Burj Khalifa
At 828 m and 160 floors this is the world's tallest structure by a long shot, over 300 m taller than the previous contender in Taipei.
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The United Arab Emirates sit at the entrance to the Persian Gulf, rich in history and culture: from glittering, cosmopolitan Dubai and Abu Dhabi to the vast desert of the Empty Quarter. An easy starting point for travels in the Middle East.
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Burj al-Arab
This huge sail-shaped hotel completed in 1999 is a symbol of Dubai and its ascent in the world.
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Atlantis
Atlantis-themed but Arabian-styled resort on the artificial island of The Palm.
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Museum of the Future
Branded as a "technology museum" many visitors consider it more of an expensive art exhibition.
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Dubai is known for its great beaches and this one is the best.
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Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
Giant aquarium, {{m|51}} long and {{m|11}} high.
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The Lost Chambers Aquarium and Ambassador Lagoon
An Atlantis-themed aquarium with a lot of fish species and jellyfishes.
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The world's largest man-made harbour and the biggest port in the Middle East.
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Wild Wadi Waterpark
The perfect place for the entire family to spend a day as well as being a great way to beat the heat and enjoy the day away from the bustle of the city.
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A very large indoor theme park, with 4 universes: Lost Valley, IMG boulverard, Cartoon Network, Marvell.
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Dubai Safari Park
Dubai Safari Park is a wildlife park, animal sanctuary & education center that is home to more than 2,500 animals from all over the world including lions, elephants, giraffes, moon bears, and camels.
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Another very historic building built in 1894 now converted into a museum and contains artefacts and images of the old town of Dubai.
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Sheikh Obaid bin Thani House
a historic building home to royal family members built in 1916 and now converted into a museum.
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Tens of dhows propose a diner during a 2-hour cruise on the creek.
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A very colourful and attractive tiled mosque; quite a contrast to the other much more plainly decorated mosques.
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The only indoor dolphinarium in the Middle East offers live shows of dolphins and seals.
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You can swim at Al Mamzar Beach or stroll in the park.
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Part of the Burj Al Arab hotel, and as you would expect is also very high quality, especially seafood.
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Dubai Marina Yacht Club
A quiet and peaceful place with colorful lights at the night.
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Set in a lovely garden courtyard in a restored house.
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Before purchasing gold in Dubai’s famous Gold Souk, it's always best to check the current live gold prices.
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Arabic, Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisines.
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Ski Dubai
Dubai has a snow skiing centre in the Mall of the Emirates, offering both skiing and snowboarding.
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At 270m in length and sporting a jet that shoots water up to 150m, it is the world's largest dancing fountain and one with a very enticing display - a definite must-see.
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Aquaventure have a lot of water slides, including the extreme slides: Leap of feath and Poseidon's Revenge.
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Tandem jumps over the Palm Jumeirah or the desert.
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Dubai Miracle Garden
A coloful and well maintained garden with more than 45 million flowers and numerous sculptures made out of flowers.
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Two towers of 150 m height connected by a 100-m² bridge, the Dubai Frame has a museum and gallery where you can see the growth of Dubai from a simple fishing village to the ultra-modern city it is today with the use of photos and advanced technology.
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The Palm islands are the best symbols of the boom and bust construction cycles in Dubai.
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Annual festival.
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The world's longest urban zip line.
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Dubai Museum
A must-see for anyone interested in the social history of the Emirate.
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Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
One of the last remaining pockets of Old Dubai, home to many reconstructed buildings in the traditional style.
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Dubai Marina
The Dubai Marina is to be the popular nightlife area of Dubai in the future.
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Women's Museum
Highlight the contribution of women to UAE's economy, culture and politic for the independence in the 1960s and since.
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Exclusive fine dining restaurant on Level 122 of Burj Khalifa.
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This is 5-km world-class motorsports circuit hosted many international championships.
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Observation deck, 5-star hotel, luxury apartments.
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The largest mosque in the city, and a wonderful example of Islamic architecture.
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Experience live areal views and sightseeing excursions of Dubai's modern skyline and dazzling landmarks.
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This hotel building offers beautiful views toward Burj Khalifa from its 53rd floor observation deck.
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A beautiful coastal running and cycling track stretches for about 7 km from the mouth of Dubai Canal all the way to Burj Al Arab.
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Have a delicious contemporary European food in ice lounge at a chilling temperature of {{C|-6}}.
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Serving an assortment of cuisines, the highlight of this beautiful restaurant is that it revolves, giving a nice tour of the city.
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Part of the Creek Golf Clubhouse.
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A Pakistani restaurant that provides cheap Pakistani & Indian food.
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The Dubai Ferry makes a sightseeing circular trip to Jumeirah Beach or to the Floating Bridge.
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