Attractions & landmarks
Museums, theme parks, historic sites and aquariums — with tickets and tips
14 spots
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The country's flagship mosque — marble, inlays, the world's largest hand-knotted carpet.
Free entry
~120 minBurj Khalifa — At The Top
The world's tallest building, 828 m. Decks on the 124th, 125th and 148th floors.
from AED 169
~90 minLouvre Abu Dhabi
The first Louvre outside France — Jean Nouvel's dome and masterpieces from Leonardo to Manet.
from AED 63
~120 minMuseum of the Future
Dubai's most-Instagrammed museum — on AI, space and climate.
from AED 145
~120 minAtlantis Aquaventure
The UAE's biggest water park — 105 slides, private beach, marine habitat.
from AED 365
~360 minFerrari World Abu Dhabi
World's fastest roller coaster — Formula Rossa at 240 km/h.
from AED 345
~360 minGlobal Village
Park with 90 country pavilions — food, shopping, shows. Winter only.
from AED 27
~240 minQasr Al Watan
The UAE Presidential Palace — partly open to the public; enter the council chamber.
from AED 65
~90 minAin Dubai
World's largest observation wheel — 250 m. 38 minutes per turn.
from AED 130
~38 minYas Waterworld
An Emirati pearl-diver legend — 40 rides incl. the 6-seat Dawwama.
from AED 295
~360 minDubai Frame
A 150 m 'picture frame' — between old and new Dubai.
from AED 50
~60 minIMG Worlds of Adventure
World's largest indoor theme park — Marvel, Cartoon Network and dinosaurs.
from AED 240
~360 minDubai Miracle Garden
The world's largest flower garden — 150 m blooms. Winter only.
from AED 75
~90 minDubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
One of the world's largest aquariums, inside Dubai Mall.
from AED 175
~90 min