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The Dubai Fountain
73,828 reviews
"It's an amazing experience and wonderful sensation to marvel at the spectacular blend of oriental music making the Dubai water fountains dance in harmony, people from all over the world and the unique Burj Khalifa...""Fantastic water fountain display with a light show on the burj at the same time there is a boat trip you can do around the fountains for quite a reasonable fee which gives you a tour around amongst the hotels and..."
Nature & Parks
Dubai Miracle Garden
7,404 reviews
"Must visit to this flower garden and various characters decorated with flowers n Emirates air plane made with flowers n can be viewed from various angles n can take pictures frm various angles and local cuisine av...""We spent about 2 hours here.Very relaxing, very interesting to walk round lloking at the fantastic, inventive displays.... Disney characters, an aeroplane, elephants, massive cats and horses heads.... all superbly..."
Water & Amusement Parks
Global Village
4,915 reviews
"... to entertain, enlighten, explore, and to experince - the food from the world, served with love, Country Pavilions performing their traditional dances, an extravagant evening to reboot, recharge, reignite your ...""An entire amusement park full of country/national pavilion shaped like their greatest monuments including Taj Mahal, China's Forbidden City and the Eiffel Tower, each pavilion offers food and fashion and fun sourc..."
Sights & Landmarks
Dubai Frame
2,739 reviews
"The glass floor gives you the exciting, thrilling experience adn the view is amazing as you can see the dubai skyline including the Burj khalifa which looks magnificent during sunset and after all the buildings li...""With fountains outside and lovely Zabeel Park beyond, this is a must-do if you have visitors - a lot cheaper than Burj Khalifa and offering a great perceptive on the Dubai layout and evolution."
Nature & Parks
Dubai Creek
9,756 reviews
"Dubai creek has all of it - a fantastic view over Dubai, you can go for a romantic Dhow dinner cruise or walk along the creekside, take an Abra and cross the Creek to the other side and then stroll around the "old...""... boats being laden with goods on the shores to be exported to Iran etc The Creek area is full of the souks (markets) as well with the famous Gold Souk, Spice and Textile Souks all within easy walking distance."
Nature & Parks
Dubai Marina
1,421 reviews
"It’s very nice area it has a lot of restaurants and cafes also there’s nice walk and kids playground area you can walk and see the yachts also you can have wonderful trip on yacht with affordable rate""This a spotless marina full of gorgeous yachts, surrounded by a beautful walkway and so many of the different high rise buildings Dubai is known for."
Sights & Landmarks
Al Seef by Meraas
402 reviews
"best time to visit Al-Seef is afternoon, stay there till sunset, grab a seat at one of the restaurants with terrace and you will love it.""Fantastic destination, completely different from typical modern attractions of Dubai as it showcases the culture and heritage of Emirate of Dubai..! There is an area where you can see old houses, wind towers which..."
Nature & Parks
Kite Beach by Meraas
1,676 reviews
"Nice beach Sea can get bit rough with the waves Few restaurants to eat at we just bought some drinks and plenty of ice cream as the weather was really hot There’s an area where you can shower off the sand Near the...""it has very good jogging track and you can walk/run anytime of year For runners looking for a running track with distance, the new Jumeirah Corniche has a 14km long track that starts from the Dubai Marine Beach Re..."
Shopping
Dubai Festival City Mall
816 reviews
"This mall has almost everything one needs.Boutiques and exclusive stores .The food court has many restaurants and kids play area.The outdoor area has a lake that creates a festive atmosphere.A few designer abaya s...""Fantastic light show with dancing water fountains outside the mall overlooked by some great restaurants."
Sights & Landmarks
Bur Dubai Abra Dock
3,948 reviews
"This boat service offer between Bur dubai water boat station and Deira water boat station for an affordable cost of AED1 per person.As it is an ancient mode of transporting people,Dubai RTA tried their best to mai...""The crossing gives you an excellent view of the surrounding buildings and takes you to the docks which are within walking distance of the Gold Souk, Spice Souk, and the Perfume Souk."
Zoos & Aquariums
The Green Planet
581 reviews
"We also saw the piraña feeding , as well as took a walk through the bat cave where the bats are freely flying all around you! Used the entertainer for the entry ticket, well worth it!""This is a huge dome housing a rain forest, there is an interesting variety of plants, trees, birds and animals, there are birds flying around inside the dome including some parrots that are endangered and breeding."
Shopping
Ibn Battuta Mall
1,907 reviews
"The single level mall is divided into 6 zones, each reflecting the architecture of the regions that Ibn Battuta visited, the zones are: China Court, India Court, Persia Court, Egypt Court, Tunisia Court, and Andal...""... very attractive.It consists of six courts, each of whose designs are inspired by some of the countries visited by the great Moroccan Berber explorer, Ibn Battuta: Andalusia,China,Egypt,India,Persia and Tunisia..."
Nature & Parks
Jumeirah Public Beach
4,099 reviews
"Sun-seekers come to this lively shoreline to revel in Dubai's bright rays, while water sports enthusiasts take advantage of the calm, turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf.""Jumeirah beach has a lot of food stalls/restaurants, a jogging track, clean and blue water beach, kite surfing etc. Nice beach to idle around."
Sights & Landmarks
Jumeirah Mosque
2,142 reviews
"The mosque tour, hosted by the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, was a perfect introduction to Arabic culture and Islam.""... in delightful tent like atmosphere prior and afterwards Meet at main mosque entrance - all non muslims welcomed in friendly atmosphere to learn about Islam, Emirati culture and religion and opened in 1976 and ..."
Sights & Landmarks
The Walk at JBR
383 reviews
"The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) is a very beautiful outdoor destination along the buzzing beachside boulevard, where there is plenty of opportunity to satisfy your retail cravings with an array of fashi...""A great place a long walk with variety of eateries, many hotels, shops, kiosks, plenary of high rise towers of hotels and residences, very well lit area, restaurants on beach, various activities, cinema simply awe..."
Museums
Museum of Illusions
462 reviews
"As a couple there were illusions that we couldn’t quite get, in came Kevin and guided us round taking pictures and showing us the best effects!""Definitely worth visiting if in Dubai, had an awesome time, May also took the time out to show us around, big thanks to her! Also the area ( Al Seef) around the Museum is amazing, definitely worth a visit."
Nature & Parks
Dubai Water Canal
419 reviews
"It is crossed by a number of varied architecturally interesting bridges and at the Sheikh Zayed Road crossing there is a stunning waterfall on either side of the road which is illuminated purple at night and parts...""The Canal provides a beautiful walking route to the start of the 7km beach running track at Jumeirah Beach."
Museums
Etihad Museum
225 reviews
"Etihad museum is sited in a very modern and contemporary building and is a tribute of a grateful nation to the 7 founding fathers, the Sheikhs of the different Emirates who came together to form the United Arab Em...""It’s very amazing museum because it’s show the journey of the unification of the 7 founders of unification , also they use interactive screens and high technology also there is 2 historical places ( union house) &..."
Sights & Landmarks
Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Temple
772 reviews
"Beautiful Gurudwara in Jebel Ali Very nice and peaceful place my wife was so happy she was over the moon Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Temple is very neat and clean a must visit in Dubai.""Close to Ibn Battuta Metro station on red line, next to Ibn Battuta Mall [who for interest was a Muslim Moroccan scholar and explorer who widely travelled the medieval world."