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97 Best and Fun Things To Do In Dubai, United Arab Emirates


TouristWire Editors

This city is famed for its riches, towering skyscrapers, and extensive shopping and entertainment complex.

Although these are all major drawcards for tourists, Dubai is also home to many other unique and fascinating attractions.

One of these is undoubtedly the Arabian Desert, where visitors can choose to either tear up the sand on an exhilarating 4×4 ride or explore at a more leisurely pace atop a gentle camel.

There is also the option to stay overnight at a private desert camp, where visitors are treated to an opulent dinner, music, and belly dancing performance.

The city also boasts a rich history, which can be traced at the Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood.

If you’re looking for more unique ways to spend your time here, consider checking out our list of suggestions below!

The 97 Most Popular Things To Do In Dubai, United Arab Emirates

97. The World Islands

4.3 ★★★★☆ (81 reviews)

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96. Burj Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (156 reviews)

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Location: du   Virgin Dubai Mall   Dubai Downtown Dubai

Tel:  4-363-3456

95. Black palace beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (180 reviews)

94. Al Seef Street

4.7 ★★★★★ (304 reviews)

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93. Jameel Arts Centre

4.5 ★★★★★ (430 reviews)

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Location: Jaddaf Waterfront   Dubai

Tel:  4-873-9800

Web Address:   https://jameelartscentre.org/

92. Cayan Group

4.5 ★★★★★ (510 reviews)

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Location: 1202 Al Barsha Heights TeacomDubai Marina   Dubai

Tel:  4-369-9910

Web Address:   http://cayan.net/

91. Jumeirah Beach Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (517 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://dm.gov.ae/

90. Sheikh Zayed Road

4.8 ★★★★★ (576 reviews)

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89. Sharjah Fort ( Al Hisn )

4.4 ★★★★☆ (578 reviews)

Location: Sharjah

Tel:  6-568-5500

88. AURA SKYPOOL Dubai

4.5 ★★★★★ (628 reviews)

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Location: The Palm Tower Palm JumeirahFloor   Dubai

Tel:  4-566-2121

Web Address:   https://auraskypool.com/

87. Dolphin Bay

4.4 ★★★★☆ (675 reviews)

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Location: AtlantisThe Palm   Crescent Road   Dubai

Tel:  4-426-1030

Web Address:   https://atlantis.com/dubai/atlantis-aquaventure/dolphin-bay

86. House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum

4.5 ★★★★★ (737 reviews)

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Location: 779R+72F   Al Fahidi   Dubai

85. Coffee Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (781 reviews)

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Location: Historical Neighborhood BastakiyaVilla   Al Hisn Street   Al Fahidi   Dubai

Tel:  4-353-8777

Web Address:   http://coffeemuseum.ae/

84. Sharjah Art Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (785 reviews)

Location: Al Shuwaihean   Sharjah

Tel:  6-568-8222

83. iFly Dubai

4.2 ★★★★☆ (814 reviews)

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Location: Third Floor Play Nation Area City Centre Mirdif GhoroobSheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd.

Tel:  4-231-6292

Web Address:   https://iflyme.com/

82. At The Top, Burj Khalifa

4.3 ★★★★☆ (940 reviews)

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Location: burj khalifa   Blvd Dubai Unit LG     Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd   Dubai

Tel:  4-888-8124

Web Address:   http://tickets.atthetop.ae/atthetop/en-us

81. Sharjah Science Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (989 reviews)

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Location: Halwan Suburb   Al Abar   Sharjah

Tel:  6-566-8777

Web Address:   https://sharjahmuseums.ae/en-US/Museums/Sharjah-Science-Museum

80. Dubai Water Canal

4.6 ★★★★★ (992 reviews)

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Location: 56RV+V3R     Al Safa   Jumeirah   Dubai

79. LEGOLAND Water Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1,018 reviews)

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Location: Sheikh Zayed Road   Dubai

Tel:  4-820-3123

Web Address:   https://legoland.com/dubai/

78. Grand Bur Dubai Masjid

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,168 reviews)

Location: Opposite Dubai MuseumNear Rulers Court Office   Ali Bin Abi Taleb Street   Al Fahidi   Dubai

