Places to Visit in Dubai

A walk through the glass tunnels to see the sea infront of yours very clearly and in detail will not be a dream but reality at the Lost Chamber’s Aquarium in Dubai. The awe-struck moments are created while you have a tour at Atlantis, the Palm. 

Here is a life time opportunity to interact with the mighty sharks, stingray, piranhas, sea horses and other marine creatures right before your eyes floating and playing. The design of the aquarium was inspired by the spell binding Lost City of Atlantis, the underwater tunnels at the aquarium gives the visitor an unforgettable experience by showing the shipwrecks and ruins. There are ten beautiful chambers which display the distinguished life culture underwater.

Highlights: More than 20 marine lives exist in this aquarium along with a touch tank. Behind the Scenes will let you know more about Moral Eel and other animals found and rarely described anywhere.  Learn about the fish hospital, the water filtering systems and similar things here and know the tips to take care of marine animals. The breathtaking Ambassador Lagoon would show you how the professional divers are navigating under the water. If you dare to do something adventure, then the aquarium offers you that as well for the whole family.

Location: Atlantis the Palm, Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates. It is located around 26 kms away from Dubai city.

Timings: The aquarium is open on all days from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Price: AED 120 per person

Adjacent to the popular Dubai Gold Souk, in the eastern part of Dubai, in Deira. There are a lot of inner lines and stalls which exhibit the fresh aroma of different types of spices. In large baskets, the intense fragrance of spices, rose petals, medicinal herbs are kept safe and those who walk around will fall for these items in the basket.

Spices ranging from frankincense to shisha are sold here along with numerous traditional herbs which were the ingredients added to give more flavours to Arabic and South Asian food items. Apart from spices, the stores have household articles, textile items, artifacts, rugs etc. Haggling is the main type of trading in the souk.

The establishment of large supermarkets and stores have influenced the number of the stores in the souk to be decreased.

Highlights: The collection of incense burners, saffron, sheesha pipes, henna kits etc is the best and largely sold items in the market.

Timing: The souk is open from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm and from 05:00 pm to 10:00 on all days from Saturday to Thursday and on Fridays, it will be open from 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Location: The spice souk is located at Sikkat Al Khail Road in Deira, Dubai. It is located at a distance of 14 kms from Dubai via Baniyas Road.

Price: The entrance to the souk is absolutely free.

A traditional, heritage centre or district is Al Bastakiya in Dubai, UAE. Its original name is Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. The construction of the district happened in 1890 and then the district was able to house around 60 housing units separated by narrow and winding lanes. In the year of 1980, the district was destroyed to the maximum in order to give space for building new office complex.

The remaining housing units were turned to be warehouses and places for foreign labourers to stay. Rayner Otter, a renowned British architect has renovated his house in the district and he sought the help of Prince Charles to make the district a heritage center and preserve it from further demolition. In 2005, Dubai Municipality started a project to restore the old localities and lanes in the district.

Highlights: The private homes which are yet not destroyed attract the public due to the architectural brilliance portrayed on the buildings. Such buildings include Sheikh Mohammed Building for Cultural Understanding, Dubai Museum, Majlis Gallery, Ostra- the gallery showcasing the contemporary art and sculpture, Arabian Tea House- a popular courtyard and XVA- a small art house and gallery.

Location: The district is located at Hamriya Bur Dubai, Dubai, UAE. If you take the Al Satwa Road, you can reach the district in approximately 20 minutes and a drive of 10 kms would be there.

Timing: The district will be open on all days from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm to the public and people spend around 2 hours approximately inside.

The main museum in Dubai is the Dubai Museum located at Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787. It is known to be the oldest existing building in Dubai. It was opened by the ruler of Dubai with an aim of displaying the traditional way of Emirate’s life, in 1971. At the entrance, there is one fort that was constructed earlier and various displays along with it. From there, one will move to the galleries along the path and in the galleries, you will come to witness the general portrayals of the culture of the Emirates which was famous during the 1800s. 

