List of tourist attractions in Dubai
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Dubai
is one of the top tourists destination in the world. There are a number of sites of interest in Dubai, due to the epic boom of construction on a large scale in Dubai; many tourist attractions are being built to attract tourists. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
, the current ruler of Dubai
and the prime minister of UAE, wants Dubai to become the top tourist destination in the world. Dubai is expected to attract 15 million
tourists from all around the world in 2015.
Euromonitor released a ranking of the world's 150 most visited cities by international tourists in 2009; Dubai ranks 7th and it had attracted 7.8 million
visitors in 2009.. Dubai ranks 1st for luxury homes in the world
Traditional Souks
Modern Souk
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
is one of the top tourists destination in the world. There are a number of sites of interest in Dubai, due to the epic boom of construction on a large scale in Dubai; many tourist attractions are being built to attract tourists. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum , also Sheikh Mohammed, , is the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates , and absolute monarch of Dubai.-Personal life and education:...
, the current ruler of Dubai
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
and the prime minister of UAE, wants Dubai to become the top tourist destination in the world. Dubai is expected to attract 15 million
Million
One million or one thousand thousand, is the natural number following 999,999 and preceding 1,000,001. The word is derived from the early Italian millione , from mille, "thousand", plus the augmentative suffix -one.In scientific notation, it is written as or just 106...
tourists from all around the world in 2015.
Euromonitor released a ranking of the world's 150 most visited cities by international tourists in 2009; Dubai ranks 7th and it had attracted 7.8 million
Million
One million or one thousand thousand, is the natural number following 999,999 and preceding 1,000,001. The word is derived from the early Italian millione , from mille, "thousand", plus the augmentative suffix -one.In scientific notation, it is written as or just 106...
visitors in 2009.. Dubai ranks 1st for luxury homes in the world
Parks and Zoos
- Al Mumzar ParkAl MamzarAl Mamzar is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Al Mamzar is located in the area of Deira, in the north-east of Dubai. The locality is bordered by the Persian Gulf to the north, Al Waheda to the west, Hor Al Anz to the south and the emirate of Sharjah to the east.The north-east section...
- Al Hamriyah Park
- Al SafaAl SafaAl Safa is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Al Safa is located in western Dubai and is bordered to the north by Jumeirah, the south by Al Quoz, the east by Al Wasl and west by Al Manara. Al Safa is bounded to the northwest and southwest by routes D 92 and E 11 respectively.Al Safa is...
- Dubai Dolphinarium
- Jumeirah Open Beach Park
- The Lost Chamber
- Aquaventure theme parkAtlantis, The PalmAtlantis, the Palm is a hotel resort at Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a joint venture between Kerzner International Limited and Istithmar PSJC and was opened on 24 September 2008. The resort is modelled after the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in Nassau, Bahamas...
- Umm Suqueim Park
- Wonderland Theme Park
- Jumeirah Beach Park
- Mushrif ParkMushrif ParkMushrif Park is 5.25 square kilometre desert-like park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located in the eastern part of the city , about 16 km from the traditional center of Dubai...
- Wild Wadi Water ParkWild Wadi Water ParkThe Wild Wadi Water Park is situated in Jumeirah, an area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates next to the Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The water park is operated by Jumeirah International, a Dubai-based hotelier....
- Raffles Botanical GardenRaffles DubaiRaffles Dubai is a 19-storey hotel that is built in the shape of a pyramid. The design was an inspiration taken from traditional Egyptian architecture...
- Dubai Creekside Park
- Dubai ZooDubai ZooDubai Zoo was originally built in 1967 by a Dubai resident when H. H. Sheikh Rashid bin Maktoum, the late Ruler of Dubai, permitted Otto J. Bulart to build a zoo on a two hectare plot in Jumeirah. It is still the oldest zoo in the Arabian Peninsula...
- New Dubai zoo at DubailandDubai ZooDubai Zoo was originally built in 1967 by a Dubai resident when H. H. Sheikh Rashid bin Maktoum, the late Ruler of Dubai, permitted Otto J. Bulart to build a zoo on a two hectare plot in Jumeirah. It is still the oldest zoo in the Arabian Peninsula...
- H.H. Sheikh Saeed House
- Hatta Rock Pools
- Hatta Village
- Heritage & Diving Village
Museums and recreational places
- Dubai Museum
- Dubai (yacht)Dubai (yacht)Dubai is the name of a yacht currently owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of the Emirate of Dubai and the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates...
- Bait Al Wakeel, Fishing and Maritime Museum
- Dubai Museum in Al Fahidi FortDubai MuseumDubai Museum is the main museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located in the Al Fahidi Fort , built in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai....
- Deira ClocktowerDeira ClocktowerThe Deira Clocktower , sometimes referred to as the Dubai Clocktower, is a roundabout in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . The Clocktower is located in eastern Dubai in Deira, at the intersection of Umm Hurair Road and route D 89...
- Fish RoundaboutFish RoundaboutFish Roundabout is a roundabout in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . The Fish Roundabout is located in eastern Dubai, in Deira. The roundabout lies at the intersection of route D 80 and Omar bin Khattab Road and is an important landmark in Deira. The roundabout comprises a central fish structure...
- Wind tower houses in Al BastakiyaAl BastakiyaAl Bastakiya is a historic district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Together with Al Shindagha, Al Bastakiya is one of the oldest residential areas in the city of Dubai. Al Bastakiya is named after the Bastak region of Iran, from where many of the residents emigrated. The emigrants are mostly...
