Area Attractions

The Dubai Mall offers an unparalleled retail mix combined with world-class dining, entertainment and leisure attractions. The Fashion Avenue, the precinct dedicated to high fashion now expanded, The Souk, an elegantly designed precinct featuring jewellery shops, accessory outlets, traditional Arab clothing and handicraft stores, among others. There is also the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, VR Park, a unique virtual reality attraction, and other family components include KidZania®, the Reel Cinemas megaplex, and the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink.

Mall of the Emirates is the world’s first shopping resort, it features about 630+ brands, in an area of 233,467 sqm. It includes department stores, fashion and lifestyle. It also has sports, electronics, home furnishing and the largest Carrefour in the city. It is the perfect destination for families. It offers fun attractions and activities such as Magic Planet, VOX Cinemas and Ski Dubai. On top of that, with more than 100 dining and café selections, the mall has something for everyone.

City Centre Deira was the first mall in Dubai! It redefined the concept of "malls" for the region and encompasses over 123,028 square meters of retail space and features over 371 retail stores and services. Its entertainment facilities include Magic Planet, one of the region's most popular indoor family entertainment centres; VOX Cinemas, a 20-screen cinema multiplex with 3,000 seats.

WAFI, a distinctive shopping and leisure destination, opened in 1991 as one of the first malls in Dubai to offer a unique mix of retail, leisure, dining and entertainment. WAFI offers an eclectic range of venues including Khan Murjan Souk, Wafi Restaurants, Cleopatra’s Spa and Wellness and Pharaoh’s Club.

The visitors of Dubai Museum "Al Fahidi Fort" have an opportunity to get rich, full and integral knowledge of the very old history of Dubai that interacted with different people and civilizations across history. Visitors will get acquainted with the different environments of urban and rural lives in Dubai, whether they are marine, coastal, desert, mountain or agricultural life. Rare authentic monuments, original samples, drawings and diagrams, audio and video media are scattered all over the wings of the museum.

The UAE’s latest cultural landmark, Dubai Frame is an iconic structure that ‘frames’ impressive views of Old and New Dubai, while serving as a metaphorical bridge connecting the emirate’s rich past with its magnificent present. Offering spectacular panoramic views across the city, Dubai Frame celebrates the story of Dubai from its early establishment to its ambitious plans for future development.

Al Shindagha Museum is a world-class heritage museum that connects Emiratis, residents and visitors to the rich heritage of the UAE, embracing traditional values and revealing powerful continuities between past and contemporary Emirati identity. The museum collects, researches, preserves and interprets Emirati cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, through its innovative exhibitions, events and public learning programmes. A cornerstone of the Dubai Historical District, it is a place where Emiratis, residents and visitors can celebrate and explore heritage and culture, and discover an interactive and participatory environment for all to enjoy.

A visit to the Museum of the Poet Al Oqaili presents a unique opportunity to experience the atmosphere of one of the most beautiful heritage houses in Dubai, which expresses the fine sense and taste of its owner as a poet, where the visitor enjoys the beautiful heritage, architectural designs and its elements reflected in the house. The visitor will also have the chance to view original documents and collections belonging to the poet Al Oqaili.

A dynamic 21st century museum, Etihad Museum is focused on inspiring its visitors with the story of the founding of the UAE. The 25,000 m2 landmark is befittingly located at the very place where the UAE was founded in 1971. Through a unique visitor journey, the various pavilions house experience-driven exhibitions, interactive programmes and education initiatives that explore the chronology of events that culminated in the unification of the Emirates in 1971, with a key emphasis on the period between 1968 and 1974.

The Jumeirah Mosque is one of the most loved architectural treasures in Dubai. Opened in 1979, Jumeirah Grand Mosque was a gift from the Late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the former Ruler of Dubai and father of the current Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Jumeirah Mosque Visit has been a key activity under the Open Doors. Open Minds. programs of the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU).

Take sightseeing to new heights with an entrance ticket to Burj Khalifa's 'At the Top,' one of the world’s tallest observation decks, located on the skyscraper’s 124th floor. After entering through Dubai Mall, enjoy a multi-media presentation about Dubai’s history, and then zoom up to the observation deck by high-speed elevator to enjoy free time ogling the views. See Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Burj Al Arab and more; it's as if the the city was built to be seen from this vantage point!

The definitive destination for performing arts in Dubai, bringing arts and music to life like never before. Located at what’s billed as ‘the most prestigious square kilometre in the world’ in Downtown Dubai, Dubai Opera is the radiant centre of culture and arts in Dubai and the shining pearl of The Opera District. Dubai Opera passionately embraces its role as the creative heart of the city, producing and hosting the finest, most authentic, and engaging performing arts experiences from Dubai and the world.

This off-road Arabian adventure takes you from the bustle of Dubai city to the desert of golden sand dunes. Travel to the desert and experience dune bashing (desert driving). In the evening, enjoy an Arabian BBQ buffet dinner and dessert beside a blazing bonfire with traditional cups of coffee and dates, underneath the pitch-black night sky. Be entertained by belly dancing to traditional Arabic music.

Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort with 22,500 square meters of indoor ski area. At Ski Dubai’s Snow Park you can enjoy all the magic and fun of building your own snowman or just having fun in the snow. The 4,500-metre square Snow Park gives you the chance to go sledding and tobogganing or climb towers. You can also explore a beautiful indoor ice cave, and there are many activities for children and adults.