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5 Must-Dos in Dubai

Dubai is known for many things, not the least of which are the glitz and the shopping. We all know about the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, and The Dubai Mall right next to it, with over 1200 stores, 150 restaurants, indoor theme park and more. But there are some lesser-known attractions in Dubai that can turn your fun shopping vacation into a cultural adventure you never expected. The next time you’re in Dubai, make sure you see a few of these attractions too.
 

1. Dubai Creek

Though not as glitzy as the shopping malls and skyscrapers, the Creek is the heart of the city of Dubai. The saltwater estuary is where the Bani Yas tribe originally settled, and the pearl diving and fishing industries that grew from that water were the main economy in Dubai for many years. Today, you can see a lot of the history of the emirate at the Creek, as well as visiting the Dubai Museum, and alleyways full of gold, spice and textile souks. And a ride across the water in a traditional abra is one of the cheapest attractions in the city.


 

2. The Desert

When you’re in the heart of the city, it’s easy to forget that Dubai is actually itself in the heart of the desert. Drive less than 20 minutes outside of the modern city of Dubai to take a desert-safari with off-roading, quad biking, and sandboarding. When you get hungry, relax with traditional barbeques, henna and camel rides. And if a day trip isn’t enough for you, you can spend the night at a desert hotel in the dunes.


 

3. Al Fahidi

Bur Dubai is home to the historical Al Fahidi neighbourhood, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city. The traditional wind towers and maze of winding alleyways speak to a forgotten era in Dubai. Travel through the neighbourhood on foot to experience it fully, and when your feet get tired, take an abra ride to the souks on the other side of the Creek for a little market shopping. 
 


4. Dubai Canal


This 3.2km waterway runs from the Creek in Old Dubai through Business Bay to the Arabian Gulf. There is abundant public waterfront space with recreational facilities including a 3km running track and a 12km biking path. The beautiful canal waterfall can be viewed from one of the new hotels in the area, or from Business Bay. There is also a new atrium off the waterfront which is home to five delectable restaurants. 


 

5. Dubai Frame

Stand on the beautiful clear glass bridge connecting parallel vertical towers in Dubai’s Zabeel Park to get sweeping panoramic views of both old and new Dubai from 150m off the ground. This perch between two towers is The Frame, and with beautiful views of the skyline and sights as far as the eye can see, this attraction has quickly become a must-see for anyone who visits the city.