List of tourist attractions in Dubai
There are many tourist attractions in Dubai, resulting from a large scale construction boom. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the current ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, wants Dubai to become the top tourist destination in the world.[1] Dubai is expected to attract 15 million tourists from all around the world in 2015. Euromonitor ranked the world's 150 most visited cities by international tourists in 2009; Dubai ranked 7th. Dubai hosted a record 10 million visitors in 2012, an increase of 9.3% from the previous year.[2][3]
Exhibitions and trade shows
- Arab Health
- Arab Plast
- Arablab
- Automechanika Dubai
- Big Boys Toys Exhibition
- The Bride Show
- Cityscape Global
- Dubai Shopping Festival
- GITEX
- Gulf Education & Training Exhibition (GETEX)
- Gulf Traffic Exhibition
- International Coffee & Tea Festival - UAE
- Intersec
- Middle East Electricity
- Middle East EVENT Show
- PALME Middle East
Parks and zoos
- Al Hamriyah Park
- Al Mumzar Park
- Al Safa
- Aquaventure
- Dubai Creekside Park
- Dubai Dolphinarium
- Dubai Miracle Garden[4]
- Dubai Zoo
- Dubai Zoo, Dubailand[A]
- Hatta Rock Pools
- Hatta Village
- Heritage & Diving Village
- Jumeirah Beach Park
- Jumeirah Open Beach Park
- The Lost Chamber
- Mushrif Park
- Raffles Botanical Garden
- Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
- Umm Suqueim Park
- Wild Wadi Water Park
- Wonderland Theme Park
- Zabeel Park
Museums and recreational places
- Al Ahmadiya School
- Al Boom Tourist Village
- Al Shindagha
- Al Sufouh Archaeological Site
- Archaeological Site at Al Ghusais
- Bait Al Wakeel, Fishing and Maritime Museum
- Bedouin Village
- Burj Nahar
- Cinestar at the Mall of the Emirates
- Creative Art Centre
- Deira Clocktower
- Dubai Museum in Al Fahidi Fort
- Dubai (yacht)
- Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre
- Dubai International Art Centre
- Dubai International Convention Centre
- Fish Roundabout
- Grand Cineplex
- Grand Mercato in Jumeirah
- Hatta Heritage Village
- Heritage Village
- Jumeirah Archaeological Site
- Ras Al-Khaimah
- Salsali Private Museum
- Wind tower houses in Al Bastakiya
Libraries
- Al-Mankhol Public Library
- Al Ras Library
- Al Safa Library
- Al Towar Library
- Dubai Central Library[A]
- Dubai Public Libraries
- Hatta Library
- Hor Al Anz Library
- ICDL Center
- Rashediah Library
- Umm Suqaim Library
Stadiums and sports venues
- Al Nasr LeisureLand
- Darjeeling Cricket Club
- Dolphin Bay
- Dubai Autodrome
- Dubai Country Club
- Dubai Creek Golf
- Dubai Duty Free Tennis Open
- Dubai Golf City[A]
- Dubai Golf Courses
- Dubai Marina Yacht Club
- Dubai Meydan City[A]
- Dubai Motor City[A]
- Dubai Offshore Sailing Club
- Dubai Sports City[A]
- Dubai Tennis Stadium
- Dubai World Central Golf City[A]
- Emirates Golf Club
- Jebel Ali Sailing Club
- Nad Al Sheba Club
- Standard Chartered Marathon
- Thunderbowl Bowling Centre
Beaches
- Jebel Ali Beach
- The Beach (JBR)
- Jumeirah Beach
- Wollongong Beach
Entertainment places
- Ailuromania Cafe
- Arabian Nights
- Children's City
- Dubai Festival City
- Dubai International Film Festival
- Dubai International Marine Club
- Dubai Opera House^
- Dubai Shopping Festival
- Global Village
- Majlis Ghorfat Um-Al-Sheef
- Ski Dubai
Mosques
- Abu Hail Mosque
- Abu ibn Kaab Mosque
- Abdullah bin Saeed Mosque
- Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre
- Al Habtoor Mosque
- Al Mamzar Mosque
- Al Noor Mosque
- Al Rehman Mosque
- Al Tajir Mosque
- C.M.C
- Dubai Sports and Culture Club Mosque
- Grand Mosque
- Hatta Sports Club Mosque
- Hor Al Anz Mosque
- Jumeirah Mosque
- Naad Al Shiba Grand Mosque
- Naad Al Shiba Small Mosque
- Port Saeed Mosque
- Sheikh Khlifa bin Saeed Mosque 1
- Sheikh Khlifa bin Saeed Mosque 2
- Sheikh Khlifa bin Saeed Mosque 3
- Sheikh Khlifa bin Saeed Mosque 4
- Sheikh Khlifa bin Saeed Mosque 5
- Talha Mosque
- Zabeel Mosque
Hindu temple
- Shiva and Krishna Mandir [5]
Churches
- St.Mary's Indian Orthodox Church,Ras al khaimah,United Arab Emirates.
