Dubai Attractions
The attractions worth booking before you arrive, with live ticket links.
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Observation-deck access to levels 124 and 125 of the world's tallest building, with floor-to-ceiling glass over the skyline. Book a timed slot; sunset goes first.
Book on PlatinumlistDune bashing, sandboarding and camel rides. Morning trips are cooler and quieter; evening trips end at a camp with dinner. Pickup from your hotel is usually included.
Book on PlatinumlistThe waterpark at Atlantis, The Palm, with a big slate of slides plus a private beach and marine encounters. A full day out; go on a weekday to skip the worst queues.
Book on PlatinumlistA large indoor theme park with Marvel and Cartoon Network zones and a Lost Valley dinosaur land. Fully air-conditioned, so it works in summer when outdoor parks don't.
Book on PlatinumlistAn indoor ski resort inside Mall of the Emirates: real snow at -5°C, with skiing, snowboarding, a toboggan run and resident penguins. Jackets and boots are included.
Book on PlatinumlistDay passes for Dubai's waterparks, including Aquaventure, Wild Wadi and LEGOLAND Water Park, with current discounts listed on each.
Book on PlatinumlistTickets for Dubai's theme parks, including IMG Worlds, LEGOLAND, Motiongate and the Dubai Frame. Combo passes work out cheaper if you're doing more than one.
Book on PlatinumlistThe wider Platinumlist catalogue: observation decks, aquariums, dhow cruises and kids' activities. Useful for filling a daytime before a night out.
Book on PlatinumlistWhy this page
We don't try to index every tour in the city. This is the handful of attractions most visitors actually book — checked against their live Platinumlist pages — so you can sort a daytime plan in a couple of clicks and get back to the music.
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Weekly drop
We track verified electronic-music events across Dubai and send the weekend list on WhatsApp. Pair a daytime attraction with a night at a club or rooftop.