United Arab Emirates

Emirate of Dubai

Things to do in Dubai

THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Dubai

Things to Do in Dubai

Take in cutting-edge architecture like the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain with a city tour or try some more adventure activities and explore the desert by camel or ATV.

Ways to tour Dubai

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Dubai.

BEST SELLER
Dubai: Red Dunes ATV, Sandsurf, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp™️
11,270
Adventure Tours
from
C$119
per adult
Abu Dhabi Private City Tour
647
4WD Tours
from
C$278
per group (up to 6)
BEST SELLER
Dubai Aladdin Tour: Souks, Creek, Old Dubai and Tastings ( Small-Group)
1,206
Historical Tours
from
C$44
per adult (price varies by group size)
Skip the Line: Burj Khalifa - At the Top Sky Ticket (Level 124, 125 & 148)
155
Monuments and Memorials
from
C$181
per adult (price varies by group size)
BEST SELLER
Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ
3,472
Lunch Cruises
from
C$63
per adult
BEST SELLER
Dubai to Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Qasr Al Watan Palace
3,209
Historical Tours
from
C$135
per adult (price varies by group size)
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Dubai full day tour with Entry ticket to Burj Khalifa at the Top
183
Full-day Tours
from
C$189
per adult
Deluxe Hot Air Balloon Ride with Buffet Breakfast & In Flight Falcon Show
267
Adventure Tours
from
C$473
per adult (price varies by group size)
BEST SELLER
Dubai Desert 4x4 Dune Bashing, Self-Ride 60min ATV Quad, Camel Ride,Shows,Dinner
5,485
Adventure Tours
from
C$96
per adult
Private Morning Desert Safari Dubai with Dune Bashing & Sandboard
453
Adventure Tours
from
C$348
per group (up to 6)

Ports of Call Tours

Top Attractions in Dubai

These rankings are informed by traveller reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time.

1. The Dubai Fountain

Fountains

Downtown Dubai

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Open now

By HassanGilani

Designed by creators of the Fountains of Bellagio in Vegas, Dubai Fountain Performances occur daily on the 30-acre Burj…

2. Burj Khalifa

Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers

Downtown Dubai

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Open now

Admission tickets from C$75

A multi-media and interactive presentation documents the story of the Burj Khalifa in comparison to other record…

3. The Dubai Mall

Shopping Malls

Downtown Dubai

By engr_aliammar

It faces the aquarium and is made to emulate tropical ruins with moving ruins and light shows, which are only found at…

4. Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark

Water Parks

Palm Jumeirah

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Open now

Admission tickets from C$160

You swim with sting rays, a stunning array of tropical fish and sharks.

5. AURA SKYPOOL

Observation Decks & Towers • Observatories & Planetariums

Open now

Outstanding experience at Aura Sky Pool 360° The people working there, the ambiance was incredible, food was great, a...

6. Burj Al Arab

Architectural Buildings

Umm Suqeim 3

By Yousaf_shahid

Burj Al Arab is on Dubai first man made Island.

7. Dubai Miracle Garden

Gardens

Al Barsha

Admission tickets from C$36

The garden has created history again by creating the Dubai Butterfly Garden which presently stores around 15000…

8. Mall of the Emirates

Shopping Malls

Al Barsha

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Open now

By ricshanshibly1986

Mall Of The Emirates is the world's first shopping resort with more than 560 shops, 90 restaurants, playing area…

9. Dubai Creek

Bodies of Water • Piers & Boardwalks

The Creek

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Open now

By misstraveltoes

The watery vein that runs through the city, this body of water cradles the stories of yore as well as the rush of…

10. Global Village

Amusement & Theme Parks • Shopping Malls

From humble beginnings 16 years ago, it is an annual event now with millions and millions of visitors.

11. Ski Dubai

Amusement & Theme Parks

Al Barsha

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Open now

Admission tickets from C$100

By KOSOVAR_TRAVELER

In Line of Dubai's Quest for being the World's Largest in architecture, This centerpiece of the Mall of the Emirates is…

12. The Lost Chambers Aquarium

Aquariums

Palm Jumeirah

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Open now

Built in the model of Atlantis, the Lost Chambers mimics underground channels with aquariums housing different types of…

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