Dubai Travel Guide

Dubai Things To Do

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Dubai Creek

Without the creek, Dubai would not exist. This safe inlet, one of a few in the Gulf area, was the obvious choice for a commercial port for the...

Gold Souk

Take sunglasses when you visit the Gold Souk—no matter what time of day. The window displays shine with precious metals and cut stones that...

Spice Souk

Easily accessed via the abra station that delivers tourists from the textile souk across the river, the Spice Souk is one of the most popular...

Al Fahidi Historical Neigborhood

The only surviving historic district in Dubai almost fell victim to the demolition squads in the 1980s, but is now is the only place where visitors...

Textile Souk

A series of stores runs from the Old Souk abra station, through to the Al Fahidi district. It's loosely termed the Textile Souk, though it's...

Madinat Jumeirah

Translating to Jumeirah City in Arabic, Madinat Jumeirah connects four five-star hotels around a central souk, theater, gardens, and waterways...

Ski Dubai

Ski Dubai caused a wave of excitement to spread through the Gulf region when it opened in 2005. It's a mountain resort in miniature with two...

Wild Wadi Water Park

Dubai's premier water park, Wild Wadi covers 12 acres and abuts Jumeirah Beach in the shadow of the Burj Al-Arab hotel. There are 30 rides and...

Burj Khalifa

The world's tallest building dominates the Dubai skyline like a scimitar pointing skyward. Designed by Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings and...

Global Village

Winter in Dubai brings about many events, but none are more colorful than those at the Global Village. Every year, delegates from more than...

IMG Worlds of Adventure

This temperature-controlled theme park stretches over in excess of 1.5 million square feet, meaning even sweltering summer temperatures won...
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Bars/ Pubs 45

Shopping Centers/ Malls 20

Dance Clubs 6

Museum/ Gallery 4

Shopping Neighborhoods 3

Religious Building/ Site/ Shrine 3

Household Items/ Furniture 2

Educational Institution 2

House/ Mansion/ Villa 2

Zoo/ Aquarium 2

Financial Institution 1

Garden/ Arboretum 1
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