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Dubai  Dubai is a city which has transformed drastically over the years. Its known for its shopping & modern architecture. It also has man made islands, the worlds tallest building, world class theme parks, unique gardens and a lot more. Dubai is really hot in the summers and its best to be indoors in the day time. The best part is that most of the attractions in Dubai are indoor and air conditioned. There is a metro line in Dubai. However its best to take a combination of metro, buses and taxi to your destination. Taxi rides are not very expensive. Some times it might be most practical to find out how far the place is and directly take a taxi. Places to visit (Click on the below links for more information) Burj Khalifa Atlantis The Palm Aquaventure Waterpark Miracle Garden Mall of Emirates Dubai Mall Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo Kidzania Burj Alarab Wild Wadi Waterpark JBR Walk Desert Safari Bollywood Theme Park Motiongate Dubai IMG Worlds O

Dubai Dolphinarium  https://www.dubaidolphinarium.ae/ Dubai Dolphinarium is one of its kind fully Air conditioned indoor Dolphinarium. Experience live fun filled shows with the Dolphins and Seals. See some spectacular jumps by the dolphins & some stunts the seals perform. You could also checkout the bird show where you get a chance to see performances of some exotic birds.      Show Ti mings Monday to Saturday only. Dolphin and Seal Show : 11:00am Illusion, Dolphin & Seal Show :   3:00pm & 6:00pm Creek Park Bird Show :  12:15pm, 2:00pm, 4:15pm & 7:15pm Note: You could also choose to meet the dolphins upclose and swim with them by paying additional and choosing the Dolphin planet option. Advance booking is essential for this. Getting there Take the Green Line Metro to Dubai health care city and from there take a taxi to the Dubai Dolphinarium. Ticket cost   AED 5 is charged per person at the gate for entry. Dolphin & Seal Show Adult AED 100 &

Gurudwara  http://www.gurudwaradubai.com/ Gurudwara is a holy place of the Sikhs. Visitors from all castes and communities could visit and offer their prayers. Also observe the interesting architectural design this gurudwara has. Out of respect you would need to cover your head with the scrarfs which are available. You must also remove your shoes and place them in the available storage area.  Ti mings 4:30am - 8:30pm Getting there Take the Metro to IBN Bututa Station and from there you can take a taxi. If there is no traffic the Taxi ride should be around 5-10 minutes. Note:  The timings are as per when the post was created. Please visit the official website for latest information. Next -> Dubai Dolphinarium  Go back to Ultimate Dubai

Bounce  https://bounce.ae/ Have you ever felt like jumping on trampolines but cant as you are too old for the place? Then bounce is the place for you. It has activities for all ages. Its one of its kind trampoline park with more than 100 interconnected trampolines. Get a chance to jump high up and do some crazy moves. You could also try jumping and try a slam dunk. Get out the hidden inner child in you and just go for it having some fun all around.  Ti mings Sunday to Wednesday : 10:00am - 10:00pm Thursday :  10:00am - 12:00am Friday :  9:00am - 12:00am Saturday : 9 :00am - 9:00pm Getting there Take the Metro to First Gulf Bank Station and then either 1)Take a 20 min walk from there or 2)Take a bus no 12 from there and get down at Al Qooz Gargash 1. From that stop its a 10 min walk.  Ticket cost   For people over 110cm in height AED 80 & for kids over 3 years and under 110cm in height AED 70 (Sunday to Thursday 10am-4pm & Friday to Saturday 9am-2pm). Kids

Dubai Garden Glow  http://www.dubaigardenglow.com/index.php Dubai Garden Glow is a unique park which has 3 unique themes. -Dinosaur Park, with more than 100 animatronic dinosaurs, -Ice Park, with cool sculptures made out of ice & -Garden Glow, a large garden with everything glowing in the dark. Ti mings 4:00pm - 12:00am Getting there The closest Metro station to the Dubai Garden Glow is Al Jafiliya Station. Ticket cost   AED 60. Free entry for children Below 3 years of age. Lookout for discounts either online or through other offers.  Note:  The ticket cost & timings are as per when the post was created. Please visit the official website for latest information. Next -> Bounce Go back to Ultimate Dubai

