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Best landmarks in Dubai

12 places from 8 Dubai travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

12 places

  1. Burj Khalifa

    Landmark ยท Downtown Dubai

    The world's tallest building at 828 m, with a glass-enclosed outdoor observation deck on floor 154 offering views over the city.

  2. The Dubai Fountain

    Landmark ยท Downtown Dubai

    A huge choreographed water show at the foot of the Burj Khalifa, created by the designers of the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas.

  3. Dubai Creek

    Landmark ยท Deira

    The historic waterway separating Deira and Bur Dubai, crossed on traditional wooden abra boats.

  4. Dubai Frame

    Landmark ยท Zabeel Park

    A giant gold-clad picture frame linking past and present, with views of old Dubai on one side and the modern skyline on the other.

  5. JBR Beach

    Landmark ยท Jumeirah Beach Residence

    Dubai's most popular beach, next to the marina, with views of passing yachts and Ain Dubai.

  6. Ain Dubai

    Landmark ยท Bluewaters Island

    The world's largest observation wheel, inspired by the London Eye, visible from JBR Beach.

  7. Burj Al Arab

    Landmark ยท Umm Suqeim

    Dubai's iconic sail-shaped tower on its own island, a highlight of the coastal skyline.

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5 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. La Mer

    Landmark ยท Jumeirah 1

    A beachfront destination in Jumeirah, often recommended among Dubai's beaches worth visiting.

  2. West Beach

    Landmark ยท Palm Jumeirah

    Man-made beach on the Palm with warm Gulf water, bars, lounges and nightclubs.

  3. Jumeirah Open Beach

    Landmark ยท Jumeirah

    A free public beach along the Jumeirah coastline.

  4. Kite Beach

    Landmark ยท Umm Suqeim

    A free public beach popular for kitesurfing.

  5. Sheikh Zayed Road

    Landmark ยท Trade Centre

    Highway of up to 12 lanes flanked by Dubai's skyscrapers and linking all seven Emirates.