Landmarks in Dubai include both historic and modern structures. Some of which are Dubai Museum, Hatta Heritage Village, Burj Khalifa - the tallest tower, The Dubai Mall - the largest mall and Palm Jumeirah - the largest man-made island.

Complete your Dubai experience with:

• a visit to the historic Al Fahidi district (Al Bastakiya) comprising Al Fahidi Fort, which houses Dubai Museum
• an abra ride across the creek and
• a bargain deal in the traditional souqs.

Activities to try in Dubai

One could relax on the long stretch of clean beaches, visit the various parks in the city or enjoy a drive in the desert.

You could also take a 1.5 hour drive to Hatta where you could spend some time by the natural water pools or bash the pools in a 4WD.

Children's activities in Dubai

Following are some fun activities to try for families with children

• Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo - it is one of the largest indoor aquariums, featuring thousands of aquatic animals and a 270-degree walk-through tunnel
• KidZania- it provides a unique and realistic educational environment for children to experiment with careers through role-playing
• Dubai Ice Rink - it is an Olympic-sized rink and is located in The Dubai Mall
• Children's City - it is an edutainment centre spread across more than 80,000 sq. ft. area in Dubai Creek Park
• Wonderland and Splashland - these are amusement parks with water slides and other rides
• Dubai Safari Park - it houses approximately 2500 animal species from all over the world.

Refer to the official tourism portal of Dubai, to find out what other activities you can try in Dubai.

Find out more about Dubai:

• Sights and attractions
• Experiences
• Arts and culture
• Local culture and heritage
• Top things to do in Dubai.