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque  http://www.szgmc.gov.ae/en/Home Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a famous mosque in Abu Dhabi having a great architectural design. The mosque is open for visitors. However they should follow a specific dress code.  Please click here to find out appropriate clothing Ti mings Saturday to Thursday : 9:00am - 10:00pm Friday :   4 :30pm - 10:00pm During the month of Ramadan the visiting hours are 9:00am - 1:00pm and would be closed on Friday. Also its closed on the first day of Eid. Getting there The Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque is in Abu Dhabi. Note:  The timings are as per when the post was created. Please visit the official website for latest information. Next -> Dubai Garden Glow Go back to Ultimate Dubai

Ferrari World  https://ferrariworldabudhabi.com/ Ferrari World is a theme park for all Ferrari lovers. It has some thrilling rides and performances full of entertainment all inspired by Ferrari. Ti mings 11:00am - 8:00pm Park Map Park Map Getting there The ferrari world is on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Ticket cost   AED 295. For children below 1.3 meters in Height AED 230.  Free entry for children Below 3 years of age. Lookout for discounts either online or through other offers.  Note:  The ticket cost & timings are as per when the post was created. Please visit the official website for latest information. Next -> Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi Go back to Ultimate Dubai

Legoland Water Park  https://www.legoland.com/dubai/map-and-explore/water-park-rides-and-attractions/legoland-water-park/ Legoland water park is a waterpark with slides and different areas all on the theme of LEGO. Ti mings 10:00am - 6:00pm Getting there Take the Red Metro line to Jebel Ali. From there take a taxi to Dubai Parks & Resorts. Ticket cost   AED 235. There will be a minimal fee for Children under 3 years. You can get entry to both Legoland Park and Legoland Water Park by paying total of AED 285. Lookout for discounts either online or through other offers.  Note:  The ticket cost & timings are as per when the post was created. Please visit the official website for latest information. Next -> Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Go back to Ultimate Dubai

Legoland Dubai  https://www.legoland.com/dubai/ Legoland is a theme park having fun filled attractions all based on the theme of Lego. It has 6 different zones (Factory, Lego City, Imagination, Kingdoms, Adventure & Miniland). Get back your childhood memories at this theme park.    Ti mings 10:00am - 6:00pm. On weekends i.e Thursday and Friday the Park is open till 8:00pm. Park Map Park Map Getting there Take the Red Metro line to Jebel Ali. From there take a taxi to Dubai Parks & Resorts. Ticket cost   AED 235. Free entry for children below 3 years. You can get entry to both Legoland Park and Legoland Water Park by paying total of AED 285 Lookout for discounts either online or through other offers. Note:  The ticket cost & timings are as per when the post was created. Please visit the official website for latest information. Next -> Legoland Waterpark Go back to Ultimate Dubai

IMG Worlds Of Adventure  http://www.imgworlds.com/en/ IMG world of adventure is an indoor amusement park filled with fun, adventure and entertainment. Its divided into 5 zones (Marvel, Lost Valley, Cartoon Network, IMG Boulevard & Novo Cinemas). Experience thrilling rides based on your favourite marvel character like Spiderman, Hulk, Iron Man, Avengers, etc or be part of rides of famous Cartoon Network characters or experience how Dinosours were in the Lost Valley.   Ti mings Sunday to Wednesday : 11:00am - 9:00pm Thursday to Saturday : 11:00am - 10:00pm Getting there Take the Metro to Dubai Mall or Mall of Emirates station and from there take a taxi to IMG Worlds Of Adventure. Ticket cost   AED 245. For  kids under 1.2 meters in Height AED 225. Free entry for children under 1.05 meters in Height. Lookout for discounts either online or through other offers. Note:  The ticket cost & timings are as per when the post was created. Please visit the official web

