Dubai International Airport 10 min
Burj Khalifa (14 min) Spired 828-meter skyscraper with a viewing deck, restaurant, hotel and offices and 11-hectare park. The Dubai Fountain (18 min) Massive fountain with 30-minute displays of water jets reaching 140 m, set to a music & light show. Dubai Gold Souk (13 min) Marked by a wooden arch, this bustling bazaar features many stores selling dazzling gold jewellery. The Dubai Mall (14 min) Huge shopping and leisure centre, with department stores, plus an ice rink, aquarium and a cinema. Wild Wadi Waterpark (24 min) Aquatic roller coasters & surfing wave machine in outdoor water park with pools, slides & tunnels. Dubai Frame (10 min) Unique, 150-m-tall building resembling a picture frame, with historic displays & panoramic views. House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum (18 min) Grand, 19th-century home of a former ruler of Dubai, now a museum displaying historic memorabilia. Grand Bur Dubai Masjid (12 min) This mosque accommodates 1200 worshippers & allows non-Muslim visitors in the minaret only. Deira Clocktower (10 min) On a major route coming into the city, this modernist clock tower predates Dubai's rapid expansion. Dubai Dolphinarium - Dolphin & Seal Show (11 min) Sizable indoor destination with dolphin & seal shows, interactive experiences & an Asian restaurant. Aziz saffron (13 min) Visitors can meander through this lively assortment of vendors selling spices, souvenirs & gifts. Al Fahidi Historical District - حي الفهيدي التاريخي (11 min) Area of traditional-style buildings in typical materials housing arts & cultural exhibits & museums. Jumeirah Beach (18 min) Bustling, public urban beach backed by high-rise hotels, with a children's playground & BBQ areas. Jumeirah Mosque (16 min) Landmark mosque with guided tours offered to non-Muslims to promote cultural understanding. Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (14 min) Underwater tunnel under a huge shark- & ray-filled tank, plus a creepy crawly zone with snakes. |