- Heritage village
- Al Boom Tourist Village
- Al ShindaghaAl ShindaghaAl Shindagha , sometimes spelled Al Shindagah or Al Shindaga, is a neighbourhood in the traditional centre of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. From 1912 to 1958, the then ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, lived in the area — his residence in Al Shindagha is now open to...
- Ras Al-Khaimah
- The Dubai International Art Centre
- Creative Art Centre
- Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre
- Dubai International Convention CentreDubai International Convention CentreThe Dubai International Convention Centre was built in 1979 by the late H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. The Dubai World Trade Center is considered to be the focal point of business within the Middle East...
- Cinestar at the Mall of the Emirates
- Grand Cineplex
- Grand Mercato in Jumeirah
- Archaeological Site at Al Ghusais
- Archaeological Site at Al Sufooh
- Archaeological Site at Jumeirah
- Burj Nahar
- Shindagha
- Bait Al Wakeel
- Bedouin Village
Libraries
- ICDL Center
- Al Ras Library
- Hor Al Anz Library
- Rashediah Library
- Al Towar Library
- Al Safa Library
- Um Suqaim Library
- Hatta Library
- Al-Mankhol Public Library
- Dubai Central LibraryDubai Central LibraryDubai Central Library is a library under construction in Al Mamzar locality of Dubai, UAE.The library is expected to contain more than 1.7 million books. The unique design of the library is inspired by the shape of a Turkish lectern...
- Dubai Public Library
Stadiums and sports venues
- Dubai AutodromeDubai AutodromeThe Dubai Autodrome is an F.I.A. sanctioned 5.39 km motorsports circuit located in Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Opened in October 2004 with the final round of the 2004 Formula Renault V6 Eurocup season, Dubai Autodrome was the first part of the Dubai Motor City development that was...
- Dubai Golf Courses.
- Dubai Creek Golf
- Dubai Tennis Stadium.
- Dubai Sports CityDubai Sports CityThe Dubai Sports City is a $4 billion, mixed-use sports city currently being constructed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The city will consist of apartment buildings as well as several sports facilities. The first structures opened in late 2007...
- Dubai Sports City Cricket StadiumDSC Cricket StadiumDSC Cricket Stadium also known as the Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium is a description of a new multi-purpose stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is mainly be used for cricket. It opened with the Australia vs Pakistan ODI series that started on April 22, 2009. It has a capacity of 25,000...
- Dubai Sports City Football StadiumDSC Multi-Purpose StadiumDSC Multi-Purpose Stadium is a description of a new multi-use stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates that is currently under construction. It can be used for football, cricket, rugby union, and athletics. It was due to open in late 2009, but the financial crisis in Dubai has put its construction...
- Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium
- Dubai Motor CityDubai Motor CityDubai Motor City is a property development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by . The development is based on a motor-sport theme and includes residential units, business towers, motor-sports facilities, retail and a theme park.The key components of Dubai Motor City areDubai Motor City is a property...
- Dubai Golf CityDubai Golf CityDubai Golf City is a mixed-use $1.8 billion project covering an area of . Currently under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Upon completion it will feature golf courses, a golf academy and convention centres. It will be one of the largest projects at Dubailand...
- Dubai Meydan CityDubai Meydan CityDubai Meydan city is the new development under construction in Ras Al Khor area of Dubai, UAE. Dubai Meydan city was launched on the eve of the 2007 Dubai World Cup. The entire development will cover more than GFA on a land size of around...
- Dubai World Central Golf CityDubai World Central Golf CityDubai world central Golf city will be located in the south western corner of Dubai World Central, Dubai,The entire development will spread over an area of , upon completion it will have 18-hole golf courses , and retail, residential , and offices....
- Emirates Golf Club
- Yacht Club.
- Nad Al Sheba Club
- Dolphin BayAtlantis, The PalmAtlantis, the Palm is a hotel resort at Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a joint venture between Kerzner International Limited and Istithmar PSJC and was opened on 24 September 2008. The resort is modelled after the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in Nassau, Bahamas...
- Al Nasr LeisureLand
- Darjeeling Cricket Club
- Dubai Country Club
- Dubai Offshore Sailing Club
- Jebel Ali Sailing Club
- Thunderbowl Bowling Centre
- Standard Chartered Marathon
- Dubai Duty Free Tennis Open
Beaches in Dubai
- Jumeirah Beach DubaiJumeirahJumeirah literally means "beautiful." It is a coastal residential area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates mainly comprising low rise private dwellings. It is administratively divided into three neighborhoods titled "Jumeirah 1," Jumeirah 2" and "Jumeirah 3." It has both expensive and large detached...
- Wollongong Beach
- Jebel Ali beach
Entertainment places
- Dubai Festival CityDubai Festival CityDubai Festival City is a large residential, business and entertainment development in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Touted as a "city-within-a-city", Dubai Festival City is the Middle East's largest mixed-use development: all elements for work, living, and leisure will be contained...
- Dune bashingDune bashingDune bashing, also known as desert safari, is a form of off-roading, using an off-road vehicle to explore sand dunes. Whilst in some parts of the world, such as the fragile coastal dunes of Australia, it is illegal, in others such as the Middle East, it is a booming attraction for tourists...
- Dubai Shopping FestivalDubai Shopping FestivalDubai Shopping Festival started on February 15, 1996 as a retail event intended to revitalise retail trade in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has since been promoted as a tourist attraction...
- Global VillageGlobal Village (Dubai)Global Village Dubailand is the world's largest tourism, leisure and entertainment project. It is the region’s first premier cultural, entertainment, family and shopping destination; celebrating diverse cultures, art, theater and cuisine from around the world. Every year, it welcomes 6 million...
