What to see and do in Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah

What to visit in Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah

• The View at The Palm
• Aquaventure Waterpark
• Dubai Marina Walk

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah

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The View at The Palm

The Palm Tower observation deck offers a perspective of the Palm Jumeirah layout and coastal landscape from above.

Activities for your visit

• Take in the shape of the Palm Jumeirah from the viewing platform.
• Explore the exhibition included in the chosen modality.

Tips for this place

• Select the admission and time that correspond to your visit.
• The observation deck and catering experiences or higher levels have different products.

Book tickets ↗

Official purchase of standard admission to The View. Choose the date and modality; Next Level and other extras have different conditions.

Reference sources and location

• The View at The Palm · Standard Admission

Orientative reference of the venue; it does not indicate a door, ticket office, parking lot, or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 25.113719, 55.139817.

Visit Dubai · Map coordinates of The View at The Palm

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Aquaventure Waterpark

The Atlantis water park on Palm Jumeirah combines slides, pools and family areas for a day of activities.

Activities for your visit

• Choose slides and water areas suitable for your group.
• Alternate activities with breaks and rest spaces.

Tips for this place

• Dedicate your own day to the park and organize the transfer to Atlantis.
• Check height, accompaniment and restrictions for each attraction.

Book tickets ↗

Official Waterpark Day Pass Reservation. Check date and inclusions; aquarium, encounters and other experiences may require additional products.

Reference sources and location

• Aquaventure World Waterpark

Orientative reference of the venue; it does not indicate a door, ticket office, parking lot, or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 25.135, 55.122.

Wikidata Aquaventure

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Dubai Marina Walk

Canal walks allow you to view Dubai Marina buildings, boats and restaurant areas from pedestrian areas.

Activities for your visit

• Choose a section of the public promenade next to the marina.
• Observe the skyline of towers and docks from land.

Tips for this place

• Choose a specific section and calculate the crossings and the return.
• Cruises, restaurants and water activities require own payments or reservations.

Access ↗

Walk through public pedestrian areas without reserving a ticket. Cruises, restaurants and activities are independent services.

Reference sources and location

• Visit Dubai · Walk through Dubai Marina

Dubai Marina district reference on Wikidata; The walk has multiple sections and accesses. It does not indicate a cruise ship departure dock.

Reference coordinates: 25.08135, 55.144075.

Wikidata · Dubai Marina

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

3-Day Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah Itinerary

1. Day 1

   A stretch of Dubai Marina Walk

   Choose a pedestrian route next to the canal and organize the return from the final section of the walk.

2. Day 2

   The island from The View

   Arrange for transportation to The Palm Tower and admission to the observation deck. Add a break in the shopping center environment according to your pace.

3. Day 3

   A day at Aquaventure

   Spend the day at the Waterpark with the organized pass and check the restrictions of its attractions before choosing them.

Tips for visiting Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah

• Marina and the Palm Jumeirah precincts do not form a single continuous promenade.
• Check access, products and transportation for each activity.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah

Discover Emirati cuisine and the regional flavors that share the table in Dubai: spicy rice, traditional breakfasts and small sweet bites.

Traditional Emirati and Gulf rice

Chicken machboos

Basmati rice with chicken and spices, in a preparation shared by several Gulf cuisines. A celebration dish present in the Emirati tradition.

Reference: Visit Dubai · Gastronomic traditions

Traditional Emirati cuisine

Harees

Slowly cooked wheat with meat and ghee until a creamy texture is achieved. It is part of the traditional tables during Ramadan and Eid.

Reference: Visit Dubai · Arabic dishes

A sweet ending of Emirati tradition

Luqaimat

Small balls of fried dough, golden on the outside and soft on the inside, finished with date syrup or honey. A sweet to share.

Reference: Visit Dubai · Local culture and cuisine

Emirati and Gulf Breakfasts

Balaleet

Thin sweetened noodles accompanied by egg omelette. The mix of sweet and salty is one of the traditional Emirati breakfast proposals.

Reference: Visit Dubai · Emirati cuisine

Street food of the region

Shawarma

Spiced meat roasted on a rotating skewer, cut into strips and served on bread with accompaniments. A regional classic very present in Dubai.

Reference: Visit Dubai · Arabic dishes

A Levantine classic on the tables of Dubai

Hummus

Chickpea cream with tahini, lemon and olive oil. An accompaniment to Levantine cuisine that you can enjoy with bread in Dubai.

Reference: Visit Dubai · Arabic dishes