Dubai - UAE ๐Ÿช | Things to do | Activities Map

Dubai - UAE ๐Ÿช | Things to do | Activities Map

This guide is a comprehensive list of things to do in Dubai. It pairs great with my "5-Day Dubai Itinerary"!
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After living in Sharjah, UAE for a couple years I am happy to share what I know about the area. We frequently went in to Dubai and had a great experience there. I want to give you inspiration and ideas of what to do in Dubai.ย 

For an itinerary to map out exact activities based on proximity, check out my 5 Day Dubai Itinerary.

Check my Thatch library for my lists on things to do in Sharjah, places to eat, and tips for visiting the area.ย 

Sights

The Dubai Fountain
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Ras Al Khor
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Dubai Frame
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Burj Al Arab
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To get onto the Island that the Burj Al Arab sits on you must have a reservation for the hotel or one of the restaurants! So make a reservation for a great meal and enjoy.
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IMAGINE Show - Dubai Festival City Mall
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Adventure

Ski Dubai
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You can rent everything except gloves, so bring your own or buy a pair in the shop. Kids can do a class while parents ski. Check age restrictions if you have young kids!
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Motiongate Dubai
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IMG Worlds of Adventure
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Legolandยฎ Dubai
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Skydive Dubai
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At The Top, Burj Khalifa
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It can be a bit confusing finding the entrance in the mall (it's HUGE). Buy your tickets ahead of time for the time slot that works for you. Daytime is nice since you can see around a bit (unless there's a sandstorm). Nighttime is kinda nice though because everything is lit up.
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Water

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Wild Wadi Waterpark Jumeirah
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Aquaventure Waterpark
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You can bring towels or rent some. Kids areas. Adults only areas. You can order food and drinks. They have amazing slides and group rides. Try them all if you dare!
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Jumeirah Public Beach
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Museums

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
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Dubai Garden Glow
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Museum of The Future
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Dubai Dolphinarium
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Dubai Museum
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Very cheap to visit, I think it was about 3 Durhams when we went. There is the fort at ground level with art for sale. Then you go underground for the museum which is modern and nice.
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The Green Planet
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Beautiful indoor "rainforest". You can order tickets ahead or on-site.
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Dubai Miracle Garden
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Dubai Butterfly Garden
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Museum Of Illusions
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Shopping

Dragon Mart
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Dubai Outlet Mall
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Souk Madinat Jumeirah
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Free parking. Great restaurants and a nice souk for shopping. We always loved the Belgian Beer Cafe. You can view the Burj Al Arab from this location.
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Souk Al Bahar
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Bur Dubai Souk Market
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Global Village
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Dubai Gold Souk
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Dubai Spice Souk
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah. I am a travel blogger (8+ yrs) and have lived in: Utah ๐Ÿง‚, South Florida ๐ŸŠ, Sharjah UAE ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช, and Southern California ๐ŸŒต. I believe strongly in taking advantage of your surroundings and getting to know the area you live in. I love to curate content and materials based on places I know well and have been to myself. I am also an artist and mom. So I love to travel outdoors a lot, be in beautiful spaces, and teach my kids from a young age to enjoy and adapt to these things as well. I think most travel can be "family" travel and that our dream trips can include our kids. But also trips without kids are an absolutely treat!
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