- Ski DubaiSki DubaiSki Dubai is an indoor ski resort with 22,500 square metres of indoor ski area. It is a part of the Mall of the Emirates, one of the largest shopping malls in the world, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates...
- Children's City
- Majlis Ghorfat Um-Al-Sheef
- Arabian Nights
- Dubai International Film FestivalDubai International Film FestivalThe Dubai International Film Festival is an international film festival based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Launched in 2004, it aims to foster the growth of filmmaking in the Arab world.-Overview:...
- Dubai International Marine ClubMina SeyahiMina Seyahi refers to an area in the city of Dubai, UAE. The literal meaning of the phrase "Al Mina Al Seyahi" is "Port of Travellers"...
- Dhow cruises
- Dubai Opera HouseDubai Opera HouseThe Dubai Opera House is the cultural centre of the proposed Lagoons district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates with preparatory work underway in anticipation of groundbreaking. This development will accommodate an opera house with a 2,500 seating capacity, an 800-seat playhouse, a arts gallery, a...
Mosques
- Grand Mosque
- Hor Al Anz Mosque
- Jumeirah MosqueJumeirahJumeirah literally means "beautiful." It is a coastal residential area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates mainly comprising low rise private dwellings. It is administratively divided into three neighborhoods titled "Jumeirah 1," Jumeirah 2" and "Jumeirah 3." It has both expensive and large detached...
- Abu Hail Mosque
- Abu ibn Kaab Mosque
- Abdullah bin Saeed Mosque
- Naad Al shiba Grand Mosque
- Naad Al Shiba Small Mosque
- Sheikh Khlifa bin saeed Mosque 1
- Sheikh Khlifa bin saeed Mosque 2
- Sheikh Khlifa bin saeed Mosque 3
- Sheikh Khlifa bin saeed Mosque 4
- Sheikh Khlifa bin saeed Mosque 5
- C.M.C
- Al Mamzar Mosque
- Al Habtoor Mosque
- Dubai Sports and culture club Mosque
- Hatta Sports Club Mosque
- Zabeel Mosque
- Al Noor Mosque
- Al Rehman Mosque
- Al Tajir Mosque
- Talha Mosque
- Port Saeed Mosque
Churches
- St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church
- Dubai Evangelical Church Centre
- Emirates Baptist Church
- St. Francis of Assisi Church
- Mar Ignatius Syrian Orthodox Church
- Mar Thoma Church
- Church of South India
- St. Mary's Church Dubai
- Miracle Hands Ministry
- New Covenant Church Dubai
- St. Mary's Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group
- St. Mary's Konkan Community
- Deira Brethren Assembly
Shopping Malls
- The Dubai Mall
- Mall of Emirates
- Ibn Battuta MallIbn Battuta MallThe Ibn Battuta Mall is a large shopping mall on the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai close to Interchange 6 for Jebel Ali Village. It is named after Berber Moroccan famous traveller and explorer Ibn Battuta. This project was completed by the Nakheel Properties group in early 2005...
- Dubai Gold and Diamond ParkDubai Gold and Diamond ParkDubai Gold and Diamond Park is located in Dubai, UAE. It was established in May 2001. Spreading 511,343 Sq.feet , it is located 20 km from Dubai International Airport.The three-storey development, which makes up Phase One of the park, is already fully let. The park is an extension of the Jebel...
- The Dragon martDubai International CityDubai International city is a country-themed architecture of residences, business, and tourist attractions. Spreading over an area of 800 hectares , the arrangement of the city is inspired by the traditional carpets of Middle East...
- Dubai Outlet MallDubai Outlet MallDubai Outlet Mall is a shopping center, part of Dubai Outlet City in Dubailand. The mall opened in August 2007 and is located on the Dubai-Al Ain Road, or Route 66 near the Al Ruwayya interchange with the Dubai Bypass Road...
- Dubai Marina MallDubai Marina MallDubai Marina Mall offers you the best of the big malls right in the heart of the Marina – it is a modern shopping and lifestyle destination for residents and visitors of the Dubai Marina community....
- Deira City CentreDeira City CentreDeira City Centre is a large shopping mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Located in the community of Deira, Deira City Centre was the largest mall in Dubai prior to the establishment of Ibn Battuta Mall, Mall of the Emirates and The Dubai Mall...
- Al Reef Mall
- Lamcy PlazaLamcy PlazaLamcy Plaza is a shopping mall located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The mall is owned by Lal's Group and was opened on March 17, 1997 in the locality of Oud Metha...
- Arabian Center
- Bur Juman Centre
- Grand City Mall
- Grand Shopping Mall
- Hamarain Centre
- Hamriyah Shopping Center
- Magrudys Center
- Mall of Arabia
- Mercato Mall
- Palm Strip shopping mall
- Times Square Center
- Wafi Centre
- Mirdiff City CentreMirdiff City CentreMirdiff City Centre is a shopping center opened on 16 March 2010 in the Mirdif area of Dubai UAE. It is Majid Al Futtaim's 10th mall in the region and third in Dubai after Deira City Centre in the heart of Dubai, Mall of the Emirates in the southern new Dubai area...
