🇦🇪United Arab Emirates

Burj Khalifa

برج خليفة

Burj Khalifa is the 828-metre tower that Emaar opened in Downtown Dubai on 4 January 2010, and what a visitor actually buys a ticket to is a small part of it.

• Must see
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah is Nakheel's palm-shaped, man-made island extending five kilometres into the Arabian Gulf. The master developer records 560 hectares of land and describes a mixed residential, tourism and leisure destination rather than one attraction behind a single entrance.

• Must see
• Activity
• Dubai

The Dubai Fountain

The Dubai Fountain is a choreographed fountain system located on the Burj Khalifa Lake in Downtown Dubai. It is one of the city's most prominent entertainment attractions, drawing visitors who gather to observe its water, music, and light performances.

• Must see
• Entertainment venue
• Dubai

Abu Dhabi Corniche

The Abu Dhabi Corniche is an eight-kilometre stretch of waterfront promenade along the northwestern shore of Abu Dhabi Island. It extends from the Emirates Palace area to Mina Port, forming one of the city's most prominent public spaces.

• Must see
• Activity
• Abu Dhabi

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is a landmark luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi, situated on the Corniche. Originally opened as Emirates Palace, it became part of the Mandarin Oriental group.

• Must see
• Activity
• Abu Dhabi

Dubai Creek

Dubai Creek is a natural saltwater inlet that historically divided the city into Deira and Bur Dubai.

• Must see
• Nature site
• Dubai

Dubai Miracle Garden

Dubai Miracle Garden is a seasonal outdoor floral attraction in Dubailand, Dubai. It claims status as one of the region's larger flower gardens, displaying elaborate arrangements and structures covered in blooms.

• Must see
• Nature site
• Dubai

Ski Dubai

Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort located within the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It represents one of the world's largest indoor snow parks, offering winter sports experiences in a desert climate.

• Must see
• Entertainment venue
• Dubai

Ain Dubai

Ain Dubai is a giant observation wheel located on Bluewaters Island, an artificial island off the coast of the Jumeirah Beach Residence area. It stands as one of the most prominent landmarks on the Dubai skyline.

• Must see
• Viewpoint
• Dubai

Yas Marina Circuit

Yas Marina Circuit is a motorsport race track located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It was designed by Hermann Tilke and opened in 2009.

• Must see
• Activity
• Abu Dhabi

Dubai Mall

دبي مول

Dubai Mall stands on Financial Centre Road in Downtown Dubai, at the foot of Burj Khalifa, and its operator Emaar describes it as the most visited retail and lifestyle destination in the world, welcoming over 100 million visitors a year.

• Must see
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Jumeirah Beach

Jumeirah Beach is a public coastal stretch along the Persian Gulf in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The local name is شاطئ الجميرة. The beach lies in the Jumeirah district, a well-established residential and hospitality area.

• Must see
• Nature site
• Dubai

Ras Al Khor

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected wetland area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The local name is محمية رأس الخور للحياة البرية. It is recognized as an important habitat for migratory birds and indigenous wildlife.

• Must see
• Nature site
• Dubai

The Dubai Fountain

نافورة دبي

The Dubai Fountain is a choreographed water and light show staged on the Burj Lake, the artificial lake that lies between the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Souk Al Bahar in Downtown Dubai.

• Must see
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Reserve

Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Reserve is a protected natural-heritage area in Abu Dhabi Emirate, recognized for its fossilized sand dunes formed over millennia. The site preserves ancient geological formations created when wind-blown sand solidified into dramatic sculptural shapes.

• Must see
• Nature site
• Abu Dhabi

Museum of the Future

متحف المستقبل

The Museum of the Future is a steel torus standing on a planted green mound beside Jumeirah Emirates Towers on Sheikh Zayed Road, with an oval void cut through its centre.

• Must see
• Museum
• Dubai

BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi

BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi is a traditional Hindu temple built by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. It stands as a significant cultural and spiritual landmark in the United Arab Emirates, representing interfaith harmony and the UAE's commitment to religious tolerance.

• Must see
• Place of worship
• Abu Dhabi

Dubai Frame

برواز دبي

Dubai Frame is a picture frame built at architectural scale in Zabeel Park, and it is run by Dubai Municipality rather than by a commercial operator.

