Dubai Guide

Dubai landmarks

Famous sights you can spot or visit around Dubai Life's city, with links to official visitor information. Commercial properties and private schools use fictional game names; source links describe the real locations, not endorsements or offers.

Burj Khalifa

Downtown Dubai

The world's tallest building at 828 m, with observation decks on levels 124, 125 and 148.

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Peninsula Grand Residences

Peninsula · Dubai Water Canal

Canal Collective’s branded residential development at Peninsula with canal and Downtown views, swimming pools, wellness facilities and residents’ lounges.

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The Sail Hotel

Jumeirah

Sail-shaped hotel on its own island, opened in 1999.

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Dubai Frame

Zabeel Park

Giant picture-frame structure opened in 2018, framing views of old and new Dubai.

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Museum of the Future

Sheikh Zayed Road

Torus-shaped museum covered in Arabic calligraphy, opened in February 2022.

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The Dubai Fountain

Burj Lake, Downtown

Choreographed water and music shows at the foot of Burj Khalifa.

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Jumeirah Mosque

Jumeirah

One of the few Dubai mosques open to non-Muslim visitors on guided tours.

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Dubai Creek & abras

Deira / Bur Dubai

Traditional wooden abra boats ferry passengers across the Creek.

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