Souks
Souks (also written souq and soukh) are traditional outdoor markets where you can buy food, spices, gifts, jewellery, fabrics and other items. In Dubai most souks are named after the types of products on sale. There are both indoor and outdoor souks in Dubai, mostly located in Deira and Bur Dubai.Traditional Souks
- Fish Market (also known as Food Souk)
- Fruit and Vegetable Market
- Gold Souk
- Perfume Souk
- Spice Souk
- Textile Souk / Bur Dubai Souk / Meena Bazaar / Satwa Souk
Modern Souk
- Khan Murjan
- Souk Al Bahar
- Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Hotels
- Burj al Arab
- Grand Hyatt
- Al Bustan Rotana Hotel
- Al Maha Desert Resort
- Al Qasr Madinat Resort Jumeirah
- Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa
- City Season Hotel
- Concorde Hotel & Residence
- Coral Boutique Hotel Apartments
- Coral Boutique Villa
- Dar Al Masyaf Hotel
- Desert Palm Dubai
- Dusit Hotel Dubai
- Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa
- Harbour Hotel & Residence
- Hyatt Regency Dubai & Galleria
- Jumeirah Beach Hotel
- Le Meridien Hotel
- Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Hotel
- Madinat Mina A'Salam
- Marine Beach Resort & Spa
- Metropolitan Palace Hotel
- Millennium Airport Hotel
- Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek
- Raffles Hotel Dubai
- Ritz Carlton Hotel Dubai
- Shangri-La Hotel Dubai
- Sheraton Deira Hotel Dubai
- Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
- Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort & Towers
- Somerset Jadaf
Artificial Islands
- Palm JumeirahPalm JumeirahThe Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago created using land reclamation by Nakheel, a company owned by the Dubai government in United Arab Emirates. It is one of three islands called the Palm Islands which extend into the Persian Gulf, increasing Dubai’s shoreline by a total of...
- Palm Jebel AliPalm IslandsThe Palm Islands are an artificial archipelago in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on which major commercial and residential infrastructures will be constructed...
- Palm DeiraPalm IslandsThe Palm Islands are an artificial archipelago in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on which major commercial and residential infrastructures will be constructed...
- The WorldThe World (archipelago)The World or World Islands is an artificial archipelago of various small islands constructed in the rough shape of a world map, located off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The World islands are composed mainly of sand dredged from Dubai's shallow coastal waters, and are one of several...
- Dubai Maritime CityDubai Maritime CityDubai Maritime City is a multipurpose maritime zone. It is a member of the Dubai World group of companies. Maritime city is expected to be fully operational by 2012...
- Dubai PromenadeDubai PromenadeThe Dubai Promenade is a development by Nakheel currently under construction located at east of the Dubai Marina. Built on an artificial self reclaimed island,the whole project is expected to be completed by 2011.Dubai promenade will cover an area of approximately 1,060,000 m2.The expected...
- The UniverseThe Universe (Dubai)The Universe is a planned artificial archipelago in the shape of the Milky Way and Solar System, that would be built off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project was announced in January 2008 by the developer Nakheel, which also built the Palm Islands and The World archipelago...
- Jumeirah Garden CityJumeirah Garden CityThe master plan of Jumeirah Garden City refers to the re-development of a 9,000,000 square meter land area, conceptualized to be a part of the 2015 strategic plan for Dubai. The development consists of 12 districts with an envision built up area of 14,000,000 square meters...
- Al Mamzar IslandDevelopments in DubaiThe Dubai government's decision to diversify from a trade-based but oil-reliant economy to one that is service- and tourism-oriented has made real estate and other developments more valuable, resulting in the property boom from 2004–2006. Construction on a large scale has turned Dubai into one of...
- Dubai WaterfrontDubai WaterfrontThe Dubai Waterfront was expected to become the largest waterfront and largest man-made development in the world. The project is a conglomeration of canals and artificial archipelago; it will occupy the last remaining Persian Gulf coastline of Dubai, the most populous emirate of the United Arab...
Bridges and Tunnels
- Al Maktoum BridgeAl Maktoum BridgeAl Maktoum Bridge is a bridge that crosses Dubai Creek in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is one of five crossings on the creek. The others are Al Shindagha Tunnel, Floating Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge and Business Bay Crossing.Al Maktoum Bridge was the first bridge in Dubai. It opened in 1963...
- Floating Bridge, DubaiFloating Bridge, DubaiFloating Bridge is a pontoon bridge in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It connects Riyadh Road, Dubai Courts and Creek Park on the Bur Dubai side with Baniyas Road, Deira City Centre and the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club on the Deira side. Floating Bridge is the fifth crossing on Dubai Creek...
- Al Garhoud BridgeAl Garhoud bridgeAl Garhoud Bridge is one of four road bridges over Dubai Creek, and one of five crossing, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al Garhoud Bridge forms the eastern end of the road toll that went into effect on 1 July 2007...
- Business Bay CrossingBusiness Bay CrossingThe 13 lane Business Bay Crossing is one of the most recent bridges across Dubai Creek and was opened to traffic in June 2007...
- Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed CrossingSheikh Rashid bin Saeed CrossingSheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing, also known as Sixth Crossing, is a future bridge in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Once completed in 2012, it will become the world's longest arch bridge at a length of . The bridge will be wide and will rise above the water. The bridge, designed by FXFOWLE...
- Dubai smileDubai SmileThe Dubai Smile is the nickname given to a what will become, upon completion, the seventh crossing across the Dubai Creek. It will replace the temporary Floating Bridge, and will cost about Dhs810 million. The Smile consists of 12 lanes and a footpath in each direction. The width of the bridge is...
- Al Shindagha TunnelAl Shindagha TunnelAl Shindagha Tunnel is a tunnel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It goes under Dubai Creek to connect the neighborhoods of Deira and Al Shindagha. It is the only underwater crossing at Dubai Creek. The tunnel has a total of four lanes, two in each direction. It opened in 1975....
