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Your all-in-one guide to the best of Dubai
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Elegant rooftop restaurant with golden pendant lights, blue seating, and Dubai skyline at sunset through floor-to-ceiling windows.EatIllustration of elegantly dressed people shopping in a luxurious modern mall with curved glass storefronts and warm ambient lighting.ShopA blue-lit waterfront pavilion with glowing arched windows overlooks a city skyline at dusk under a crescent moon.StayPeople standing at an observation deck overlooking an illuminated city skyline at dusk.VisitChildren playing on illuminated slides and climbing structures in a modern indoor play centre with city views.Play

The Best of Dubai

Best 100 holders, Dubai Gems and award winners, across every category.

Daytime view of Burj Khalifa from Burj Park with turquoise lake and surrounding architecture
Dubai Gem
Gem
Best 100
Best 100

Burj Khalifa

9.5
Downtown Dubai
Open·From 209 AED·Iconic Buildings, Observation Decks
No offers running
Tresind Studio (St. Regis Gardens) image 1
3 Stars

Tresind Studio (St. Regis Gardens)

9.4
Bur Dubai
Closed·$$$$ · Indian, Contemporary
No offers running
Dubai Mall exterior waterfront view with yellow architecture and turquoise lagoon
Dubai Gem
Gem
Best 100
Best 100

Dubai Mall

9.4
Downtown Dubai
Closed·Mega Mall
No offers running
Illuminated resort pool with turquoise water, palm trees, draped cabanas, and evening ambient lighting at Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Best 100
Best 100

Sofitel Dubai The Palm

9.3
The Palm Jumeirah
5-Star Hotel·Luxury Resort, Beach Resort
No offers running
Horse and jockey racing on grass track during nighttime event at Meydan
Best 100
Best 100

Meydan Racecourse

8.5
Nad Al Sheba - Meydan
Racecourse
No offers running
Dubai Fountain during daytime performance with turquoise water jets and mist, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings and traditional boats
Dubai Gem
Gem
Best 100
Best 100

The Dubai Fountain

9.0
Downtown Dubai
Free·Iconic Buildings, Experiences
No offers running
Three pieces of premium nigiri sushi with red tuna, white fish, and pink fish on decorative green platter
1 Star

Hōseki

9.0
Jumeirah
Open·$$$$ · Japanese
No offers running
Interior atrium view of Mall of the Emirates showing multi-level shopping floors with geometric circular pattern
Dubai Gem
Gem
Best 100
Best 100

Mall of the Emirates

8.7
Al Barsha
Closed·Mega Mall
No offers running
Address Beach Resort Jumeirah private beach with contemporary buildings and lagoon pool

Address Beach Resort

9.0
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)
5-Star Hotel·Luxury Resort, Beach Resort
No offers running
ROAR Fitness training floor with comprehensive strength equipment, neon lighting, and Dubai skyline views
Best 100
Best 100

Roar Fitness (Downtown)

8.4
Downtown Dubai
Closed·Personal Training Studio
No offers running
Museum of the Future Dubai torus facade with Arabic calligraphy, palms and green mound
Dubai Gem
Gem

Museum of the Future

8.7
Trade Centre
Closed·From 169 AED·Iconic Buildings, Museums
No offers running
Kebab Bel Karaz at Orfali Bros with pine nuts and breadcrumb topping
1 Star
Dubai Gem
Gem
Best 100
Best 100

Orfali Bros

9.0
Al Wasl
Closed·$$$ · Middle Eastern, Contemporary
No offers running

New & Noteworthy

The best of what we have just added, across every category.

Illuminated courtyard pool at Palace Downtown surrounded by palm trees and ornate architecture at night

Palace Downtown

8.5
Downtown Dubai
5-Star Hotel·Luxury Resort, City Hotel
No offers running
Clay pot rice dish with minced meat and vegetable garnish at REIF Japanese Kushiyaki Dubai
Bib Gourmand

REIF Japanese Kushiyaki (City Centre Mirdif)

8.3
Mirdif
Closed·$$ · Japanese
No offers running
Neon-lit traditional dhow boat on Dubai Creek at night with illuminated waterfront buildings in background

Souk Al Seef

8.1
Al Hamriya
Closed·Free·Shopping Destinations, Experiences
No offers running
Internal courtyard at Souk Al Bahar featuring traditional architecture, landscaping, and waterfront views

Souk Al Bahar

7.7
Downtown Dubai
Lifestyle Center, Specialty Mall
No offers running
Expansive rooftop swimming pool with Dubai waterfront and cityscape views

InterContinental Dubai Festival City

8.4
Dubai Festival City
5-Star Hotel·City Hotel, Business Hotel
No offers running
Tableside food preparation at Zea DIFC with stone mortar and plated elements

Zea (Dubai)

8.2
DIFC
Open·$$$ · Mediterranean
No offers running
Celeste dhow cruise boat on Arabian Gulf with Dubai Observation Wheel in background

Celeste

7.7
Dubai Marina - Jumeirah Beach Residence
Open·Experiences, Dining Destinations
No offers running
Index Mall DIFC multi-level atrium with perforated ceiling, LED lighting, and central elevator structure

Index Mall

7.2
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
Closed·Community Mall, Mixed-Use Development
No offers running
Infinity pool at Park Hyatt Dubai with palm trees, white loungers and umbrellas

Park Hyatt Dubai

8.4
Deira
5-Star Hotel·Luxury Resort, Beach Resort
No offers running
Traditional Middle Eastern mezze spread with dips, vegetables, and accompaniments on woven platter

Awani (JBR)

