Dubai International Airport 12 min
The Dubai Fountain (22 min) Massive fountain with 30-minute displays of water jets reaching 140 m, set to a music & light show. Aziz saffron (21 min) Visitors can meander through this lively assortment of vendors selling spices, souvenirs & gifts. Sharjah Aquarium (14 min) Educational aquarium spread over 2 floors with 20 separate tanks & over 150 different species. Jumeirah Mosque (21 min) Landmark mosque with guided tours offered to non-Muslims to promote cultural understanding. House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum (25 min) Grand, 19th-century home of a former ruler of Dubai, now a museum displaying historic memorabilia. Al Noor Mosque (16 min) Monumental mosque inspired by Istanbul's Ottoman-era Blue Mosque, with weekly tours for non-Muslims. Dubai Dolphinarium - Dolphin & Seal Show (12 min) Sizable indoor destination with dolphin & seal shows, interactive experiences & an Asian restaurant. Dubai Frame (15 min) Unique, 150-m-tall building resembling a picture frame, with historic displays & panoramic views. Grand Bur Dubai Masjid (19 min) This mosque accommodates 1200 worshippers & allows non-Muslim visitors in the minaret only. Burj Khalifa (19 min) Spired 828-meter skyscraper with a viewing deck, restaurant, hotel and offices and 11-hectare park. Jumeirah Beach (22 min) Bustling, public urban beach backed by high-rise hotels, with a children's playground & BBQ areas. Deira Clocktower (11 min) On a major route coming into the city, this modernist clock tower predates Dubai's rapid expansion. Al Fahidi Historical District - حي الفهيدي التاريخي (18 min) Area of traditional-style buildings in typical materials housing arts & cultural exhibits & museums. Dubai Gold Souk (20 min) Marked by a wooden arch, this bustling bazaar features many stores selling dazzling gold jewellery. The Dubai Mall (18 min) Huge shopping and leisure centre, with department stores, plus an ice rink, aquarium and a cinema. |