01Downtown Dubai
Landmarks, waterfront dining and a night at the opera. Start with the skyline and stay for the neighbourhood.
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Dubai.
Creekside mornings. Beachside afternoons. A different city around every corner.
Choose an area and make a day of it. Every guide brings together places to explore, food, practical advice and a plan you can make your own.
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02Old Dubai
Cross the water, follow the trading streets and meet the districts that shaped the city. Start here for a first visit to historic Dubai.
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03Bur Dubai
Heritage lanes, textile shops and waterfront walks sit alongside a busy lived-in district. Take time for the streets between the landmarks.
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04Al Fahidi
Wind towers, shaded courtyards and small cultural stops make this one of Dubai’s most rewarding neighbourhoods to explore on foot.
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05Deira
Start with the souks, then look beyond the shopfronts to the working waterfront and the food streets around them.
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06Al Karama
Everyday shopping streets and a busy neighbourhood food scene make Karama a different kind of Dubai outing.
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07Dubai Marina
Follow Marina Walk, pause for a meal and watch the boats move between the towers. This is a waterfront district made for an unhurried evening.
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08Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)
Make space for the sand, a waterfront meal and a stroll along The Walk. JBR brings Dubai’s beach and city life together.
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09Bluewaters Island
Coastal views, restaurants and the silhouette of Ain Dubai make Bluewaters a good place to slow the pace after JBR.
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10Palm Jumeirah
Observation decks, waterfront dining and resort experiences offer very different days out on Dubai’s palm-shaped island.
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11Jumeirah
Choose a beach, a café and a cultural stop. Jumeirah offers a gentler coastal route through the city.
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12Al Quoz
Explore the galleries and creative spaces within a working industrial district. Come for a programme that interests you, then leave room for a café stop.
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13Al Barsha
Build a visit around Mall of the Emirates, an indoor experience and a relaxed meal. Add a local park stop when the weather suits.
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14Business Bay
Waterfront paths, towers and hotel dining give Business Bay a different perspective on central Dubai.
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15Dubai Design District
Design studios, exhibitions, cafés and events bring a different purpose to this contemporary district. Check the programme and make a plan around it.
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16Desert & Natural Dubai
Lakes, dunes and conservation landscapes offer another kind of Dubai day. Choose one destination or a suitable guided experience rather than trying to see it all.
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17Hatta
Water, rocky landscapes and heritage give Hatta a very different pace. Treat it as a planned day trip or a stay, with time for the journey.
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18Jaddaf Waterfront
Waterfront views and cultural destinations make Jaddaf a different kind of Creek visit. Choose a venue, then leave room for the surrounding landscape.
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19Dubai Creek Harbour
Wide waterfront views, a promenade meal and the changing light make Creek Harbour a calm counterpoint to central Dubai.
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