- Christ Church
- Church of South India
- Deira Brethren Assembly
- Dubai City Church
- Dubai Evangelical Church Centre
- Emirates Baptist Church
- Followers Christian Fellowship, Dubai
- Mar Ignatius Syrian Orthodox Church
- Mar Thoma Church[6]
- Miracle Hands Ministry
- New Covenant Church Dubai
- St. Francis of Assisi Church
- St. Martin's Church
- St. Mary's Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group
- St. Mary's Church Dubai
- St. Mary's Konkan Community
- St. Thomas Evangelical Church of India
- St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral[7]
- Well of Life Church Dubai
Shopping malls
The two leading malls are the Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates.
Souks
Souks (also written souq and soukh) are traditional outdoor markets selling food, spices, gifts, jewellery, fabrics and other items. In Dubai most souks are named after the types of products on sale. There are both indoor and outdoor souks in Dubai, mostly located in Deira and Bur Dubai.[8]
Traditional souks
- Diamond Souk
- Dubai Gold Souk
- Dubai Spice Souk
- Dubai Textile Souk / Bur Dubai Souk / Meena Bazaar / Satwa Souk
- Fish Market (also known as Food Souk)
- Fruit and Vegetable Market
- Perfume Souk
Modern souks
- Khan Murjan
- Souk Al Bahar
- Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Hotels
Artificial islands
- Al Mamzar Island[A]
- Dubai Maritime City[A]
- Dubai Promenade[A]
- Dubai Waterfront[B]
- Jumeirah Garden City[B]
- Palm Deira[B]
- Palm Jebel Ali[B]
- Palm Jumeirah
- The Universe[C]
- The World[B]
Bridges and tunnels
- Al Garhoud Bridge
- Al Maktoum Bridge
- Al Shindagha Tunnel
- Business Bay Crossing
- Dubai Airport tunnel
- Dubai Smile[C]
- Floating Bridge
- Palm Jumeirah tunnel
- Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing[A]
Aquariums
- Aquarium of Atlantis
- Burj Al Arab Aquarium
- Dubai Mall Aquarium
- Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club Aquarium
Skyscrapers
- The Address Downtown Dubai
- Armada Towers
- Almas Tower
- Burj Al Arab
- Burj Khalifa
- Dubai World Trade Centre
- Emirates Crown
- Emirates Towers
- HHHR Tower
- The Index
- Millennium Tower
- Rose Tower
- Sheraton Dubai Creek
Natural and urban attractions
Districts
- Al Garhoud
- Al Jaddaf
- Al Mamzar
- Al Safa First
- Al Safouh Second
- Al Shindagha
- Business Bay[A]
- Downtown Burj Dubai[A]
- Dubai International Financial Center
- Dubai Internet City
- Dubai Investment Park First
- Dubai Investment Park Second
- Dubai Knowledge Village
- Dubai Marina[A]
- Dubai Media City
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Dubai Studio City
- Emirates Hill First
- Emirates Hill Second
- Emirates Hill Third
- Jebel Ali 1
- Jebel Ali 2
- Jumeirah 1
- Jumeirah 2
- Jumeirah 3
- Jumeirah Lake Towers[A]
- Mirdif
- Palm Jumeirah
- Ras Al Khor
Lakes and creeks
- Burj Dubai Lake
- Dubai Creek
- Jumeirah Lakes
- The Lakes, Dubai
- The Meadows
- Silver Lakes
- Al Qudra Lake
Fountains
