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Best neighborhoods in Dubai

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

10 places

  1. Dubai Marina

    Neighborhood ยท Dubai Marina

    A waterfront district about 25 minutes from downtown, close to the beaches, with yacht views and evening dinner cruises along the coast.

  2. Deira

    Neighborhood ยท Deira

    The heart of Dubai's old town, with narrow alleyways, classic sandstone buildings and plenty of street food.

  3. Palm Jumeirah

    Neighborhood ยท Palm Jumeirah

    A palm-shaped artificial island stretching 5 km into the Gulf and visible from space, built over six years at a cost of $12 billion.

  4. Bur Dubai

    Neighborhood ยท Bur Dubai

    A historic district across the creek from Deira, offering a calm old-town break from the skyscrapers.

  5. Downtown Dubai

    Neighborhood ยท Downtown Dubai

    A lively central district with many restaurants and views of Burj Khalifa.

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

  1. Jumeirah Lake Towers

    Neighborhood ยท Jumeirah Lake Towers

    Residential and office district with outdoor shopping, cafes and pleasant walks.

  2. Karama

    Neighborhood ยท Al Karama

    An affordable residential district with busy food streets.

  3. Bluewaters Island

    Neighborhood ยท Bluewaters Island

    A modern island district with a stunning skyline and a waterfront promenade.

  4. Al Rigga

    Neighborhood ยท Deira

    A Deira neighbourhood known for its many casual eateries.

  5. Dubai Creek Harbour

    Neighborhood ยท Ras Al Khor

    Waterfront neighbourhood along Dubai Creek with restaurants, street art, sculptures and some of the best skyline views.