• Must see
• Museum
• Dubai

Dubai Gold Souk

Deira Gold Souk

Deira Gold Souk is an open-air jewellery market in Al Ras, at the northern end of Deira, a few hundred metres back from the Dubai Creek waterfront.

• Must see
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi

Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art and civilization museum on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. The institution opened in 2017 as a collaboration between the governments of Abu Dhabi and France.

• Must see
• Museum
• Abu Dhabi

Al Bastakiya

حي الفهيدي التاريخي

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood stands on the Bur Dubai bank of Dubai Creek, a few streets of low coral-stone houses left standing while the rest of the city went vertical.

• Must see
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Dubai Spice Souk

سوق التوابل

Dubai Spice Souk is a traditional market in Deira, Dubai's historic commercial district. The souk forms part of the older trading quarter near Dubai Creek, where merchants have conducted business for generations.

• Must see
• Market
• Dubai

Deira Clocktower

Deira Clocktower is a prominent roundabout monument located in the Deira district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

• Must see
• Historic monument
• Dubai

UAE Presidential Palace

قصر الوطن

Qasr Al Watan is a working presidential palace in Abu Dhabi that opened to public visitors in 2019. Its name means “Palace of the Nation,” and the attraction combines national symbolism with ceremonial architecture and cultural interpretation.

• Must see
• Historic monument
• Abu Dhabi

Dubai Parks and Resorts

دبي باركس

Dubai Parks and Resorts is a large integrated leisure destination in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It encompasses multiple theme parks and entertainment zones within one complex.

• Must see
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Sheikh Zayed Mosque

جامع الشيخ زايد الكبير

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a major Islamic place of worship in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

• Must see
• Place of worship
• Abu Dhabi

Mushrif Park

حديقة مشرف الوطنية

Mushrif Park is a major public park in Dubai, known locally as حديقة مشرف الوطنية. The park occupies a substantial green space in the eastern part of the city, offering a natural environment distinct from Dubai's urban core.

• Must see
• Nature site
• Dubai

Saruq Al Hadid Archaeological Site

موقع ساروق الحديد الأثري

Saruq Al Hadid Archaeological Site is an important archaeological location in Dubai emirate. Finds from the site connect it with ancient metallurgy, craft production and trade.

• Must see
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Etihad Museum

متحف الاتحاد

Etihad Museum, known locally as متحف الاتحاد, is a cultural institution in Dubai dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the United Arab Emirates.

• Must see
• Museum
• Dubai

Mall of the Emirates

مول الإمارات

Mall of the Emirates is a major shopping and entertainment destination in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its Arabic name is مول الإمارات. The complex combines retail, restaurants, cinema entertainment and indoor recreation in a climate-controlled setting.

• Must see
• Market
• Dubai

Safa Park

حديقة الصفا

Safa Park is a public green space in Dubai, also known locally as حديقة الصفا. The park offers an outdoor recreational setting within Dubai’s developed urban landscape.

• Must see
• Nature site
• Dubai

Zabeel Park

حديقة زعبيل

Zabeel Park is a major urban green space in Dubai, known locally as حديقة زعبيل.

• Must see
• Nature site
• Dubai

Dubai Textile Souk

سوق دبي للمنسوجات

Dubai Textile Souk, known locally as سوق دبي للمنسوجات, is a traditional market located in the Bur Dubai district near the Dubai Creek.

• Must see
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

محمية دبي الصحراوية

The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve is a 225-square-kilometre protected area in the emirate's inland desert, which the reserve describes as 4.7 per cent of Dubai's total land area and as the UAE's first national park.

• Must see
• Nature site
• Dubai

Saeed Al Maktoum House

Saeed Al Maktoum House is a historic Dubai residence associated with the Al Maktoum ruling family. The house offers a direct connection with the emirate’s pre-oil past and with the traditional architecture of the Gulf.

• Must see
• Museum
• Dubai

Wild Wadi Water Park

الحديقة المائية وايلد وادي

Wild Wadi Water Park is a family water park in Dubai’s Jumeirah district, beside the Burj Al Arab.

