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Burj Khalifa
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Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa is indisputably the tallest building in the world. It contains high-end homes, global companies, and of course, a swanky Armani Hotel. At 830 meters high, it's truly a testament to human ingenuity. Only the 124th, 125th, and 148th floor are open to the public. As you can imagine, the views from this shining beacon of progress in a desert by the ocean are pretty spectacular.
Dubai Frame
#2
Dubai Frame
The Dubai Frame is billed as the new face for Dubai and holds the record for being the largest frame in the world. It offers visitors unbeatable views of the city's old and new areas. It is located near the Star Gate of Zabeel Park, in Dubai.
Sky Views Observatory
#3
Sky Views Observatory
The Sky Walk Dubai is a steel structure between The Address' Sky View Towers in Dubai. The outside walking bridge is located on level 53 of the twin towers, and connects the two at almost 220 meters above ground. The Sky Walk Dubai is already a major attraction for adrenaline junkies.
The Dubai Fountain
#4
The Dubai Fountain
The Dubai Fountain is the gushing centerpiece of the manmade 30-acre Burj Khalifa Lake, which draws crowds to the middle of Downtown Dubai. In its full glory, it's illuminated by 6,600 lights and enhanced by 25 different colored projectors. The Dubai Fountain puts on a spectacular dance show of watery movements every day, during which streams reach up to 140 meters high, synched up to the sounds of music and flashing lights. It's one of the city's biggest tourist attractions!
Museum of the Future
#5
Museum of the Future
The Museum of the Future is the first attraction of its kind. Built to transform the very perception of the future as we know it, the unique structure accommodates several immersive future environments that aim to position visitors in an empowering version of the future. Home to unparalleled themes crafted by the world's leading designers, Museum of the Future explores the future of space travel and living, climate change and ecology, health, wellness, and spirituality amongst many others. Rising 77-metres above the ground with an instantly iconic exterior, Museum of the Future is located in the heart of Dubai, a prime location that's easy for everyone to reach.

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Aquaventure Waterpark is a waterpark in Dubai, UAE. It features the usual array of thrill-rides and waterslides that many waterparks boast, but it's also home to a variety of marine wildlife. With shark, ray, and dolphin encounters available for daredevils who like to swim on the wild side!
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Ski Dubai is a truly amazing place where you can enjoy winter sports in the blazing Arabian desert. The snow here is real – they cool to interior to -6° at night and produce the snow then - so every morning there's fresh powder! The result is a whole lot of fun (out of the sun). You can try out bobsledding, tobogganing and of course the absurdly fun Giant Ball. Where you literally get inside a giant plastic ball and roll down a gentle slope, you'll never need to be jealous of a hamster again!
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Offering a glorious panoramic view of Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf, and beyond from an outdoor terrace and a premium lounge, The View on level 52 of the iconic Palm Tower is the ultimate vantage point to enjoy a drink and soak in the futuristic urban oasis of Dubai.
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The Museum of Illusions in Dubai offers a host of Instagram-worthy moments, including mind-bending optical illusions and magic tricks you have to see to believe! The attraction is located near Dubai Creek.
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With 130 cast and crew calling its unique custom-built environs home, La Perle Habtoor City is a unique entertainment space. This 1,300 seat theater, financed by Al Habtoor features a pool with 2.7 million liters of water, and that's just part of the show.
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IMG Worlds of Adventure is Dubai's newest theme park. The attractions are themed on dinosaurs, superheroes, and cartoon characters. It's located within the City of Arabia, along Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road.
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MOTIONGATE™ is Dubai's brand new film-themed park, with 27 adrenaline-charged rides, and 5 different zones that bring the silver screen to life.
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The Yellow Boats is a sightseeing company based in Dubai, who operate water-bound tours and excursions along the coast of the Arabian Gulf. The company takes its name from the trademark vibrant yellow motorboats they rent out, and the equally vibrant uniforms that their staff wear. You can't miss them!
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The Lost Chambers Aquarium is an aquarium that houses some 65,000 marine creatures. It also boasts an interior that has been laid out in the form of tunnels and mazes to evoke the feeling of being in the lost city of Atlantis. The Lost Chambers Aquarium is situated on the northernmost point of The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, next to Aquaventure Waterpark.
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One of Dubai's newest attractions brings the incredible music, action, and drama of the best Bollywood cinema to the UAE's most exciting city.
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Dubai itself might seem like an illusion with its larger than life buildings, but 3D World Dubai is on another level. 3D World Dubai immerses you in art through the use of hand painted ‘Trick-Art’ paintings and optical illusions. Explore nine different zones and take as many photos as you like. 3D World Dubai - Selfie Museum is located on Sheikh Zayed Road. It's a 9-minute walk from Noor Bank Metro Station.
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Infinity des Lumières, located on the 2nd floor of The Dubai Mall, is the region’s biggest digital art venue and its most impressive immersive experience. Inside art is brought to life as a magnificent fusion of light, colour, sound and rhythm. Every sense will be left inspired thanks to 130 projectors transmitting 3,000 moving images on a 3,300m2 projectable surface, along with 58 high-tech speakers.
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Language

