An ever-changing city, Dubai has a whole host of new Dubai tourist attractions and best attractions in Dubai to discover, and Top Spots Dubai shares the best.
1. Terra Solis, Dubai Heritage Vision (a 35-minute drive from Downtown Dubai)
Opened: December 2022
The newly opened Terra Solis is a desert glamping retreat brought to Dubai by the team behind the music festival, Tomorrowland, and is among the top Dubai tourist attractions. The chic desert retreat features a collection of lodges and tents as well as six pool lodges for those looking for a VIP experience. Head to Terra Solis for a festival-like atmosphere with famous DJs entertaining the crowds on the weekend. There’s an expansive pool to recline by during the day before you party long into the night. Guests can enjoy shisha, a pool, music, as well as food and beverage offerings like the Mesa Mediterranean eatery.
2. Expo City
Opened: October 2022
Expo City Dubai continues the legacy of the hugely popular Expo 2020 Dubai. Expo City offers up much of the entertainment offerings that visitors enjoyed during the Expo such as the Garden in the Sky observation tower and thematic pavilions including Alif – the Mobility Pavilion and Terra – the Sustainability Pavilion. The Opportunity Pavilion has been transformed into the Expo 2020 Dubai Museum while several of the country pavilions remain open to the public including the UAE Pavilion, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion and revived Luxembourg, Pakistan and Australian pavilions amongst others.
3. Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Dubai Creek
Opened: June 2022
Situated on the historic Dubai Creek, the Dubai cultural attractions at Mohammed Bin Rashid Library is the largest in the region (home to almost 1million publications!) and is designed in the shape of a traditional Islamic lectern. Set across nine levels and over 54,000sqm, there’s a fully digitalised laboratory, publications in multiple languages, as well as compilations for children, archives, specialised collections and a cafe inside.
4. Museum of the future
Opened: February 2022
The Museum of the Future is one of the Best Museums in Dubai, a cutting-edge exhibition space located near DIFC in Dubai. With seven floors of interactive displays, it explores future possibilities for the UAE and beyond.. The exhibitions cover topics such as space travel, climate change, technology, health, and more. There’s also a special area for children, where they can learn future-proof skills. The museum also includes a viewing deck with a stunning view and offers talks with experts to learn about their visions for the future. The goal is to make the museum a hub for understanding future science and tech trends.
5. Pavilion at The Beach, JBR
Opened: December 2021
Pavilion at The Beach promises year-round dining with indoor and outdoor seating options, sea and Ain Dubai views, and a host of eateries to suit every taste. Our favourites are the Japanese-Pizza concept Akiba Dori, Italian, Eataly, and vibrant Mexican eatery, La Mezcalaria. Close by there are also several notable standalone dining concepts like international fast food favourite, Cheesecake Factory. For atmospheric dining and a beach day head to Bla Bla beach club where you can perch by the bar and sip a cocktail or relax on a sunlounger which the DJ keeps energy levels high.
6. Address Sky Views or Sky Views Observatory
Opened: November 2021
A recent addition to Dubai’s tourism attractions is Sky Views Dubai. The observatory, located on level 52 of the Address Sky View hotel, is 219.5 meters above sea level and offers a distinctive view of Downtown Dubai.
Sky Scenes Three components make up Dubai: the Glass Slide, the Observatory, and the Edge Walk, each of which provides visitors with a 360-degree panorama of downtown Dubai and its most notable landmarks, including the Burj Khalifa. After taking the amazing views-filled glass elevator to the top, tourists ascend a spiral staircase to reach the 46-meter-long glass deck. Both adults and kids can ride the exhilarating Glass Slide, which takes riders through a clear tunnel. The Edge Walk is an option for thrill enthusiasts. buckle up your harnesses and make your way around the outer ledge of the skyscraper’s highest perch.
7. Aura Skypool
Opened: November 2021
Aura Skypool, situated 200 meters above the ground, boasts the title of the world’s highest floating infinity pool. With breathtaking 360-degree views of Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, JBR, Ain Dubai, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, and the sea, it’s the perfect spot for capturing Instagram-worthy photos. Dine on Asian cuisine while enjoying the stunning views from the poolside.
8. Inside Burj Al Arab
Opened: October 2021
One of the most prestigious and recognizable hotels in the world, The Burj Al Arab is renowned for its 7-star standards, opulent interior design, and first-rate culinary selections. Visitors to the Inside Burj Al Arab tour have the chance to enter a world of unsurpassed luxury during their 90-minute journey across the sail-shaped hotel. Groups of up to 12 people will be guided by one of the hotel’s butlers as they learn the hotel’s unseen tales and experience a surreal setting of modern arabesque grandeur and gold.
9. Madame Tussauds
Opened: October 2021
At Madame Tussauds Dubai, you can interact with celebrities—or at least their wax replicas. Explore the seven themed rooms inside, which feature wax replicas of 60 international and 16 regional stars. Take a photo with Nancy Ajram or Kylie Jenner! The Bluewaters shopping, entertainment, and dining options are all within walking distance of Madame Tussauds, which is situated close to the Ain Dubai observation wheel.
10. The View Palm
Opened: April 2021
Dubai is a hub for business, shopping, and tourism with year-round sun. It offers activities like visiting the world’s tallest building and a desert safari. The View Palm, a new attraction opened April 2021, is a 240m high observatory deck on the 52nd floor of the Palm Tower, providing stunning views of Palm Jumeirah, Bluewater Island, the Arabian Sea, and Dubai Marina skyline. Located near Nakheel Mall and accessible from St. Regis The Palm.
