Bur Dubai
2.9 miles from city centre
Bur Dubai is an important legislative centre. You’ll find the Al Fahidi Historical District and the Dubai Museum nearby – a rich collection that chronicles the city’s development. Visit The Grand Mosque – with its enormous minarets – or the traditional textile souks, restaurants and shisha cafés lined around the Dubai Creek.
Places to stay from £11 per night
Deira
5.9 miles from city centre
This area in ‘old Dubai’ offers a marked contrast to Downtown’s shiny newness. Be prepared to haggle in the traditional souks offering spices, textiles and gold jewellery. Wander along the port to watch fishermen transporting their wares on traditional dhows. Deira City Centre Mall offers dining and entertainment for the masses.
Places to stay from £11 per night
Umm Suqeim
5.8 miles from city centre
Umm Suqeim is a quiet community located along Jumeirah Beach. Wild Wadi Waterpark offers family fun in the form of slides and simulated surfing, while Jumeirah Beach is perfect for drenching in sunlight. Madinat Jumeirah Souk is an Arabian market that’s great for antiques, oils, art and more. The 7-star Burj Al Arab hotel is in this area.
Places to stay from £82 per night
Jumeirah
1.9 miles from city centre
Jumeirah is primarily a residential area but also includes the lively Madinat Souk (a traditional Arabian market). The area is filled with low-rise villas. It’s fun to rent a bike and ride alongside Jumeirah Beach, which offers 50 kilometres of pristine (and private) coastline – head to Jumeirah Beach Park for a publically accessible area.
Places to stay from £86 per night
Oud Metha
4 miles from city centre
Oud Metha is a large residential area conveniently located 10 minutes from Dubai International Airport. The designers of Wafi City and Raffles Hotel took a leaf out of Ancient Egypt when designing this shopping, dining and entertainment complex. Recover from retail therapy with a day wandering in Wonderland Theme and Water Park.
Places to stay from £22 per night
Al Karama
3.5 miles from city centre
Ay caramba! Al Karama does a roaring trade in replica goods. Burrow through its bustling backstreets and “secret rooms” to peruse endless arrays of “Prada” handbags, “Rolex” watches and “Gucci” shoes. When it comes to food, the neighbourhood is 100% genuine. Pop into Pakistani restaurant Ravi to savour spicy Biryani chicken and sweet lassi yoghurt.
Places to stay from £28 per night
Dubai Marina
11.6 miles from city centre
Dubai Marina is set to become the world’s largest man-made marina, with construction to be completed in the coming years. It’s a luxury waterfront destination with high-end commercial and residential buildings, including the Cayan Tower, the world’s tallest high-rise building with the famous 90-degree twist, as well as Marina Mall.
Places to stay from £16 per night
Home to Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, Dubai is synonymous with soaring skyscrapers that rise beautifully above sunny beaches and desert panoramas. The hallmark of this city is its diversity of attractions coupled with an abundance of opportunities to experience Arabian hospitality.
You can expect to have a packed schedule of things to do when visiting this modern Arabian city, from theme parks to desert safaris. One of the standout city landmarks is the Burj Al Arab, a sail-shaped structure set against the backdrop of the Arabian Sea. A short drive away is Downtown Dubai, home to Dubai Fountain – a visually exciting spectacle of illuminated water jets dancing to music. Thrill seekers can even experience adrenaline-pumping action at Skydive Dubai, Deep Dive Dubai and Dubai Parks and Resorts.
No trip to Dubai is complete without a shopping spree at its glitzy malls and traditional souks, or marketplaces. The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence, an open-air promenade, comes alive during the winter months while Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall offer year-round opportunities to shop for luxury goods. For local souvenirs, hop over to Spice Souk, Perfume Souk or Gold Souk.
Dubai's sun-drenched coastline – stretching from Jebel Ali to Al Mamzar – is dotted with numerous public beaches, offering everything from energising water sports to tranquil swimming spots. Kite surfers and paddleboarding enthusiasts can head to Kite Beach, while sunbathers can relax at Sunset Beach.
Dubai is served by two airports, Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport, the former being one of the busiest airports in the world.
Tonight
From £19 per night
This weekend
From £52 per night
Next weekend
From £63 per night
Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | AED 10 = £2.16 |
Language | Arabic |
Average weekend price | £150 per night |
Average weekday price | £152 per night |
Typical stay | 2 nights |
Burj Al Arab
6.6 miles from city centre
Burj Khalifa
0.2 miles from city centre
Dubai Mall
0.4 miles from city centre
The Walk at JBR
11.9 miles from city centre
Burjuman Mall
4.5 miles from city centre
Mall of the Emirates
6.9 miles from city centre
Dubai Marina Mall
11.6 miles from city centre
Ibn Battuta Mall
14.1 miles from city centre
Deira City Centre Shopping Mall
5.4 miles from city centre
City Walk Mall
1.3 miles from city centre
Dubai is beautiful.
27 March 2024
Dubai is beautiful. Everywhere is so clean, people are friendly and helpful, food is delicious. It feels so safe and civilised. I love it. So easy to get around as you have a choice of tram, metro or very reasonably priced taxi’s always available.
Dubai has been spoiled because of the amount of traffic on...
26 March 2024
Dubai has been spoiled because of the amount of traffic on the roads. More time (hours) is spent in gridlocked traffic jams than actually viewing the sites. I love the Middle East but won't be in a hurry to use Dubai again as a hub when there are others available.
Meals in the dinner cruse are tasty and sufficient.
26 March 2024
Meals in the dinner cruse are tasty and sufficient. Meals served in desert safari were not in a good taste. The places which we visited were a new experience for my family and never seen such places another country. The service staff of the most location were very helpful and not cheatable.
Always love going to Dubai for short trips and exploring new...
25 March 2024
Always love going to Dubai for short trips and exploring new areas. Plenty of great hotels and dining options to try new foods and experiences. The Treehouse at Taj has nice views and outdoor ambience for an evening out plus views of the Burj Khalifa. Miss Tees is great for trying a variety of Asian cuisine; very tasty foods.
The hotel is good, location is perfect.
23 March 2024
The hotel is good, location is perfect. The only thing staff to be more friendly. Most of them are new in field including, manager has to be more flexible and reachable. Contact details of this hotel is not reachable all the time. So before you book u should be very careful of your requirements.
Dubai is a must see.
21 March 2024
Dubai is a must see. Every time you go there you are surprised by new amazing buildings, new ideas from the volcanic mind of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum and his advisors. Go there. Stay there. It's an example of visionary projects, amazing architectures, beautiful buildings, cleanliness.
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