Landmarks

Opened in January 2010, the Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building. The iconic building in Down Town Burj Dubai features the Armani Hotel, the world’s largest shopping mall (The Dubai Mall), restaurants and residences.

Website: www.burjkhalifa.ae

One of Dubai’s truly iconic structures. Designed to resemble a billowing sail at a height of 321m, the Burj Al Arab dominates the Dubai coastline, especially at night when it is lit up in multicolour lights.

Rising 39 floors above the city, the Dubai World Trade Centre’s office tower houses the regional headquarters of many of the world’s largest corporations. Alongside, a modern conference centre and fourteen exhibition halls host an active program of international trade fairs that attract exhibitors and visitors from all over the world.

Dominating Bani Yas Square in the heart of Deira is Deira Tower with its distinctive circular ‘cap’. An early example of the effort to blend modern architecture with the older surroundings, Deira Tower incorporates features designed to soften the impact of the harsh summer climate on the occupants of shops, offices and apartments within. Nearby on the Creekside, strong vertical lines ending in arches on the skyline identify Al Owais Tower.

The Dubai World Trade Centre is the focal point of a modern business district emerging along Sheikh Zayed Road. Ultra-modern towers of glass and steel that reflect Dubai’s international and cosmopolitan outlook line both sides of the city’s main highway to Abu Dhabi.

Launched in 2001, Palm Jumeirah is the project that started it all. A man-made island in the shape of a cultural icon, Palm Jumeirah increased Dubai's shoreline by 100% and created a destination of world-class hotels, retail, homes, leisure and entertainment.

Dubai’s first sea port now comprises of a group of distinctive and remarkable modern buildings which includes the Etisalat Tower, Sheraton Hotel, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, The National Bank of Dubai Headquarters and Dubai Creek Tower. The port is still used for trade from neighbouring countries such as Iran, Bahrain and Oman.

Adjacent to Creekside Park, the village consists of a 2,000-seat banquet hall, a coffee shop, restaurant, amusement park, ornamental lake and a marina with five cruise boats. Its traditional architecture forms a stately city landmark. Further development will include self-catering and fully-serviced chalets and a five-star hotel built in the shape of a Gulf sailing dhow.

Situated around Dubai are numerous public parks and gardens offering a peaceful respite from urban life. The largest of the city’s parks are Jumeirah Beach Park, Dubai Creekside Park, Mushrif Park, Al Mamzar Park and Safa Park, while many smaller ones throughout the city provide pleasant green oases.