Seven Things To Do In Dubai Before You Leave


Dubai Creek

Straddling two main areas of Dubai, Bur Dubai on the one side and Deria on the other side the creek is still the heartbeat of the city. Full of life and small Abra’s zipping across the water it is must see part of Dubai.

Sheikh Zayed Road

If there was a jugular vein of Dubai then Sheikh Zayed Road is it. Often reduced to the worlds longest traffic jam , set on both sides by cloud piercing Skyscrapers Sheikh Zayed Road is also the ultra chic place to be seen in Dubai.

Burj al Arab

The self acclaimed Seven Star Hotel, comprising 202 duplex suites, this is the place to stay when in Dubai. The Burj Al-Arab is probably one of the most iconic buildings in Dubai, with a beautiful light display taking place at night that lights up the Hotel in various colours.

Palm Jumeirah

The eighth wonder of the world, a Palm shaped man made island standing just off the coast of Dubai this is a marvel of modern engineering. Lined with Villas and mostly still under construction it houses the Atlantis Hotel another icon of Dubai.

The Malls

There are many malls in Dubai the ones worth a visit are: Emirates Mall , it has Ski Dubai an indoor ski slope. Ibn Battuta Mall for it’s themed layout and Dubai Mall the newest and biggest Mall in Dubai with 200 Gold outlets, a gigantic Aquarium and much more.

Dubai Marina

The home of the cranes in Dubai it seems this whole place is under construction, this is New Dubai and well wroth a walk around the Marina to see a city within a city rising.

Jumeirah Mosque

The most photographed building in Dubai for sure, carved in sandstone and from the Fathamid period of Islamic History it is like many things in Dubai lit up at night, creating a must have photo opportunity.