Web Address:   http://iacad.gov.ae/

77. Dubai Spice Souk

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1,183 reviews)

Location: 41 Street   Deira   Al Ras   Dubai

Tel:  50-222-3627

76. Dubai Creek

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,207 reviews)

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75. Children’s City

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1,223 reviews)

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Location: Umm Hurair   Dubai

Tel:  4-334-0808

Web Address:   https://dm.gov.ae/uma_attractions/%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B7%D9%81%D9%84/

74. Jebel Ali Beach

4.2 ★★★★☆ (1,247 reviews)

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Location: Public Beach   Mina Jebel Ali   Dubai

73. The Els Club At Dubai Sport City

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,261 reviews)

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Location: shr` lshykh mHmd bn zyd   Dubai Sports City   Dubai

Tel:  4-425-1000

Web Address:   http://elsclubdubai.com/

72. Jumeirah Golf Estates Club House

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,348 reviews)

Location: Club House   Jumeirah Golf Estates   Dubai

Tel:  4-586-7777

Web Address:   https://dubaigolf.com/jge

71. Ras al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

4.2 ★★★★☆ (1,363 reviews)

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Location: 58RF+G32   Ras Al Khor Road   Ras Al Khor   Dubai

Web Address:   http://rasalkhorwildlife.ae/

70. Sharjah Classic Cars Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,396 reviews)

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Location: Airport Road between the th and intersectionsnext to Sharjah International Airport   Sharjah

Tel:  6-558-0222

Web Address:   https://sharjahmuseums.ae/

69. Laguna Waterpark

4.1 ★★★★☆ (1,539 reviews)

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Location: La Mer   Jumeirah   Jumeirah   Dubai

Tel:  800-7699

Web Address:   https://lagunawaterpark.com/

68. Al Montazah Parks

4.2 ★★★★☆ (1,845 reviews)

Location: Opposite the Flag Island   Sharjah

Tel:  6-511-0555

Web Address:   http://almontazah.ae/

67. Etihad Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,869 reviews)

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Location: 1 Jumeirah Street   Al Mina   Dubai

Web Address:   https://etihadmuseum.dubaiculture.gov.ae/

66. Public Beach

4.4 ★★★★☆ (2,100 reviews)

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65. DUBAI SAFARI PARK

4.4 ★★★★☆ (2,152 reviews)

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Location: 5CCW+H5   Al Warqa   Dubai

Web Address:   https://dubaisafari.ae/

64. The pointe – Palm Jumeirah Fountain Walk (North)

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,196 reviews)

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Location: 44HF+6FH   The Palm Jumeirah   Dubai

Web Address:   https://thepointe.ae/en

63. Al Noor Island

4.4 ★★★★☆ (2,227 reviews)

Location: Buhairah Corniche Rd.Khalid Lagoon   Sharjah

Tel:  6-506-7000

Web Address:   http://alnoorisland.ae/

62. Dubai Gold Souk

4.3 ★★★★☆ (2,556 reviews)

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Location: Gold Corner BuildingFloor   Gold Souq   Deira   Dubai

61. Museum Of Illusions, Dubai

4.2 ★★★★☆ (2,611 reviews)

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Location: Al Seef   Dubai Creek   Dubai   Dubai

Tel:  4-357-3999

Web Address:   http://museumofillusions.ae/

60. Jumeirah Open Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ (2,769 reviews)

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Location: 664R+QH3   Jumeirah Street   Jumeirah   Jumeirah   Dubai

59. Jumeirah Emirates Towers

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,853 reviews)

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Location: Sheikh Zayed Road   Trade Centre   Trade Centre   Dubai

Tel:  4-330-0000

Web Address:   https://jumeirah.com/en/stay/dubai/jumeirah-emirates-towers

58. Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,864 reviews)

Location: Dubai Creek Resort   Port Saeed   Dubai

Tel:  4-295-6000

Web Address:   https://dubaigolf.com/dubai-creek-golf-and-yacht-club/

57. KidZania

4.4 ★★★★☆ (2,888 reviews)

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Location: The Dubai MallSecond level Cinema Parking   Financial Center Road   Dubai

Web Address:   http://kidzania.ae/

56. Marina Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,300 reviews)

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55. Sufouh Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ (3,360 reviews)