Motiongate Dubai  https://www.motiongatedubai.com/EN Motiongate is a theme park inspired from Hollywood  filled with fun, adventure and entertainment. The park is divided into 5 different zones (Studio central, Columbia Pictures, Smurfs Village, Dreamworks & Lionsgate). Immerse into different themed rides and shows. Ti mings 11:00am - 10:00pm. Park Map Park Map Getting there Take the Red Metro line to Jebel Ali. From there take a taxi to Dubai Parks & Resorts. Ticket cost   AED 235. Free entry for children Below 3 years of age. Lookout for discounts either online or through other offers. You can choose 1 day 2 park options and choose motiongate along with either Legoland or Bollywood park. Note:  The ticket cost & timings are as per when the post was created. Please visit the official website for latest information. Next -> IMG Worlds of Adventure Go back to Ultimate Dubai

Bollywood Theme Park  https://www.bollywoodparksdubai.com/en Bollywood Theme Park is a theme park for all Bollywood lovers. The park is divided into 5 zones ( Bollywood Boulevard, Bollywood Film Studio, Mumbai Chowk, Rustic Ravine, & Royal Plaza).  Its a theme park filled with fun, adventure and entertainment all bollywood style. Ti mings 4:00pm - 12:00am. On some days the timings are from 2:00pm - 10:00pm Park Map Park Map Getting there Take the Red Metro line to Jebel Ali. From there take a taxi to Dubai Parks & Resorts. Ticket cost   AED 175. Free entry for children Below 3 years of age. Lookout for discounts either online or through other offers.  Note:  The ticket cost & timings are as per when the post was created. Please visit the official website for latest information. Next -> Motiongate Dubai Go back to Ultimate Dubai

Desert Safari  The Desert Safari is a thrilling experience. Basically get into an 4x4 SUV & go into the deserts up and down the different sand dunes. Some tours also offer camel riding / sand boarding /quad bike opportunities Then head to enjoy dinner with Arabic cuisine and some entertainment including performances by Belly Dancers. There are various tour operators who conduct desert safari's Next -> Bollywood Theme Park Go back to Ultimate Dubai

Jumeirah Beach Residence Walk  The walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence is a waterfront which has shops, restaurants as well as a nice promenade for a relaxing stroll in the evening or night.There will also be places for children to have some fun.As you walk around, you will find talented artists displaying their art. Next -> Desert Safari Go back to Ultimate Dubai

Wild Wadi Water Park  https://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/wild-wadi/ Wild Wadi is an outdoor Water Park  with thrilling water slides.  Its situated quite close to the Burj Al Arab. Here you will find rides for all ages. Besides thrilling rides, you can also have amazing surfing experience. For all the people who just want to relax enjoy Juha's journey along a lazy river.  Ti mings 10:00am - 5:30pm. On some days the park is open till 6:00pm. Waterpark Map Waterpark Map Getting there Wild wadi waterpark is located in front of the iconic Burj Al Arab.  Take the Metro to Mall of Emirates Station or Sharaf DG Station and from there take a taxi to Wild Wadi Waterpark. Ticket cost   Entrance fees is on the basis of height. Height of 1.1 meters or higher AED 310 & Height of under 1.1 meters AED 260.  Free entry for children Below 2 years of age. Lookout for discounts either online or through other offers.  Note:  The ticket cost & timings

Burj Al Arab  https://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/burj-al-arab/ Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel in Jumeirah. This hotel has an interesting design of a sailboat. You can visit the reception and look at the interesting interiors of the hotel as well as the water fountains.    Getting there Take the Metro to Mall of Emirates Station or Sharaf DG Station and from there take a taxi to Burj Alarab. Next -> Wild Wadi Waterpark Go back to Ultimate Dubai

