Dubai
DXBThe UAE's tourism hub — skyscrapers, beaches, shopping and world-class dining.
- Area
- 4,114 km²
- Population
- 3,650,000
- Capital
- Dubai
About the emirate
Dubai is the UAE's second-largest emirate and its financial capital. Home to the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and dozens of marquee experiences. Frictionless infrastructure, safety and year-round sun.
Best time to visit
October – April: 22–30 °C, minimal rain.
Tours in Dubai
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Dubai city tour
Dubai's main sights in one day: Burj Khalifa, Marina, Old Dubai and Palm Jumeirah.
AED 520
from AED 450
Desert safari — standard
Dune bashing, camels, BBQ dinner and a show at a Bedouin camp.
6 hours
from AED 280
Marina Speedboat tour — 90 min
Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai Eye from the water.
2 hours
from AED 250
Skydive Dubai — tandem jump over Palm Jumeirah
Jump from 4,000 m with an instructor — over the Palm and Marina.
4 hours
from AED 2,199
Desert safari premium — private camp & falcons
Private 4×4, falcon demo, five-course dinner, no crowds.
7 hours
from AED 650
Old Dubai walking tour + abra ride
Al Fahidi, spice and gold souks, abra crossing of Dubai Creek.
4 hours
from AED 320
What to see in Dubai
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Burj Khalifa — At The Top
The world's tallest building, 828 m. Decks on the 124th, 125th and 148th floors.
from AED 169
~90 min
Museum of the Future
Dubai's most-Instagrammed museum — on AI, space and climate.
from AED 145
~120 min
Atlantis Aquaventure
The UAE's biggest water park — 105 slides, private beach, marine habitat.
from AED 365
~360 min
Global Village
Park with 90 country pavilions — food, shopping, shows. Winter only.
from AED 27
~240 min
Ain Dubai
World's largest observation wheel — 250 m. 38 minutes per turn.
from AED 130
~38 min
Dubai Frame
A 150 m 'picture frame' — between old and new Dubai.
from AED 50
~60 min