Desert · Half day
Desert Safari
4x4s on the dunes, sunset and dinner at camp. In the evening, in the morning, with an overnight stay in the desert or in a private 4x4.
From 165 AED per personDetails →
Attractions
Must-See in Dubai on Your First Time
On a first time in Dubai it is easy to get confused by everything. It is worth combining one visit in each style: a famous tower, an experience in the desert, something from Old Dubai, and water.
On this page we have gathered the classic attractions you can book with us, divided by type. The price and details appear on every ticket. The ages and safety requirements appear on every ticket.
Type
Downtown · About an hour and a half
Burj Khalifa
The tallest building in the world: 828 metres. An observation deck on levels 124–125, or from level 148.
From 184 AED per personDetails →
Marina and Creek · Evening
Cruises and Yachts
A dhow boat on the old Creek or in the Marina, dinner on the water, or a private yacht.
From 68 AED per personDetails →
Palm Jumeirah · Full day
Aquaventure
The Atlantis water park: a Guinness record for the number of slides, a beach and a lazy river.
From 399 AED per personDetails →
Zabeel Park · Short visit
Dubai Frame
A giant picture frame with a glass floor: old Dubai on one side, the new city on the other.
From 71 AED per personDetails →
Seasonal · From 14.10.2026
Global Village
A seasonal evening park with pavilions from dozens of countries, food and shows. Open from October to May.
From 38 AED per personDetails →
Seasonal · From 8.10.2026
Miracle Garden
The largest natural flower garden in the world: 150 million flowers in a season.
From 68 AED per personDetails →
The Dubai Mall · Air-conditioned, all year
Dubai Aquarium
A giant tank in the middle of The Dubai Mall, a tunnel that passes beneath sharks and rays, and an underwater zoo on the floor above.
From 211 AED per personDetails →
Inside Mall of the Emirates · indoor, all year
Ski Dubai
Real snow inside a shopping mall: a snow park with sledges and tubing, plus a ski slope for people who already know how to ride.
From 237 AED per personDetails →
A view from the air · 12–22 minutes
Helicopter Flight over Dubai
The Palm, Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa from above, on a shared flight of 12, 17 or 22 minutes.
From 695 AED per personDetails →
The whole city · half a day
Dubai City Tour
Old and new Dubai in one tour: the Creek, Al Fahidi, Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab and the Dubai Frame.
From 103 AED per personDetails →
The Creek · walking tour and boat ride
Old Dubai and an Abra Ride on the Creek
The lanes of Al Fahidi with their wind towers, the Al Seef promenade, and a crossing of the Creek in a wooden abra.
From 86 AED per personDetails →
The whole city · 24 hours to 5 days
Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus in Dubai
An open-top double-decker bus that runs between Dubai's main sites: the souks and the Creek, the Dubai Frame, Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Atlantis. Get on and off as often as you like while the ticket is valid.
From 147 AED per personDetails →
Downtown · half an hour to an hour
Dubai Fountain Boardwalk and Lake Ride
A floating boardwalk 272 metres long on the lake at the foot of Burj Khalifa, about 9 metres from the fountain jets. Or a ride in a wooden abra on the lake during the show. Two ways to see the fountain show up close.
From 87 AED per personDetails →
Al Fahidi · an hour and a half
A Cultural Meal at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU)
Sit on cushions in the courtyard of an old wind-tower house in Al Fahidi, taste Emirati dishes, and ask an Emirati host everything you wanted to know about life, customs and religion in the Emirates.
From 162 AED per personDetails →
Old Dubai · land and water on one bus
Wonder Bus Dubai, Amphibious Old Town and Creek Tour
An amphibious bus that drives through Old Dubai and then splashes into the Creek, with a live guide, VIP seats, snacks and a drink.
From 445 AED per personDetails →
The classics
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, with an observation deck on floors 124–125 or on floor 148. A desert safari includes jeeps in the dunes, a sunset and dinner at a camp, and there are versions for the evening, for the morning, with an overnight stay or in a private jeep. Dubai Frame is a giant picture frame with a glass floor, showing Old Dubai on one side and the new on the other.
Old Dubai and the water
Old Dubai and the Abra Creek Cruise include the alleys of Al Fahidi with the wind towers, the Al Seef promenade and a crossing of the Creek on a wooden abra. If you prefer a longer cruise, Cruises & Yachts offers a dhow with dinner, in the Creek or in the Marina. On the Fountain Promenade you can watch the show from a floating promenade or from an abra cruise on the lake.
Indoors and treats
Dubai Aquarium includes a tunnel that passes under sharks and an underwater zoo, and Ski Dubai is a snow park inside a mall, the place for skiing in Dubai. Aquaventure is the Atlantis water park, with a beach and a lazy river.
Getting to know a lot in a short time
A Dubai city tour connects the Creek, Al Fahidi, Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab and Dubai Frame. A hop-on hop-off tourist bus goes between the main sites and lets you get on and off. And a Dubai night tour shows the lit skyline and Madinat Jumeirah.
Frequently asked questions
What is worth doing in Dubai on a first time?
A combination of Burj Khalifa, a desert safari, Old Dubai and a cruise gives a broad picture.
How many attractions are worth doing in one day?
One to two a day, with time to rest.
What suits an evening?
A dhow cruise with dinner, a night tour or the show on the Fountain Promenade.
Can I get to know the city without much planning?
Yes, a city tour or a hop-on hop-off bus covers the main sites.
Are the attractions suitable for children?
The ages and safety requirements appear on every ticket.
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