- Dubai Airport tunnel
- Palm Jumeirah tunnel
Aquariums
- Dubai Mall Aquarium
- Burj Al Arab Aquarium
- Aquarium of AtlantisAtlantis, The PalmAtlantis, the Palm is a hotel resort at Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a joint venture between Kerzner International Limited and Istithmar PSJC and was opened on 24 September 2008. The resort is modelled after the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in Nassau, Bahamas...
- Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club AquariumDubai CreekDubai Creek or Khor Dubai is a saltwater creek located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . It ends at Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Some sources say that the creek extended as far inland as Al Ain, and that the Ancient Greeks called it River Zara. Historically, the creek divided the city into two...
Famous Skyscrapers
- Burj Khalifa
- Burj Al Arab
- Emirates TowersEmirates TowersThe Emirates Towers complex contains the Emirates Office Tower and Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel. The two towers, which rise to and , respectively, stand as the 12th- and 29th-tallest buildings in the world. The two towers are connected by a 9,000 m² two-storey retail complex known as "The...
- Almas TowerAlmas TowerAlmas Tower is a supertall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction of the office building began in early 2005 and was completed in 2009 with the installation of some remaining cladding panels at the top of the tower. The building topped out at in 2008, becoming the third-tallest...
- The Address Downtown Burj Dubai
- Rose Tower
- The Index
- HHHR TowerHHHR TowerHHHR Tower is a supertall skyscraper on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The construction of the 72-floor, building started in 2006 and was completed in 2009. Designed by architect Al Hashemi, the building is residential, and its side usages are as commercial...
- Emirates CrownEmirates CrownEmirates Crown is a 63-floor residential tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower has a structural height of 296 m . Construction of the Emirates Crown began in 2005, and was completed in 2008...
- Millennium TowerMillennium Tower (Dubai)The Millennium Tower is located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower rises and has 60 floors. It was completed in 2006. The Millennium Tower contains 301 three-bedroom and 106 two-bedroom apartments. Located beside the tower is a 10-storey carpark with 471 parking...
- Al Fahidi Fort
- Sheraton Dubai Creek
- Dubai World Trade CentreDubai World Trade CentreThe Dubai World Trade Centre is a business complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, built by H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. It is located along Sheikh Zayed Road at the Trade Centre Roundabout...
Government Buildings
- Dubai Chamber of Commerce and IndustryDubai Chamber of Commerce and IndustryDubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry was established in 1965 by a decree issued by Late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, who realized the important role that a chamber of commerce could play in supporting the national economy of Dubai. Thereby, Dubai Chamber started its activities with 450...
- Dubai Ports Authority
- Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority
- Dubai Municipality
- Dubai Duty Free
- Dubai Water & Electricity Co
Highways
- Sheikh Zayed RoadSheikh Zayed RoadE 11 is a highway in the United Arab Emirates. The longest road in the UAE, E 11 streches from Al Silah in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and ends in Ras Al Khaimah emirate at the Oman border, running roughly parallel to UAE's coastline along the Persian Gulf...
- Emirates RoadEmirates RoadE 311 is a route in the United Arab Emirates. The road begins in Jebel Ali Free Zone and extends eastward towards Ras Al Khaimah...
- Al Khail Road
- Dubai-Al Ain Highway
- Baniyas Road
- Jumeirah Road
- Al Maktoum Road
- Abu Hail Road
- Al Mamzar Road
Districts
- Dubai MarinaDubai MarinaDubai Marina is a district in the heart of what has become known as "new Dubai" in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai Marina is a canal city, carved along a two mile stretch of Persian Gulf shoreline. When the entire development is complete, it will accommodate more than 120,000 people in...
- Jumeirah Lake TowersJumeirah Lake TowersThe Jumeirah Lake Towers is a huge development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates which consists of a 79 towers being constructed along the edges of four artificial lakes as well as the JLT Embankment of 8 tower facing Jumeirah Islands. The lakes will be completely filled by end of 2009...
- Downtown Burj DubaiDowntown Burj DubaiDowntown Dubai, previously known as Downtown Burj Dubai, is a large-scale mixed-use complex under development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the home of some of the city's most important landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Dubai Fountain...
- Business BayBusiness BayBusiness Bay is a central business district under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project features numerous skyscrapers located in an area where Dubai Creek will be dredged and extended. Business Bay will have upwards of 240 buildings, comprising commercial and residential...
- Dubai International Financial CenterDubai International Financial CenterThe Dubai International Financial Centre is a near-shore financial hub for the or Middle East and North Africa containing a capital market designated as a financial free zone in Dubai. The centre was designed by Eric Kuhne...
- Dubai Knowledge VillageDubai Knowledge VillageDubai Knowledge Village is a educational free trade zone campus in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that provides facilities for training and learning institutions to operate with 100% foreign ownership. There are over 400 institutions operating within it, which include universities,...
- Dubai Media CityDubai Media CityDubai Media City , part of Dubai Holding, is a tax-free zone within Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has been built by the Dubai government to boost UAE's media foothold, and has become a regional hub for media organizations including news agencies, publishing, online media, advertising, production,...
- Dubai Internet CityDubai Internet CityDubai Internet City is an information technology park created by the government of Dubai as a free economic zone and a strategic base for companies targeting regional emerging markets. The economic rules of DIC allow companies to avail themselves of a number of ownership, taxation and custom...
