Kite Beach — Dubai
The most usable free beach in Dubai: soft sand, clean water, changing rooms, showers, a 14 km running…
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The directory
Every place we have recorded across the seven emirates — the ones we have visited and the ones we have not, each one labelled.
Places in The directory
Mall of the Emirates
Dubai’s other giant mall, and the one with Ski Dubai — a real indoor ski slope with actual…
The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall is a large shopping and leisure centre in Downtown Dubai, developed by Emaar. It is…
Dubai Creek abra crossing
The Dubai Creek abra crossing is the traditional wooden boat service run by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority…
Spice Souk
A small warren of alleys beside the Gold Souk selling spices, dried fruit, nuts, frankincense and saffron out…
Gold Souk
A covered street in Deira lined with gold and jewellery shops. Gold is sold by weight at the…
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
The restored quarter of coral-and-gypsum houses with wind towers, courtyard cafés and small galleries. It is the oldest…
Dubai Frame
A 150-metre picture frame in Zabeel Park with a glass-floored walkway across the top. One side looks over…
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The Dubai Fountain
The Dubai Fountain is the show of water, light and music on Burj Khalifa Lake in Downtown Dubai,…
Burj Khalifa — At the Top
At the Top is the observation deck attraction inside Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai, operated by Emaar Entertainment.…
The Green Planet
The Green Planet at City Walk, Al Wasl is an indoor rainforest visit. Choose it when your group…
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Etihad Museum
Choose Etihad for the story of the federation Etihad Museum is a focused choice when you want to…
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