Get a feel for Dubai’s natural surroundings and daily life at this interactive museum housed in an old, restored fort.
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#5 of 54 attractions in Dubai
Attraction type: History museum; Museum
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- May 9, 2008 "Learn about the history of Dubai in an hour!"
- Dec 8, 2007 "Dubai History"
- Jan 16, 2007 "Make it your first port of call"
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#6 of 54 attractions in Dubai
View of Burj Dubai from level 48
Attraction type: Architectural building
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- Nov 19, 2007 "Out of this world."
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#8 of 54 attractions in Dubai
Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk; Waterway
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- Jul 10, 2007 "Relaxing and Soothing"
- Aug 5, 2005 "Nice experience"
- Sep 17, 2008 "オリエンタルなイメージ"
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#11 of 54 attractions in Dubai
You enter the Palm Jumeira on a 6 lane highway bridge while the new metro is following you along the way. A truly amazing project. Parts have been finished, but there is still so much more being...
Attraction type: Island; Neighborhood
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- Apr 23, 2008 "The Eighth Wonder"
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#14 of 54 attractions in Dubai
Attraction type: Architectural building
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- Mar 19, 2008 "tea for two-hundred dollars"
- Dec 27, 2007 "Very Luxury - really WOW!!"
- Dec 11, 2007 "Must be seen to be believed!"
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#20 of 54 attractions in Dubai
Attraction type: Religious site
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- Dec 18, 2006 "View of Jumeirah Mosque in Jumeirah 1"
This multi-billion dollar project features sports arenas, hotels, and much more.
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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Three hundred man-made islands in the shape of the world created as a real estate venture.
Attraction type: Island; Landmark/point of interest
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#27 of 54 attractions in Dubai
Attraction type: Historic walking area
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- Mar 15, 2007 "Bastakia Quarter the Heritage site in Bur Dubai"
If history intrigues you, stop by this small library replete with books about Islamic history and historical photographs of Dubai.
Attraction type: Library
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#38 of 54 attractions in Dubai
There are many small shops in this area with every type of item sold within. Al Satwa is very convient for accessing all parts of Dubai you are only 10 minutes from Sheik Zayed road and the same...
Attraction type: Neighborhood
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- Dec 28, 2007 "Satwa, the shabby side of Dubai"
- May 20, 2007 "nice little place"
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#39 of 54 attractions in Dubai
This home-turned-museum's courtyard, wind tower and other characteristics exemplify regional architecture.
Attraction type: Historic home; Hiking trail; Museum
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- Jan 24, 2008 "Biggest waste of time"
A large sand dune used for sand-boarding and four-wheeling.
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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