Most Important Things To Do In Dubai in 2022| Top Attractions| Restaurants| Spas| Tourist Places - Must Read

Most Important Things To Do In Dubai in 2022

If you're looking for the coolest things to do in Dubai, look no further. In Dubai, there are so many amazing things to do and places to visit, from beautiful beaches to magnificent rooftop bars, and big world-class nightclubs to desert getaways. And to ensure you don't miss a single one, we've compiled a list of the 30 top things to do and places to visit in Dubai right here.

Dubai Attractions

Eye Contact With Shark In Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

Gather your bravery and slip into the deep blue sea (kind of) to swim with sharks at this amazing attraction in the big shopping mall.

Location: Dubai Aquarium, Dubai Mall

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Tackle the Slopes at Ski Dubai

Just because you live in the desert does not mean you will never see snow. Although you won't see it outdoors, there will be plenty of it at Ski Dubai. Learn to ski, hang around with the penguins, and sip a hot chocolate at the snow cinema.

Location: Ski Dubai, Mall of Emirates, Barsa

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Dubai Sightseeing Bus Tour

Whether you're a resident or a visitor to Dubai, use a sightseeing bus to get around the city without driving. Various Locations

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Cherish the Trip Across Dubai Creek

Take an abra, hand over a dirham, and enjoy a smooth sail across the creek. It's a short trip to the other side, but it'll take you back to the heart of Dubai.

Location: Dubai creek

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Ride the Roller coasters at IMG Worlds of Adventures

The 1.5-million-square-foot IMG Worlds of Adventure in Dubai is the world's largest indoor theme park, and it's home to some pretty incredible rides. 

Location: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubailand

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Dubai Culture

Explore History at Dubai Museum

Do you have an extra Dhs3 in your wallet? A beautiful monument to Dubai's past may be found within the walls of Dubai's Al Fahidi Fort in Old Dubai. The ancient building has a collection of life-size dioramas depicting Emirati life in the past.

Location: Al Fahidi Historical District, Bur Dubai

Contact Details: 04 353 1862

Enjoy the Desert Safari with Arabian Adventures

You're in the desert. Why don't you explore it properly? Head out with this cool firm that will provide you with info on the environment as you explore the dunes.

Bargain at Dubai Gold and Textile Souks

In Dubai, retail therapy does not always entail visiting one of the many sprawling malls. For a more authentic experience, visit one of the many souks in the Creek.

Location: Dubai Creek, Deira

Journey to the Space at the Museum of the Future

The magnificent exterior alone will entice you to visit, but once you enter the Museum of the Future, you won't want to leave. There's a lot to explore, but seeing Earth from above and registering as a special space pioneer, picking your mission, is probably our favorite. This is a new attraction that launched in February of this year that you should tell everyone you know about.

Location: The Museum of the Future. Sheikh Zayed Road

Immerse yourself in art at TODA

The Theater of Digital Art is the first of its kind in Dubai, presenting art aficionados in the UAE with the chance to see masterpieces through digital shows accompanied by magnificent music, visual effects, and surround sound.

Location: Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, 

Dining experiences and restaurants in Dubai

Dine on a rooftop at the folly

The rooftop of this excellent restaurant boasts amazing views, and the European cuisine from this top duo is outstanding.

Location: Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim

Eat a gold burrata at FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai

Have you ever longed to try a gold burrata? Probably not, but now you can. Cinque offers cheese with truffle and is entirely covered in edible 22-karat gold.

Location: Dhs200. Cinque, FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai 

Dinner in the Sky at JBR will get your heart racing.

Prepare to be strapped into a bucket chain and dine with your legs dangling 50 meters above JBR. Gulp. From Dhs499

Location: Skydive Dubai, Dubai Marina 

Contact Details: (050 925 6341). 

Have dinner underwater in Dubai

Not exactly, but it's the closest you'll get. Ossiano features tables that look out onto Atlantis The Palm's famous aquarium, so you can watch the fish while, erhm, eating fish.

Location: Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah 

At the last exit, eat food from a food truck.

When you can't decide between two nice restaurants, cancel your plans and take the family to a food truck park.

Location: Last Exit, Sheikh Zayed Road

Nightlife in Dubai

Visit STK JBR for a ladies' night in Dubai.

Ladies' nights are popular in Dubai. Every night of the week, bars throughout the city offer free drinks and cheap dinner specials to the fairer gender. STK Dubai is a trendy steakhouse in JBR that is part dining, part party, and hosts one of the greatest women's nights in town.

Timings: Tue 7 pm-1 am.

Location: Rixos Premium Dubai, The Walk, JBR 

Contact: (04 323 0061).

Try bowling in the world’s highest bowling alley

Every bone in our body knows that there is no benefit to a bowling alley being so high up. It's the same as a bowling alley on ground level, but we can't help but want to head to Dubai's The 44 bar for some sports. This is just cool. The same can be said for the pool tables, dart boards, pinball machines, and live sports screens. 'Hip and pleasant. 

Timings: Open Sat-Thu, noon-2am; Friday, 11am-2am. 

Location: The 44, Hilton Dubai, Al Habtoor City, 

Contact Details: www.facebook.com/the44dubai (054 581 1758).

