United Arab Emirates
15 Best Landmarks in United Arab Emirates
The landmarks travelers rate highest across United Arab Emirates, with what makes each worth the trip.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 738 tracked places in United Arab Emirates. Updated monthly.
Burj Khalifa
Landmark · DubaiAt 828 metres, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world by a wide margin, and the scale only registers when you're standing at its base looking up until it disappears into…
Read our full guide →The Dubai Fountain
Landmark · DubaiFree entrySet on the 30-acre lake between the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, the Dubai Fountain is the world's largest choreographed fountain system, jets shoot water up to 150 metres, lit by thousands of lights…
Read our full guide →Burj Al Arab
Landmark · DubaiFree entryThe Burj Al Arab is Dubai's most flamboyant icon, a 321-metre hotel shaped like a billowing sail, standing on its own artificial island off Jumeirah Beach.
Read our full guide →Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Landmark · Abu DhabiEmirates Palace is Abu Dhabi's monumental landmark hotel, a vast, golden-domed palace of a building set in sprawling manicured grounds and its own beach, built at staggering expense to showcase Arabian grandeur.
Read our full guide →Dubai Frame
Landmark · DubaiThe Dubai Frame is exactly what it sounds like, a colossal 150-metre golden picture frame standing in Zabeel Park, ingeniously positioned so that looking one way you see 'old' Dubai (the historic…
Read our full guide →At The Top, Burj Khalifa
Landmark · DubaiAt The Top, Burj Khalifa offers an unforgettable journey to the 124th and 125th floors of the world's tallest structure, standing at 828 meters.
Read our full guide →Observation Deck At 300
Landmark · Abu DhabiThe Observation Deck at 300 is the highest vantage point in Abu Dhabi open to the public, perched on the 74th floor of one of the landmark Etihad Towers, some 300 metres above the ground (hence the…
Read our full guide →The View Palm Jumeirah
Landmark · DubaiThe View at The Palm is a stunning observation deck near the top of the Palm Tower, on the 52nd floor, offering the single best vantage point over Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah, the famous man-made…
Read our full guide →Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Landmark · DubaiFree entryJumeirah Emirates Towers is a striking landmark on Sheikh Zayed Road, comprising two sleek towers that dominate the Dubai skyline.
Read our full guide →Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
Landmark · DubaiThe Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) is a landmark institution in Dubai's historic Al Fahidi neighborhood, dedicated to bridging cultural gaps and promoting understanding of Emirati traditions.
Read our full guide →Al Majaz Waterfront
Landmark · SharjahFree entryAl Majaz Waterfront is a vibrant leisure destination along the Khalid Lagoon in Sharjah, offering a mix of entertainment, dining, and recreational activities.
Read our full guide →Pier 7
Landmark · DubaiFree entryPier 7 is a striking landmark in Dubai's Jumeirah district, jutting out into the waters of the Arabian Gulf.
Read our full guide →Etihad Towers
Landmark · Abu DhabiEtihad Towers is a striking complex of five skyscrapers on the Abu Dhabi Corniche, known for its futuristic design and luxury offerings.
Read our full guide →Jumeirah Lake Towers
Landmark · DubaiFree entryJumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) is a sprawling residential and commercial development in Dubai, built around a series of artificial lakes.
Read our full guide →Wander with Nada
Landmark · DubaiWander with Nada offers an intimate, guided exploration of Dubai's Downtown district, led by a knowledgeable local.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the landmarks in United Arab Emirates?
Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the most reviewed, with 77,854 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of United Arab Emirates's landmarks is worth going out of your way for?
Wander with Nada in Dubai rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 600 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in United Arab Emirates has the most landmarks?
Dubai, with 11 on this list, ahead of Abu Dhabi on 3. The list spans 3 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these landmarks free to visit?
Yes, 6: The Dubai Fountain, Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Emirates Towers and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of landmarks ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 738 tracked places in United Arab Emirates. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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