- Dubai Creek Fountains
- Dubai Fountain
- Fountains of Dubai Festival City
- Fountains of Dubai Marina
- Fountains of Mall of Emirates
Attractions under development[A]
- Al Habtoor City
- Arabian Canal^
- Bawadi
- City of Arabia
- Dubai Culture Village
- Dubai Exhibition City
- Dubai Golf City
- Dubai International City
- Dubai Lifestyle City
- Dubai Motor City
- Dubai Outlet City
- Dubai Sports City
- The Lagoons
- Sahara Kingdom
Districts
- Al Furjan
- Arjan Dubai
- The Design Town
- Downtown Jebel Ali
- Dubai Creek Cultural
- Dubai Exhibition City[B]
- Dubai Festival City
- Dubai International City
- Dubai Investment Park
- Dubai Lost City
- Dubai Pearl
- Dubai World Central Residential City
- Flamingo Creek
- Godolphin River City
- International Media Production Zone
- Jebel Ali Village
- Jumeirah Garden City
- Jumeirah Park
- Jumeirah Village
- The Lagoons
- Lincoln Park Dubai
- Majan
- Porto Dubai
- Remraam
Dubailand
- Al Kaheel
- Al Sahra Desert Resort
- Andalusian Resort and Spa
- Animal World
- Astrolab Resort
- Aviation World
- Bawadi[B]
- Bio World
- Desert Kingdom
- Destination Dubai
- DreamWorks Studios Theme Park
- Dubai Sports City
- Eco-Tourism World 75 km² (28.9 mile²)
- Emerat Sports World
- Extreme Sports World
- F1-X Theme Park Dubai
- Factory Outlets
- Falconcity of Wonders[B]
- Freej Dubailand
- Giants World
- The Great Dubai Wheel[B]
- Legends of Dubailand
- Legoland Dubai
- Marvel Super Heroes Theme Park
- Plantation Equestrian and Polo Club
- Restless Planet
- Sahara Kingdom
- Sand Dune Hotel[B]
- Science and Planetariums
- Sports and Outdoor World 19 km² (7.4 mile²)
- Themed Leisure and Vacation World 29 km² (11.2 mile²)
- The Tiger Woods Dubai
- Tourism World
- Universal Studios Dubailand
- Virtual Game World
- Women's World
Notes
See also
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Dubai. |
- List of development projects in Dubai
- List of parks in Dubai
- Tourism in Dubai
- Tourist attractions in Dubai
- List of tourist attractions in the United Arab Emirates
References
- ↑ "21 Best Things to do in Dubai". blog.raynatours.com.
- ↑ http://pr.dubaitourism.ae/2013/03/07/dubai-achieves-10-million-visitors-for-the-first-time-figures-for-2012-show-a-9-3-increase-in-visitor-numbers-and-an-18-increase-in-hotel-revenues/
- ↑ http://blog.euromonitor.com/2011/01/euromonitor-internationals-top-city-destinations-ranking.html
- ↑ "5 Interesting Facts About Dubai Miracle Garden". blog.raynatours.com. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- ↑ http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/hindus-sikhs-crowd-uaes-lone-temple
- ↑ Mar Thoma Church
- ↑ St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral
- ↑ "Markets, Flea Markets and Souks in Dubai". Angloinfo Dubai. Angloinfo. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
External links
- Dubai travel guide from Wikivoyage
- The official tourism portal Of Dubai
- Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing