Dubai International Airport 13 min
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (18 min) Underwater tunnel under a huge shark- & ray-filled tank, plus a creepy crawly zone with snakes. Al Fahidi Historical District - حي الفهيدي التاريخي (17 min) Area of traditional-style buildings in typical materials housing arts & cultural exhibits & museums. House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum (24 min) Grand, 19th-century home of a former ruler of Dubai, now a museum displaying historic memorabilia. Burj Khalifa (19 min) Spired 828-meter skyscraper with a viewing deck, restaurant, hotel and offices and 11-hectare park. Dubai Gold Souk (20 min) Marked by a wooden arch, this bustling bazaar features many stores selling dazzling gold jewellery. Sharjah Aquarium (17 min) Educational aquarium spread over 2 floors with 20 separate tanks & over 150 different species. Grand Bur Dubai Masjid (18 min) This mosque accommodates 1200 worshippers & allows non-Muslim visitors in the minaret only. Deira Clocktower (11 min) On a major route coming into the city, this modernist clock tower predates Dubai's rapid expansion. Dubai Dolphinarium - Dolphin & Seal Show (12 min) Sizable indoor destination with dolphin & seal shows, interactive experiences & an Asian restaurant. The Dubai Mall (18 min) Huge shopping and leisure centre, with department stores, plus an ice rink, aquarium and a cinema. The Dubai Fountain (22 min) Massive fountain with 30-minute displays of water jets reaching 140 m, set to a music & light show. Jumeirah Mosque (21 min) Landmark mosque with guided tours offered to non-Muslims to promote cultural understanding. Dubai Frame (15 min) Unique, 150-m-tall building resembling a picture frame, with historic displays & panoramic views. Jumeirah Beach (22 min) Bustling, public urban beach backed by high-rise hotels, with a children's playground & BBQ areas. Aziz saffron (21 min) Visitors can meander through this lively assortment of vendors selling spices, souvenirs & gifts. |