# Burj Khalifa 8 
Inaugurated in 2010 and standing at a height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft) the eye-catching Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world.
The observation deck on the 124th floor at 555 m is the second highest in the world (surpassed by Shanghai Tower in 2015) and offers a spectacular 360-degree view of Dubai.
Skyscraper Total Height: 829 m | Observation Deck Height: 555 m | View Type: Glass Windows, no exterior | Completed: 2010 | Total Cost: US$1.5 billion
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# Dubai Fountains 6 
Known worldwide as the largest choreographed fountain system, the spectacular Dubai Fountains can shoot 83,000 liters (22,000 gallons) of water up to 152.4 m (500 ft) into the air at any moment, accompanied by a wide range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music.
The system features many high-pressure water jets and shooters, six hundred lights, and twenty-five colored projectors. It is located on the twelve hectares (30-acre) man-made lake beneath Dubai Mall. The fountains are designed by the creators of the Fountains of Bellagio in Vegas and built at a cost of US$218 million.
Fountains Total Cost: US$218 million | Inaugurated: 2009
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# Burj al-Arab 6 
Shaped like a sail and standing 321 meters high on its own small artificial island, the iconic Burj Al-Arab is one of the world's tallest, most famous, and most luxurious hotels.
If you are not staying at this (extremely expensive) hotel, you can gain entry by booking a guided tour to visit the lobby, a small museum, the terrace, and the presidential suite.
Skyscraper and Hotel Total Height: 321 m | Top Floor: 197.5 m | Completed: 1999 | Number of Rooms: 202 | ⚠️ reserve your visit time well in advance
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# Museum of the Future 6
Housed in a spectacular and extraordinarily beautiful and complex structure, this recently opened museum is an exhibition space for innovative and futuristic ideologies, services, and products.
For visiting the exhibitions, you must reserve a ticket well ahead (more than one month), but even just admiring the incredible building from the outside and visiting the lobby is breathtaking.
Museum Opened: February 2022 |
⚠️ Pre-booking at least 1 month ahead required
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# Miracle Garden 6
The spectacular Miracle Garden is the world's largest natural flower garden featuring over fifty million flowers and 250 million plants.
Famous attractions inside the garden include a spectacular Emirates Airbus A380 display along with an 18-meter floral structure of Mickey Mouse.
Flower Garden Land Area: 0.72 km2 / 780,000 sq ft / 177 acres | Opened: 2013 | Flowers: 50 million | Plants: 250 million
by shalika Malintha / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0
# Dubai Frame 6
The observation deck of this spectacular gold-frame building offers outstanding views over Dubai with a bridge connecting the two towers. The frame reflects the connection between the emirate's soulful heritage and its visionary future.
Modern Architecture | Viewpoint Total Height: 150 m | Observation Deck Height: 140 m | View Type: Glass Windows | Completed: 2018 | Total Cost: US$60 Million / AED 230 million | Architect: Fernando Donis (Mexico)
# Dubai Aquarium 6
The gigantic viewing panel itself is the top attraction of this world-class aquarium (#8 in our list of the best aquariums in the world), situated inside Dubai Mall.
It contains over three hundred sharks and rays, including the largest collection of Sand Tiger sharks in the world, but other popular denizens consist of sumo-sized groupers and massive schools of pelagic fish. A special 'lunar-cyclic' lighting system changes the ambiance of the tank depending on the time of day.
Aquarium Tank: 10 million liters | Tunnel: 48 m | Viewing Panel: 32 m wide / 8.3 m high | Established: 2008 | Species: 85 | Rank in Our List of The Best Aquariums in The World: 8
by Vladimir Yaitskiy / CC BY-SA 3.0
# The View at the Palm 5 
This observation deck (with an outdoor terrace and a premium VIP Lounge) offers outstanding 360-degree views over the spectacular Palm Jumeirah, a man-made group of islands resembling the fronds of a palm tree, the Arabian Gulf, and over Dubai.
Skyscraper | Viewpoint Total Height: 240 m | Observation Deck Height: 240 m | View Type: Glass Windows and Outdoor | Completed: 2021
# Dubai Mall 5
With 1200 stores Dubai Mall is one of the world's largest shopping malls (even the largest by total land area). Attracting over fifty-four million visitors each year it features numerous entertainment facilities, such as a world-class aquarium, an ice-skating rink, a Rainforest Cafe, and Dubai Fountain just outside of the mall.
Shopping Mall Opened: 2008 | Shops: 1,200 | Retail Floor Area: 502,000 m2 / 5,400,000 sq ft
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# Dubai Creek 5
Otherwise known as Khor Dubai, this 14km (8.7 miles) natural seawater inlet separates the city into two towns with the modern Deira to the north and the older section Bur Dubai to the south.
Tidal Water Channel Length: 14 km / 8.7 mile
by yeowatzup / CC BY-SA 2.0
#12 | Heritage Village 5
Open between November and April, the Global Village is an open-air cultural and entertainment venue where you can visit over 30 pavilions representing more than 70 countries from around the world.
Shopping Venue Established: 1995 | Pavilions: 20 | Visitors (2021): 6'000,000
by Slayym / CC BY-SA 4.0
#14 | The Lost Chambers Aquarium (at Atlantis the Palm) 5
This spectacular aquarium is housed inside the 5-star Atlantis the Palm Hotel. The main tank features huge manta rays and distinct types of sharks.
Aquarium Biggest Tank: 11 million liters | Total Water Volume: ca. 12 million liters | Viewing Panel: ca. 15 m wide / ca. 15 m high (2x, from the aquarium and from the hotel) | Species: 400 | Established: 2008 | Rank in Our List of The Best Aquariums in The World: #15
#15 | Jumeirah Mosque 5
This pure-white stone mosque is considered the most beautiful in Dubai. Modeled after the much larger Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Jumeirah Mosque is an impressive example of modern Islamic architecture.
Mosque | Modern Architecture Established: 1979
by trolvag / CC BY-SA 3.0
#16 | Aquaventure Waterpark (at Atlantis the Palm) 5
Based at Atlantis, The Palm, this world-class water park is home to over thirty exciting rides and attractions.
Waterpark Rides: 30 | Area: 17 hectares
by skhakirov / CC BY-SA 2.0
#17 | Jumeirah Beach 5
This scenic white sand beach is one of the most popular in Dubai.
City Beach Water Temperature: 23° C [Jan]-32° C [Jul] | Type: White Sand
by Aidas U. / CC BY-SA 3.0
#18 | Mall of the Emirates 5
Home to more than 900 stores and services, this mall hosts family leisure activities including Ski Dubai, the 500-seat capacity Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre, and Magic planet, one of the largest indoor family entertainment centers in Dubai.
Shopping Mall Opened: 2005 | Shops: 900+ | Retail Floor Area: 220,000 m2 / 2,400,000 sq ft
#19 | Dubai Opera 5
This spectacular 1901-seat performing arts center was designed by Janus Rostock of Atkins.
Opera House | Modern Architecture Completed: 2016 | Architect: Janus Rostock | Total Cost: $102 million) | Capacity: 1,901 visitors
by Musicfan122 / CC BY-SA 3.0
#20 | Dubai Marina 5
Located along a canal set slightly back from the seafront, the Marina is one of the nicest places to go for a walk in Dubai. The area is lined with yachts, cafés and restaurant terraces, and offers breathtaking views.