• Must see
• Family attraction
• Dubai

Zayed National Museum

مَتْحَف زَايِد ٱلْوَطَنِي

The Zayed National Museum is a national museum in Abu Dhabi dedicated to the life, legacy and values of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the United Arab Emirates.

• Must see
• Museum
• Abu Dhabi

Jumeirah Archaeological Site

موقع جميرا الأثري

Jumeirah Archaeological Site is a place of archaeological and historical interest in Dubai’s Jumeirah area. It represents evidence of past human activity and settlement within a district now known for modern urban development.

• Must see
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

عالم فراري

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a mostly indoor theme park on Yas Island built around Ferrari’s racing history, road cars and engineering.

• Must see
• Entertainment venue
• Abu Dhabi

IMG Worlds of Adventure

آي إم جي عالم من المغامرات

IMG Worlds of Adventure is an indoor theme park in Dubai. The local name is آي إم جي عالم من المغامرات. It is marketed as one of the largest indoor theme parks globally.

• Must see
• Entertainment venue
• Dubai

Grand Mosque

مسجد دبي الكبير

Grand Mosque is an active Islamic place of worship and an architectural landmark in Dubai. It is different from a museum or a purpose-built visitor attraction because prayer and religious life remain its central purpose.

• Must see
• Place of worship
• Dubai

Al Sufouh Archaeological Site

موقع الصفوح الأثري

Al Sufouh Archaeological Site is a heritage location in western Dubai, in the Al Sufouh area near the coastline between Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah.

• Must see
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Sheikh Obaid bin Thani House

Sheikh Obaid bin Thani House is a heritage building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It represents traditional Emirati architecture and serves as a cultural landmark preserving the emirate's historical built environment.

• Must see
• Museum
• Dubai

Dubaï Moving Image Museum

متحف دبي للصور المتحركة

The Dubai Moving Image Museum is a cultural institution in Dubai dedicated to the history and evolution of moving images. It traces the development of visual storytelling from early precursors of cinema through to modern filmmaking technologies.

• Must see
• Museum
• Dubai

Dubai Coffee Museum

Coffee Museum

Dubai Coffee Museum is a compact cultural museum in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, housed in a traditional wind-tower building.

• Must see
• Museum
• Dubai

St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dubai

كنيسة القديسة مريم الكاثوليكية

St. Mary's Catholic Church is an active Catholic place of worship in Dubai. It serves the Catholic community through Mass, prayer and religious ceremonies.

• Must see
• Place of worship
• Dubai

Iranian Mosque, Bur Dubai

المسجد الشيعي الإيراني، بر دبي

The Iranian Mosque, also known as the Shia Iranian Mosque, stands in Bur Dubai's historic district. This place of worship serves Dubai's Iranian Shia Muslim community and reflects Persian architectural influences.

• Must see
• Place of worship
• Dubai

Legoland Dubai

ليجولاند دبي

Legoland Dubai is a family theme park at Dubai Parks and Resorts, designed around the Lego construction system and aimed especially at children aged 2–12 with their families.

• Must see
• Entertainment venue
• Dubai

Al Fahidi Fort

حصن الفهيدي

Al Fahidi Fort, known locally as حصن الفهيدي, stands as Dubai's oldest existing building. Constructed in 1787, this coral-stone and mortar fortification served defensive purposes before later uses as a palace, garrison, and prison.

• Must see
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Majlis Ghorfat Umm Al Sheif

Majlis Ghorfat Umm Al Sheif is a historic majlis in Dubai’s Jumeirah area. A majlis is a traditional meeting or gathering space, and this building represents the social and architectural heritage of an earlier Dubai.

• Must see
• Museum
• Dubai

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Jebel Ali

St Francis of Assisi Church

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Jebel Ali serves the Catholic community in Dubai's industrial corridor. The church operates under the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia, providing spiritual services to a diverse congregation of expatriate workers and residents.

• Must see
• Place of worship
• Dubai

Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

دبي أكواريوم وحديقة الحيوانات المائية

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is a two-level attraction built into The Dubai Mall and run by Emaar Entertainment, the mall's own leisure arm.

• Must see
• Family attraction
• Dubai

Dubai Municipality Museum

Dubai Municipality Museum is a cultural institution operated by Dubai Municipality, the government body responsible for city services and urban planning.

