The icons every traveller should see
The world's tallest building, the unmissable Dubai icon.
A choreographed water show at the foot of Burj Khalifa.
One of the largest malls on earth, with aquarium and ice rink.
An architectural marvel exploring tomorrow's worlds.
A 150-metre golden frame between old and new Dubai.
The sail-shaped silhouette that put Dubai on the luxury map.
Dubai's man-made palm-shaped island of resorts and beaches.
A glittering waterfront of skyscrapers, yachts and dining.
The waterway where Dubai began – wooden abras and old trade.
Sand-coloured walls, wind towers and the original Dubai.
Hundreds of shops glittering with 18-, 21- and 24-karat gold.
One of the few mosques in Dubai open to non-Muslim visitors.
Dune bashing, camels, falconry and dinner under the stars.
White sand, watersports and Burj Al Arab in the distance.
Pyramids of saffron, frankincense, dates and dried fruits.
Iconic resort on Palm Jumeirah with waterpark and aquarium.