What to do in Dubai Emirate

Activities, attractions and tours

A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper and another tall building, surrounded by illuminated buildings and a busy street.
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a distinctive white building with a sail-like structure.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent skyscraper and a beach filled with people.
A park with palm trees and a lake, with tall buildings in the background.
A mosque with two minarets and a golden dome, a modern building with a blue glass facade, and a marina with boats.

Activities

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

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

NZ$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Camels, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma
Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

NZ$47
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ
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$154
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Buffet Dinner at Al Khayma Camp
VIP Dubai Desert Safari, Sandboarding Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner

VIP Dubai Desert Safari, Sandboarding Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner

NZ$50
per adult
VIP Dubai Desert Safari, Sandboarding Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner
Dubai: Butterfly Garden Admission Ticket

Dubai: Skip-The-Line Ticket to Butterfly Garden

NZ$35
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Skip-The-Line Ticket to Butterfly Garden
Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal and Transfers

Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal

NZ$292
per traveller
Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal
Burj Khalifa - 124th Flr. At The Top Ticket with Gray Line

Burj Khalifa - At The Top 124th Floor Observation Deck Tickets

NZ$90
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Burj Khalifa - At The Top 124th Floor Observation Deck Tickets
VIP Desert Safari Camel 30 Minutes Quad Bike BBQ Dinner Live Show

VIP Desert Safari Camel 30 Minutes Quad Bike BBQ Dinner Live Show

NZ$71
per adult
VIP Desert Safari Camel 30 Minutes Quad Bike BBQ Dinner Live Show
Dubai: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboard & Buffet Dinner

Dubai: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboard & Buffet Dinner

NZ$48
per adult
Dubai: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboard & Buffet Dinner
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A multi-level shopping mall with a glass ceiling, featuring stores like 'Galeries Lafayette' and 'GEOX'.

Dubai Mall

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Shop ‘til you drop at one of the largest retail and entertainment centres in the world.
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Our guide on where to stay in Dubai Emirate

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A large, circular artificial island with a palm tree-shaped marina.

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 multi-level shopping mall with a central atrium, palm trees, and a water feature.

Downtown Dubai

Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain 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 marina with yachts and a city skyline at dusk.
Photo by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
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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 La Perle and Godolphin's Al Quoz Stables. 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.

 

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Day trip destinations from Dubai Emirate

A vast desert landscape with undulating sand dunes under a clear sky.

Sharjah

A mountainous landscape with a town nestled in the valley.

Hatta

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a large golden frame structure, and a roundabout with greenery.

Dubai

A pier extending into a calm turquoise sea, surrounded by rocky shores and a clear sky.

Ghantoot

A desert landscape with sand dunes and a setting sun.

Lahbab

A Polaris RZR 4x4 off-road vehicle on a sandy terrain.

Al Madam

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