Things to do in Dubai Emirate

Activities, attractions and tours

A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper and another tall building, surrounded by illuminated buildings and a busy street.
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a distinctive white building with a sail-like structure.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent skyscraper and a beach filled with people.
A park with palm trees and a lake, with tall buildings in the background.
A mosque with two minarets and a golden dome, a modern building with a blue glass facade, and a marina with boats.

Things to do

Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma

Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Camels, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma

RM124
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Camels, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma
Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner

Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner

RM53
per adult
Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner
Aquaventure Waterpark & Lost Chambers Aquarium Combo Ticket

Atlantis Dubai: Aquaventure Waterpark & Lost Chambers Aquarium Combo Ticket

RM434
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Atlantis Dubai: Aquaventure Waterpark & Lost Chambers Aquarium Combo Ticket
Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

RM67
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour
Dubai's Hidden Gems: Self Guided City Tour

Dubai's Hidden Gems: Self Guided City Tour

RM5
per adult
Dubai's Hidden Gems: Self Guided City Tour
Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal and Transfers

Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal

RM691
per traveller
Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal
Embark on a majestic camel caravan ride and witness a breathtaking desert sunset.

Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner

RM88
per adult
Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner
Belly Dancer

Standard Desert Safari, camel ride, BBQ Dinner, Belly Dance Show, Pick & Drop

RM266
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Standard Desert Safari, camel ride, BBQ Dinner, Belly Dance Show, Pick & Drop
Dubai: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboard & Buffet Dinner

Dubai: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboard & Buffet Dinner

RM115
per adult
Dubai: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboard & Buffet Dinner
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The Burj Khalifa, a tall skyscraper, surrounded by modern buildings and a bridge over a turquoise pool.

Burj Khalifa

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Where to stay in Dubai Emirate

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A large, circular artificial island with a palm tree-shaped marina.

Palm Jumeirah

Travellers love Palm Jumeirah for its stunning beaches, and you can see more of Dubai by jumping on the metro at Nakheel Mall Station or The Pointe Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Palm Jumeirah Mall and Aquaventure.

A multi-level shopping mall with a central atrium, palm trees, and a water feature.

Downtown Dubai

Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain are top sights in Downtown Dubai, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Dubai Trolley Station 1 Tram Station or Dubai Trolley Station 2 Tram Station to see more sights in the area.

A marina with yachts and a city skyline at dusk.
Photo by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
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Dubai Marina

Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Dubai Marina. Check out top attractions like Marina Beach and Dubai Marina Mall, and jump on the metro at Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 Tram Stop or Jumeirah Beach Residence 2 Tram Station to see more of the city.

A coastal cityscape with a clear blue sea, a sandy beach, and a skyline of tall buildings.

Jumeirah Beach Residence

A bustling marina amazing beaches and top sights from Marina Beach to The Walk – discover Jumeirah Beach Residence, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A nighttime aerial view of a city with a prominent skyscraper, illuminated roads, and a body of water.

Business Bay

If you're spending time in Business Bay, you might enjoy attractions like Godolphin's Al Quoz Stables and Taj Dubai. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Business Bay Station to see more of the city.

A vast desert landscape with undulating sand dunes under a clear sky.

Sharjah

A mountainous landscape with a town nestled in the valley.

Hatta

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a large golden frame structure, and a roundabout with greenery.

Dubai

A hot air balloon over a vast desert landscape.

Murqquab

A tent in a desert with sand dunes.

Al Awir

A Polaris RZR 4x4 off-road vehicle on a sandy terrain.

Al Madam