Discover a taste of Ireland at one of Dubai’s best pubs. (The Irish Village)

A Dubai institution, going strong for more than twenty years, The Irish Village and its enduring presence continue to charm hordes of ex-pats every week. The Irish Village's huge garden and homey atmosphere make it a superb low-key favorite among residents. With consistently good food, live music, and a great vibe, The Irish Village should be your default pub option.

Timings: Open daily 11 am-1 am.

Location: Garhoud 

Contact: (04 282 4750).

Live sets and Sundowners 

Soho Garden Palm Jumeirah is the place to pump up the volume of the good times. This popular hangout is located on the rooftop of Nakheel Mall and offers panoramic views of the Palm and beyond. Sundowners, live music performances, and DJ sets are among the exciting nightlife activities at Soho Garden Palm Jumeirah. Soho Garden Meydan caters to the downtown Dubai crowd.

Timings: Open 5 pm-3 am daily. 

Location: Nakheel Mall Palm Jumeirah, Rooftop West, Dubai 

Sip sunset drinks at The Penthouse

The Penthouse at FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai is one of the greatest bars in town. Every Thursday, big DJ evenings give way to a chilled-out Saturday ladies' day poolside brunch. The Penthouse's bar cuisine is great, and there's a fantastic ladies' night every Tuesday with three complimentary drinks. But it's all about the views at this rooftop bar - the most visitor-friendly panoramas in Dubai, which allows us to unleash our inner tourists as well. One of the top places to visit in Dubai with guests, the views are unrivaled and the venue is fantastically chic. Visit now.

Timings: Open Sat-Wed 4pm-3am, Thu-Fri 4pm-4am. 

Location: FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai 

Contact : (052 900 4868).

Off the beaten track – outdoors and many more in Dubai

Explore the wildlife at Ras Al Khor Sanctuary

You can see another side of Dubai at Ras Al Khor’s 6.2 sq. km sanctuary. In addition to flamingos, you can see herons, cormorants, sandpipers, ospreys, and other birds. Bring your binoculars.

Location: Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, Ras Al Khor, 

Take a stroll down Hindi Lane

This neighborhood has a great community sense, and there is also a Hindu temple. It is accessible via the lively and colorful "Hindi Lane." Non-Hindus are welcome but must remove their shoes.

Location: Bur Dubai

Dampa Seafood Grill serves seafood at the table

This is simple—you’ll get a load of food dumped straight on your table, and you'll attack it with your hands. Dig into buckets of fresh seafood tossed in tasty spices at this budget spot in Deira.

Location: Deira 

Contact: (04 299 0884).

Hike at Wadi Helo

Put on your hiking boots, take a walking companion, and head to this wadi in Sharjah, just outside Dubai. It's the best weather for getting back to nature, so take advantage of it.

Location: Sharjah

Learn to dive at Al Boom Dubai

Have you ever wanted to learn to dive? That is something you can do right here in Dubai. PADI dive training emphasizes the value of diving in groups and will prepare you to explore the open water. Keep an eye out for cool-looking fish.

Location: Al Boom Dubai, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1, 

Family activities in Dubai

Bounce around at BOUNCE X Park

Bounce Dubai’s X Park is a smart way to find your inner Spider-Man and jump around its many obstacles and pipes to work up a sweat, from its spider wall to its climbing wall. In this parkour zone, kids may let out all of their pent-up energy. Trampolining, which is described as one of the most effective exercises, is also a fun, low-impact workout that tones muscles and improves coordination. One of the greatest locations to visit with children in Dubai is Al Ain.

Jump around crazily at Air Maniax

An indoor aerial assault course with added high-tech fanciness to help record the exact moment you face-plant onto a crash mat or bounce into a ball pool. Air Maniax Dubai includes various zones with varying levels of bounce, zip, crash, and wallop. The most fun you'll have in the city will be falling over and jumping into stuff.

Location: Air Maniax, Al Quoz, 

Make a splash at Dubai's Legoland Water Park.

At Dubai's LEGOLAND Waterpark, the rides are fantastic, the water is cold, and the sun is always shining. The Joker Soaker kids' area offers just the right amount of tumbling buckets of water, water shooters, and slides. The lazy river is a terrific way to relax and remain cool, and with 20 water slides to enjoy throughout the park, there's no reason not to get wet.

Location: Dubai Parks And Resorts, Jebel Ali, Dubai,

See the penguins at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

Penguin Cove at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo in Downtown Dubai is home to 16 Antarctic Gentoo penguins. The species is indigenous to Antarctica, and visitors to the Dubai Mall's aquarium may learn more about the interesting birds. The Gentoo penguin is one of the world's 18 penguin species, and it can grow to be 90 cm tall and weigh six pounds. They can dive to depths of up to 200m at 36 kmph and stay underwater for up to seven minutes. Intrigued? Waddle along for some fun.

Location: The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, 

Soar in the air at Sky Zone

This Dubai family-fun site has over 200 locations throughout the world. Sky Zone Dubai is an indoor trampoline park with a foam zone, dodgeball arena, and zip line where tiny adrenaline junkies can work their way around. The smallest jumpers have their own toddler space to play in, and there is a fantastic café for parents where healthy snacks, in addition to pizza and chicken nuggets, are available. The coffee is also quite good.

Location: Ibn Battuta Mall