Arabic and English

Currency

Dirham (د.إ)

Dialing code

+971

Time zone

Gulf Standard Time (GST)

Getting around

Dubai has cheap and plentiful taxis, as well as a metro which runs through the financial and residential areas of the city. But this is a land of excess, so while you can make use of these rather 'pedestrian' transport modes where appropriate, you should also take the chance to get around in less conventional ways. Take a 4x4 safari out to the desert, which you can do while bouncing around in a jeep. Or you can jump into a hot air balloon at sunrise to see the desert spread out before you, like a seemingly infinite blanket of golden sand. Or, for the ultimate in decadence (this is Dubai after all!), hop a 15- or 25-minute flight in a luxury helicopter up above the city. But if you just need to get from Point A to Point B, consider buying a gold-plated Porsche.

Toeing the line

Respect and decorum are highly valued in the UAE. So it's not a great stag-party destination. However, alcohol is available, but only in hotels. Fortunately, there are plenty of those, so you need not go without your glass of wine at dinner. Also, swimwear is appropriate for the beach or poolside, but stripping down is not done here. Bikini tops at places like shopping malls and on the street is considered disrespectful - and occasionally punishable by law! Women especially should dress modestly when in public areas, with clothes that cover the tops of the arms and legs. Public displays of affection are also frowned upon. This isn't meant to scare you off though: act respectfully and you'll be treated with warmth in a nearly crime-free city.

Remember Ramadan

If you’re heading to Dubai during Ramadan, you’ll experience a slightly different city than if you come at any other time. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Mohammed, and fast during the day. While most restaurants stay open during the day, many operate behind thick curtains - and eating and drinking in public is forbidden. Iftars (nightly feasts) are held all over the city to celebrate the end of fasting and these can be extravagant, meaty affairs in posh hotels, or low key spreads. Try one out - the food is usually excellent! Be careful hailing cabs in the day - drivers who haven’t eaten can often be sleepy. Take the Metro if you can.

What to do in Dubai for 3 days

Burj Khalifa

The tallest structure on the planet is impossible to miss from the moment you arrive in Dubai. That's because it's an 830 m tall skyscraper in the middle of the city. The design of this internationally acclaimed architectural marvel is based on the desert-dwelling Hymenocallis flower. Its triple-lobed footprint provides a stable base for its lofty heights - all the better to offer amazing views of the city and desert that surround it. The opportunity to see the 'City of Superlatives' from one of the observation decks is not to be missed. The 124th floor is phenomenal, but the 148th floor is, well 24 stories higher. And the 148th floor has a VIP experience too. Day or night, make time in your day to check out the Burj.

Dubai Mall

Dubai is famous for its many shopping malls, but this one in particular needs to be seen to be believed. It's enormous, and even if you're not into shopping, there will be something (or some things) for you to enjoy inside. It has a 22-screen cinema, indoor theme park SEGA Republic (7,000 m2 of indoor theme park fun, including a 7 m-high halfpipe), Kidzania (where kids try out grown up life), an aquarium, and an ice rink. In fact, one day here probably isn't enough, so you may want to plan a couple days at the mall. It sure feels weird to recommend a trip to the mall for visitors to a city, but making a city like Dubai required throwing out the rulebook, so it's only fitting that we do the same when offering our recommendations.

Yas Waterworld

"Yas!" is what you'll be screaming as you enjoy the rides here. This waterpark has some of the world’s most thrilling attractions, as well as a whole host of more chilled out water attractions, making this a perfect place to soak up some outside fun-in-the-sun while in Dubai. Some of the rides are world firsts like Bubble’s Barrel – the largest surfable sheet wave in existence. There's also the Bandit Bomber, a 550 m-long water rollercoaster (watercoaster?) with onboard water effects. All in all, Yas Waterworld is 37 acres of wet, watery fun. And, though splashing in the water in the middle of the desert may not seem very eco-conscious, YAS will surprise you here too; it's the first water park in the Middle East to receive a '1' on the Estidama Pearl Rating System for sustainability.

Beach party Emirates

The sun is a fireball in the center of our galaxy that is approximately 27 million degrees hot. It's not quite that hot in Dubai, but it sure can feel like it sometimes. Fortunately, the waters of the Arabian Gulf are crystal clear and very inviting. Dubai's beach scene is pretty fantastic - especially if you like beach action. Volleyball, picnics, jet-skis and plenty of people. So grab your sunglasses, a sunhat, flip flops, a towel, plenty of SPF 80 sunscreen (or a lead suit), and get ready to soak up some rays beachside. Jumeirah Beach Park has a very reasonable AED 5 (€1.20) entrance fee, or Umm Suqeim (also known as Kite Beach) is another popular spot. Many of the beaches along the central stretch belong to the hotels and are for guests only - or those willing to pay a hefty fee.

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