Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Souk Madinat Festive Market
Festive market by the waterways
Season: December 15 to January 7
Free to visit
- Burj Khalifa from Downtown Dubai
- Burj Al Arab from Souk MadinatFree
- Museum of the Future from 25H HotelFree
- Atlantis The Palm from The PointeFree
- Burj ParkFree
- Dubai Canal
- UAE Flag GardenFree
- Dubai Fountain
skyline · Downtown Dubai
Burj Khalifa from Downtown Dubai
Watch the world's tallest tower transform
- Free views of the world's tallest building from Downtown Dubai, with nightly light shows and Dubai Fountain performances.
- Spectacular day or night.
photo spot
Burj Al Arab from Souk Madinat
The sail-shaped icon lit up
- Free viewing spot of Dubai's iconic sail-shaped hotel from Souk Madinat terrace.
- Majestic by day, elegantly lit at night.
photo spot
Museum of the Future from 25H Hotel
Museum of the Future's golden glow
- Free viewing spot of Dubai's futuristic museum from 25H hotel terrace near Monkey Bar.
- Stunning architectural photography opportunity.
photo spot · Palm Jumeirah
Atlantis The Palm from The Pointe
The crown jewel of Palm Jumeirah
- Free beach area at The Pointe offering perfect views of the iconic Atlantis resort.
- Great photo spot of Palm Jumeirah's crown.
park garden
Al Jaddaf Walk
Sunset promenade with skyline views
Season: winter
natural landmark
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Wild flamingos in the city
Season: Winter (October-March): 7:30am-5:30pm
Al Khawaneej Walk
Love locks and food trucks
Season: winter
park garden · Downtown Dubai
Burj Park
Front-row seats to Burj Khalifa
- Public park in Downtown Dubai with excellent views of Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain.
- Free entry with plenty of photo opportunities.
Nad Al Sheba
Keturah Reserve
Olive tree avenue in luxury development
park garden
Dubai Canal
Pedestrian bridges over flowing waters
- Picturesque waterway with Instagram-worthy pedestrian bridges and skyline views.
- Great for walks and photography.
beach
Umm Suqeim Beach
Sunset beach beside the sail
photo spot
Museum of the Future Photo Spots
Frame the future from underground
photo spot
Sheikh Zayed Road Pedestrian Underpass
Frame Dubai's skyline from underground
landmark · Kite Beach
UAE Flag Garden
Walk through 3,000 UAE flags
- A patriotic installation of 3,000 flags forming the Expo 2020 logo at Kite Beach.
- Free to visit during winter season.
landmark
Dubai Marina Art Installations
Art installations along the marina promenade
scenic overlook
Dubai Creek Harbour
Golden skyline from the Creek shore
Al Seef Christmas Festival
Meet Santa by the tallest tree
Season: Christmas, 5 PM onwards
show · Downtown Dubai
Dubai Fountain
Choreographed water dances nightly
- The world's largest choreographed fountain system performs mesmerizing water shows set to music at the base of Burj Khalifa.
- Free and spectacular.