• Must see
• Museum
• Dubai

Motiongate

موشنجيت دبي

Motiongate Dubai is a film-themed amusement park at Dubai Parks and Resorts, bringing together lands inspired by major Hollywood studios. The attraction combines rides, shows and character-led experiences around stories from DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures and Lionsgate.

• Must see
• Entertainment venue
• Dubai

Dubai Butterfly Garden

حديقة الفراشات بدبي

Dubai Butterfly Garden is a dedicated attraction housing numerous butterfly species within a controlled environment. Located in the Dubailand area, it operates as a separate but related destination near Dubai Miracle Garden.

• Must see
• Family attraction
• Dubai

Hatta Heritage Village

Hatta Heritage Village is a reconstructed traditional mountain settlement located in the Hatta enclave of Dubai, within the Hajar Mountains.

• Must see
• Museum
• Dubai

The Green Planet

The Green Planet is an indoor tropical rainforest biodome in City Walk, Dubai. Its cylindrical glass structure encloses a multi-level environment built around a large artificial tree.

• Must see
• Family attraction
• Dubai

Dubai Safari Park

حديقة سفاري دبي

Dubai Safari Park is a wildlife attraction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The park serves as a zoological facility housing diverse animal species across themed zones.

• Must see
• Family attraction
• Dubai

Deira City Centre

ديرة سيتي سنتر

Deira City Centre is a shopping mall in Deira, one of Dubai’s older commercial districts. The mall serves a dense residential area and visitors moving through the historic side of the city.

• Must see
• Market
• Dubai

Abrahamic Family House

The Abrahamic Family House is an interfaith complex on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, inaugurated in 2023. It comprises a mosque, a church, and a synagogue designed to promote coexistence among the three Abrahamic religions.

• Must see
• Place of worship
• Abu Dhabi

Dubai Dolphinarium

دبي دولفيناريوم

Dubai Dolphinarium is an indoor marine entertainment venue in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its central experience is a live performance featuring bottlenose dolphins and seals in a purpose-built arena.

• High
• Family attraction
• Dubai

Wafi City

وافي مول

Wafi City is a mixed-use complex in Oud Metha combining shopping, dining, hospitality and leisure. Its Egyptian-inspired architecture makes it distinctive among Dubai’s commercial destinations: pyramid forms, columns and pharaonic decoration shape the identity of the development.

• High
• Market
• Dubai

Dubai Hills Mall

دبي هيلز مول

Dubai Hills Mall is a shopping and entertainment destination located within the Dubai Hills Estate development. The mall serves as a retail hub for residents of the surrounding community and visitors to the area.

• High
• Market
• Dubai

Dubai Marina Mall

دبي مارينا مول

Dubai Marina Mall is a shopping centre in Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates. The mall serves residents of the surrounding waterfront towers as well as visitors exploring the district.

• High
• Market
• Dubai

Dubai Coins Museum

Coins Museum

Dubai Coins Museum is a specialised numismatic museum focused on the history of currency. Its displays connect coins with trade, political authority, economic life and cultural exchange.

• High
• Museum
• Dubai

Real Madrid World

بوليوود باركس دبي

Real Madrid World is a football-themed entertainment destination in Dubai associated with the Spanish football club Real Madrid.

• High
• Entertainment venue
• Dubai

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

عالم وارنر براذرز أبو ظبي

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is a fully indoor, air-conditioned theme park on Yas Island. Six themed lands bring together DC superheroes, Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera characters and Warner Bros.

• High
• Entertainment venue
• Abu Dhabi

Mirdif City Centre

Mirdif City Center

Mirdif City Centre is a shopping mall located in the Mirdif district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The mall serves the residential community of Mirdif and surrounding neighbourhoods with retail, dining, and entertainment facilities.

• High
• Market
• Dubai

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

ياس وتر ورلد

Yas Waterworld is a water theme park located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The local name is ياس ووتروورلد, also rendered as ياس وتر ورلد.

• High
• Family attraction
• Abu Dhabi

Waterfront Market

سوق الواجهة البحرية

Waterfront Market is a modern marketplace in Dubai, replacing the older Deira Fish Market. The local name is سوق الواجهة البحرية. It serves as a hub for fresh produce, seafood, meat, and other goods.

