All our Attractions & tickets guides for Dubai, in one place.
Al Marmoom is an unfenced desert reserve on Dubai's edge, free to enter and reachable in a normal car. Here is what you can do there and the rules to know.
The Grand Mosque, the Louvre and the presidential palace in one day: how long the drive takes, the dress code that turns people away, and what to cut.
Twenty minutes from Dubai, yet another world: Islamic art, a restored old town, the best souk in the region, and one rule that catches people out.
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall: the free walkway view versus the ticket, the tunnel, add ons, and visiting with kids.
Dubai Fountain shows run roughly every half hour through the evening. See how timings shift, the free viewing spots, and the paid boat and boardwalk options.
Dubai Miracle Garden: when it is open, what the flower displays look like, the butterfly garden next door, and getting there without a car.
They are ninety minutes apart and not the same city: one is louder and built for visitors, the other is the capital and takes itself more seriously.
IMG Worlds, Motiongate and Legoland suit different age ranges. Which park fits which family, how combined tickets work, and why the calendar matters.
Aquaventure or Wild Wadi? I compare Dubai's two big water parks on rides, small kids, beach access, queues and cabana costs to see which suits a full day.
Global Village Dubai is the city's best-value night out: country pavilions, street food and shows. Here's when it runs, what to eat and how much to budget.
An artificial palm shaped peninsula with a trunk, sixteen fronds and a crescent of resorts: how it is laid out, what is open, and the trade off in staying.
The capital is close enough for a day trip and slower than Dubai in a way that surprises people. What to see, how to get there, and the dress code.
What Ain Dubai is, the cabin experience and the view, how to get to Bluewaters Island, and the closure situation to check before you plan a visit.
The 15 attractions worth your time in Dubai, from the Burj Khalifa and the desert to Old Dubai and the waterparks, with tips on what to book and skip.
Planning your first trip to Dubai? When to go, which area to stay in, how the visa works for your passport, how to get around, and local etiquette.
One side looks at the old city, the other at the towers, and the bridge between has a glass floor: what the visit is and whether it is worth it.
Dubai Opera is a dhow shaped venue in Downtown Dubai hosting opera, ballet, concerts and theatre. What the building is and how it fits a Downtown day.
Expo City Dubai is the permanent district left by Expo 2020: parks, pavilions, family activities and events, and what survived from the world expo.
Hatta is a mountain enclave of Dubai on the Oman border, with a turquoise reservoir, kayaking, a heritage village and cooler air. How to plan a day trip.
A silver torus covered in Arabic calligraphy, with an interior part exhibition and part immersive theatre: what is inside, why it sells out, who it suits.
Skiing indoors in a Dubai mall sounds mad until you do it. Ski Dubai explained: snow park versus slope pass, gear, penguins, beginners and the cold.
Dubai rooftop bars: the Burj Khalifa skyline versus the Marina waterfront, why timing beats the venue, dress codes and where to go without a drink.
The metro is cheap and cold but misses the beaches, and Dubai taxis cost less than expected. How fares work and why the answer depends on where you sleep.
Jumeirah Mosque is one of the few Dubai mosques open to non-Muslim visitors, through a guided visit built around questions. How it runs and what to wear.
A wooden abra crosses Dubai Creek for a coin, and it is the most genuine thing left in the city. Where the stations are, and shared or private crossings.
How to choose Burj Khalifa tickets: At the Top on 124 and 125 versus SKY on 148, sunset versus day, prime-hour pricing and booking tips.