Dubai Marina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo provided by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
Photo provided by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
Dubai Marina

Walk through this canal city of high-rise apartments, pleasant parklands, shopping malls and beach. Then, see it all from above in a seven-storey food court.

Ride a dhow or walk the landscaped paths around the Dubai Marina. For 3 kilometres (2 miles), high-rise apartments and luxury resorts stand along a canal. High-end shopping and dining accompany this outdoor oasis in the middle of Dubai.

Dubai Marina is one of the largest man-made canal cities in the world. To build the canal, the land was dug away, allowing the gulf to flow into the interior of the city. Sail between the high-rises in a dhow, a traditional Arabian sailboat.

Walk along the shoreline through the walkways and parklands that abut the water. The Marina Walk runs along the water for 7 kilometres (4.5 miles) and encompasses the whole marina. Admire the speedboats and lavish yachts moored at the marina, and watch the ferryboats chug along the canal. At the end of your walk, drop by Jumeirah Beach to cool off in the Persian Gulf.

Spend the rest of your day shopping around the marina. The Dubai Marina Mall features more than 120 stores, plus an outdoor arcade of vendors called the Marina Market. Find it by stepping out behind the mall, where the market runs along the canal. It is open between October and April from Wednesday to Saturday. Sit in the outdoor terraces of one of the market’s many restaurants and eat dinner while enjoying the breeze.

From the mall, take the elevator up through the seven-storey Gourmet Tower. Cuisine varies by floor, so spend some time cruising up and down in the elevator before you make a decision. Head up to the top floor and look out onto the marina from above.

Located in western Dubai, the Dubai Marina is around 20 kilometres (13 miles) from downtown. Reach it by car along the Sheikh Zayed Road or take the red line on the Metro. A ferry loop passes through the marina and out to the Atlantis Hotel.


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Our pick of the best Dubai Marina Hotel Deals

Millennium Place Marina
Millennium Place Marina
4 out of 5
Al Marsa Street, Dubai Marina, Dubai, Dubai
The price is NZ$106 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$106
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,093 reviews)
"Excellent customer service-, cleanrooms, perfect location close to Metro,Airport etc .I am definetly coming back. Breakfast buff is a most have package . Thank you"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Millennium Place Marina
JA Ocean View Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Dubai
JA Ocean View Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Dubai
5 out of 5
The Walk Jbr, Dubai
The price is NZ$220 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$220
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"It was amazing , clean and convenient location , everything was walking distance , beaches restaurants stores"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

JA Ocean View Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Dubai
Hilton Dubai The Walk
Hilton Dubai The Walk
4 out of 5
Tower B The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$165 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$165
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, clean and spacious. Breakfast was nice with good variety. Very good service from all staff."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Hilton Dubai The Walk
Rove Dubai Marina
Rove Dubai Marina
3 out of 5
Dubai Marina Promenade, PO Box 119444, Dubai, Dubai
The price is NZ$81 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$81
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"The receptionist is really nice."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Rove Dubai Marina
Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark
Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark
5 out of 5
Al Sofouh Road, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai
The price is NZ$285 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$285
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Lovely hotel and great service"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark
 FIVE LUXE
FIVE LUXE
5 out of 5
Plot No. 2069 Jumeirah Beach Residences, Dubai, Dubai
The price is NZ$371 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$371
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Mall of the Emirates ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (248 reviews)
"amazing"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

FIVE LUXE
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Dubai Marina

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Jumeirah Beach Residence

4.5/5(41 area reviews)

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.

Jumeirah Beach Residence
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Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Visitors to Jumeirah Lakes Towers love its abundant dining options, and if you want to see more of the area, jump on the metro at DMCC Station.

Jumeirah Lakes Towers
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Barsha Heights

3.5/5(15 area reviews)

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are just a few notable features Barsha Heights is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Dubai Internet City Station.

Barsha Heights
Aquaventure showing rides and a water park

Palm Jumeirah

4/5(36 area reviews)

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 Nakheel Mall and Aquaventure.

Palm Jumeirah
Ski Dubai which includes a gondola, snow skiing and interior views

Al Barsha 1

While Al Barsha 1 isn't home to many top sights, Mall of the Emirates and Ski Dubai are some notable places to visit nearby.

Al Barsha 1
Ski Dubai which includes a gondola, snow skiing and interior views

Al Barsha

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Al Barsha. Mall of the Emirates is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Mashreq Metro Station or Mall of the Emirates Station to see more of Dubai.

Al Barsha


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