Overview
About
Dubai
Whether you plan to take a business trip, book a family holiday, or travel alone in Dubai, there are so many things to do in Dubai. The city has everything you need to plan a holiday of a lifetime. Ideal for both city breaks and time relaxing on the beach, here you can discover incredible sights and unique holidays, from luxury experiences to adventure holidays to desert experiences. Enjoy boat cruises and helicopter tours, beach restaurants and al fresco restaurants, skyscraper views or desert safaris, bargain shopping or luxury fashion, live entertainment, gourmet restaurants and much more.
Book a foodie holiday
Expect to enjoy great food in Dubai. If you want to know where to find the best food in Dubai, a quick search through our recommendations will reveal fine dining restaurants, food tours, hidden gems in Dubai, food trucks in Dubai, and so much more. You’ll find delicious dishes across the city, including the best Filipino food in Dubai, the best Indian curry, the best steak in Dubai, gold cappuccinos, truffle ice cream, British food, Chinese food, Russian food and of course the best Arabic flavours.
Book a family holiday
Not sure where to travel in winter or summer this year? Put Dubai into your holiday planner. If you plan a holiday in Dubai, you’ll be glad to know there are always plenty of things to do in summer in Dubai and plenty of things to do in winter in Dubai. While you can always enjoy luxury holidays in Dubai, you will also find fantastic budget holidays in Dubai. Family holidays in Dubai can include family discounts in Dubai, as well as a range of things to do with kids in Dubai. The city is one of the best places for family holidays, featuring some of the best theme parks for kids. Think Dubai Parks and Resorts and IMG World of Adventures. The city also offers the best waterparks for kids, from Wild Wadi Waterpark to LEGOLAND Waterpark, and Aquaventure Waterpark. Adventure holidays for families include desert adventures, skydiving, indoor skydiving, safari tours, and more. Don’t miss the chance to visit Dubai Aquarium in The Dubai Mall and explore a massive and mesmerising underwater wonderland.
Best place for a business trip
Enjoy exciting activities and attractions in Dubai, whether you’re travelling on business to Dubai, are on a family holiday in Dubai, or are travelling alone to Dubai. If you’re planning a business trip to Dubai, you can stay in some of the best hotels in the world, enjoy getting around Dubai using the best public transport, savour sightseeing in Dubai, and sample some of the best restaurants in Dubai. If you’d like to enjoy a little art and culture in Dubai, check out the theatre in Dubai. There are many theatre houses in Dubai, including the beautifully-designed Dubai Opera House that showcases the world’s best theatre shows featuring international theatre productions.
Of course, great shopping in Dubai is always an option, with the city featuring not only the biggest mall in the world, The Dubai Mall, but other great places to shop, too. Buy electronics, buy fashion, buy gifts and more from local and international brands across the city at Mall of the Emirates, BurJuman, Ibn Battuta Mall, Deira City Centre, Mirdif City Centre, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Festival City and City Walk, among others. If you’re wondering where to buy gold in Dubai, then head to Gold and Diamond Park, where you’ll also find some of the best jewellery in Dubai. For a more authentic Middle Eastern experience, visit the souqs or markets in Dubai to buy gold, buy diamonds, buy fragrances, buy spices, buy fabrics, buy antiques, or just enjoy the many scents and food offerings along the way.
History tours in Dubai
There’s so much more to the emirate than just glitz and glamour. If you’re looking for the best places for history in Dubai, you’ll enjoy the many museums in Dubai. The Etihad Museum – housed in a beautiful building designed in the shape of a manuscript – is an ideal starting point for your journey, offering incredible insights into the UAE’s formation. History walking tours in Dubai and history tours in Dubai are also incredibly popular, covering the oldest areas in Dubai that reflect the land’s rich heritage. Visit Dubai Creek, one of Dubai’s historic areas that offers an authentic Middle Eastern experience and beautiful backdrops for Instagram-worthy photographs. Catch an abra in Dubai (traditional water taxi) before wandering along charming alleyways. At sundown, indulge in a refreshment at nearby Al Seef before sailing on Dubai Creek in a traditional wooden dhow (boat). Book a dinner cruise in Dubai and watch live entertainment while taking in views of the creek’s glittering skyline.
Visit famous landmarks
Dubai is also well known for architectural wonders conceptualised by the city’s visionaries. Visit the Palm Jumeirah, an entirely manmade island; visit the top of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building; visit the Burj Al Arab, an iconic landmark hotel; or visit the Dubai Frame, a window to the emirate’s many skylines.
Beach holidays
Dubai offers some of the best beach holidays. Dubai’s best beaches include Kite Beach, JBR Beach, Jumeirah Beach, and La Mer Beach. An incredible offering of hotels, beach dining and attractions makes these areas great choices for beach breaks in Dubai, with some of the best beach resorts in Dubai being nearby, too. If you decide to stay at Dubai beach resorts or Dubai hotels in the winter, make the most of the superb weather by enjoying al fresco poolside dining at some of the best pools in Dubai.
Wildlife in Dubai
There’s plenty of nature in Dubai, too. Enjoy exhilarating Dubai desert adventures and beautiful desert landscapes during desert adventure tours. An adrenaline-pumping Dubai desert safari riding Dubai dune buggies is a must-do activity. Other activities in the desert include sandboarding in Dubai, camel rides in the desert, and camping in the desert. Book a Dubai wildlife safari to see unique desert animals like the Arabian oryx, desert fox, caracal, and Cape hare. You can also picnic in Dubai in one of many plush parks, where locals and expats gather throughout the year. The best parks in Dubai include Zabeel Park, Mushrif Park, Dubai Creek Park, Safa Park and Al Barsha Pond Park.