $85 BOOK WITH VIATOR Dubai Desert 4x4 Safari with Camp activities & BBQ Dinner
    4.5
    Duration: 6 hours
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    FROM $31 BOOK WITH VIATOR Dubai City Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
    3.9
    Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
    Tours from $31 »
    FROM $44 BOOK WITH VIATOR Big Bus Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
    Tours from $44 »

    Popular things to do in Dubai

    Burj Khalifa ©
    Observation Deck
    Burj Khalifa
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Buy tickets from $125 »
    The Dubai Mall ©
    Shopping Mall
    The Dubai Mall
    4.6
    Duration: 4h 30 min
    Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark ©
    Water Park
    Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark
    4.2
    Duration: 8 hours
    Buy tickets from $79 »
    Wild Wadi Waterpark ©
    Water Park
    Wild Wadi Waterpark
    4.2
    Duration: 4 hours
    Buy tickets from $70 »

    Side trips from Dubai

    Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
    Theme Park
    Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
    Abu Dhabi
    3.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    ©
    Safari
    Safaris
    Abu Dhabi
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque ©
    Religious Site
    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    Abu Dhabi
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour
    The Corniche ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    The Corniche
    Abu Dhabi
    4.2
    Duration: 3h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in Dubai

    Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo ©
    Aquarium
    Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
    4.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Jumeirah Public Beach ©
    Beach
    Jumeirah Public Beach
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Global Village ©
    Theme Park
    Global Village
    4.3
    Duration: 8 hours
    The Lost Chambers Aquarium ©
    Aquarium
    The Lost Chambers Aquarium
    4.0
    Duration: 4 hours

    Hidden gems in Dubai

    Jumeirah Mosque ©
    Religious Site
    Jumeirah Mosque
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Palm Islands ©
    Island
    Palm Islands
    3.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Emirates Towers ©
    Architectural Building
    Emirates Towers
    4.5
    Duration: 30 minutes
    ©
    Kayaking / Canoeing
    Kayaking & Canoeing
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours

    Shopping in Dubai

    Souk Madinat Jumeirah ©
    Shopping Mall
    Souk Madinat Jumeirah
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Dubai Gold Souk ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Dubai Gold Souk
    3.3
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Dubai Spice Souk ©
    Flea Market
    Dubai Spice Souk
    2.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Ibn Battuta Mall ©
    Shopping Mall
    Ibn Battuta Mall
    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour

    Theme Parks in Dubai

    Creekside Park
    Theme Park
    Creekside Park
    3.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    IMG Worlds of Adventure ©
    Theme Park
    IMG Worlds of Adventure
    3.5
    Duration: 8 hours
    Buy tickets from $67 »
    Bricks 4 Fun ©
    Theme Park
    Bricks 4 Fun
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Splash n Party ©
    Water Park
    Splash n Party
    4.4
    Duration: 8 hours
    Buy tickets from $31 »

    Featured attractions

    SeaWake ©
    Parasailing / Paragliding
    SeaWake
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Hot Air Balloon Operation & Maintenance LLC ©
    Balloon Ride
    Hot Air Balloon Operation & Maintenance LLC
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    ARTE - The Makers' Market ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    ARTE - The Makers' Market
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Brainscape Games ©
    Room Escape Game
    Brainscape Games
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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