Attractions
For visitors and families coming over — sights, travel and the rules to know.
Where to go — useful links
Prices and timings are approximate and change — confirm on the official site before paying.
World's tallest building, observation decks on levels 124–125 (and 148).
Levels 124–125 non-peak about AED 189 (online deals sometimes lower); sunset/prime slots cost more
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Huge mall next to Burj Khalifa; free fountain shows outside.
Free entry; fountain show free
Mall from 10am (closing ~11pm–midnight). Fountain: 1pm & 1:30pm (Fri 2pm & 2:30pm), then every 30 min 6pm–11pm
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Futuristic exhibitions in an iconic building on Sheikh Zayed Road.
AED 169 (age 4+); book a time slot online
Daily 10am–7pm (last admission 5pm)
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150 m picture frame in Zabeel Park with old and new Dubai views.
AED 50 adults, AED 20 children (3–12)
Daily 8am–9pm
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Seasonal cultural park with pavilions from 90+ countries, including India.
AED 25 weekday (Sun–Thu) / AED 30 any day; under-3s free. Season runs roughly Oct–May
Sun–Wed 4pm–midnight; Thu–Sat & public holidays 4pm–1am
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Flower garden with giant floral displays (winter season).
Last season: AED 105 adults (residents AED 73.50), children AED 85 (residents AED 52.50); season starts around late Sept
Weekdays 9am–11pm, weekends 9am–midnight
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Old Dubai: heritage quarter, Gold & Spice Souks, cross the creek by abra.
Free to walk; creek abra AED 1 (routes CR1/CR2)
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Free public beaches with walkways, cafes and showers.
Free
Swim only in flagged areas while lifeguards are on duty
Not confirmed — check the official site
Former Expo 2020 site: parks, Al Wasl dome, pavilions.
Free entry to the site; some attractions ticketed
Not confirmed — check the official site
Mountain area of Dubai: dam kayaking, hiking, Hatta Heritage Village.
Free to visit; kayaks and activities paid
Not confirmed — check the official site
Theme parks: Motiongate, Legoland, Real Madrid World.
Around AED 295 per park; frequent 2-park and resident offers
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One of the world's largest mosques. Modest dress required; book a free entry pass online.
Free
Sat–Thu 9am–8:30pm; Fri 9–11:30am and 2:30–8:30pm
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Art museum on Saadiyat Island under a famous dome.
AED 70 adults; children under 18 free
Galleries Tue–Thu 10am–6:30pm, Fri–Sun 10am–8:30pm; closed Monday
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Presidential palace open to visitors; light show in the evening.
AED 65 adults, AED 30 children
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Theme parks on Yas Island (Ferrari World, Warner Bros., Yas Waterworld).
Ticket prices vary by date — see official site
Not confirmed — check the official site
Islamic art and science museum; Sharjah has many other low-cost museums.
AED 10 adults, AED 5 children (2–12)
Sat–Thu 8am–8pm; Fri 4pm–8pm
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UAE's highest mountain: viewpoints, cool weather, world's longest zipline.
Free drive up; Jais Flight zipline listed from about AED 399 (regular AED 450)
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