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Dubai

4.2
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 $31 BOOK WITH VIATOR Dubai City Half-Day City Tour
    3.9
    Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $57 BOOK WITH VIATOR Big Bus Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
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    FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Tour of Abu Dhabi City From Dubai, Day Trip with Guide
    4.5
    Duration: 10 hours
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    FROM $170 BOOK WITH VIATOR Dubai Heritage Land Rover Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Entertainment
    4.8
    Duration: 7 hours
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    FROM $170 BOOK WITH VIATOR Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai
    4.8
    Duration: 7 hours
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    FROM $115 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Dubai City Tour
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $372 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hot Air Balloon Ride, Vintage Land Rover Ride & Breakfast
    4.6
    Duration: 5 hours
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    FROM $79 BOOK WITH VIATOR Atlantis Aquaventure & Lost Chambers Ticket
    4.4
    Duration: 8 to 12 hours
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    FROM $36 BOOK WITH VIATOR Dubai Guided Sightseeing Boat Tours
    4.7
    Duration: 60 to 99 minutes
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    Popular things to do in Dubai

    Burj Khalifa ©
    Observation Deck
    Burj Khalifa
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Buy tickets from $128 »
    The Dubai Mall ©
    Shopping Mall
    The Dubai Mall
    4.5
    Duration: 4h 30 min
    Wild Wadi Waterpark
    Water Park
    Wild Wadi Waterpark
    4.2
    Duration: 5 hours
    Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark ©
    Water Park
    Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Buy tickets from $79 »

    Side trips from Dubai

    Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
    Theme Park
    Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
    Abu Dhabi
    3.8
    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
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    Safari
    Safaris
    Abu Dhabi
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Dubai

    Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo ©
    Aquarium
    Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
    4.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Jumeirah Public Beach ©
    Beach
    Jumeirah Public Beach
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    The Lost Chambers Aquarium ©
    Aquarium
    The Lost Chambers Aquarium
    4.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Global Village ©
    Theme Park
    Global Village
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours

    Museums in Dubai

    Al Fahidi Fort ©
    History Museum
    Al Fahidi Fort
    3.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum's House ©
    History Museum
    Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum's House
    3.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    XVA Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    XVA Gallery
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Etihad Museum ©
    History Museum
    Etihad Museum
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours

    Hidden gems in Dubai

    Jumeirah Mosque ©
    Religious Site
    Jumeirah Mosque
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Bastakia Quarter ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Bastakia Quarter
    4.2
    Duration: 30 minutes
    The Camel Farm ©
    Farm
    The Camel Farm
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Palm Islands ©
    Island
    Palm Islands
    3.6
    Duration: 3 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: 30 minutes
    Ibn Battuta Mall ©
    Shopping Mall
    Ibn Battuta Mall
    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour

    Featured attractions

    Seawake Water Sports & Yacht Rental ©
    Parasailing / Paragliding
    Seawake Water Sports & Yacht Rental
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Hot Air Balloon UAE ©
    Balloon Ride
    Hot Air Balloon UAE
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    ARTE - The Makers' Market ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    ARTE - The Makers' Market
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Brainscape Games ©
    Room Escape Game
    Brainscape Games
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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