- Dubai Healthcare City
- Dubai Studio CityDubai Studio CityDubai Studio City is part of Dubai Media City in Dubai, UAE. Following in the footsteps of Dubai Media City, it will cater to the production needs of the region and has plans to build movie studios like Hollywood sound stages backlots for various production needs...
- Dubai Silicon OasisDubai Silicon OasisDubai Silicon Oasis is a 7.2km² free zone in Dubai with special benefits to companies operating within it. And providing various infrastructure services.-Introduction:...
- Al GarhoudAl GarhoudAl Garhoud is a commercial and residential locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al Garhoud is close to Dubai International Airport and therefore preferred by Emirates Airline airline pilots as a living place...
- Al JaddafAl JaddafAl Jaddaf , also spelled Al Jadaf, is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Located in western Dubai in Bur Dubai, Al Jaddaf is bordered to the north and east by the Dubai Creek, to the south by Zabeel, and to the west by Umm Hurair 2....
- Al MamzarAl MamzarAl Mamzar is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Al Mamzar is located in the area of Deira, in the north-east of Dubai. The locality is bordered by the Persian Gulf to the north, Al Waheda to the west, Hor Al Anz to the south and the emirate of Sharjah to the east.The north-east section...
- Al Safa FirstAl SafaAl Safa is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Al Safa is located in western Dubai and is bordered to the north by Jumeirah, the south by Al Quoz, the east by Al Wasl and west by Al Manara. Al Safa is bounded to the northwest and southwest by routes D 92 and E 11 respectively.Al Safa is...
- Al Safouh SecondAl SufouhAl Sufouh is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Located in western Dubai, Al Sufouh contains many new real estate developments and is home to several free economic clusters such as Dubai Knowledge Village and Dubai Internet City...
- Al ShindaghaAl ShindaghaAl Shindagha , sometimes spelled Al Shindagah or Al Shindaga, is a neighbourhood in the traditional centre of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. From 1912 to 1958, the then ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, lived in the area — his residence in Al Shindagha is now open to...
- Emirates Hill FirstEmirates HillsEmirates Hills is a gated community located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has been named after Beverly Hills. Emirates Hills is largely home to the expatriate community of Dubai, as it consists of the first freehold properties to be sold in the city...
- Emirates Hill SecondEmirates HillsEmirates Hills is a gated community located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has been named after Beverly Hills. Emirates Hills is largely home to the expatriate community of Dubai, as it consists of the first freehold properties to be sold in the city...
- Emirates Hill ThirdEmirates HillsEmirates Hills is a gated community located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has been named after Beverly Hills. Emirates Hills is largely home to the expatriate community of Dubai, as it consists of the first freehold properties to be sold in the city...
- Dubai Investment Park FirstDubai Investment ParkDubai Investments Park مجمع دبي للاستثمار is a world-class mixed used development project in Dubai , United Arab Emirates. This self-contained business infrastructure offers facilities and services for manufacturing, housing, education, research and development, distribution and logistics...
- Dubai Investment Park SecondDubai Investment ParkDubai Investments Park مجمع دبي للاستثمار is a world-class mixed used development project in Dubai , United Arab Emirates. This self-contained business infrastructure offers facilities and services for manufacturing, housing, education, research and development, distribution and logistics...
- Jebel Ali 1Jebel AliJebel Ali is a port town, located 35 kilometres southwest of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates . The village has a thriving expatriate community with over 300 residents. The area is also home to "5,500 companies from 120 countries"....
- Jebel Ali 2Jebel AliJebel Ali is a port town, located 35 kilometres southwest of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates . The village has a thriving expatriate community with over 300 residents. The area is also home to "5,500 companies from 120 countries"....
- Palm JumeirahPalm JumeirahThe Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago created using land reclamation by Nakheel, a company owned by the Dubai government in United Arab Emirates. It is one of three islands called the Palm Islands which extend into the Persian Gulf, increasing Dubai’s shoreline by a total of...
- MirdifMirdifMirdif is a residential area located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates....
- Ras Al KhorRas al KhorRas Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, , Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a wetland reserve renowned for attracting migratory birds in large numbers. The wetlands have large numbers of birds, crustaceans, small mammals and fish....
- Arabian RanchesArabian RanchesArabian Ranches is a residential project located on Emirates Road in Dubai. The project consists of different kinds of villas and townhouses...
Lakes and Creek
- Dubai CreekDubai CreekDubai Creek or Khor Dubai is a saltwater creek located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . It ends at Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Some sources say that the creek extended as far inland as Al Ain, and that the Ancient Greeks called it River Zara. Historically, the creek divided the city into two...
- Burj Dubai LakeDubai FountainThe Dubai Fountain is a record-setting choreographed fountain system set on the 30-acre manmade Burj Khalifa Lake, at the center of the Downtown Dubai development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was designed by WET Design, the California-based company responsible for the fountains at the...
- Jumeirah LakesJumeirah Lake TowersThe Jumeirah Lake Towers is a huge development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates which consists of a 79 towers being constructed along the edges of four artificial lakes as well as the JLT Embankment of 8 tower facing Jumeirah Islands. The lakes will be completely filled by end of 2009...
- The Lakes, Dubai
- Silver Lakes
- The Meadows
Fountains
- Dubai fountainDubai FountainThe Dubai Fountain is a record-setting choreographed fountain system set on the 30-acre manmade Burj Khalifa Lake, at the center of the Downtown Dubai development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was designed by WET Design, the California-based company responsible for the fountains at the...
