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Things to Do in Dubai

Looking for things to do in Dubai? This list of 9 includes Burj Khalifa (Downtown Dubai, Dubai). The order here is where we started — no votes have been cast yet, so voting decides it from here.

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Updated Aug 19, 2026Checked Aug 19, 2026

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    Burj Khalifa

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    Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    World's tallest structure at 829.8m; the 'At the Top' observation decks on floors 124-125 (and 148) give panoramic city views, accessed via Dubai Mall.

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    Trade Centre, Dubai

    Torus-shaped building on Sheikh Zayed Road with Arabic calligraphy windows; immersive exhibits imagining innovation, space and ecology in 2071.

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    Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    World's largest choreographed fountain system on Burj Khalifa Lake, in front of Dubai Mall; jets reach 500 feet, synced to music, reopened Oct 2025 after renovation.

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    Dubai Frame

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    Zabeel, Dubai

    200m-tall gold-framed structure in Zabeel Park with a glass-bottomed observation deck, framing views of old Deira/Bur Dubai on one side and new Downtown on the other.

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    Bur Dubai, Dubai

    1890s heritage quarter of coral-stone houses and wind towers along Dubai Creek, formerly Al Bastakiya, now home to museums, galleries and cafes.

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    Gold Souk

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    Deira, Dubai

    Historic gold and jewellery market in Deira with hundreds of retailers along Al Khaleej Street, a longstanding fixture of the city's gold trade.

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    Ain Dubai

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    JBR, Dubai

    250m observation wheel on Bluewaters Island near JBR, one of the world's largest Ferris wheels, offering 360-degree views of the coastline.

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    Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    One of the world's largest aquariums, inside Dubai Mall, with a 270-degree glass tunnel and around 33,000 animals including sharks and rays.

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    Dubailand, Dubai

    One of the world's largest indoor theme parks, on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, with Marvel- and Cartoon Network-themed zones and 22-plus rides.

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