Area Attractions

Housed within the beautifully restored Al Fahidi Fort, which was erected around 1787 to defend the city against invasion, the museum’s diverse collection of exhibits offers fascinating insight into the city’s rich history and cultural heritage.

The old Bastakiya district, with its narrow lanes and tall wind towers, offers a tantalizing glimpse of old Dubai. Immediately to the east of Al Fahidi Fort, this area hosts the largest concentration of traditional courtyard houses with wind towers in Dubai.

Bait Al Wakeel is the first building in the city dedicated completely to administration purposes and is a great example of early 20th century architecture. The building is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Dubai.

The Hatta Heritage Village is a fine example of the heritage of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. Situated in the heart of the rocky Hatta Mountains, it provides the visitor with a fascinating glimpse into Dubai’s historical past.

Bring the whole family to La Mer's beach and enjoy a mini break without boarding a flight. Rent a cabana with views of the Arabian Gulf, sun yourself on our comfortable daybeds while your little ones build a sand castle, take a cooling dip in the sea, or try your hand at paddleboarding, surfing or a range of other water sports.

Al Mamzar Beach is actually a 100-plus hectare peninsula that extends into the Arabian Gulf and offers a sheltered public beach, swimming pools, pleasant green spaces, and designated picnic areas.

Play a round of golf at the sporting oasis in the heart of the city. Located inside the resort, the Club offers a well-groomed fairways lined with date palms and coconut trees, attractive water hazards and shrubbery lends a tropical air to 18-hole, par-71 championship course that rolls into thousands of undulating yards. Also voted as one of the top 100 must play golf courses outside the U.S by Golf Digest.

Emirates Golf Club, host of the European Tour Omega Dubai Desert Classic and Omega Dubai Ladies Classic, was the first all grass championship golf course in the Middle East when it opened in 1988. Taking pride in its 36 holes of world-class golf, the club sports two of the city's finest must-play courses, the Majlis and the Faldo Course, which is also the only 18-hole course in the region to offer night golf. Both courses combine the natural rolling desert terrain for a serious golfing test, while the signature clubhouse, remains the most eye-catching in the region.

Awarded as the 'Best Live Music Bar' in Dubai, Quincy Jones’ first ever bar has proven itself as Dubai’s most desirable venue for live entertainment. Q's Bar and Lounge showcases world-class performances from emerging artists handpicked by the music legend himself who, has won 28 Grammys across his career spanning over seven decades and who has collaborated with legendary icons across various music genres.

There is always something about dining in the backdrop of the glittering city skyline, but Neos takes it 63 levels above the ordinary. A destination venue that offers panoramic vistas of the cityscape of Dubai, inspiring, art deco furnishings, magnificent service and entertainment, the lounge offers tempting dishes and beverages, that are worth splashing out on.

A luminous rooftop lounge designed by Adam Tihany, with spectacular skyline views, this is Dubai’s place to see and be seen. Meet old friends, or new, over such elevated cocktails as the smoked whisky Negroni, and feast on a Pan-Asian menu on the expansive terrace.

Irish pubs are renowned throughout the world for their vibrant and friendly atmosphere. This traditional wooden pub is steeped in its own character and has its own story to tell—a uniquely Irish experience in Dubai.

Home to over 400 retailers, this mall also offers a range of entertainment options, including Ski Dubai.

Dubai Mall is the largest mall in the Middle East, boasting over 1,200 retail outlets.

BurJuman is the premier shopping center in Dubai, offering the world’s finest brands.

Deira City Centre features more than 370 stores, ranging from high-street to luxury brands.

Set on the 30-acre Burj Dubai Lake, the Dubai Fountain shoots water jets as high as 150 meters, equivalent to a 50-story building. The fountain is 275 meters long; it has five circles of varying sizes and two central arcs. It was designed by California-based WET, the creators of the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas.

One of the largest and most beautiful mosques in Dubai is the Jumeirah Mosque, a spectacular example of modern Islamic architecture. Built of stone in the medieval Fatimid tradition, the mosque, with its twin minarets and majestic dome, is a city landmark. It is particularly attractive at night, when subtle lighting throws its artistry into relief.

Dubai Safari, the new home for more than 2500 animals from all over the world, aims ‎to be one of the top ten zoos internationally, and a leading tourist destination ‎worldwide attracting recognition from the international community for its work in ‎maintaining a high standard of animal welfare, nutrition and ethical conduct.‎

Dating back to the late 1800s, Sheikh Saeed’s House was built in a commanding position at the entrance to Dubai Creek so that the ruler could observe shipping activity from the balconies. With its wind towers and layers of rooms built around a central courtyard, it is a fine example of regional architecture, and features a pictorial archive of early Dubai and the Maktoum family.