Best views in Dubai

Best views in Dubai

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   Al Safa Park

   A beautiful planned park and one of the oldest parks in Dubai. It is a favourite for sports enthusiasts, and many visitors enjoy playing tennis, volleyball, and soccer. Children love playing games in the video arcade, or riding the Ferris wheel and bumper cars. The park even has a maze to wander through. Barbeques and picnic areas are available for those who want to make a day of it. It has lakes where you can take a boat ride and a hill that offers panoramic views of this beautiful lush green park and the gigantic Dubai skyline. But as of 2017, infrastructure are old disused and it have construction work.

   11:0–23:00·3 dirham

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   Burj Khalifa

   Khalifa Tower

   At 828 m and 160 floors this is the world's tallest structure by a long shot, over 300 m taller than the previous contender in Taipei. The observation deck at the 124th floor is the second highest in the world after the Shanghai World Financial centre. Dominating the Dubai skyline, the tower houses a hotel and a Las Vegas-inspired fountain system. The visitors' entrance is at the lower ground floor of Dubai Mall. Although the tour is called At the Top, it isn't! At 452 m it's just over halfway up the tower itself. Console yourself with the knowledge that most of the rest of the tower consists of service areas and the view below looks suitably ant-like.

   Tickets cost 199 dirham for a timed-entry ticket, usually later the same day, or 400 dirham if you do not want to wait. The lines for tickets are often very long and at peak times, they can sell out several days in advance. It is strongly recommended to book tickets online ahead of your visit. For 500 dirham you can book a "SKY" ticket that includes a trip to level 148 of the building (which is relatively empty and exclusive) for 30 minutes, along with sweets and drinks. From there, you descend to the main observatory on levels 125 and 124 to join the masses waiting to go back down. The SKY ticket also includes a brief tour of the building's private areas. If you go for 'sunrise+breakfast' option for 140 dirham you can visit floor 124 at 05:30 and after, with floor 125 opening at 08:30 - this is a great way to avoid the queues and see the city during both night and day

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   Burj al-Arab

   Tower of the Arabs

   This huge sail-shaped hotel completed in 1999 is a symbol of Dubai and its ascent in the world. The self-proclaimed world's first seven-star hotel (actually a five-star deluxe hotel) was the first icon of Dubai and still stands out on the skyline from its location on an artificial island 280 m from the beach. Entry to the hotel is restricted to hotel guests, those with a restaurant reservation (minimum spend 200AED) or a guided tour (starting from 250AED for a 60-90min tour). A smart casual dress code applies but is not strictly enforced. Make restaurant reservations in advance.

   Overnight stays over US$1800 per night after taxes/fees

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   Seawings

   Experience live areal views and sightseeing excursions of Dubai's modern skyline and dazzling landmarks. The water-based take-offs and landings further adds greater experience.

   1700 UAE

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   Sky Views Dubai

   This hotel building offers beautiful views toward Burj Khalifa from its 53rd floor observation deck. There is a 25-m glass floor walk and a ride on a glass slide included. For another dirham a walk along the edge of this building floor can be booked.

   85 dirham

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   Souk Madinat Jumeirah

   Includes 75 shops, numerous bars, restaurants and cafés, a nightclub, theatre. More expensive and targeted directly at tourists than other, general malls where residents go. Most bars and restaurants are licensed for alcohol. Nice to wander through as it has been designed to resemble a "traditional" souq, but with the modern comforts of air conditioning. Lots of souvenir-type shops.Dubai - Souk Madinat Jumeirah - panoramio.jpg

   10:00–23:00

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   The View at The Palm

   Observation deck, 5-star hotel, luxury apartments. See the spectacular views over Palm Jumeirah.

   Mon-Thu 09:00-22:00; Fri-Sun 09:00-00:00·from 100 dirham

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Dubai (CC BY-SA 4.0).