Dubai International Airport 20 min
Dubai Gold Souk (13 min) Marked by a wooden arch, this bustling bazaar features many stores selling dazzling gold jewellery. Dubai Frame (15 min) Unique, 150-m-tall building resembling a picture frame, with historic displays & panoramic views. The Dubai Mall (18 min) Huge shopping and leisure centre, with department stores, plus an ice rink, aquarium and a cinema. Shindagha historic district (11 min) This area on the waterfront now hosts historic exhibits in the place where the city began. Burj Khalifa (19 min) Spired 828-meter skyscraper with a viewing deck, restaurant, hotel and offices and 11-hectare park. Dubai Dolphinarium - Dolphin & Seal Show (15 min) Sizable indoor destination with dolphin & seal shows, interactive experiences & an Asian restaurant. Aziz saffron (12 min) Visitors can meander through this lively assortment of vendors selling spices, souvenirs & gifts. Jumeirah Mosque (15 min) Landmark mosque with guided tours offered to non-Muslims to promote cultural understanding. Al Fahidi Historical District - حي الفهيدي التاريخي (15 min) Area of traditional-style buildings in typical materials housing arts & cultural exhibits & museums. Jumeirah Beach (22 min) Bustling, public urban beach backed by high-rise hotels, with a children's playground & BBQ areas. House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum (11 min) Grand, 19th-century home of a former ruler of Dubai, now a museum displaying historic memorabilia. Grand Bur Dubai Masjid (14 min) This mosque accommodates 1200 worshippers & allows non-Muslim visitors in the minaret only. The Dubai Fountain (22 min) Massive fountain with 30-minute displays of water jets reaching 140 m, set to a music & light show. Wild Wadi Waterpark (28 min) Aquatic roller coasters & surfing wave machine in outdoor water park with pools, slides & tunnels. Deira Clocktower (10 min) On a major route coming into the city, this modernist clock tower predates Dubai's rapid expansion. |