- Burj Al Arab fountain
- Fountains of Mall of Emirates
- Founatins of Dubai MarinaDubai MarinaDubai Marina is a district in the heart of what has become known as "new Dubai" in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai Marina is a canal city, carved along a two mile stretch of Persian Gulf shoreline. When the entire development is complete, it will accommodate more than 120,000 people in...
- Dubai Creek fountainsDubai CreekDubai Creek or Khor Dubai is a saltwater creek located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . It ends at Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Some sources say that the creek extended as far inland as Al Ain, and that the Ancient Greeks called it River Zara. Historically, the creek divided the city into two...
- Fountains of Dubai festival cityDubai Festival CityDubai Festival City is a large residential, business and entertainment development in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Touted as a "city-within-a-city", Dubai Festival City is the Middle East's largest mixed-use development: all elements for work, living, and leisure will be contained...
Airports
- Dubai International AirportDubai International AirportDubai International Airport is an international airport serving Dubai, the largest city of the United Arab Emirates. It is a major aviation hub in the Middle East, and is the main airport of Dubai. It is situated in the Al Garhoud district, southeast of Dubai...
- Al Maktoum International Airport
Rail and Tramways
- Dubai MetroDubai MetroThe Dubai Metro is a driverless, fully automated metro network in the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai. The Red Line and Green Line are operational, with three further lines are planned. These first two lines run underground in the city centre and on elevated viaducts elsewhere...
- Downtown Burj Dubai TramwayDowntown Burj Dubai TramwayDowntown Dubai Tramway is a tram system to be built in Downtown Dubai. The project was announced by Emaar, on 23 April 2008. The total cost will be AED 500 million, upon completion it will become the first of its kind in Dubai. It will have two synchronized services within one tram transportation...
- Al Sufouh TramTransportation in DubaiDubai's Roads and Transport Authority regulates transportation within the city of Dubai, U.A.E..Its mission is to remain a municipal Traffic solution provider....
- Palm Jumeirah MonorailPalm Jumeirah MonorailThe Palm Jumeirah Monorail is a monorail line on the Palm Jumeirah island in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The monorail connects the Palm Jumeirah to the mainland, with a planned further extension to the Red Line of the Dubai Metro. The line opened on April 30, 2009...
Ports and water travel
- Port Rashid
- Port Jebel AliJebel AliJebel Ali is a port town, located 35 kilometres southwest of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates . The village has a thriving expatriate community with over 300 residents. The area is also home to "5,500 companies from 120 countries"....
- Dubai Creek
- Port Saeed
Attractions under development
- Dubai Sports City
- Sahara Kingdom
- Dubai Golf City
- Dubai Motor City
- City of Arabia
- Dubai Lifestyle City
- Dubai Outlet City
- Arabian Canal
- The Lagoons
- Dubai International City
- Culture village
- Dubai Exhibition City
- Bawadi
Districts
- Downtown Jebel AliDowntown Jebel AliDowntown Jebel Ali is a mixed-use development located between the Dubai waterfront and Techno Park, spanning an area of 200 hectares. Once completed, it will accommodate over 200,000 people, 70,000 of whom are planned as residents. The development area will consist of four separate zones...
- Jumeirah Garden CityJumeirah Garden CityThe master plan of Jumeirah Garden City refers to the re-development of a 9,000,000 square meter land area, conceptualized to be a part of the 2015 strategic plan for Dubai. The development consists of 12 districts with an envision built up area of 14,000,000 square meters...
- Jumeirah VillageJumeirah VillageJumeirah Village is a new community by Nakheel near Dubai Sports City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Jumeirah village has two main areas, Jumeirah Village South and Jumeirah Village North. This project was launched in August 2004 and is due for completion in 2009...
- Jebel Ali villageJebel Ali villageJebel Ali Village is the re-development of the existing Jebel Ali village.The existing Jebel Ali village was constructed in 1977 to provide accommodation to expatriates.The construction on re-development of Jebel Ali village has already began in 2008, and expected to be completed by 2013.The...
- Dubai Investment ParkDubai Investment ParkDubai Investments Park مجمع دبي للاستثمار is a world-class mixed used development project in Dubai , United Arab Emirates. This self-contained business infrastructure offers facilities and services for manufacturing, housing, education, research and development, distribution and logistics...
- Jumeirah ParkJumeirah ParkJumeirah Park is the new residential community being built in Dubai by Nakheel Properties. It will be located between Sheikh Zayed Road Interchange 5 and 6. Spreading over an area of 370 hectares the community comprises more than 2,000 three, four and five-bedroom villas combined with parks,...
- Dubai creek cultural
- Flamingo creekFlamingo creekFlamingo creek is the first residential community under construction in The Lagoons, Deyaar is the master developer of the project spreading over , upon completion it will have apartments and townhouses, shops, restaurants, health clubs, swimming pools as well as a school district...
- Dubai World Central Residential CityDubai World Central Residential CityDubai world central residential city is the residential development currently under construction in Dubai World Central.Phase II will Spread over an area of 184 hectares of land, it will be DRC's largest phase, upon completion it will accommodate 53,000 people....
- Al FurjanAl FurjanAl Furjan is the new residential development under construction near Jebel Ali. Nakheel is the master developer of this project, the entire development is expected to be completed by the end of second quarter of 2011. When completed the Al Furjan development will comprise four specific villages:...
- Dubai Lost CityDubai Lost CityDubai Lost City is a new project by Nakheel, which is under construction in Dubai, Dubai Lost City upon completion will depict a series of old lost cities from different parts of the ancient world that was discovered after centuries of them being lost and forgotten, in the form of villas, town...
