See & Visit
Bastakiya. One of the last remaining pockets of Old Dubai, home to many reconstructed buildings in the traditional style, the atmosphere is very evocative and there are a lot of delightful art galleries and cafes to explore.
Souks (markets) — an Arabian word. One of Dubai's greatest attractions.
Deira Covered Souk, Al-Sabkha Road
Deira Old Souk or Spice Souk, 67 Street
Deira Gold Souk, Sikkat al-Khali Street
Perfume Souk, Sikkat al-Khali Street
Electronics Souk, Al-Sabkha Road and Al-Maktoum Hospital Road
Dubai Souk, Bur Dubai
Opening hours: Sat–Thurs 07:00–12:00 and 17:00–19:00, Fri 17:00–19:00.
Free admission.
Al Ahmadiya School
Deira. Dubai's first school, built in 1921, and now restored.
Dubai Museum
Al Ibn Abi Talib Road. Social history of the Emirate.
Al-Fahidi Road
Tel: (04) 353 1862.
Opening hours: Sat–Thurs 08:30–20:30, Fri 14:30–20:30.
Admission charge.
Jumeirah Mosque
Jumeirah Road, Jumeirah 1.
Shindagha District — Home to the open museums of the Heritage Village, and has the home of former Sheikh Rashid Al-Maktoum.
Burj al-Arab Hotel — (7-star hotel).
Burj Dubai — The world’s tallest structure and still growing taller every day. It is over 800 m tall (300 m taller than Taipei 101, the previous record-holder) and was expected to be completed in September 2009.
Palm Islands — The three largest artificial islands in the world.
Atlantis Hotel
Majlis Ghorfat Um-Al-Sheef
17 Street, off Al-Jumeirah Road
Tel: (04) 394 6343
Opening hours: Daily 07:30–14:30 and 16:30–21:00
Admission charge.
Heritage Village
Near Shindagha Tunnel, Al-Shindagha Road
Tel: (04) 393 7151
Opening hours: Sat–Thurs 08:00–22:00, Fri 08:00–11:00 and 16:00–22:00
Free admission.
Children’s City
Creekside Park
Tel: (04) 334 0808
Website: childrencity.ae
Opening hours: Sat–Thurs 09:00–20:30, Fri 15:00–20:30
Admission charge.
