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Downtown Dubai
Dubai’s vibrant centre is anchored by the 828m-high Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest structure, and brims with futuristic architecture, especially along Sheikh Zayed Rd and in the Dubai Design District. Downtown sights include the Dubai Mall, the Dubai Fountain and the Dubai Opera. The Dubai Canal cuts through Business Bay before spilling into the Gulf.
The Burj Khalifa overlooks the Dubai Mall, the world’s biggest shopping temple with 1200 shops and attractions such as a three-storey aquarium, an ice rink and a dinosaur skeleton. Next door is the mesmerising Dubai Fountain with choreographed dance, music and light shows nightly. There are also good views from the rooftop of the striking new Dubai Opera.
To tap into Dubai’s creative scene, swing by the emerging Dubai Design District or head straight to the hip Alserkal Avenue complex. In the industrial district of Al Quoz, the latter is a cluster of warehouses-turned-art campus with cutting-edge galleries alongside hipster cafes, a community theatre, a chocolate factory, art-house cinema and other creative enterprises. For more regional art, scan the prestigious galleries at Gate Village at the monumental Dubai International Financial Centre.
The Burj Khalifa overlooks the Dubai Mall, the world’s biggest shopping temple with 1200 shops and attractions such as a three-storey aquarium, an ice rink and a dinosaur skeleton. Next door is the mesmerising Dubai Fountain with choreographed dance, music and light shows nightly. There are also good views from the rooftop of the striking new Dubai Opera.
To tap into Dubai’s creative scene, swing by the emerging Dubai Design District or head straight to the hip Alserkal Avenue complex. In the industrial district of Al Quoz, the latter is a cluster of warehouses-turned-art campus with cutting-edge galleries alongside hipster cafes, a community theatre, a chocolate factory, art-house cinema and other creative enterprises. For more regional art, scan the prestigious galleries at Gate Village at the monumental Dubai International Financial Centre.
Aerial view of Downtown Dubai | NIKADA/GETTY IMAGES ©
Getting There & Around
Dubai Metro’s Red Line runs the entire length of Sheikh Zayed Rd.
Top SightBurj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa is a ground-breaking feat of architecture and engin...
Table of contents
- Table of Contents
- Welcome to Dubai
- Top Sights
- Eating
- Four Perfect Days
- Need to Know
- Dubai Neighbourhoods
- Deira
- Bur Dubai
- Jumeirah & Around
- Burj Al Arab & Madinat Jumeirah
- Downtown Dubai
- Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
- Dubai Experience: Let’s Do Brunch
- Worth a Trip: Abu Dhabi
- Survival Guide
- Language
- Behind the Scenes
- Our Writers