The local antiquities and handicrafts from different countries and continents like Africa and Asia are well presented. These items were the traded collections. The number of visitors to the museum was increasing year by year and thus its fame was enhanced and reached beyond the horizon.

Highlights: The strong Al Fahidi Fort is the Numero Uno attraction at the museum that has an immaculate exhibition of the emirate’s transitions from fishing to become one of the illustrious leaders of commerce, finance and trade. There are displays of how important the sea to the natives before they started digging out oil and there is another room where the artefacts of ancient archaeological brilliance excavated from the nearby sites.

Location: It is situated at Al Fahidi Street, Bur Dubai, Opposite to the Grand Mosque in Dubai, UAE. It is situated at a distance of around 12 kms from Dubai main city and one can reach there via Abu Dhabi- Ghweifat International Highway.

Timing: The museum is open on all days from Saturday to Thursday from 08:30 am to 08:30 pm and from 02:30 pm to 08:30 pm on Fridays.

Price: Adults have to pay 3 dirhams and children have to pay 1 dirham to enter the museum.

The first national park of UAE if Dubai Desert Conservation Centre and Dubai has dedicated a huge land in order to carve out the best habitat for the rare species of wildlife under a single project. The rehabilitation of endangered species was done very carefully and thus now the land is a highly protected environment that preserves the last of the desert wildernesses. 

Since the development of Dubai was in a blink of an eye, there was a huge threatening toward the flora and fauna of the desert and the Government thus brought forth the idea of protecting those species to balance the nature with the fast paced development the city will attain in the recent future.

To be measured, the land is about 225 square kilometers and recognized as a natural reserve which consists of about 5% of the total landmass of Dubai. Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa is a predominant attraction found here. Camel safari, dune bashing, dune dinner, archery, falconry, horse riding, wildlife safari, sand boarding etc are the majorly available activities at the centre.

While you are trying to discover the magic of Dubai a lot of you might be panning to head out to the Falcon Heritage Sports Centre. Falconry has been famous in the UAE for a considerable length of time and keeps on having an essential influence of Arab lifestyle. At the national Falcon Heritage and Sports Center, you can see the majestic bird.

There are different types of bird show and t is the main place in Dubai where you can get them. This is definitely the place if you are looking for this majestic bird falcon. The place additionally has a veterinary facility and a souq where individuals can purchase the most recent frill for your feathered partner, the Falcon Heritage and Sports Center is likewise home to one of Dubai's best kept secrets.

Highlights: The Falcon Museum can be discovered effectively, the place is by and large full with guests who are either falconers, or who regularly visit with their birds for a checkup at the vet, or to buy them new burqas or falcony gears.

Location: The Falcon Heritage Sports Centre is located at Muscat Street - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Timings: · 10AM–12:30PM and 4:00 PM–10PM.

When its Dubai it’s all about fancy and luxury so while you are planning to land at this destination don’t miss your chance to visit the Bateaux. Made by Seine Design, France Dubai Creek Bateaux flawlessly consolidates cutting edge innovation and ideal solace.

With a hostile to intelligent glass nook visitors are dealt with to unhampered perspectives from all seats, and the hello tech cooling framework guarantees most extreme solace. Bateaux is uniquely intended for the level waters of brook. Coast along Dubai Creek and enjoy Dubai's horizon over a gourmet supper on this 2.5-hour 'Bateaux Dubai' evening journey.

Walk celebrity Main Street on the vessel and appreciate a drink and canapés as you marvel at the sight of the floodlit milestones from the glass-encased or open air decks. Pass best Dubai attractions including the Clock Tower and Al Maktoum Bridge, and appreciate a 3-course gourmet supper serenaded by a piano player.

Location: Banyas Road,Next to Emirates NBD & Dubai Chamber of Commerce - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Timings: Bateaux opens from 8:30 PM–11PM.

Any country which respects women becomes 10 times richer than any other country. It’s the women which is the power of a country or a place. Women have always played an important role in shaping the future of a country and in honor of that Women's Museum in Dubai was constructed to share their powerful stories. 

