1. Jumeirah Mosque cultural visit
One of the few mosques in Dubai that welcomes visitors. A guided programme explains Islam and Emirati culture, with a Q&A and light refreshments. It's a calm start to a first day.
- Area
- Jumeirah
- Hours
- Guided visits at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Saturday to Thursday (closed Fridays). Registration opens 30 minutes before each session
- Price
- AED 55 per person on the mosque's own site (the cultural centre's programme page lists AED 45, so confirm at registration)
- Getting there
- Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1. There is no Metro stop nearby, so most visitors take a taxi
- Tip
- No booking is needed, but arrive about 30 minutes early to register. The visit takes about 75 minutes. Dress modestly.
- Muslim-friendly
- A working mosque. Muslim visitors who want to pray should go outside the guided sessions and follow the mosque's instructions. It is closed for visits on Fridays.
2. Burj Khalifa: At the Top (levels 124 and 125)
The viewing decks of the world's tallest tower, with indoor and outdoor areas looking over the city and the coast.
- Area
- Downtown Dubai
- Hours
- 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily; last entry 7:00 p.m.
- Price
- From AED 169 per Visit Dubai; the At the Top ticket site lists AED 189 for levels 124 and 125. Children under 3 are free · book ahead
- Getting there
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station (Red Line), then the Metro Link Bridge to Dubai Mall
- Tip
- Book a timed ticket online. Large bags and strollers must be left at a counter, and outside food and drinks are not allowed. Children up to 16 need an adult with them.
- Muslim-friendly
- Dubai Mall next door has a mosque and prayer areas, so you can pray before or after your visit.
3. Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain
The big mall at the foot of the Burj Khalifa, with a free choreographed water, music and light show on Burj Lake right beside it.
- Area
- Downtown Dubai
- Hours
- Fountain shows: Saturday–Thursday 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., Friday 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.; every evening every 30 minutes from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Price
- Free to watch from the promenade (boardwalk and lake ride experiences are ticketed)
- Getting there
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station (Red Line) and the Metro Link Bridge to the mall
- Tip
- Show times are the ones on Emaar's page, so check the day you go. The promenade fills up in the evening, so arrive a little early.
- Muslim-friendly
- Dubai Mall has a mosque near the main entrance, with separate prayer areas and washing facilities for men and women.
4. Dubai Frame
A giant picture-frame building. You look at old Dubai from one side and the new towers from the other.
- Area
- Zabeel Park
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. daily, year-round (hours may change in Ramadan)
- Price
- AED 50 adults, AED 20 children 3–12; under 3 free
- Getting there
- Zabeel Park Gate 4; Al Jafiliya Metro station
- Tip
- Children under 12 need an adult. Strollers and large bags are stored at the Gate 4 counter. The site asks visitors to dress respectfully and does not allow outside food or drinks.
5. Gold Souk, Spice Souk and the abra crossing
Old Dubai's market lanes on the Deira side of the Creek, with around 300 gold shops, spices and Creek views. Crossing by wooden abra boat is part of the fun.
- Area
- Deira / Bur Dubai
- Hours
- Shops keep their own hours. A recent guide suggests late afternoon into the evening, and evenings are cooler
- Price
- Free to walk. Abra: AED 1 per person on the motorised traditional abra (cash), AED 2 on the heritage and air-conditioned abras
- Getting there
- Abra between Bur Dubai and Deira Old Souq stations, about 5 minutes. Deira is also on the Metro (Red and Green lines)
- Tip
- Bargaining of 20–30% off the first price is normal. Carry cash for abras and small shops. Use RTA's own abra stations and fares so you aren't overcharged. Dubai Museum at Al Fahidi Fort has been closed for restoration, so don't plan around it.
6. Al Shindagha Museum
A heritage museum in the old Shindagha quarter at the mouth of the Creek. It explains how Dubai grew from a fishing and trading town.
- Area
- Al Shindagha, Bur Dubai
- Hours
- 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily; last entry 7:00 p.m.
- Price
- AED 15 adults (entry to two houses); children and people of determination free
- Getting there
- Taxi or a walk along the Creek from the Bur Dubai abra station area
- Tip
- A good morning stop before the souks. The Dubai Culture page doesn't list a weekly closing day, so check before you go.
7. Kite Beach
A free public beach with a long running track, a children's splash area, volleyball courts and a skate park, plus food trucks and cafés.
- Area
- Umm Suqeim / Jumeirah
- Hours
- Beach access all day; most services run 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Price
- Free to enter. Parking is about AED 10 an hour; sunbeds from about AED 120 per person
- Getting there
- Jumeirah Beach Road, Umm Suqeim 1. The nearest Metro is on the Red Line and needs a taxi connection; Bus 81 serves the area
- Tip
- These figures come from a visitor guide, not an official page, so confirm on arrival. It's a public beach: bring a cover-up or modest swimwear if that suits your family.
8. Global Village (Season 31, opens October 14, 2026)
A seasonal outdoor park with pavilions for more than 90 cultures, over 3,500 shops and up to 200 rides and games.
- Area
- Dubailand
- Hours
- Season 31 opens October 14, 2026 and runs through the cooler months. Daily hours were not given in the source, so check before you go
- Price
- AED 25 Sunday–Thursday, AED 30 Friday–Saturday; free for children under 3, adults 65+ and people of determination
- Getting there
- Taxi or ride-hailing from central Dubai
- Tip
- Tuesdays are set aside for ladies and families (except public holidays). It is not open before October 14, so don't plan it for an earlier trip.
9. Dubai Miracle Garden (2026–27 season, opens October 8, 2026)
A large flower park with sculpted floral displays, open in the cooler months.
- Area
- Al Barsha South
- Hours
- Opens October 8, 2026; 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. daily
- Price
- AED 100 adults, AED 80 children 3–12
- Getting there
- Al Barsha South 3, Dubailand; taxi from the nearest Metro or central Dubai
- Tip
- This season date comes from a news report, not the garden's own site, so confirm before travelling. Tickets are sold at dubaimiraclegarden.com.
Hours and prices were checked October 1, 2026 on the sources below and can change. Tour links search GetYourGuide and Klook; some earn us a commission at no extra cost to you.
