When one thinks of Dubai, a wall of aspiration falls on you 'cause the city is as bougie as it can get. The tall sky scrapers, luxurious hotels, malls as expansive as a city and most importantly, the cleanliness and safety which makes the city popular among tourists. There's a lot to see and experience in Dubai, one can easily lose their minds on what to miss and what not to and that's where we come in! So, here's our list of places to see in Dubai if you are travelling to DXB for the first time.
Places To See In Dubai: Your Ultimate Travel Guide to DXB
Overview
Burj Khalifa
The legendary building has 163 floors and an infrastructure one can only imagine witnessing IRL. The Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper and is famously known as the world's tallest structure opposite the famous Dubai Mall. With a total height of 829.8 metres and offers a view like no other! Visitors are required to buy tickets to the Observation Deck on the 124th and 125th floors or simply dine at Atmosphere on the 122nd floor.
Pro Tip: Best hotels near Burj Khalifa
Atlantis The Palm
The most iconic 5-star resort in Dubai has a stunning location at the top of Palm Island, an island known for its glamorous hotels and bougie restaurants as well as beach clubs. The resort is overflowing with first-class facilities, from the world's largest waterpark, Aquaventure to celebrity chef restaurants. Don't miss their waterpark which is an incredible experience you will only get in Dubai!
Global Village
Nothing about this touristy spot is medicore. It is a shopping, dining, and entertainment attraction in Dubai. The highlight is their Mini World featuring twenty-five iconic global landmarks from around the world. Guests can gawk at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Taj Mahal in Agra, the Colosseum in Rome, the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Sphinx in Cairo, the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai—all within a single space in Dubai.
Dubai Frame
The Dubai Frame is an observatory, museum, and monument in the middle of Dubai that holds the record for the largest frame in the world. The Dubai frame is such a beautiful and unique structure. It provides scenic views of both Old Dubai and New Dubai plus walking on its glass floors is a cool and scary experience at the same time.
Jumeirah Beach
Jumeirah Beach is a white sand beach that is located and named after the Jumeirah district of Dubai, now, this is where you see all the bougie beach clubs coming to life. Basically, your trip to Dubai is incomplete without heading to this vibing beach. From water sports to exploring iconic properties like Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah, your visit to this beach is a must!
Gold Souk
Dubai is called the 'city of gold' for a reason, Dubai Gold Souk has over 350 retailers trading tax-free gold of different carats, designs and weights. What's nice is that most of the jewellery here is of Indian patterns so you are sorted. Whether you’re just browsing, or genuinely on the hunt for even the smallest amount of precious gold, walk through the glittering bazaar to find designs from around the world crafted with a variety of carats.
Miracle Garden
Another popular tourist spot, Dubai Miracle Garden is a flower garden located in the district of Dubailand. The garden was launched on Valentine's Day in 2013 and has become an Instagram-worthy location since then. It occupies over 72,000 square metres, making it the world's largest natural flower garden, featuring over 50 million flowers and 250 million plants. Oh, don't forget to click pictures for the gram because this is an experience worth taking hundred pictures of!
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Dubai Aquarium in the Dubai Mall is home to thousands of aquatic animals, representing hundreds of marine species in a massive 10 million litre aquarium. The Underwater Zoo takes visitors through different aquatic environments, including rainforests, touch ponds and UAE's nocturnal creatures. You also have the option of visiting the aquarium in Atlantis Aquaventure if you like!
The Arabian Desert
Your first trip to Dubai would be incomplete without going for the famous desert safari, a tourist must do! It is the fifth largest desert in the world and the largest in Asia. A number of different operators provide packages for a full day at the desert safari so try booking one as soon as you lock your trip itinerary.
Museum Of The Future
The Museum of the Future welcomes people of all ages to see, touch, and shape our shared future. Go on a journey through possible futures and bring hope and knowledge back to the present when you visit the place. The building is an architectural and engineering marvel. It confidently straddles the past and the future, applying advanced technology to traditional artforms. The building ‘speaks Arabic’, as in, its facade is a canvas for the poetry of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum rendered in the calligraphy of Mattar bin Lahej.
