Dubai Design District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with tall buildings, palm trees, and a waterfront promenade.
A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A city skyline with modern skyscrapers, a bridge over water, and a clear sky.
A waterfront promenade with palm trees, a river, and a city skyline including a tall skyscraper.
A cityscape with modern buildings, palm trees, and a concrete plaza.

Activities

Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer

Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer

NZ$16
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer
Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner

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

NZ$18
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$122
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Buffet Dinner at Al Khayma Camp
Dubai: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

NZ$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Sunset view Dubai desrt safari Quad Bike BBQ dinner

Premium vip private desrt safari BBQ dinner quad live shows

NZ$564
per adult
Premium vip private desrt safari BBQ dinner quad live shows
Vip Red Dune 4x4 Safari Camel Ride and Quad Bike

Vip Red Dune 4x4 Safari Camel Ride and Quad Bike

NZ$79
per adult
Vip Red Dune 4x4 Safari Camel Ride and Quad Bike
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Our pick of the best Dubai Design District Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle by IHG

Holiday Inn Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle by IHG

3 out of 5
Kahraba South East Dubai
The price is NZ$154 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$154
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mall of the Emirates and The Walk ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (242 reviews)
"Wonderful all round! Very clean and staff were extremely helpful. Will recommend and stay again."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle by IHG
Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

4 out of 5
Al Waha St Dubai Dubai
The price is NZ$151 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$151
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (199 reviews)
"I appreciate the cleanliness of this property, but its location is a bit inconvenient. It’s situated near an industrial area."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

4 out of 5
Airport Road, Casablanca Street Dubai
The price is NZ$157 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
NZ$157
21 Nov - 22 Nov
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 helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

5 out of 5
Crescent Road Dubai
The price is NZ$1,045 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$1,045
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,623 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Atlantis, The Palm
Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
East Crescent Road Dubai
The price is NZ$452 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$452
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
Shangri-La Dubai

Shangri-La Dubai

5 out of 5
Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai
The price is NZ$377 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
NZ$377
28 Nov - 29 Nov
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 helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,637 reviews)
"Really lovely experience staying at the Shangri-La Dubai. The hotel is fantastic, but what really makes it special is the staff. Everyone was so helpful, welcoming and genuinely lovely throughout our stay. A special mention to Khodorahm and Waqas on the front of house, who were both absolutely brilliant. ..."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Shangri-La Dubai
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Our guide on where to stay in Dubai Design District

Find the best Dubai Design District areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Dubai Design District
Learn more about Dubai Design District
A nighttime cityscape with a large fountain display in the center, surrounded by illuminated buildings and a bridge with people on it.
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Downtown Dubai

Dubai Mall and Souk al Bahar 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 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.
Photo by TM
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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.

Dubai Design District Travel Guide

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