Dubai International Airport 17 min
Al Noor Mosque (7 min) Monumental mosque inspired by Istanbul's Ottoman-era Blue Mosque, with weekly tours for non-Muslims. House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum (27 min) Grand, 19th-century home of a former ruler of Dubai, now a museum displaying historic memorabilia. Burj Khalifa (22 min) Spired 828-meter skyscraper with a viewing deck, restaurant, hotel and offices and 11-hectare park. The Dubai Fountain (25 min) Massive fountain with 30-minute displays of water jets reaching 140 m, set to a music & light show. The Dubai Mall (21 min) Huge shopping and leisure centre, with department stores, plus an ice rink, aquarium and a cinema. Al Noor Island (6 min) Lagoon island featuring a butterfly house, modern art, a book pavilion, a cafe & a playground. Sharjah Art Museum (10 min) Modern 3-story museum featuring stylish galleries with more than 500 pieces by Arab artists. Dubai Dolphinarium - Dolphin & Seal Show (15 min) Sizable indoor destination with dolphin & seal shows, interactive experiences & an Asian restaurant. Dubai Gold Souk (23 min) Marked by a wooden arch, this bustling bazaar features many stores selling dazzling gold jewellery. Al Fahidi Historical District - حي الفهيدي التاريخي (21 min) Area of traditional-style buildings in typical materials housing arts & cultural exhibits & museums. Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization (9 min) Exhibits detailing Islamic civilization, from religious artworks to scientific discoveries. Aziz saffron (24 min) Visitors can meander through this lively assortment of vendors selling spices, souvenirs & gifts. Grand Bur Dubai Masjid (22 min) This mosque accommodates 1200 worshippers & allows non-Muslim visitors in the minaret only. Sharjah Aquarium (6 min) Educational aquarium spread over 2 floors with 20 separate tanks & over 150 different species. Jumeirah Mosque (24 min) Landmark mosque with guided tours offered to non-Muslims to promote cultural understanding. |