Tourist Attractions in the United Arab Emirates

  • Al Ain National Museum – Stone Age remains & pre–oil era history.
  • Al Ain Zoo – White lions, crocodiles, apes & penguins.
  • Al Bastakiya – Historic district of pre-modern Dubai.
  • Aldar headquarters building – Architecture.
  • Aquaventure Waterpark – Waterslides, zip line circuit & beach.
  • Burj Al Arab – Luxury hotel with posh dining & beach.
  • Burj Khalifa – 160-story skyscraper & observation deck.
  • Dolphin Bay – Dolphin encounters & diving in a lagoon.
  • Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo – High-tech marine family attraction.
  • Dubai Creek – Golf, marina, river, Santiago Calatrava and safari.
  • Dubai Dolphinarium – Indoor venue with dolphin & seal shows.
  • Dubai Gold Souk – Buzzing marketplace for gold jewellery.
  • Dubai Marina – The Beach at JBR & designer shopping.
  • Dubai Miracle Garden – Garden, butterfly and desert.
  • Dubai Museum – Circa-1787 fort housing a history museum.
  • Dubai Spice Souk – Market and shopping.
  • Ferrari World Abu Dhabi – Motorsport-themed entertainment complex.
  • IMG Worlds of Adventure – Sprawling indoor theme park with rides.
  • Jebel Hafeet – Mountain and tomb.
  • Jumeirah Beach – Beach, camel and marina.
  • Jumeirah Beach Hotel – High-end beachside hotel with 6 pools.
  • Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel – Architecture.
  • Jumeirah Lake Towers – Marinas and lakes.
  • Legoland® Dubai – Bollywood, water park, amusement park and park.
  • Madinat Jumeirah – Upscale hotel resort with private beach.
  • Mall of the Emirates – Vast retail complex with a ski centre.
  • Motiongate Dubai – Bollywood, amusement park, roller coaster, park and water park.
  • Mushrif Park – Park with model village & sports areas.
  • Palm Islands – Water parks, parachuting, marinas, aquariums and dolphins.
  • Palm Jumeirah – Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk & stylish clubs.
  • Qasr al-Hosn – Landmark 18th-century palace & fort.
  • Saadiyat Island – Beaches, museums, golf, turtles and art.
  • Saeed Al Maktoum House – House museum with historic artifacts.
  • Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum – Museum and palace.
  • Ski Dubai – Mountain-themed attraction with snow.
  • The Dubai Fountain – Huge, choreographed fountain complex.
  • The Dubai Mall – Expansive shopping & leisure complex.
  • The Green Planet Dubai – Rainforest, forest and desert.
  • The Lost Chambers Aquarium – Aquarium with an Atlantis theme.
  • The World – interesting place.
  • Wild Wadi Water Park – Outdoor water park with rides & slides.
  • Yas Island – Water parks, formula one, golf, roller coasters and marinas.
  • Yas Marina Circuit – Formula one, marina, cycling and auto racing.
  • Zabeel Park – Park.