• High
• Market
• Dubai

Souk Al Bahar

سوق البحار

Souk Al Bahar is a traditional Arabian marketplace situated on the Old Town Island in Downtown Dubai, adjacent to the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.

• High
• Market
• Dubai

Masjid Al Rahim

Al Rahim Mosque

Masjid Al Rahim, also known locally as Al Rahim Mosque, is an active place of Islamic worship in Dubai. It belongs to the living religious landscape of the United Arab Emirates rather than functioning as a conventional museum or monument.

• High
• Place of worship
• Dubai

Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi

Marina Mall

Marina Mall is a shopping and leisure centre on the breakwater of Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, where the city’s developed waterfront reaches into the Arabian Gulf.

• High
• Market
• Abu Dhabi

Women's Museum

Women's museum

The Women's Museum in Dubai is a cultural institution dedicated to documenting and celebrating the contributions of women to the United Arab Emirates. Located in the historic Al Fahidi district, it occupies a renovated traditional house.

• High
• Museum
• Dubai

The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi

ناشونال اكواريوم ابوظبي

The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi is a major marine life attraction in the Al Qana entertainment district. It represents one of the largest aquariums in the Middle East, housing diverse aquatic ecosystems across multiple themed zones.

• Notable
• Family attraction
• Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Dates Souk

Abu Dhabi Dates Souk is a visitable local market in Abu Dhabi specialising in dates and associated products.

• Notable
• Market
• Abu Dhabi

Al Ahmadiya School

Al Ahmadiya School is a historic educational institution in Dubai, representing the emirate's early commitment to formal schooling. Established in the early twentieth century, it served as a pioneering centre of learning during a transformative period in the region's development.

• Notable
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Al-Ashoosh

Al-Oshoosh Archeological Site

Al-Ashoosh, locally known as the Al-Oshoosh Archeological Site, is an archaeological location in the Dubai emirate.

• Notable
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Al Maqtaa Fort

Maqta Fort

Maqta Fort, also known locally as Qal'at al-Maqta, is a compact historic defensive structure beside the Maqta crossing between Abu Dhabi Island and the mainland.

• Notable
• Historic monument
• Abu Dhabi

Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve

محمية المرموم الصحراوية

Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve is the largest unfenced nature reserve in the United Arab Emirates, located in the desert interior of Dubai. The protected area encompasses extensive dune landscapes, sabkha flats, and gravel plains.

• Notable
• Nature site
• Dubai

Al Qudra Lakes

بحيرات القدرة

Al Qudra Lakes is a man-made desert oasis in Dubai’s Dubailand area, where interconnected bodies of water sit among open arid plains.

• Notable
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Al Seef Dubai

Al Seef Dubai is a waterfront destination along Dubai Creek, developed as a mixed-use leisure and retail precinct. The area blends contemporary architecture with design elements evoking traditional Emirati heritage.

• Notable
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Al Shandagah Watch Tower

Al Shandagah Watch Tower is a historic defensive structure in Dubai’s Al Shandagah area. It represents the watchtowers that helped protect coastal settlements and monitor movement along the Arabian Gulf.

• Notable
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Al Shindagha Museum

Al Shindagha Museum is a cultural institution situated in the historic Al Shindagha district along Dubai Creek.

• Notable
• Museum
• Dubai

Al Sufouh Umm an-Nar Tomb

Al Sufouh Umm an-Nar Tomb is a Bronze Age burial monument in Dubai’s Al Sufouh area. The tomb belongs to the Umm an-Nar cultural tradition, which flourished in the third millennium BCE around the Arabian Gulf.

• Notable
• Historic monument
• Dubai

Al Wahda Mall

Al Wahda Mall is a major shopping centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Located in the city centre near the Al Wahda district, it serves as a significant retail and leisure destination for residents and visitors.

• Notable
• Market
• Abu Dhabi

Aura Skypool

Aura Skypool is an elevated pool venue located in Dubai, positioned high above the city with panoramic views across the skyline and surrounding waters. The attraction functions as a swimming and leisure destination combining pool access with observation-level vantage points.

• Notable
• Historic monument
• Dubai