Dubai walking tour & city guide
The world's tallest tower and old creek-side souks.
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Dubai grew from a small pearl-diving and trading town into one of the world's most futuristic cities in just a few decades. It is famous for superlatives, from the Burj Khalifa to giant malls, but its old creek, souks and wind-tower houses still tell the story of its past.
Downtown and the Marina
The Burj Khalifa, at 828 meters, is the tallest building in the world, with observation decks on the 124th, 125th and 148th floors. At its foot, the Dubai Fountain dances to music every evening, and the Dubai Mall is one of the largest shopping centers on Earth.
Dubai Marina is a canal lined with skyscrapers and a waterfront promenade, next to the beaches of JBR. Palm Jumeirah, the palm-shaped artificial island, is home to luxury hotels and beach clubs.
Old Dubai
Along Dubai Creek, the Al Fahidi Historical District has restored wind-tower houses, museums and art galleries. Traditional abra water taxis cross the creek for one dirham to Deira, home to the Gold Souk and the Spice Souk.
Top sights in Dubai
- 1
Burj Khalifa
The tallest building in the world.
- 2
Dubai Fountain
A musical fountain show every evening.
- 3
Dubai Marina
Skyscrapers along a waterfront canal.
- 4
Al Fahidi Historical District
Old wind-tower houses by the creek.
- 5
Gold and Spice Souks
Traditional markets in Deira.
Food markets & where to eat in Dubai
Al Karama
A district famous for affordable South Asian food.
Deira souks
Shawarma and juice stalls near the markets.
JBR The Walk
Restaurants along the beachfront.
Food to try in Dubai
Shawarma
Grilled meat wrapped in flatbread.
Luqaimat
Sweet dumplings drizzled with date syrup.
Machboos
Spiced rice with meat, an Emirati classic.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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