# 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), ordered as entries were added — no votes cast yet. Voting decides the order from here — last updated Aug 19, 2026.

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

1. **[Burj Khalifa](/e/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
2. **[Museum of the Future](/e/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
3. **[The Dubai Fountain](/e/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
4. **[Dubai Frame](/e/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
5. **[Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood](/e/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
6. **[Gold Souk](/e/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
7. **[Ain Dubai](/e/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
8. **[Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo](/e/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
9. **[IMG Worlds of Adventure](/e/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

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