Dubai city guide & audio tour
United Arab Emirates
Top attractions in Dubai
Burj Khalifa
Rising from Sheikh Muhammad bin Rashid Road like a crystal‑shaped thorn piercing the desert sky, the Burj Khalifa makes an unforgettable first impression: a sleek glass façade that catches the sun and turns it into a kaleidoscope of light every few seconds. At 828 metres to the roof—and a full 829.8 metres when you…
The Dubai Mall
Staggered beneath the iconic Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall rises like a modern palace at 25 197° N, 55 278° E, its glass façade reflecting the desert sun and the shimmering waters of the Dubai Fountain. When it opened its doors in 2008, the mall wasn’t just a shopping centre—it was a bold statement that Dubai’s…
Ahmed Abdul Rahim Al Attar Tower
The Address Dubai Mall
The Address Downtown Dubai
Address Boulevard
Index Tower
Emirates Towers
Rising like a sleek silver sail on Sheikh Zayed Road, the Emirates Office Tower pierces the Dubai skyline at 355 metres (1,165 ft) – a height that earned it the rank of the world’s 55th‑tallest building when it topped out in 1999. Though the twin Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel sports the same number of floors, the…
Shangri La
Rose Rayhaan by Rotana
Blue Tower (HHHR Tower)
Arabian Peninsula
The first thing that jumps out when you set your eyes on the Arabian Peninsula—جزيرة العرب—is its sheer scale: 3.2 million km² of sun‑baked land, roughly the size of India, stretching from the copper‑shimmering dunes of the Rub’ al‑Khali (the Great Arabian Desert) to the verdant terraces of Yemen’s highlands. From…
Persian Gulf
The shimmering water stretches before you— a shallow, sun‑baked basin that cradles more than 235,000 km² of stories. At its narrowest point, the Strait of Hormuz pinches the sea to a mere 56 km, and the water here is unusually salty; it rolls out of the Gulf’s depths while fresher Indian‑Ocean water sneaks in along…
Bur Dubai
Chelsea Tower
21st Century Tower
Dubai World Trade Centre
Al Kefaf
Dubai International Financial Centre
Museum of the Future
Branded as a technology museum many visitors considered it more to be an expensive art museum in a beautiful building.
Self-guided walking tour of Dubai
Classic one-day Dubai: a balanced mix of Old Dubai (creeks, narrow lanes and souks) and Downtown icons (Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future, Burj Khalifa + Dubai Mall). Duration ~7–8 hours (start ~09:00). Pre-book key tickets (Burj Khalifa, Museum of the Future), wear comfortable shoes and expect short taxi/metro rides between areas.
- Museum of the Future – Museum of the Future (near Emirates Towers) — highly visual and interactive. Plan 45–75 minutes. Very popular: pre-book timed-entry tickets, check opening hours. Great for futuristic exhibits and photo opportunities.
- Burj Khalifa – Head to Burj Khalifa for the tower experience. Recommended timing: late afternoon towards sunset if you want daylight + night views. Pre-book 'At The Top' timed tickets. Expect 60–90 minutes including security and elevators.
- The Dubai Mall – Finish at The Dubai Mall (adjacent to Burj Khalifa). Options: quick visit to Dubai Aquarium (id 167), shopping, or dinner. Watch the Dubai Fountain show from the promenade in the evening — showtimes vary (typically every 30 minutes after…
Facts about Dubai
- Man-Made Creek Extension Business Bay features an artificial extension of Dubai Creek from 14 km to 26.2 km, dredging through to the Persian Gulf.
- Massive Development Scale The district will host over 240 skyscrapers across 46.9 million sq ft, designed as a complete 'city within a city'.
- Vision of Sheikh Mohammed Business Bay embodies the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to create Dubai's premier commercial and residential cluster.
- World's Tallest Hotel Home to JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, the second tallest hotel in the world, alongside numerous luxury skyscrapers.
- Pedestrian Bay Square Bay Square offers a car-free zone with canals, walkways, restaurants, and 575 offices in a pedestrian-friendly retail community.
Explore Dubai with the GuideX app
Audio stories for every place, an interactive map and personal walking routes. Free to download on iOS and Android.