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The Dubai Fountain jets lit up at night below the Burj Khalifa, United Arab Emirates

Attractions & tickets Updated 18 October 2026

The Dubai Fountain: Where to Stand and When to Go

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.

The sandy shore of Kite Beach in Dubai with the Burj Al Arab on the horizon, United Arab Emirates

Beaches & resorts Updated 16 October 2026

Kite Beach and the Jumeirah Shoreline

A free public beach with a running track, food trucks and the Burj Al Arab on the horizon: what Kite Beach is, who it suits, and other Jumeirah stretches.

A desert lake with bare trees and sand at Al Qudra near Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Desert & safari Updated 27 April 2026

Al Qudra Lakes: The Desert You Can Drive To

Man made lakes in the sand with flamingos, oryx and a long cycle track, forty minutes from the city and free: the do it yourself alternative to a safari.

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The Dubai Fountain: Where to Stand and When to Go

Kite Beach and the Jumeirah Shoreline

Al Qudra Lakes: The Desert You Can Drive To