Landmarks in Dubai

The city of Gold has much to offer. A center for some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, observatories, museums, galleries and more, Dubai’s landmarks spell architectural innovation at its finest. From the Burj Khalifa, to the Museum of the Future, Dubai Frame, the View at the Palm and more, there’s plenty to explore. If you do find yourself in Dubai, Dubai landmarks are a must-visit for the complete quintessential Dubai experience. 

Here’s a breakdown of the starting prices of various landmark tickets:

If you’re on a budget these are the cheapest available tickets you can opt for:

Infants aged 3 years and below can enter most landmarks for free while children between the ages of 4 to 12 years enjoy discounted prices on their tickets. Moreover, Headout offers discounts upto 35% on select tickets. 

Yes, there are several combo tickets available. These tickets allow you to pair up 2 or more attractions in Dubai, and access them hassle-free. 

Headout offers a relaxed cancelation policy for several attractions in Dubai allowing you to cancel or reschedule your tickets between 24 to 96 hours before the experience. 

The most famous landmarks in Dubai are the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Creek, Dubai Mall, La Mer, and Al Seef Street among many others. Here are the ones to look out for:

The must-visit landmarks in Dubai are:

Some popular historic landmarks that are a must-visit while in Dubai are:

Al Fahidi Fort is considered to the oldest landmark in the city, constructed sometime during the late 1700s. It was converted into the Dubai Museum in 1971 and is one of city's most-visited museums.

Of all the famous landmarks in Dubai, the most-visited one is arguably the Burj Khalifa.
This towering landmark hosts the world's highest observation decks on two two levels: Burj Khalifa At The Top, which includes Levels 124 & 125, and At The Top SKY, which is at Level 148. Guests can visit the observation decks on the 124th, 125th, or 148th floors and soak in the city's landscape. Moreover, Burj Khalifa also hosts several fine-dining restaurants, commercial offices, and more.

Outside the popularity of landmarks such as Burj Khalifa and Dubai Frame, Dubai is home to several underrated landmarks. Visit the JBR Walk, Love Lake, Naif Market, Dragon Mart, Basktakia Quarters, and more.

There are plenty of free things to do in Dubai. The top options are JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence), the Dubai Mall & Dubai Fountain, La Mer, Madinat Jumeirah Souq, Al Seef Village, City Walk, Palm Jumeirah, Al Qudra Lake, Spice Souq, and many more.

Yes, almost all popular attractions in Dubai offer skip-the-line entry to visitors. This will help you bypass the long waiting lines, save time, and get priority entry into the landmark of your choice. Enjoy skip-the-line entry with Burj Khalifa tickets, Dubai Frame tickets, The View At The Palm tickets, and more.

Most city passes in Dubai offer entry to several top attractions around. The Dubai Explorers Pass allows you to customize your experience and visit 3/4/5/7 top attractions in the city and offers discounts on dining, shopping, transport, and entertainment. The Go Dubai Multi-Day Pass allows you to take a step ahead and customize your itinerary: choose to visit about 30 different attractions over the course of 2/3/4/5/7 days and explore the best of the city.

These are a few hacks to make sure you don't miss out on important landmarks in Dubai.