Kidzania  http://www.kidzania.ae/en/default.aspx Kidzania is a must visit for Children. Children get an opportunity to learn and explore so many things by doing a role play of what adults normally do. They get a chance to become a fireman, policeman, doctor, etc. There are more than 80 different role playing activities.   Ti mings Sunday to Wednesday : 10:00am - 10:00pm Thursday to Saturday : 10:00am - 11:00pm Getting there Take the Metro and get down at Burj Khalifa/The Dubai Mall station and either take a bus from there to Dubai mall or else walk to the mall using the Metro Link Bridge. Kidzania is on Level 2 inside Dubai mall itself. Its opposite Reel Cinemas. Ticket cost   Child AED 150    &  Additional  Adult (17-64 yrs) AED 95.   Toddler (2-3 yrs) AED 95. Free entry for children Below 2 years of age. Lookout for discounts either online or through other offers. On holidays you could also choose to opt for Fastrack tickets. By paying extra you could have Pr

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo  http://www.thedubaiaquarium.com/en/ Dubai aquarium located at the Ground level of Dubai Mall has a tank with 10 million litres of water. It has thousands of sea creatures including sharks and stingrays. Going through the underwater tunnel is a great way to see these aquatic animals. Head towards the underwater zoo to get a chance to see other river and sea animals including otters, penguins, sea horses, etc.  Dont miss out on seing one of most powerful reptiles which is the King Crocodile here. Ti mings 10:00am - 12:00 midnight Aquarium Map Aquarium Map Getting there Take the Metro and get down at Burj Khalifa/The Dubai Mall station and either take a bus from there to Dubai mall or else walk to the mall using the Metro Link Bridge. Dubai Aquarium & underwater zoo is located in the Dubai mall itself. The underwater tunnel is on the ground level whereas the underwater zoo is on the 2nd level. Ticket cost   AED 100. Free entr

Dubai Mall  https://thedubaimall.com/ Dubai Mall is one of the largest malls in the world. You have lots of things to do from shopping, dining, entertainment and events. There are many interesting places in the mall like Dubai Aquarium & underwater zoo, Kidzania, Ice rink, Sega Republic, etc. You could also get your child to build & decorate his/her own bear at Build a bear workshop on the 2nd Level. Don't miss the spectacular fountain show which has the fountains dancing on the music. Ti mings Mall : 10:00am - 12:00 midnight Fountain show timings: Saturday to Thursday 1:00pm & 1:30pm and every 30 mins from 6:oopm-11:00pm. Fridays 1:30pm, 2:00pm and every 30 mins from 6:oopm-11:00pm. Mall map https://thedubaimall.com/en/map Getting there Take the Metro and get down at Burj Khalifa/The Dubai Mall station and either take a bus from there to Dubai mall or else walk to the mall using the Metro Link Bridge. Note:  The timings are as per when the post was c

Mall Of Emirates  http://www.malloftheemirates.com/ Mall of emirates is another famous multi-level shopping mall in Dubai. You have lots of things to do from shopping, dining, entertainment and events. Visit Ski Dubai which is an indoor ski resort and snow park.  You could also pay and get up close to the penguins in the penguins encounter or you could choose to just look at the Penguins march from outisde for free at 2:00pm, 4:00pm,6:00pm & 8:00pm.  Ti mings Sunday to Wednesday : 10:00am - 10:00pm Thursday to Saturday :  10:00am - 12:00 midnight Getting there Take the Metro & get down at the Mall of Emirates Station. Note: The timings are as per when the post was created. Please visit the official website for latest information.  Next -> Dubai Mall Go back to Ultimate Dubai