8.2
Dubai Marina
Closed·$$ · Middle Eastern, Lebanese
No offers running
Supermarket interior aisle with organized product shelving and promotional signage

Choithrams (Al Rais)

7.0
Al Raffa
Open·Quiet·Specialty Mall
No offers running
Aerial view of InterContinental Dubai Marina's twin pool decks with sun loungers overlooking the marina waterfront

InterContinental Dubai Marina

8.4
Dubai Marina
5-Star Hotel·City Hotel, Business Hotel
No offers running
A modern interior with wooden play structures, a slide, ball pit, and glowing lights against a dark teal background.With KidsA long dining table laid with shared dishes and cocktails for a large group, under pendant lights with a city skyline behind.Big GroupsFamily viewing marine life through curved glass tunnel in underwater aquarium with rays and fish swimming overhead.Indoor EscapesBeachfront terrace with dining table, potted palms, and waterfront view of Dubai's modern skyline.Casual EatsRooftop bar with curved illuminated canopy overlooking Dubai's glittering skyline at night.Date NightA poolside table with a jug of juice and a bowl of oranges, a curved arch framing the beach and sea at dusk.WaterfrontTwo people playing padel on a floodlit court with Dubai's illuminated skyscrapers visible through the glass walls.FitnessFine dining restaurant with open kitchen, pendant lighting and Dubai skyline view through floor-to-ceiling windows at dusk.Fine Dining

Best places to eat

All

Top-rated restaurants right now, from fine dining to neighbourhood favourites.

Fine dining tasting menu courses featuring creative plating and seafood preparations at Ossiano
1 Star

Ossiano

9.0
Jumeirah
Closed·$$$$ · Modern European, Contemporary
No offers running
Avant-garde vegetarian course with botanical styling, edible flowers, and artistic wooden frame presentation
1 Star

Avatara

9.0
Dubai Hills
Closed·$$$$ · Indian, Contemporary
No offers running
Elegantly plated gourmet tapas with pear, salmon, and chocolate cake
1 Star

StreetXO (One Za'abeel)

8.8
Za'abeel
Closed·$$$$ · Asian Fusion, Contemporary
No offers running
No image
1 Star

Moonrise

8.8
Al Satwa
Closed·$$$$ · Middle Eastern, Contemporary
No offers running
Fine dining table setting at La Petite Maison DIFC with rosé wine, white wine cocktail, and elegant place settings
Best 100
Best 100

La Petite Maison

8.7
DIFC
Closed·$$$$ · Mediterranean, French
No offers running
Overhead view of premium sushi nigiri assortment with nori, garnishes and beverage service

Kokoro Hand Roll Bar (Al Serkal Ave)

8.6
Al Quoz
Closed·$$ · Japanese
No offers running
Fine dining petit fours dessert with edible flowers and crispy garnish on white plate

Row on 45

8.6
Dubai Marina
Closed·$$$$ · Modern European, Contemporary
No offers running
Premium Wagyu beef slices arranged radially with caviar garnish at TakaHisa Marina
The Plate

TakaHisa

8.6
Bluewaters Island
Open·$$$$ · Japanese
No offers running
No image
Best 100
Best 100

3 Fils

8.5
Jumeirah
Closed·$$ · Japanese, Asian Fusion
No offers running
Seared scallops dish with crispy garnish and microgreens on speckled ceramic plate at Zuma DIFC

Zuma

8.5
DIFC
Open·$$$$ · Japanese
No offers running

Things to do

All

Attractions, activities and days out worth planning around.

Diver feeding a ray among schooling fish in Aquaventure Waterpark's lagoon, Dubai

Aquaventure Waterpark

8.7
Palm Jumeirah
Closed·Water Parks
No offers running
Ski Dubai indoor snow park with lookout tower, rope bridge and snow-covered pines
Dubai Gem
Gem
Best 100
Best 100

Ski Dubai

8.6
Al Barsha
Closed·From 265 AED·Theme Parks, Experiences
No offers running
Dumbbell rack and free weights training area at Fitness Zone gym facility

Fitness Zone (City Walk)

8.6
Al Wasl
Closed·Gym, Pilates Studio
No offers running
Ornate Thai-style entrance archway with dragon sculptures at Global Village Dubai's Floating Market section
Dubai Gem
Gem
Best 100
Best 100

Global Village

8.5
Wadi Al Safa 4
Closed·From 25 AED·Shopping Destinations, Theatre & Performance
No offers running
Traditional wooden abra boats moored on Dubai Creek with heritage wind tower buildings at sunset

Dubai Creek

8.5
Dubai Creek
Free·Historical Sites, Experiences
No offers running
Madinat Jumeirah swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and traditional Arabian architecture

Madinat Jumeirah

8.4
Al Sufouh 1
Free·Shopping Destinations, Experiences
No offers running
Cardio equipment including stationary bikes and rowing machines at GymNation

GymNation (Bur Dubai)

8.4
Al Mankhool
Open·Very quiet·Gym, Yoga Studio
No offers running
Two professional Motion stationary bikes with white frames against blue background

Motion

8.4
Business Bay
Closed·Cycling Studio, Boutique Fitness Studio
No offers running
Aerial view of Dubai Miracle Garden showing colorful flower displays and geometric patterns from above
Best 100
Best 100

Dubai Miracle Garden

8.3
Al Barsha South
Closed·From 95 AED·Parks & Gardens
No offers running
Women celebrating in an infinity pool at Aura Skypool with views of Palm Jumeirah and Dubai coastline

Aura Skypool

8.3
The Palm Jumeirah
Closed·From 275 AED·Observation Decks, Experiences
No offers running