The museum paints a distinctive picture of Emirati ladies during that time and commends a large number of their accomplishments in each part of business, the arts, education, politics, and with society as a whole. Building up a name as the controlling power in the UAE, some of its most prominent ladies have been enlisted in the uncommon Women's Museum that has a fundamental influence in the rich history and carry on the fate of the present generation.

Highlights: The museum makes an exceptional canvas of Emirati ladies during that time and praises a great deal of their accomplishments in each part of their lives identified with business, expressions of the human experience, training, governmental issues, and with society all in all. The Women's Museum is a national chronicle and documentation focus that is devoted to the ladies of the UAE. It likewise worries with all parts of their lives and with the recorded and social impacts as well as it has formed their rationality; their status in the public eye; and their place in the family. The Museum concentrates on offering data to guests in UAE with the different parts of the day by day lives of ladies in UAE.

Location: The Women’s Museum is located at Al Sabkha, Gold Souq, Near Al Khor St, Deira - Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

Timings: The museum opens from 10:00 AM- 7:00 PM.

Your adventure in Dubai will never be complete without visit a mall and after exploring the grand mall there is another mall which is a must visit for you. Bringing together the culture, entertainment and the fun of shopping Ibn Battata Mall in Dubai will definitely blow your minds away.

Having more than 270 shops, 50 eateries, a 21-screen silver screen and more than 4,500 parking spots on a sum of 521,000 square meters, Ibn Battuta is the world's biggest themed shopping center. 

The shopping center comprise of six courts, each of whose plans are roused by a portion of the nations gone by the considerable Moroccan Berber pilgrim, Ibn Battuta:
·         Egypt Court
·         India Court
·         China Court
·         Andalusia Court
·         Persia Court
·         Tunisia Court

Spend some time exploring the mall along with your friends and family. Make your way to the different courts and enjoy a cultural mixture while you investigate each one of them.

Location: Ibn Battuta Mall is located at Sheikh Zayed Rd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

Timings: Opens from 10:00 AM- 10:00 PM.

While in Dubai there is another place which will definitely cheer you up. Black Palace Beach is one of the city's mystery jewels, with an area that is not entirely obvious yet certainly justified regardless of the exploring mission: between the imperial strongholds at Al Sufouh lies a minor pathway that takes you to this place where there is unadulterated unwinding.

This untouched shoreline has delightful perspectives of Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab. So wander off the beaten track and find this cozy inlet. Straddled by castles and opposite of the Palm this place will make you forget all your worries.

Highlights: One can also head out for a number of activities like scuba diving and snorkelling near the palace.

Location: Black Palace Peach Dubai is located between the royal palaces facing the Palm Jumeirah.

Beachgoers will definitely sign up for JBR Beach aka Jumeirah Beach Resort Beach which has the shining crystalline grains on the shore and the turquoise water in the front. So far, this is one of the best beaches in Dubai that has everything to muster public in large numbers. A wide assemblage of water based activities both fun and adventurous have countless admirers still.

The Jumeirah hotel at the distance makes a scenic picture which can be utilized as the perfect background for your photograph. Perhaps, the calm water creates friendly connection with you and thus kids as well can freely enjoy playing in the water.

All types of water sports and activities can be done on the beach but people usually choose banana boat ride, parasailing, wake board, fly board etc. But the beach offers enough options to swimming and snorkeling as the water is crystal clear. While a camel safari on the soft, sinking sand bed will be renewing experience you can ask for.

Highlights: There are multiple activities available on the beach but the cruise on the sea would be a remarkable experience one can have while in Dubai. The numerous hotels on the shore try something new every time to entertain the guests arriving to relax on the beach or they provide the safety guaranteed water sports and activities at reasonable rates.

The cascading sunset views from the beach have already plenty of admirers, for it spreads the unusual colours on the emerald coloured sea and on the pure white sandy beach turning them to outshine even the Jumeirah Hotel. The Jumeirah Beach Residence on the coast of the beach has gained wide acceptance and thus tourists arrive here as an avalanche.