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54. OliOli® – Dubai’s First Experiential Play Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,387 reviews)

Location: 62 A Street   Al Quoz   Al Quoz   Dubai

Tel:  4-702-7300

Web Address:   http://olioli.ae/

53. Alserkal Avenue

4.5 ★★★★★ (3,684 reviews)

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Location: 17th Street   Al Quoz   Al Quoz Industrial Area   Dubai

Tel:  4-333-3464

Web Address:   https://alserkal.online/

52. Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

4.5 ★★★★★ (3,729 reviews)

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Location: Al Sharq   Al Nabba   Sharjah

Tel:  6-565-5455

Web Address:   http://sharjahmuseums.ae/ar-AE/Museums/Sharjah-Museum-of-Islamic-Civilization/

51. Jumeirah Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (3,944 reviews)

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50. The Green Planet

4.5 ★★★★★ (4,109 reviews)

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Location: City Walk   Al Wasl   Dubai

Web Address:   https://thegreenplanetdubai.com/

49. Deira Clocktower

4.4 ★★★★☆ (4,135 reviews)

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Location: Al Maktoum Road   Deira   Dubai

48. Jumeirah Mosque

4.6 ★★★★★ (4,425 reviews)

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Location: Jumeirah   Jumeirah   Dubai

Tel:  4-353-6666

Web Address:   https://jumeirahmosque.ae/

47. Dubai Parks and Resorts

4.5 ★★★★★ (4,645 reviews)

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Location: Sheikh Zayed Road   Dubai

Web Address:   https://dubaiparksandresorts.com/

46. Arabian Ranches Golf Club

4.8 ★★★★★ (5,075 reviews)

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Location: Arabian Ranches Emirates Rd.  Dubai

Tel:  4-366-4700

Web Address:   http://arabianranchesgolfdubai.com/

45. Skydive Dubai

4.7 ★★★★★ (5,313 reviews)

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Location: Al Seyahi Street   Dubai Marina   Dubai

Tel:  4-377-8888

Web Address:   http://skydivedubai.ae/

44. Museum of The Future

4.5 ★★★★★ (5,322 reviews)

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Location: Sheikh Zayed Road   Trade Centre   Trade Centre   Dubai

Tel:  800-2071

Web Address:   https://museumofthefuture.ae/

43. Pier 7

4.5 ★★★★★ (5,643 reviews)

Location: Marina Promenade   Sheikh Zayed Road   Dubai Marina   Dubai

Tel:  4-436-1020

Web Address:   http://pier7.ae/

42. Dubai Ice Rink

4.5 ★★★★★ (5,661 reviews)

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Location: Unit GF     Financial Center Road   Downtown Dubai   Dubai

Tel:  800-382246255

Web Address:   http://dubaiicerink.com/

41. Dubai Opera

4.7 ★★★★★ (6,346 reviews)

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Location: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd   Downtown Dubai   Dubai

Tel:  4-440-8888

Web Address:   http://dubaiopera.com/

40. Dubai Butterfly Garden

4.4 ★★★★☆ (6,633 reviews)

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Location: Al Barsha South Dubailand AreaBeside Dubai Miracle Garden   Dubai

Tel:  4-422-8902

Web Address:   http://dubaibutterflygarden.com/

39. Safa Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (7,647 reviews)

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Location: Sheikh Zayed Road   Al Safa   Dubai

Tel:  800-900

Web Address:   https://dm.gov.ae/historic_item/%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%82%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%81%D8%A7/

38. Dubai Autodrome

4.4 ★★★★☆ (7,671 reviews)

Location: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road   Motor City   Dubai

Tel:  4-367-8700

Web Address:   https://dubaiautodrome.ae/

37. Al Majaz Waterfront

4.6 ★★★★★ (8,019 reviews)

Location: Khalid Lake Trail   Sharjah

Tel:  6-511-7000

Web Address:   http://almajaz.ae/

36. Sharjah Aquarium

4.4 ★★★★☆ (8,181 reviews)

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Location: Al Meena Street Al Khan Old areaadjacent to Sharjah Maritime Museum   Sharjah