Miracle Garden  http://www.dubaimiraclegarden.com/ Miracle Garden is a huge garden where you can see an mind blowing arrangements of flowers. This garden boasts having more than 100 million flowers spread across different designs and structures. Perfect place to get some beautiful pictures. If you want you could pay additionally & also visit the Butterfly garden  which is next to miracle garden. You will get a chance to see around 15,000 butterflies in this indoor garden made up of 9 domes. Its open from 9:00am-6:00pm   Ti mings Sunday to Thursday : 9:00am - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday      : 9:00am - 11:00pm Address Dubai Miracle Garden, Al Barsha South 3, Barsha, Dubailand Area - Dubai Ticket cost   Adult AED 40 & Child (2-12 yrs) AED 30. Free entry for children Below 2 years of age. Lookout for discounts either online or through other offers.  Note:  The ticket cost & timings are as per when the post was created. Please visit the official webs

Aquaventure Waterpark  www.atlantisthepalm.com/marine-water-park/aquaventure-waterpark Aquaventure is a waterpark with thrilling water slides. Experience unique slides going through a transparent tube surrounded by Sharks and Rays. Either experience the adventurous rides or laze along the lazy river. This park has it all.   Ti mings 10:00am - Sunset  Getting there Take a Metro towards Jebel Ali and get down at Mall of Emirates station. From there take a taxi to Atlantis, The Palm.  Ticket cost   Entrance fees is on the basis of height. Height of 1.2 meters or higher AED 260 & Height of under 1.1 meters AED 215.  Free entry for children Below 2 years of age. Lookout for discounts either online or through other offers. You can buy a combo ticket of aquaventure & the lost chambers for discounted price. Note:  The ticket cost & timings are as per when the post was created. Please visit the official website for latest information. Next -> Miracl

Atlantis - The Palm  https://www.atlantisthepalm.com/ Atlantis - The Palm is a splendid 5 star hotel on a man made island. Besides staying in the hotel you can also experience the other attractions it has to offer.  Besides shopping and dining  y ou could also choose to visit Aquaventure waterpark or visit the Lost Chambers aquarium. You can also choose to get upclose with the Dolphins or just relax at the beach. The Atlantis is on the palm so you will be driving through the palm itself.  Map Atlantis Map Getting there Take a Metro towards Jebel Ali & get down at Mall of Emirates station. From there take a taxi to Atlantis, The Palm.   Attractions Aquaventure Waterpark The Lost Chambers Aquarium Next -> Aquaventure Waterpark Go back to Ultimate Dubai

Burj Khalifa  www.burjkhalifa.ae/ Burj Khalifa is the worlds tallest building. Visit the 124th & 125th Level in superfast elevators. From there observe 360 degree views of the Dubai skyline and birds eye view of other famous landmarks. The best time to visit is when there are clear skies.  Ti mings 8:30am - 12:00 midnight Getting there Take the Metro and get down at Burj Khalifa/The Dubai Mall station and either take a bus from there to Burj Khalifa or else walk using the Metro Link Bridge. Ticket cost   Adult (Above 12 yrs) : AED 125. However during peak hours the charges are AED 200. Child (4-12 yrs) : AED 95. However during peak hours the charges are AED 160 Peak hours keep changing. As per when the post was created the peak hours are 3pm-6:30pm. Free entry for children Below 4 years of age. Lookout for discounts either online or through other offers. You could also choose to pay extra and visit the 148 Level. Note:  The ticket cost & timings are as p

Singapore  Singapore is a city having a combination of places for sight seeing, nightlife and restaurants. It has something for people of all ages right from world class theme parks, top standard zoo, bird park and one of its kind night safari. It also has the popular sentosa island where you can spend days together experiencing the different attractions. Its become one of the worlds most prosperous countries and one of the global finance hubs. Singapore is also called as Garden city because of the ample greenery around. Singapore MRT (Metro) Map https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/public-transport/mrt-and-lrt-trains/train-system-map.html Places to visit (Click on the below links for more information) Jurong Bird Park Singapore Zoo Night safari Gardens By The Bay Singapore Flyer Sentosa Island Universal Studios Sentosa S.E.A Aquarium Sentosa Adventure Cove Waterpark Madame Tussauds Sentosa