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Things to see in Dubai (United Arab Emirates): 58 places and when to go

Dubai is a major city in United Arab Emirates with around 1,379,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 58 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (20), With kids (17), Wildlife (11). The best known are Ski Dubai, Dubai Frame and Museum of the Future. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United Arab Emirates · 25.2319, 55.278
Population
About 1,379,000
Places
58 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Museums and art (20) · With kids (17) · Wildlife (11) · Nature (7) · Temples (5) · History (5)
Best time
November to March.
Also possible
April and October.
Nearest airport
DXB Dubai, 9.6 km as the crow flies

What to see in Dubai

The places in and around Dubai, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 34, by what you come to do:

When to go to Dubai

The best time to visit Dubai is November to March; also possible: April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time10:35
  2. FebBest time11:09
  3. MarBest time11:49
  4. AprPossible12:36
  5. MayBetter not13:14
  6. JunBetter not13:34
  7. JulBetter not13:26
  8. AugBetter not12:53
  9. SepBetter not12:08
  10. OctPossible11:23
  11. NovBest time10:45
  12. DecBest time10:26

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 13 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26. In January, 50 of the 58 places are at their best.

When to go to United Arab Emirates in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Dubai

The nearest main airport is Dubai International Airport (DXB, Dubai), 9.6 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Arab Emirates (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of United Arab Emirates, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Dubai?

The best known: Ski Dubai, Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future, Wild Wadi Water Park, Dubai Miracle Garden. In all, 58 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Dubai?

November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26.

How do you get to Dubai?

The nearest main airport is Dubai International Airport (DXB), 9.6 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Dubai as the destination and these 58 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.