Khalid’s Guide to Dubai
Sightseeing
The Burj Khalifa, known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration in 2010, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a total height of 829.8 m and a roof height of 828 m, the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since its topping out in 2009.
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Burj Khalifa
1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid BlvdThe Burj Khalifa, known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration in 2010, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a total height of 829.8 m and a roof height of 828 m, the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since its topping out in 2009.
The Dubai Fountain is the world's largest choreographed fountain system. It is set on the 12 hectare manmade Burj Khalifa Lake, at the center of the Downtown Dubai development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
148 locals recommend
The Dubai Fountain
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid BoulevardThe Dubai Fountain is the world's largest choreographed fountain system. It is set on the 12 hectare manmade Burj Khalifa Lake, at the center of the Downtown Dubai development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Shopaholics will rejoice at The Dubai Mall - the world’s largest destination for shopping, entertainment and leisure located next to the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.
Featuring over 1,200 retail stores, two anchor department stores and hundreds of food and beverage outlets, The Dubai Mall covers more than 1 million sqm – an area equivalent to 200 football pitches.
For lovers of high fashion, over 70 signature outlets will beckon for your attention, including retailers such as Bloomingdale’s and Galeries Lafayette, the first in the Middle East.
For haute couture, head to Fashion Avenue where you can experience the latest collections from world renowned designers and brands such as Versace, Burberry and more. You can also find the finest gold jewellery in the Gold Souk as well as the latest in footwear at Level Shoes.
But that's not all, The Dubai Mall is the ultimate family entertainment destination with The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink, children’s ‘edutainment’ concept Kidzania and a massive indoor cinema complex - just some of the ways to keep everyone busy.
20 locals recommend
The Dubai Mall
Shopaholics will rejoice at The Dubai Mall - the world’s largest destination for shopping, entertainment and leisure located next to the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.
Featuring over 1,200 retail stores, two anchor department stores and hundreds of food and beverage outlets, The Dubai Mall covers more than 1 million sqm – an area equivalent to 200 football pitches.
For lovers of high fashion, over 70 signature outlets will beckon for your attention, including retailers such as Bloomingdale’s and Galeries Lafayette, the first in the Middle East.
For haute couture, head to Fashion Avenue where you can experience the latest collections from world renowned designers and brands such as Versace, Burberry and more. You can also find the finest gold jewellery in the Gold Souk as well as the latest in footwear at Level Shoes.
But that's not all, The Dubai Mall is the ultimate family entertainment destination with The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink, children’s ‘edutainment’ concept Kidzania and a massive indoor cinema complex - just some of the ways to keep everyone busy.
Beach
Dubai’s favourite beach spot for friends, families and fitness fanatics. Kite Beach is the ultimate outdoor location. Open stretches of soft white sand, and the uplifting sights, sounds and scents of the sea invite you to let loose and have fun.
134 locals recommend
Kite Beach by Meraas
Dubai’s favourite beach spot for friends, families and fitness fanatics. Kite Beach is the ultimate outdoor location. Open stretches of soft white sand, and the uplifting sights, sounds and scents of the sea invite you to let loose and have fun.
Enjoy laid-back fun at La Mer, Dubai’s eclectic beachfront. Explore bustling backstreets, treat the kids to action-packed fun, or kick back on the beach with a breeze for company.Restaurants and bars line the strip, as well as many “Instagram-worthy” locations to snap a photo.
88 locals recommend
La Mer Beach
Enjoy laid-back fun at La Mer, Dubai’s eclectic beachfront. Explore bustling backstreets, treat the kids to action-packed fun, or kick back on the beach with a breeze for company.Restaurants and bars line the strip, as well as many “Instagram-worthy” locations to snap a photo.
Neighborhoods
Enjoy the widest selection of shopping, dining, indoor skiing and cinema experiences in Dubai at Mall of the Emirates.
354 locals recommend
Mall of the Emirates
Sheikh Zayed RoadEnjoy the widest selection of shopping, dining, indoor skiing and cinema experiences in Dubai at Mall of the Emirates.
Downtown Dubai is the city’s busy tourism hub, home to the towering Burj Khalifa skyscraper, with its observation deck, and the dancing Dubai Fountain, where crowds gather to watch music and light shows. The sprawling Dubai Mall offers global fashion brands and casual eateries, while Emaar Boulevard has a chic cafe scene. The Dubai Opera hosts dance, opera and musicals in a striking dhow-shaped building.
84 locals recommend
Downtown Dubai
Downtown Dubai is the city’s busy tourism hub, home to the towering Burj Khalifa skyscraper, with its observation deck, and the dancing Dubai Fountain, where crowds gather to watch music and light shows. The sprawling Dubai Mall offers global fashion brands and casual eateries, while Emaar Boulevard has a chic cafe scene. The Dubai Opera hosts dance, opera and musicals in a striking dhow-shaped building.
Retail & Entertainment
The perfect place to pickup your souvenir, or just revel in the gorgeous architecture. This souk is an authentic re-creation of a typical middle eastern marketplace, filled with style, ambience, shops, restaurants and bars! Enjoy a boat ride while you take in the views of Burj Al Arab in the distance. Truly a must-visit destination!
68 locals recommend
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud StreetThe perfect place to pickup your souvenir, or just revel in the gorgeous architecture. This souk is an authentic re-creation of a typical middle eastern marketplace, filled with style, ambience, shops, restaurants and bars! Enjoy a boat ride while you take in the views of Burj Al Arab in the distance. Truly a must-visit destination!
Food scene
Cute, cosy bohemian healthy eatery offering freshly home-cooked meals! It is the perfect spot to meet with friends over breakfast, set up your work space for the day and enjoy a good cup of coffee.
Brambles
Cute, cosy bohemian healthy eatery offering freshly home-cooked meals! It is the perfect spot to meet with friends over breakfast, set up your work space for the day and enjoy a good cup of coffee.
Social Company is the neighbourhood gathering spot for healthy breakfasts, leisurely lunches, quick eats and after-work tipples. Complete with on-trend dishes in a comfy, stylish setting, this all-day eatery can be found just off the lobby of Zabeel House. Start your day with waffle salmon eggs Benedict, before tucking into one of the loaded bowls or burgers for lunch or share the likes of gooey baked camembert and spicy calamari pakora on the terrace, washed down with an ice-cold beverage.
Social Company
Social Company is the neighbourhood gathering spot for healthy breakfasts, leisurely lunches, quick eats and after-work tipples. Complete with on-trend dishes in a comfy, stylish setting, this all-day eatery can be found just off the lobby of Zabeel House. Start your day with waffle salmon eggs Benedict, before tucking into one of the loaded bowls or burgers for lunch or share the likes of gooey baked camembert and spicy calamari pakora on the terrace, washed down with an ice-cold beverage.