Tourist Attraction Sights Around Downtown Dubai

Downtown Dubai: Attractions, Dining, Shopping And Entertainment

Downtown Dubai is the centre of Dubai, a constantly evolving hub of activity. Home to many landmarks and world-famous attractions, including Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall, and Dancing Fountains, the area is a hub of activities. The prime location in Dubai keeps downtown busy throughout the year. It attracts tourists from all over the world, offering them a luxurious lifestyle. As per Bayut’s 2020 Rental Market Report, it is the second most popular area offering luxury apartments for rent after Dubai Marina.

Downtown Dubai is a large-scale, mixed-use complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the home of some of the city's largest landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Dubai Fountain. It covers an area of 2 square kilometres (0.77 sq mi), at an estimated cost of US$20 billion upon completion.

Places To Visit In Downtown Dubai And Buy Property

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Home to some of Dubai’s famous places, the area has grown into a coveted residential address. The apartments in Dubai come in different designs and configurations, depending on the building. One can find studios in 4-bedroom units. However, upcoming (currently off-plan) buildings will also offer investors and future tenants the option of 5-bedroom flats. As is common with all major developments, each tower’s architectural style varies. From the low-rise Middle Eastern souq-inspired apartments in Dubai to the more contemporary skyscrapers, Downtown Dubai has it all!

Dubai is one of the world's most famous tourism places in Dubai, and downtown Dubai is a bustling hub of activity. Located in the city centre are the tall Burj Khalifa skyscraper and the magnificent Dubai Downtown. The city's bustling mall district, Emaar Boulevard, showcases a range of international brands and choices for drinks and food. Dubailand is another hub to explore the best of Dubai inside the region's largest open-air shopping centre where you can find top designer brands as well as popular restaurants. Below are the top attractions for tourists to visit in Downtown Dubai.

• Sheikh Zayed Road

The neighbourhood around Downtown Dubai, including the Sheikh Zayed Road, is one of the most modern areas of the city and is where you’ll find many world-class and shard-shaped skyscrapers. Sheikh Zayed Road is a famous highway in Dubai that connects the country's two biggest cities, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It's the longest road in the Emirates, with many tall skyscrapers visible from afar and forming one of the most distant skylines in the world. From shopping at prominent malls to eating at fancy restaurants or exploring boutique hotels on the road, there's plenty to see and do here for tourists searching for an experience like no other!

• Dubai Opera and the Dubai Fountain

Other attractions in Downtown Dubai are the Dubai Opera and the Dubai Fountain. The performance venue, which takes its inspiration from a traditional dhow boat, stages everything from operas and ballets to plays and stand-up comedy. Marvel at the Dubai Fountain Show on a 30-minute cruise by "abra" water taxi These traditional wooden boats are built from wood sourced from sustainable forests and are outfitted with air conditioning. The boats cruise around the Dubai Fountain, stopping at several iconic monuments along the way.

• Burj Khalifa

At night, visit the famous Burj Khalifa observation deck for a view of this spectacular area from above. The fountain show takes place daily in the afternoon and evening. The show begins at 1:00 pm on Fridays, with timings of 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm. The show lasts for about 5 minutes, where the fountains dance to the upbeat music in sync with over 6,000 lights/lasers and 50 colour projectors.

The Burj Khalifa observation deck offers the best views of Dubai from its floor 124, 125 and 148 observation decks. It is also visible from many apartments in Dubai that surround it. Visitors will need to purchase a ticket to reach the observation decks that are located on floors 124, 125 and 148. The price for the tickets ranges from AED 99 for children under the age of 10 to AED 161 for adults.

• Dubai Mall

Dubai Mall is home to both international and local brands, covering fashion, literature, technology and more. Fashion Avenue in Dubai Mall offers high-end brands like Chanel, Prada and Louis Vuitton along with electronics stores, home furnishings outlets and exclusive eateries.

Besides shopping, here are some fun activities to do in the Dubai Mall: dining, watching a movie or enjoying eKart Zabeel. All you need to get started is to register yourself and book a ride. Moreover, there are shisha cafes in Dubai Mall such as HuQQa, Cabana and Dish/Dash. India Palace Express, Texas Roadhouse and New Shanghai are popular restaurants in Dubai Mall. One can choose to dine at one of these eateries or grab a cup of coffee or snack from various cafes in Dubai Mall such as Angelina Tearoom, Coffeol and Starbucks.

• Jumeirah Beach Park

Jumeirah Beach Park is a beautiful stretch of sand and gardens, barbeques and children’s areas. It is regarded as one of the best location in Dubai. We recommend it almost as much as Al Mamzar Beach Park and it has the advantage of being closer to Downtown. But if you want to spend a full day there, you may want to make that extra effort.