Alanna's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Must see places I will personally recommend for all guests
The Dubai Mall is known for its extravagant shopping. Aside from the shopping experience, there is an aquarium, ice rink, and cinema within the mall. Not sure where to eat? The mall has many options for you to choose from. Take a walk right outside and you will find the world’s tallest building, The Burj Khalifa and enjoy the nightly fountain show. I am also able to book you a city tour with a private driver for up to (5) people.
523 locals recommend
The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall is known for its extravagant shopping. Aside from the shopping experience, there is an aquarium, ice rink, and cinema within the mall. Not sure where to eat? The mall has many options for you to choose from. Take a walk right outside and you will find the world’s tallest building, The Burj Khalifa and enjoy the nightly fountain show. I am also able to book you a city tour with a private driver for up to (5) people.
Venture off to this old part of Dubai and discover the hidden city of gold. Here at the souk you can find many jewelry such as gold or diamond and barter for a good deal. Want custom pieces? Let me refer you to a jeweler who can bring your vision to life. Don’t forget to bring your passports as they can give you tax free shopping. Not only will you find extravagant jewels here, but you can also find some exotic spices and other souvenirs. Beware some vendors will constantly haggle you and will often sell items over priced to tourists. Take the Al Jadaf metro straight to the Gold Souk.
106 locals recommend
Dubai Gold Souk
56 Al Khor StVenture off to this old part of Dubai and discover the hidden city of gold. Here at the souk you can find many jewelry such as gold or diamond and barter for a good deal. Want custom pieces? Let me refer you to a jeweler who can bring your vision to life. Don’t forget to bring your passports as they can give you tax free shopping. Not only will you find extravagant jewels here, but you can also find some exotic spices and other souvenirs. Beware some vendors will constantly haggle you and will often sell items over priced to tourists. Take the Al Jadaf metro straight to the Gold Souk.
Al Seef is a historic area where pearl diving took place. The location gives a feel of Emirati heritage that is mixed with some modern influence. It is a nice promenade to walk around and it is across from the spice and gold souk. There is some nice shopping as well as a variety of restaurants to choose from. I suggest checking out Heritage Village first and end your walking tour at Al Seef.
14 locals recommend
Al Seef by Meraas
Al Seef StreetAl Seef is a historic area where pearl diving took place. The location gives a feel of Emirati heritage that is mixed with some modern influence. It is a nice promenade to walk around and it is across from the spice and gold souk. There is some nice shopping as well as a variety of restaurants to choose from. I suggest checking out Heritage Village first and end your walking tour at Al Seef.
As the sunsets Dubai Garden Glow comes to life. This vibrant park has five different attractions in one (glow park, dinosaur park, ice park, magic park, and art park). Dubai Garden Glow is a nice attraction to visit in the evening for families with little ones. The park has over 10 million LED lights made from recycled materials. The different eye catching attractions will definitely be entertaining for the little children. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes as there is much walking.
37 locals recommend
Dubai Garden Glow Now Close will open back in October
As the sunsets Dubai Garden Glow comes to life. This vibrant park has five different attractions in one (glow park, dinosaur park, ice park, magic park, and art park). Dubai Garden Glow is a nice attraction to visit in the evening for families with little ones. The park has over 10 million LED lights made from recycled materials. The different eye catching attractions will definitely be entertaining for the little children. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes as there is much walking.
This is such a great place for families to take their little ones. Global village has different pavilions representing different countries from around the world. I would recommend this as an evening activity. Global village is great for food, entertainment, and shopping. The opening season starts in October up to April due to Dubai’s hot weather. This attraction is a baby version of Epcot in Disney world. My personal favorite spot to grab a bite is from the floating market, created to look just like in Thailand. Your little ones will definitely enjoy themselves!
46 locals recommend
Global Village القرية العالمية
إ311This is such a great place for families to take their little ones. Global village has different pavilions representing different countries from around the world. I would recommend this as an evening activity. Global village is great for food, entertainment, and shopping. The opening season starts in October up to April due to Dubai’s hot weather. This attraction is a baby version of Epcot in Disney world. My personal favorite spot to grab a bite is from the floating market, created to look just like in Thailand. Your little ones will definitely enjoy themselves!
Heritage village is located in the old part of Dubai where divers used to cultivate pearls. This is a great little area to check out to get a glimpse of what life was like back in the day. Here at Heritage village you will see huts set up and vendors selling some traditional food and snacks. I would recommend going here first then head to Al Seef.
16 locals recommend
Heritage Village
Al Khaleej StreetHeritage village is located in the old part of Dubai where divers used to cultivate pearls. This is a great little area to check out to get a glimpse of what life was like back in the day. Here at Heritage village you will see huts set up and vendors selling some traditional food and snacks. I would recommend going here first then head to Al Seef.
If this is your first time in Dubai, desert safari is a must! My driver will take you to another Emirate Sharjah so you can start off quading in open desert and take photo in the beautiful red sand (there are 7 different colors of sand throughout the UAE). After an hour of fun in the sand you will be driven to the camp for dune bashing in 4x4. Upon arrival to the camp ride camels, get basic henna, smoke shisha. There is also premiere buffet with (4) live shows! (2) belly dancers, (1) live fire show, and (1) make tannur dancer, all included in the package! Inquiry with me which you can book directly on Airbnb experience.
Dubai Desert Safari
If this is your first time in Dubai, desert safari is a must! My driver will take you to another Emirate Sharjah so you can start off quading in open desert and take photo in the beautiful red sand (there are 7 different colors of sand throughout the UAE). After an hour of fun in the sand you will be driven to the camp for dune bashing in 4x4. Upon arrival to the camp ride camels, get basic henna, smoke shisha. There is also premiere buffet with (4) live shows! (2) belly dancers, (1) live fire show, and (1) make tannur dancer, all included in the package! Inquiry with me which you can book directly on Airbnb experience.