# Things to Do in Dubai

Landmarks, museums and experiences worth planning a day around in Dubai. · community starter list

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.

**Where:** [Third Platz](/.md) / [United Arab Emirates](/uae.md) / Dubai
**Updated:** 2026-08-19 06:18:13

1. **[Burj Khalifa](/e/burj-khalifa---787.md)** (attraction) — 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. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://entertainment.emaar.com/attraction/burj-khalifa, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Khalifa
2. **[Museum of the Future](/e/museum-of-the-future---788.md)** (attraction) — Torus-shaped building on Sheikh Zayed Road with Arabic calligraphy windows; immersive exhibits imagining innovation, space and ecology in 2071. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://museumofthefuture.ae/en, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_the_Future
3. **[The Dubai Fountain](/e/the-dubai-fountain---789.md)** (attraction) — 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. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-fountain-reopening-date-october-1, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai_Fountain
4. **[Dubai Frame](/e/dubai-frame---790.md)** (attraction) — 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. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.dubaiframe.ae/en/plan-your-visit, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai_Frame
5. **[Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood](/e/al-fahidi-historical-neighbourhood---791.md)** (attraction) — 1890s heritage quarter of coral-stone houses and wind towers along Dubai Creek, formerly Al Bastakiya, now home to museums, galleries and cafes. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.moet.gov.ae/en/-/al-fahidi-historical-neighbourhood, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Bastakiya
6. **[Gold Souk](/e/gold-souk---792.md)** (attraction) — Historic gold and jewellery market in Deira with hundreds of retailers along Al Khaleej Street, a longstanding fixture of the city's gold trade. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://dubaievisaonline.com/blog/dubai-gold-market-best-place-to-buy-gold, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deira,_Dubai
7. **[Ain Dubai](/e/ain-dubai---70.md)** (attraction) — 250m observation wheel on Bluewaters Island near JBR, one of the world's largest Ferris wheels, offering 360-degree views of the coastline. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.dubai-tickets.co/ain-dubai/entrance/, https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/things-to-do/2024/12/26/ain-dubai-reopens-tickets/, https://www.khaleejtimes.com/travel/uae-attractions/ain-dubai-reopens-to-public-tickets-start-at-dh145
8. **[Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo](/e/dubai-aquarium-underwater-zoo---34.md)** (attraction) — 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. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://entertainment.emaar.com/attraction/dubai-aquarium-and-underwater-zoo, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai_Aquarium_%26_Underwater_Zoo, https://www.thedubaiaquarium.com
9. **[IMG Worlds of Adventure](/e/img-worlds-of-adventure---36.md)** (attraction) — 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. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.attractiontickets.com/en/dubai-attraction-tickets/img-worlds-adventure, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMG_Worlds_of_Adventure, https://gett.travel/en/blog/img-worlds-guide-2026

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