Tel:  6-528-5288

Web Address:   https://sharjahmuseums.ae/en-US/Museums/Sharjah-Aquarium

35. Al Fahidi Historical

4.5 ★★★★★ (8,207 reviews)

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Location: Bur Dubai   Al Hamriya   Dubai

Web Address:   https://dubaiculture.gov.ae/

34. Al Noor Mosque

4.8 ★★★★★ (8,207 reviews)

Location: 89MP+VRX   Corniche Street   Al Majaz   Al Majaz   Sharjah

Tel:  6-505-5888

Web Address:   http://sia.gov.ae/

33. The Lost Chambers Aquarium

4.5 ★★★★★ (8,275 reviews)

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Location: AtlantisThe Palm   The Palm Jumeirah   Dubai

Tel:  4-426-1040

Web Address:   https://atlantis.com/dubai/atlantis-aquaventure/lost-chambers-aquarium

32. Madinat Jumeirah

4.7 ★★★★★ (8,642 reviews)

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Location: Al Sufouh   Dubai

Tel:  4-366-8888

Web Address:   https://jumeirah.com/en/collection/madinat-jumeirah

31. BollywoodParks™ Dubai

4.4 ★★★★☆ (9,965 reviews)

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Location: Sheikh Zayed Road   Dubai

Tel:  4-820-0000

Web Address:   https://bollywoodparksdubai.com/

30. Barasti Beach

4.3 ★★★★☆ (10,126 reviews)

Location: Le Meridien Mina Syahi Beach Resort Marina   Dubai Marina   Dubai

Tel:  4-318-1313

Web Address:   https://barastibeach.com/

29. Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (10,390 reviews)

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Location: Umm Hurair   Dubai

Tel:  4-336-7633

Web Address:   https://dm.gov.ae/en/Discover/PublicParks/Pages/Creek-Park.aspx

28. Dubai Dolphinarium

4.4 ★★★★☆ (11,158 reviews)

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Location: Riyadh StInside the Creek Park Gate   Dubai Dolphinarium Building   Dubai

Tel:  4-336-9773

Web Address:   https://dubaidolphinarium.ae/

27. The Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (11,828 reviews)

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Location: Opposite JBR   Dubai

Tel:  4-590-5090

Web Address:   http://thebeach.ae/

26. Ain Dubai by Dubai Holding

4.7 ★★★★★ (12,070 reviews)

Location: Bluewaters   Bluewaters Island   Dubai

Tel:  4-428-0411

Web Address:   http://aindubai.com/

25. Dubai Garden Glow

4.3 ★★★★☆ (12,231 reviews)

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Location: Zabeel ParkGate No  Area   B   Dubai

Tel:  55-918-8126

Web Address:   http://dubaigardenglow.com/

24. Dubai Museum

4.3 ★★★★☆ (13,544 reviews)

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Location: Al Fahidi Fort   Al Fahidi   Dubai

Web Address:   https://dubaiculture.gov.ae/

23. Mushrif Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (13,578 reviews)

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Location: Al Khawaneej Street   Mushrif   Dubai

Tel:  4-288-3624

Web Address:   http://login.dm.gov.ae/wps/portal/CommonPageAr

22. Legoland® Dubai

4.4 ★★★★☆ (14,228 reviews)

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Location: Parks Resorts   Sheikh Zayed Road   Abu Dhabi

Tel:  4-820-3123

Web Address:   https://legoland.com/dubai/

21. Dubai Marina Walk

4.7 ★★★★★ (15,078 reviews)

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20. Kite Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (16,331 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://kitebeach.ae/

19. Motiongate Dubai

4.6 ★★★★★ (17,201 reviews)

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Location: Park and Resorts   Sheikh Zayed Road   Dubai

Tel:  4-820-0000

Web Address:   https://motiongatedubai.com/

18. Jumeirah City Market

4.5 ★★★★★ (18,807 reviews)

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Location: King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street   Al Sufouh   Dubai

Tel:  4-366-8888

Web Address:   https://jumeirah.com/en/article/experiences/dubai/souk-madinat-jumeirah

17. La Mer

4.6 ★★★★★ (19,469 reviews)

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Location: 45 A Street   Jumeirah   Jumeirah   Dubai

