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To Visit Dubai

Shoot to the top

Shoot to the top of the world’s tallest building in high speed elevators (traveling at 10 metres per second) to take you up to the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa. The unobstructed 360 degree view of the city, desert and sea is a great starting point for your trip. For a VIP experience visit the Sky Lounge on 148th floor.

View from “At The Top”, Burj Khalifa

Golf your way through Dubai

Challenge your golf skills at one of the many lush fairways and testing greens of internationally accredited golf courses in Dubai.

Emirates Golf Club, Dubai

Emirates Golf Club, Dubai

Traditional Emirati Meal

Enjoy a traditional Emirati meal at The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding in Al Fahidi while chatting with an Emirati host about UAE culture, customs and religion.

Traditional Emirati meal at the SMCCU

Dubai Fountain Show

Watch the awe-inspiring Dubai fountain water and light show in the shadows of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.

Dubai Fountain Show

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Dolphin Encounter

For an once-in-a-lifetime experience, swim with the dolphins at Dolphin Bay in the world-famous Atlantis resort.

Dolphin Bay encounter at Atlantis, The Palm

Traditional markets- “Souks”

Get a taste of traditional Arabia at the atmospheric spice and gold souks with its dazzling array of jewellery and fragrant spice, herbs and perfumed oils.

Textile Souk in Dubai

Wadi Bashing in the desert

Go wadi bashing! A bumpy 4x4 drive through the wadis (the Arabic word for valleys or dry riverbeds) is great fun - and isolated rock pools filled with fresh mountain water provide the perfect place to cool off!

Desert Wadi Bashing

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To Visit Dubai

Dubai Art Scene

There is a vibrant arts scene developing in Dubai with numerous traditional and modern galleries throughout the city. Visit one of the many art galleries including Majlis and XVA Galleries in Al Fahidi or the Meem or Mojo Galleries in Al Quoz.

XVA Art Gallery courtyard

Local Eats

Try a shawarma, a local-style sandwich with lamb or chicken cooked on a revolving spit, topped with tahini and salad, and served with pitta bread.

Chicken shwarma with hummus

Mosque visit

Visit the Jumeirah Mosque, the largest in the city, to find out more about the religious significances of mosque design, as well as getting an insight into Emirati culture and a wider understanding of Islam.

Jumeirah Mosque

Desert Safari

Head to Dubai’s ‘outback’ to see the expansive red desert with rolling sand dunes and an unforgettable sense of timelessness.

Falconry display in Dubai Desert

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Aqua Adventure

Screech your way through Dubai’s world class water parks. Visit Aquaventure at Atlantis, one of the world’s most advanced water-attractions, which features huge slides, ‘Master Blasters’ and river rapids. For more wet and wild adventures, Wild Wadi waterpark has more than 30 rides and attractions for all the family.

Aquaventure Dubai

R&R Time

Pamper yourself and enjoy ultimate relaxation at one of the many outstanding spas.

Talise Ottoman Spa, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Abra Ride

Pick up an abra (wooden water taxi) to show you the city from the Creek before dropping you off at the souks.

Abra ride across the Dubai Creek

Dubai for sporting

Dubai is a haven for world class sporting events. Join in the action at The Dubai World Cup (March), The Dubai Desert Classic golf championship (February) or The Dubai Rugby Sevens (December).

Dubai World Cup: race for Thoroughbred horses

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Skydive over The Palm

See it all from above with a sky dive over the Palm Island in Dubai.

Skydive over The Palm

Shop til you drop

Shop til you drop at Dubai Mall the world’s biggest shopping mall, at the base of the world’s tallest building, with the world’s largest suspended aquarium!

Fashion Avenue at The Dubai Mall

Desert skiing

Ski in the desert at Ski Dubai in the Mall of the Emirates - one of Dubai’s landmark attractions and the Middle East’s first indoor ski resort.

Ski Dubai at the Mall of Emirate

Fine Dining

Spoil yourself in one of the many amazing restaurants in Dubai or indulge in the Friday Brunch Dubai institution!

Dining room of Gaucho Dubai

Dining room of Reflets by Pierre Gagnaire

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Bling Shopping

At any given time over 25 tonnes of gold is on display in jewellery shop windows in Dubai – buy some!!

Gold Souq shopping for jewellery

Culinary Trails

Discover the region’s traditional food with an authentic food tour that will take you off the beaten track for local eats.

Frying Pan Adventures – Food Trails

Sundowners

A trip to Dubai wouldn’t be complete without sitting back and enjoying the sunset at one of the beach bars or from the world’s tallest building.

Sundowner at the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort

Dubai’s Old Town

Stroll through the narrow lanes and pass the tall wind towers in the old districts of Al Fahidi District to see a glimpse of old Dubai.

Al Fahidi: Old Town of Dubai

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Government of Dubai

Department of Tourism &

Commerce Marketing Australia

& New Zealand Representative

Office Level 14 Suites 5 & 6,

3 Spring Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia T: +61 2 9956 6620

E: dtcm_aus@dubaitourism.ae W: www.dubaitourism.ae

The Arabian Gulf

Sun, sea and sand! Enjoy the calm

turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf with a

day at one of the many beaches.

The Burj al Arab and beach

Cultural Learning

Become immersed in the local culture, gorge on authentic Arabian cuisine and experience local delights first hand during Ramadan.

Coffee pouring