Location: The beach is located at Jumeirah, 25 kms away from Dubai city and one can arrive here if the Abu Dhabi-Ghweifat International Highway is taken.

Timings: Opens from 7:00 AM- 10:00 PM.

Make your Dubai holidays a memorable one while you visit this amazing theme park in Dubai.  Experience the fun like never before as you try some of the thrilling activities here.  Strategically placed at The Dubai Mall, the 76,000 sq ft stop highlights 16 exciting attractions and more than 170 recreations, from bleeding edge movement test systems and virtual encounters to one of the area's biggest variety of aptitude and reclamation amusements. 

Created by Emaar Entertainment in relationship with Japan-based SEGA Corporation, one of the worldwide pioneers in innovative excitement, SEGA Republic presents to you an exciting way to experience the thrill. With the unlimited rides and the different activities you will definitely crave to visit this place once again during your stay at Dubai.

Highlights: Some of the rides which are favorite here are: Giant Slider, Robotnik, Xyclone, Racer, Spingear, Wild Wing, Wild Jungle, Sonic Hopper, Storm-G, Initial D-4, Let’s Go JungleSpecial, Outrun    2SP, Halfpipe Canyon and Rope Rush, House of the Dead.

Location: SEGA Republic is located at Level 2,Dubai Mall,Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

Timings: Opens daily from 10 AM to 1 AM

For the nature lovers and the wildlife enthusiast this is a place which you should never miss in Dubai. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a wetland famous for drawing in migratory birds in huge numbers. The wetlands have huge quantities of birds, crustaceans, small mammals and fish.Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary speaks to an enclave of relative wild in the midst of twirling activity and sprawling urban foundation. 

Home to roughly 270 types of fauna and 47 types of flora, the place has seen a lot of progress. The haven was established in 1985 and the Flamingos included appeal and developed in number from that point forward.  Together with the flamingos there are different kinds of birds including swamp harriers, dark herons, hawks, ringed plovers, avocets, pintails, greenish blue, kingfishers, spoonbills and snipe.

Location: The Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is located at cnr Oud Metha Rd & Ras Al Khor St Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Timings: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Just hearing the name of fantasy what comes to your mind. Let me thinks dreamland, fairies, castle etc right. If that is your favorite then you have just landed at the right place in Dubai. Dubai holds some of the many favorite tourist destinations. Out of the many places to visit in Dubai, Fantasy Kingdom is one such spot implied for children to investigate the greatest fun indoor while parents can enjoy some other experiences like shopping etc.

Situated at the ground floor in the Al Bustan Hotel the immense place is loaded with dynamic hues rides and the ideal outlet to give the most extreme recreational time to the general population dwelling in the inn or going by the inn for purpose of fun at Fantasy Kingdom. The entire place takes after a medieval topic with enormous scope of rides from essential to the unpredictable errands. The place is an ideal mix of customary and additionally present day style of amusements.

There is a tremendous assortment of video and recovery recreations in Fantasy Kingdom including simple to the theoretical considering. The present day interface of amusements gives a quality time to the children and also some time for the parents to unwind.

Location: Fantasy Kingdom is located at Al Bustan Shopping Mall, Al Nahda Road, Al Qusais, DubaiLandmark: Near Fun Island, Dubai.

Price: The approximate price starts from 380 AED.

While you are visiting Dubai there is another place which is a must visit for you. The Marine beach is a heaven for the beach lovers who love to spend some time by the beach side. Marina Beach sees a great many sightseers and voyagers consistently because of its pleasant scene and shining landscapes. Visit the shoreline and enjoy unwinding and placidness in a totally distinctive way.

The entire goal is loaded with various activities that you can appreciate at whatever time of the year. The place has numerous activities like swimming; Jet Ski and a great deal progressively that you can appreciate with your loved ones. Dubai's Marine beach is humming, all-activity hotspots amid pinnacle season, swarmed with individuals playing shoreline diversions, picnicking, stream skiing, running, swimming in the warm Gulf waters or lying oil-slicked in the sun for that perfect tan.