- RemraamRemraamRemraam is the residential community under construction in Dubai, UAE.The community will spread over an are of 23.5 sq ft.The entire community will comprise of 198 buildings, and the project is expected to have over 15,000 construction workers and engineers, making Remraam one of the largest...
- Arjan DubaiArjan DubaiArjan is the mixed use development under construction in Dubai, UAE.Spanning over an area of 142,839 sq ft It will have over 200 residential and commercial units.Arjan is located near Dubailand.-References:******...
- MajanMajanMajan is the mixed use development under construction in Dubailand, covering an area of 15.6 million sq ft the development will takje three years to built with an expected cost of AED 15 billion. Majan will be the downtown of Dubailand, upon completion, Majan comprises, residential units, retail...
- Lincoln Park DubaiLincoln Park DubaiLincoln Park is the residential community under construction in Arjan Dubai, Dubailand. The development will consist of commercial, and residential buildings. Lincoln Park is situated will be located in the centre of Arjan. Construction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of...
- Godolphin River City
- Porto DubaiPorto DubaiPorto Dubai is the residential development currently under construction off the coast, near the Umm Suqeim Marina in Jumeirah on an artificial self reclaimed island....
- The Design town
- Dubai International CityDubai International CityDubai International city is a country-themed architecture of residences, business, and tourist attractions. Spreading over an area of 800 hectares , the arrangement of the city is inspired by the traditional carpets of Middle East...
- Dubai Festival CityDubai Festival CityDubai Festival City is a large residential, business and entertainment development in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Touted as a "city-within-a-city", Dubai Festival City is the Middle East's largest mixed-use development: all elements for work, living, and leisure will be contained...
- Dubai PearlDubai PearlDubai Pearl is a 1.85 million-square metre mixed-use development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that is currently under construction. It consists of four mixed-use towers connected together at the base and by a sky bridge at the top. The four towers will be and will have 73 floors each...
- The LagoonsThe LagoonsThe Lagoons is a real-estate development that is under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is situated along Dubai Creek, near Ras Al Khor Road.-Purpose:...
- Dubai Exhibition CityDubai Exhibition CityDubai Exhibition City will be built within Jebel Ali International Airport, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Spanning over the whole project is expected to cost AED 8 Billion. Dubai Exhibition city will be built in phases and the first phase is due for completion in 2009, which encompass an area of...
- International Media Production ZoneInternational Media Production ZoneThe International Media Production Zone is a free zone and freehold area that caters to media production companies. Spreading over an area of , it is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates near Jumeirah Village South. The Dubai government has plans to convert this area into the next generation...
Dubailand
- Warner Bros. Movie WorldWarner Bros. Movie WorldWarner Bros. Movie World is a popular movie related theme park on the Gold Coast in Australia. It is owned and operated by Village Roadshow since the take over from Time Warner and is the only movie related park in Australia...
- Legoland DubaiLegolandLegoland is a chain of Lego-themed theme parks. They are not fully owned by Lego Group itself; rather they are owned and operated by the British theme park company Merlin Entertainment.The chain currently consists of:* Legoland Billund...
- Six Flags DubailandSix Flags DubailandIn March 2008, Dubai Holdings, Inc. and Six Flags announced a corporate marketing alliance that would allow Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holdings, Inc., to lease the exclusive right to the Six Flags brand name in the Dubailand Development of the United Arab Emirates...
- Dreamworks Studios Theme Park
- Universal Studios Dubailand
- F1-X Theme Park Dubai
- The Tiger Woods DubaiThe Tiger Woods DubaiThe Tiger Woods Dubai is a proposed Tiger Woods-designed golf course and residential development in Dubai. It is a joint venture between Tiger Woods Design and Tatweer, a member company of Dubai Holding...
- BawadiBawadiBawadi is a project announced by the government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 1 May 2006. The developer is Tatweer, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding....
- Falconcity of Wonders
- Fantasia
- Freej Dubailand
- Marvel Super Heroes Theme Park
- Tourism world
- Legends of DubailandLegends of DubailandLegends of Dubailand also known as Arabian Legends and Legends-Dubailand, is a mixed-use entertainment development project being built in Dubailand. The AED 14 billion project when completed, will occupy and will be located along Dubai's Emirates Road opposite to Global Village...
- Aviation World
- Islamic culture and Science World
- Kids City
- Giants World
- Water Parks
- Sahara KingdomSahara KingdomSahara Kingdom theme park, situated in the Attractions & Experience World in Dubailand, will cover and will combine high end virtual and physical theme park rides, attractions such as a state of the art gaming zone, IMAX theater, and integrated live and virtual entertainment shows, together with a...
- Retail and Entertainment World 4 km² (1.6 mile²)
- Black Market
- Flea Market
- World Trade Park
- Auction World
- Factory Outlets
- Themed Leisure and Vacation World 29 km² (11.2 mile²)
- Women's World
- Destination Dubai
- Desert Kingdom
- Andalusian Resort and Spa
- Eco-Tourism World 75 km² (28.9 mile²)
- Al Sahra Desert Resort
- Sand Dune Hotel
- Al Kaheel
- Bio World
- Animal World
- Sports and Outdoor World 19 km² (7.4 mile²)
- Dubai Sports City
- Emerat Sports World
- Extreme Sports World
- Plantation Equestrian and Polo Club
- City Walk
- Restless Planet
- The Great Dubai Wheel
- Virtual Game World
- Science and Planetariums
- Astrolab Resort
See also
- List of parks in Dubai
- List of hotels in Dubai
- List of shopping malls in Dubai
- List of development projects in Dubai
- Tourism in Dubai