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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Dubai

Desert skyline, old creek souks and a beach at the end of every road

Best: Nov to Mar4 to 5 daysد.إ AED
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Downtown Dubai

Burj Khalifa At the Top

The world's tallest building with views over the city, desert and sea

1.5 to 2 hrs From approx AED 179 online (levels 124 and 125)
Tip: Book a non sunset slot online to save money; sunset slots sell out and cost more
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Downtown Dubai

Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain

Huge mall with an aquarium, ice rink and the free musical fountain show outside

3 to 4 hrs Free; Aquarium approx AED 175
Tip: Fountain shows run every 30 minutes from 6pm; the Souk Al Bahar bridge gives a great view
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Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis

The famous palm shaped island with beach clubs and the Atlantis resort

Half day Free to visit; Aquaventure approx AED 320; The View at The Palm approx AED 100
Tip: Take the Palm Monorail from Nakheel Mall for views over the fronds
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Lahbab and Al Awir desert

Desert Safari

Dune bashing, camel rides and a barbecue dinner under the stars

6 hrs (afternoon to night) Approx AED 150 to 300 shared with hotel pickup
Tip: Choose a licensed operator with good recent reviews; skip dune bashing if prone to motion sickness
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Bur Dubai

Al Fahidi Historical District and Dubai Creek abra

Old wind tower houses, small museums and the AED 1 wooden boat across the creek

2 to 3 hrs Free; abra crossing AED 1
Tip: Go early morning or after 4pm in summer; have cash coins for the abra
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Deira

Gold Souk and Spice Souk

Traditional markets for gold jewellery, spices, saffron and dates

1.5 to 2 hrs Free
Tip: Haggle politely in the Spice Souk; gold is priced by weight plus a making charge that is negotiable
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Sheikh Zayed Road

Museum of the Future

Striking torus shaped building with immersive exhibits on life in the future

2 to 3 hrs Approx AED 149 (book online, timed entry)
Tip: Tickets are released in advance and sell out on weekends; book a week ahead
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Dubai Marina

Dubai Marina and JBR Beach

Waterfront promenade, free public beach and plenty of cafes

3 to 4 hrs Free
Tip: Walk the Marina Walk at sunset then have dinner on The Walk at JBR
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Zabeel Park

Dubai Frame

A 150 m picture frame with a glass floor bridge linking old and new Dubai views

1 to 1.5 hrs Approx AED 60
Tip: Combine with a walk in Zabeel Park; late afternoon light is best
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Umm Suqeim

Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah

The sail shaped icon plus a canal side souk with abra rides and restaurants

2 to 3 hrs Free to walk Souk Madinat; Burj Al Arab inside tour approx AED 300 plus
Tip: Photograph the Burj Al Arab from Kite Beach or Umm Suqeim public beach for free
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