Everything about Dubai is so captivating and enthralling that you can find unlimited ways to entertain yourself. The amazing city is known to offer unforgettable experiences to tourists who flock to this place from all across the globe. The fantastic balance of old and new in this city results in a gamut of things to do and places to visit.

1. Global Village Dubai

Timings: 16:00 - 00:00 (Saturday - Wednesday), 16:00 - 1:00 (Thursday)

Time Required: 5-6 hours

Entry Fee: AED 15

Global Village is claimed to be the world's most significant tourism, leisure, and entertainment project in UAE. It is the region's first cultural, entertainment, family, and shopping destination. The compound has various pavilions dedicated to different countries and also has various shows and events, Ripley's Believe It or Not, carnival, and more. It is open from 25th October 2022 to 29th April 2023

It is a perfect place to get souvenirs from around the world, authentic global cuisine, exciting rides, and street performers.

2. Dubai Frame

Timings : 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Daily

The Dubai Frame is the world's largest frame structure inspired by the logo of the World Expo 2020, located in Zabeel Park. The major highlights are the galleries holding audiovisual representations and projections ranging right from the city's origin to the future scape and the glass bridge walkway. From Deira’s Old Town to the Dubai Marina, one can witness a panoramic view of old and new Dubai through the frame.

3. At the Top Burj Khalifa

Timings : 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Time Required : 1 Hour

Entry Fee : Starts at AED 166

Giving a mesmerising view of the horizon, the At the Top Burj Khalifa tour is a showstopper for those of you out there who wish to know what the view is like from the world's tallest tower. Developed specifically for the tourists, the At the Top tour and At the Top SKY tour takes you to one of the highest observation decks in the world!

4. Miracle Garden Dubai

Timings : Open during Mid-Movember - Mid-May
Weekdays: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM,
Weekends: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Friday and Saturday)

Time Required : 3-4 hours

Entry Fee : Regular Admission - 30 AED, Specially Abled - Free, 3 yrs old and below - Free.

Miracle Garden is one of the most beautiful and biggest natural flower gardens in the world. Located in Dubailand, it is spread across a vast area of over 72,000 square meters, the garden is the world's largest natural flower garden featuring over 45 million flowers and plants. The place is a heaven for those seeking nature's beauty in the city. The garden is open only from mid-November to mid-May.

5. Dubai Creek

Timings : 24 hrs

Time Required : 3-4 hours

Entry Fee : No Entry Fee

This Saltwater Creek is one of the major ports of UAE and divides the city into two parts and connects the trading port to the desert. Extended to the Persian Gulf and the wildlife sanctuary, this waterway acts as a commercial lifeline as it facilitates not just tourism but also harbours ships, trade and commercial activities. This is a popular place for an evening visit. Witness the lights and music shows, floating and moving dhows, yachts, boats and vessels to get a glimpse of old Dubai during the trade times. A delectable meal and a starry waterfront is all you need to end your journey and trip on a good note!

6. Dubai Marina

Timings : 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Daily

Time Required : 3-4 hours

Entry Fee: Free

Nestled in the region popularly known as 'New Dubai', Dubai Marina is a conceptualized man-made canal city. It offers luxurious lifestyles through its exquisite waterfront development along the Persian Gulf shoreline. There are classy hotels and upscale shopping and other leisure options here. It also contains the Dubai Marina Mall Complex, a shopping and entertainment destination.

7. The Museum of the Future

Entry Fee:  AED 145

The Museum of the Future, located in Dubai's Financial District, bridges the gap between the present and the future by blending technology and traditional art forms. It is split into three zones: the green hill, the building, and the void. By bringing researchers, ecologists, financers and environmentalists under its umbrella, the museum aims to create solutions to the possible problems that cities might face in the coming years. Spread across seven floors, this latest architectural marvel was added to Dubai in February 2022 and has been a tourist favorite ever since.

8. The Dubai Mall

Timings : Sunday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM,
Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Entry Fee : No Entry Fee,
Aquarium:
Standard ticket: AED 55,
Platinum Aquarium package: AED 80,
Ultimate Aquarium: AED 110,
Children (under 3 years): Free

The Dubai Mall, also known as the home of the Dubai shopping festival, is one of the world's largest shopping malls, with an area of over 500,000 square meters! With more than 1200 stores, a large walk-through aquarium, a world-class ice rink, 14,000 parking spaces and more exciting experiences for shoppers.

Dubai Mall is one of the city's premier malls, offering entry to the world of amusement and entertainment. It is home to the famous Underwater Zoo, which is a walk-through aquarium with a collection of over 300 species of marine animals. Another favourite activity here apart from shopping is the Dubai Ice Rink. It is a family-oriented attraction open to the general public. The rink also serves as a multi-purpose venue that can be transformed into a concert arena, or host private functions. Serving as the entryway to Burj Khalifa, there are unlimited options of shopping and eating. Other than that, the mall also offers a gaming zone and cinema complex and thus packing all the leisurely activities under one roof.

9. Dubai Gold Souk

Timings : Saturday to Thursday - 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Friday - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Lunch Break - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Time Required : 1-2 hours

Entry Fee : No Entry Fee

Dubai is famous not just for its deserts, adventure parks and resorts, but for its many shopping hubs as well. Dubai's famous gold souk happens to be the world's largest gold market! Situated in Deira, this golden souk is the most famous and highly visited tourist spot in Dubai because of its excellent quality and designs of gold. With more than 350 jewellery traders and retailers, Gold Souk is restocked with at least 10 tons of gold daily.

10. Dubai Desert Safari

Timings : 8:30 AM to 10.00 PM
Morning Safari - 8.30 AM to 11.30 AM
Evening Safari - Starts around 3.00 PM with pick up from the hotel and drop back at around 10:00 PM.

Time Required : 3 - 6 hours

Entry Fee : It varies from tour operator to tour operators, but the average range is from AED 55-220.

Dubai, mainly renowned for its great infrastructure, is also known for its adventurous streak. At the heart of Dubai is still its desolated desert. And so, to enjoy the desert a bit more effectively, the city presents various Desert Safari options. The experience is one of its kind and worth every penny spent! Visitors can experience desert camping with a delicious Arabian dinner, belly dancers and other traditional performers. Day safaris hold you in for an adventure as you get to try out Dune Bashing, sandboarding, quad biking, camel rides and more.