AE · Destination
UAE
United Arab Emirates
Dubai's modern skyline of skyscrapers and luxury shopping, culturally familiar and close by — a quick, comfortable getaway.
What it's known for
Modern ambition meets Gulf heritage
- 01Home to some of the world's most ambitious modern architecture and skylines.
- 02A major global hub for shopping, aviation and business travel.
- 03Built on a traditional Gulf Arab heritage of trade and hospitality.
- 04Rapidly developed from a modest trading economy into a global city within decades.
Top attractions
Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building, with panoramic viewing platforms at great height.
Palm Jumeirah
An artificial palm-shaped island, home to well-known resorts and dining.
The Dubai Mall
One of the world's largest shopping malls, home to a huge aquarium and an ice rink.
Gold & Spice Souks
Traditional markets in Deira, reflecting old Dubai before the skyscrapers.
Essential apps
Google Maps
NavigationMaps, directions and public transit coverage for most destinations.
Google Translate
TranslationCamera-based text and sign translation — useful anywhere the local language is unfamiliar.
Careem
TransportA Gulf-founded ride-hailing app with heavy coverage across Dubai.
RTA DubaiOfficial
TransportAn app from Dubai's Roads & Transport Authority (a government body) for metro, bus and taxi services.
Local insights
Neighborhoods worth visiting
Deira
Dubai's historic trading district, along Dubai Creek.
A glimpse of old Dubai before the skyscraper era.Local markets
Gold Souk
A traditional gold and jewelry market in Deira.
Dense gold-shop windows and a traditional souk atmosphere.Open in Google Maps ↗Spice Souk
A traditional spice and incense market next to the Gold Souk.
The colors and scents of Gulf spices and incense.Open in Google Maps ↗The Dubai Mall
One of the world's largest malls, with shops, restaurants, cafés and an aquarium.
Shopping, entertainment and dining under one roof next to the Burj Khalifa.Open in Google Maps ↗Restaurants & cafés
At.mosphere (Burj Khalifa)
Fine dining
A restaurant inside the Burj Khalifa on one of its highest floors, with views over the Dubai skyline. Booking recommended.
Burj Khalifa, DubaiOpen in Google Maps ↗% Arabica (Dubai Mall)
Specialty coffee
A branch of the Japanese specialty-coffee brand inside The Dubai Mall.
The Dubai MallOpen in Google Maps ↗An editorial pick by Masar Rahlati. We leave ratings and opening hours to Google Maps so they stay current — please check them before you visit.
Travel tips
- The metro is a clean, efficient way to move between the main tourist areas.
- Summers are very hot and humid — cooler months are better for comfortable outdoor visits.
Visa & Entry
Visa and entry requirements can change, and vary by nationality and passport type. Please verify the latest requirements with the relevant official authority (the destination's embassy or consulate) before travel. This page is not an official visa reference.
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