Landmarks, museums, heritage sites and viewpoints across the seven emirates. This guide covers 55 tourist places in Dubai, including Al Souk Al Kabeer, Al Shindagha, Downtown Dubai and Port Saeed — each with its exact location, practical details and reviews from visitors.
LandmarkPort Saeed, Dubai
The Deira Clocktower is a 1960s landmark on a roundabout in Deira — one of the first monuments of modern Dubai.
MosqueAl Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai
Iranian Mosque, Bur Dubai is a mosque in Al Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It dates from 1979.
MuseumAl Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai
Dubai Coins Museum is a museum in Al Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
MuseumAl Shindagha, Dubai
Saruq Al Hadid Archaeological Museum is a museum in Al Shindagha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
IslandPalm Jumeirah, Dubai
Palm Jumeirah is Dubai’s palm-shaped artificial island — home to Atlantis, beach clubs, the Palm Monorail and the Boardwalk.
Art galleryAl Quoz Community, Dubai
Alserkal Avenue in Al Quoz is Dubai’s arts district — converted warehouses housing contemporary galleries, an independent cinema, studios and cafés.
LandmarkDowntown Dubai, Dubai
The Dubai Fountain on the Burj Khalifa Lake is a choreographed fountain that shoots water as high as 150 metres to music and lights.
Fort & heritageAl Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai
Al Fahidi Fort is a fort and heritage in Al Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai
Akaas Visual Arts is a museum in Al Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Safa, Dubai
Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque is a mosque in Al Safa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It dates from 2011.
Al Marmoom, Dubai
Al Marmoom Heritage Village is a museum in Al Marmoom, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai
Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque is a mosque in Al Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai
Arabic Calligraphy House is a museum in Al Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Shindagha, Dubai
Camel Museum is a museum in Al Shindagha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Mushrif, Dubai
Dubai Crocodile Museum is a museum in Mushrif, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Dubai
Dubai Heritage & Culture Village is a heritage site in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Bateen, Dubai
Dubai Municipality Museum is a museum in Al Bateen, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Dubai Opera in Downtown Dubai is a 2,000-seat performing arts centre shaped like a traditional dhow, hosting opera, ballet, concerts and musicals.
Al Ruwayyah 2, Dubai
Emirates Soil Museum is a museum in Al Ruwayyah 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Mina, Dubai
Etihad Museum in Jumeirah tells the story of how the United Arab Emirates was founded in 1971, on the very site where the union agreement was signed.
Expo 2020 District, Dubai
Expo City Dubai is the legacy site of Expo 2020 — home to Al Wasl Plaza’s giant dome, the Terra and Alif pavilions and the Garden in the Sky tower.
Al Jaddaf, Dubai
Jameel Arts Centre is a museum in Al Jaddaf, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Bluewaters, Dubai
Madame Tussauds Dubai is a museum in Bluewaters, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Hamriya, Dubai
Museum of Illusions is a museum in Al Hamriya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.