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Travel Guide of Downtown Dubai in United Arab Emirates by Influencers and Travelers


Downtown Dubai, previously known as Downtown Burj Dubai, is a large-scale, mixed-use complex under development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the home of some of the city's largest landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Dubai Fountain.


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The Best Things to Do and Visit around Downtown Dubai


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1 - Burj Park

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2 - At The Top Burj Khalifa

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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Dubai Desert Safari

Wrap your retinas around the real Dubai on this sandy Arabian desert experience and Bedouin camel farm visit! First up, you'll bump across the sun-kissed sand dunes in a 4x4 on the way to a magical Bedouin camp. The sandy excursion continues as your Bedouin hosts welcome you in, sit you down for a lavish Arabian feast under the starry skies, and tantalize your eyes with some belly dancing. There's also the option of sand-boarding, henna painting, camel rides and shisha!

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4 - Asado Restaurant

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5 - Dubai

Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. Located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula on the coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai aims to be the business hub of Western Asia.

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6 - Morning | Dubai Desert Safari

Check off two Dubai must-dos without having to book separate tours or organize transport with this full-day combo. Take a morning city tour around sights and enjoy an afternoon-and-evening desert adventure with a dune bash, sunset dinner, entertainment, and more. Enjoy a perfect introduction to the glamorous city of Dubai on a comprehensive tour that covers all the popular Dubai attractions! Take a drive around the city and see the places of Old Dubai and New Dubai! Dubai is famous for its desert safaris and no Dubai tour is complete without quality time spent at a desert camp! Embark on a heady drive over the sand dunes in Toyota Land Cruiser, driven by an expert driver. Enjoy a taste of traditional Arabia with a sumptuous barbecue dinner, live belly dancing, lots of fun activities and sand dune bashing!

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7 - Burj Khalifa

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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8 - The Dubai Fountain

The Dubai Fountain is a choreographed fountain system located on the 12 hectare manmade Burj Khalifa Lake, at the center of the Downtown Dubai development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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9 - Dolphin & Whale Watching | Dubai

Discover an enchanting animal world with an entry ticket for the Dubai Dolphinarium. Check out incredible dolphin and seal performances and admire some unique species a the exotic bird show.

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10 - The Dubai Mall

The Dubai Mall is a shopping mall in Dubai. It is the largest mall in the world by total land area, and the 26th-largest shopping mall in the world by gross leasable area, tying with West Edmonton Mall and Fashion Island —both of which are older than it.

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11 - Safa Park

Safa Park is a 64 hectare urban park located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is 10.53 km southwest of the traditional center of Dubai along Sheikh Zayed Road. The park is bordered by Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Wasl Road, Al Hadiqa Street, and 55th Street. There was some demolition here many years ago.

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12 - Diving & Snorkeling | Deep Dive Dubai

   8 km away

Don't hold your breath. No, really! You'll learn how to breathe underwater on this fun introduction to scuba divers at Deep Dive Dubai, home to the world's deepest pool! Dive into fun without the need for any prior experience as your plunge into the mysterious depths and submerge yourself to an impressive 12m/40ft using top-notch scuba diving gear. Your underwater adventure kicks off with a concise yet thorough briefing on the must-knows of scuba diving and the equipment you'll use. After a splash of practice in the shallows, you'll be primed and ready to explore. Bringing someone along? Spectators can share in the thrill through the expansive viewing windows!

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13 - Level 43 Sky Lounge

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14 - Jumeirah

Jumeirah is a coastal residential area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates mainly comprising low rise private dwellings and hotel developments.

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15 - Evening | Global Village Dubai

   14 km away

There's a world's worth of entertainment inside Global Village, including 31 theme-park rides, more than a hundred carnival games, a Ripley’s Odditorium, and even a haunted house! With the meal option, you can treat your tastebuds to dining experiences from every corner of the globe – Naseem Beirut, Grand Dhaba, Belgrave, and Chin Chin. This ticket includes a food voucher worth AED 40. The famous *Ripley's Believe It Or Not!* is a quirky display of visual illusions and pop culture memorabilia, as well as a collection of stories that are so strange, they're hardly *believable*. The *Cyber City Stunt Show* is a performance that tells the story of an action-filled city and cyber cops. Watch as the "Legion 5 military troopers" take over to liberate its citizens.

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16 - Jumeirah Beach Road

Jumeira Beach is a white sand beach that is located and named after the Jumeirah district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on the coast of the Persian Gulf.

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17 - Zabeel Park

   6 km away

Zabeel Park is an urban public park located in the Zabeel district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is bounded by Sheikh Rashid Road to the north, the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road to the northwest, while the Sheikh Zayed Road cuts through the south.

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18 - Jumeirah Mosque

   6 km away

Jumeirah Mosque is a mosque in Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction began in 1976; the mosque is built in traditional Fatimid style which originated from Syria and Egypt.

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19 - Dubai Museum

   9 km away

Dubai Museum is the main museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located in the Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai.

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20 - Madinat Jumeirah

   10 km away

Madinat Jumeirah the Arabian Resort - Dubai is a 5 star resort in Dubai. It is the largest resort in the Emirate, spreading across over 40 hectares of landscapes and gardens. It is designed to resemble a traditional Arabian town.

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21 - Dubai Creek

   10 km away

Dubai Creek is a saltwater creek located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Previously, it extended to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary but as part of the new Dubai canal it extends through to the Persian Gulf.

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22 - Ski Dubai

   10 km away

Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort with 22,500 square meters of indoor ski area. The park maintains a temperature of -1 degree to 2 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

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23 - Mall of the Emirates

   10 km away

Mall of the Emirates is a shopping mall in Dubai. Developed and owned by Majid Al Futtaim Properties, it opened in November 2005 and is located at interchange four on Sheikh Zayed road.

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24 - Safari Dubai

   10 km away

Dubai Safari Park is an eco-friendly safari park located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The park's major source of energy is solar energy. The Park is located on Al Warqa 5 on the Hatta Road. The park has 2,500 animals from more than 250 species. The park replaced the Dubai Zoo on its 50th anniversary. The park plans to increase the animal number to 5000 by 2020. On May 15, 2018, the Park closed for renovations and improvements and remained closed for the next nine months.

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25 - Jumeirah Beach Hotel

   11 km away
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