Dubai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dubai
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Where to stay in Dubai

Aquaventure showing rides and a water park

Palm Jumeirah

4/5(36 area reviews)

Travellers love Palm Jumeirah for its stunning beaches, and you can see more of Dubai by jumping on the metro at Nakheel Mall Station or The Pointe Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nakheel Mall and Aquaventure.

Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Mall which includes shopping and interior views

Downtown Dubai

4/5(69 area reviews)

Dubai Mall and KidZania are top sights in Downtown Dubai, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Dubai Trolley Station 1 Tram Station or Dubai Trolley Station 2 Tram Station to see more sights in the area.

Downtown Dubai
Dubai Marina featuring a marina, a city and skyline

Dubai Marina

Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Dubai Marina. Check out top attractions like Marina Beach and Dubai Marina Mall, and jump on the metro at Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 Tram Stop or Jumeirah Beach Residence 2 Tram Station to see more of the city.

Dubai Marina
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Jumeirah Beach Residence

4.5/5(41 area reviews)

A bustling marina amazing beaches and top sights from Marina Beach to The Walk – discover Jumeirah Beach Residence, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Jumeirah Beach Residence
Gold Souk which includes cbd, signage and a city

Deira

4/5(97 area reviews)

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Deira. Check out top attractions like Gold Souk and Dubai Creek, and jump on the metro at Abu Baker Al Siddique Station or Salah Al Din Station to see more of the city.

Deira
Jumeirah Mosque featuring a mosque, religious elements and interior views

Jumeirah

4/5(1 area review)

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Jumeirah. A stop by La Mer or La Mer North Beach might round out your trip.

Jumeirah
Atlantis, The Palm
Atlantis, The Palm
5 out of 5
Crescent Road, The Palm, Dubai
The price is AU$924 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$924
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,368 reviews)
"Super friendly staff and you have most things in one place and everything else is an Uber away"

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

Atlantis, The Palm
Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai
Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai
5 out of 5
Casablanca Road, Al Garhoud, Dubai
The price is AU$120 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$120
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Clean and convenient hotel. Staff not friendly both at the front desk and restaurant. No one cared about the injury my wife had due to their negligence leaving a mattress plastic corner with staples on the floor that stuck in her foot."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai
Shangri-La Dubai
Shangri-La Dubai
5 out of 5
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.o. Box 75880, Dubai
The price is AU$332 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$332
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,227 reviews)
"Very clean and very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

Shangri-La Dubai
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sunday Mega Hotel Sheikh Zayed Road Near DIFC formerly Emirates Grand Hotel
Sunday Mega Hotel Sheikh Zayed Road Near DIFC formerly Emirates Grand Hotel
4 out of 5
Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centr, Dubai
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dubai Mall and Dubai ...
6/10 (484 reviews)
"Staff were excellent"

Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025

Sunday Mega Hotel Sheikh Zayed Road Near DIFC formerly Emirates Grand Hotel
Avani+ Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites
Avani+ Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites
5 out of 5
P.O. Box 502624, Dubai Media City, TECOM, Dubai
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (420 reviews)
"Perfect place to visit Dubai, the Dubai Marina, Museum of the Future and the different parcs like Seaworld, Motiongate and Ferrari World!"

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

Avani+ Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites
Blue Beach Tower
Blue Beach Tower
5 out of 5
The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai Marina, Dubai
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Dubai. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,369 reviews)
"We could not check in until past 3pm even though we arrived at 7am and asked for an earlier check in"

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

Blue Beach Tower
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Dubai

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
207
5 - Excellent 49%
4 - Good
167
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
39
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
7
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

After i travel all Europe and living in Australia , also after all my experience in travel im in love with the most amazing country is dubai is my dream where i wish to livee !! The best weather best service best quality. Im coming back for sure

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I didn’t have enough time to do everything I wanted to do. Loved the on/ off tour bus and the desert experience.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It’s lovely small family station

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Unique and fun experience for the whole family.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Bad traffic and very expensive

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

It is worth to have a stop over, but not for tour as destination.

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