Tel:  4-590-5090

Web Address:   http://lamerdubai.ae/

16. Al Mamzar Beach Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (21,516 reviews)

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Location: 88CX+3G3   Al Mamzar Beach Street   Al Mamzar   Dubai

Tel:  4-296-6201

Web Address:   https://dm.gov.ae/historic_item/al-mamzar-beach-park/

15. IMG Worlds of Adventure

4.4 ★★★★☆ (23,739 reviews)

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Location: E311 Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road   City of Arabia   Dubai

Tel:  600-500962

Web Address:   https://imgworlds.com/

14. Zabeel Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (25,335 reviews)

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Location: Zabeel AreaNear Al Jafiliya Metro Streetation   Dubai

Tel:  50-725-2994

Web Address:   https://dm.gov.ae/historic_item/zabeel-park/

13. The Dubai Frame

4.6 ★★★★★ (38,268 reviews)

Location: Zabeel Park Jogging Track   Za’abeel   Al Kifaf   Dubai

Tel:  800-900

Web Address:   https://dubaiframe.ae/ar/plan-your-visit

12. Ibn Battuta Mall

4.5 ★★★★★ (50,608 reviews)

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Location: Sheikh Zayed Road   Jebel Ali Village   Dubai

Tel:  800-6254335

Web Address:   https://ibnbattutamall.com/en

11. Global Village

4.7 ★★★★★ (76,411 reviews)

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Location: Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Rd. and Emirates Rd.   Exit     Dubai

Tel:  4-362-4114

Web Address:   https://globalvillage.ae/

10. Mall of the Emirates

4.7 ★★★★★ (105,122 reviews)

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Location: Sheikh Zayed Road   Al Barsha   Al Barsha   Dubai

Tel:  800-6636255

Web Address:   https://malloftheemirates.com/en

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9. Jumeirah Beach Hotel

4.6 ★★★★★ (9,909 reviews)

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Location: Jumeirah Street   Umm Suqeim   Umm Suqeim   Dubai

Tel:  4-348-0000

Web Address:   https://jumeirah.com/en/stay/dubai/jumeirah-beach-hotel

8. Wild Wadi Waterpark Dubai

4.4 ★★★★☆ (12,922 reviews)

Location: Opp Burj Al Arab   Jumeirah Street   Umm Suqeim   Umm Suqeim   Dubai

Tel:  4-348-4444

Web Address:   https://jumeirah.com/en/wild-wadi

7. Aquaventure Waterpark

4.5 ★★★★★ (18,466 reviews)

Location: Atlantis The Palm   Crescent Road   Dubai

Tel:  4-426-0000

Web Address:   https://atlantis.com/dubai/atlantis-aquaventure/aquaventure-waterpark

6. Burj Al Arab

4.7 ★★★★★ (23,454 reviews)

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Location: shr` jmyrUmm Suqeim   Dubai

Tel:  4-301-7777

Web Address:   https://jumeirah.com/en/stay/dubai/burj-al-arab-jumeirah

5. Ski Dubai

4.5 ★★★★★ (25,021 reviews)

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Location: Sheikh Zayed Road   Al Barsha   Al Barsha   Dubai

Tel:  600-599905

Web Address:   https://skidxb.com/

4. Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

4.5 ★★★★★ (46,699 reviews)

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Location: Unit SF     lmrkz lmlyDowntown Dubai   Dubai

Web Address:   http://thedubaiaquarium.com/

3. The Dubai Fountain

4.8 ★★★★★ (76,557 reviews)

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Location: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd   Downtown Dubai   Dubai

Tel:  4-567-2030

Web Address:   https://emaar.com/en/our-communities/downtown-dubai/the-dubai-fountain

2. Burj Khalifa

4.7 ★★★★★ (109,390 reviews)

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Location: 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd   Downtown Dubai   Dubai

Tel:  4-888-8888

Web Address:   http://burjkhalifa.ae/

1. The Dubai Mall

4.7 ★★★★★ (208,508 reviews)

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Location: Financial Center St Along Sheikh Zayed Rd.Next to Burj Khalifa   Dubai

Web Address:   https://thedubaimall.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Dubai, United Arab Emirates! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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