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Tourist Attractions in Dubai

When travelers consider the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is usually the first location that they think of. There are lots of reasons for this. It dazzles the imagination. It has gone from a sleepy desert fishing village to one of the most modern and dynamic cities in the world in the last 50 years, a mere blink of the eye in historical terms. Visitors quickly learn about the city’s astonishing skyline, including the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, along with high-end shopping, luxurious dining, and playful nightlife. From historic alleyways in Al Fahidi to Dubai desert safari adventures to enjoying a day on pristine beaches, Dubai mixes old and new to provide visitors with a memorable experience.

Often described as a special place, Dubai is more than just a fancy city. It caters to however one chooses to define this word, travel. The thrill-seeker can go dune bashing or skydiving over Palm Jumeirah, the family can enjoy world-class theme parks and family-based aquariums, the culture vulture can visit museums, souks, and galleries, and finally, everyone can marvel at its hospitality and warm climate, sunshine year-round, coupled with cosmopolitan travel facilities. This is why millions of travelers continue to choose Dubai as their destination every year.

There are 38 tourist attractions found in Dubai. This is 42% of all tourist attractions listed in United Arab Emirates. The major types of tourist attractions listed here are landmarks and zoos. Then there is also amusement parks listed in Dubai. You may find a list of all categories of Dubai attractions on this page. Click on a category to find all attractions of Dubai of that type.

Dubai Map with Tourist Attractions

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Top Tourist Attractions in Dubai

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Dubai Tourist Attractions in the Following Categories

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Landmarks Landmarks
Zoos Zoos
Amusement Parks Amusement Parks
Museums Museums
Nature Attractions Nature Attractions

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