Downtown Dubai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A multi-level shopping mall with a central atrium, palm trees, and a water feature.
A tall, modern skyscraper with a unique design, surrounded by palm trees and illuminated buildings.
A modern shopping mall with multiple floors, glass railings, and various stores.
A bustling outdoor shopping area with colorful flags, a large tree, and various shops.
A nighttime cityscape with a large fountain display in the center, surrounded by illuminated buildings and a bridge with people on it.

Stay near popular Downtown Dubai attractions

A multi-level shopping mall with a glass ceiling, featuring stores like 'Galeries Lafayette' and 'GEOX'.

Dubai Mall

9.4/10 (22,947 reviews)
Shop ‘til you drop at one of the largest retail and entertainment centres in the world.
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Activities

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

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

NZ$17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner
Premium Red Dunes & Camel Safari with BBQ at Al Khayma Camp

Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Buffet Dinner at Al Khayma Camp

NZ$149
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Buffet Dinner at Al Khayma Camp
Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma

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

NZ$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Camels, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma
Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

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

NZ$27
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour
VIP Morning Red Dune Safari with Camel Ride

VIP Morning Red Dune Safari with Camel Ride

NZ$29
per adult
VIP Morning Red Dune Safari with Camel Ride
VIP Red Dune Safari with 4x4 Pick/Drop,CamelRide,BBQ Dinner,Shows

VIP Red Dune Safari with 4x4 Pick/Drop,CamelRide,BBQ Dinner,Shows

NZ$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
VIP Red Dune Safari with 4x4 Pick/Drop,CamelRide,BBQ Dinner,Shows
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Our pick of the best Downtown Dubai Hotel Deals

The First Collection Business Bay, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The First Collection Business Bay, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
Al A'amal Street Dubai
The price is NZ$130 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$130
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (897 reviews)
"Very Good Buffet. Good location. Clean property"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

The First Collection Business Bay, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront

5 out of 5
Al Abraaj Street Dubai
The price is NZ$213 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
NZ$213
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,397 reviews)
"We came home from dinner to our bathroom being flooded. Maintenance was called, and they said it was from a blocked air conditioner vent. I requested a new room to avoid the flood happening in the middle of the night, and also explained the air conditioner had been cutting out and wasn’t working ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront
Sofitel Dubai Downtown

Sofitel Dubai Downtown

5 out of 5
Sheihk Zayed Road Dubai
The price is NZ$300 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$300
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent staff with great hospitality, peaceful place,highly recommended."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Taj Dubai

Taj Dubai

5 out of 5
Burj Khalifa Street Dubai
The price is NZ$303 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$303
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Taj Dubai
Grand Millennium Business Bay

Grand Millennium Business Bay

4 out of 5
2 Al Khaleej Al Tejari 2 Street Dubai
The price is NZ$135 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
NZ$135
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dubai Mall and Kite Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (530 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel staff are nice I can’t wait to go back"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Grand Millennium Business Bay
The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Marasi Drive Dubai Dubai
The price is NZ$142 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$142
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (296 reviews)
"The worst hotel stay I’ve ever had"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Dubai

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A wicker chair with striped cushions overlooking a coastal cityscape with a clear blue sea.
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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 modern cityscape with high-rise buildings and a traditional boat docked at a marina.
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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 bustling street with a prominent sign reading "Dubai City of Gold" and various shops, including jewelry stores.

Deira

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Deira. Check out top attractions like Gold Souk and Dubai Creek, and jump on the metro at Abu Baker Al Siddique Station or Salah Al Din Station to see more of the city.

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