Highlights: Marina Beach is famous for a lot of activities like swimming, jet skiing, snorkelling etc. Get tanned while you lie down in the beach with the vivid surrounding.

Location: Dubai Marina

Timings:  Open 24 hours

There is another place in Dubai which is a must visit for you. If you The Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP) is based at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and Madinat Jumeirah and is keep running as a team with Dubai's Wildlife Protection Office, with fundamental veterinary support given by the Dubai Falcon Clinic and the Central Veterinary Research Laboratory.

The Turtle is a lead animal category for the preservation of the marine condition and is ensured all through the vast majority of the world. Every one of the seven types of marine turtles discovered universally are recorded as defenseless against termination, imperiled or fundamentally jeopardized.

The Hawksbill turtle, local to the Middle East, is recorded as basically jeopardized with just an expected 8,000 settling females left around the world. On a worldwide scale the best risk to marine turtles are altogether brought on by man. The DTRP is as of now the main venture of its kind in the Middle East and Red Sea district.

Location: Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre is located at at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and Madinat Jumeirah.

Timings: Monday to Friday - 1:00PM - 5:00PM
               Saturday, Sunday - 11:00AM - 5:00PM

Get a chance to meet the adorable sea lions while you visit Dubai this time. As Dubai is already a famous destination for the amazing waterparks. The newest addition to the Atlantis family these Sea Lion Point are perky, social and absolutely enchanting. Get very close with a kiss and play as you meet and welcome the delightful animals at Sea Lion Point. 

Your guide acquaints you with a beguiling group of sea lions. Regardless of whether you pick the in-water or poolside experience, appreciate a personal minute with a standout amongst the most amiable marine animals on the planet.

Bond your new companionship with a tickle-initiating kiss from their thick bristles and tune in to your guide share fascinating truths about their conduct and natural surroundings. Don’t forget to try on the rides and slides of Aquaventure Waterpark. Also you can head out to the nearby beach to spend some leisure time there.

Location: The Sea Lion Point is located at Crescent Rd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

Timings: Opens from 10:00 AM- 6:00 PM.

When you are visiting Dubai sightseeing is a must for you. With all the incredible places around you would definitely want to explore some. Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood is an incredible chance to get to know the old lifestyle, which was predominant in Dubai, with its rich esteems that can be found in the outline of the structures and the way they are dispersed.

One can't ignore the group's tend to security that can be felt in the shortage of front windows, their restriction and height. Likewise, the winding and contorting back roads and pathways, and additionally raising the greater part of the area structures confronting south west towards the qibla, notwithstanding various esteems and rule that will unwind once the guest encounters Al Fahidi Neighborhood for them.

The structures of the region are as of now utilized as a part of brooding various differed social and creative exercises running from workmanship shows, specific exhibition halls, social and aesthetic social orders, ateliers to social focuses. The area likewise has various regular social and imaginative occasions, for example, Sikka Art Fair, Artists-in-Residence Program, Heritage Week, National Day Events and religious festivals. Delightful and comfortable bistros, eateries and motels flooding with legacy are scattered everywhere throughout the locale.

Location: Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is located at Al Fahidi Street, Bur Dubai.

Timings: Opens 24 hours

Another favorite destination in Dubai which is a must visit for you is the Satwa District.  The simple district of Satwa is the southernmost of Dubai's prevalently low-ascent, low-wage inward rural areas before you achieve the mammoth high rises of Sheik Zayed Road.

It's additionally one of only a handful couple of spots in Dubai where the city's diverse ethnic gatherings truly rub shoulders, with its blend of Arab, Indian, Filipino and even a couple of European inhabitants reflected in an uncommonly varied choice of spots to eat, from shoddy and-merry curry houses to Lebanese shwarma bistros and Western fast-food joints.

At the focal point of the area lies Satwa Roundabout, ignored by the Chelsea Plaza lodging. The avenues south of here are chiefly involved by Indian and Pakistani shops and bistros, including the outstanding Ravi's.

Location: The Satwa District is located at the southernmost of Dubai’s.