Downtown Dubai: Attractions, Dining, Shopping And Entertainment

The iconic landmarks, breathtaking promenades, and world-class shopping, which you may not find anywhere else are what make Downtown Dubai one of the best places to visit in Dubai for all the visitors, who come to this beautiful city to witness the luxurious buildings and record-breaking skyscrapers touching the sky for real. 

Almost every other city has an area that goes by the name of “Downtown” but they are nothing compared to this place, offering plenty of things to do in Downtown Dubai, which is more than you can imagine, and more than enough to make you want to come back again. 

Downtown Dubai is located at a distance of just 8km from the Dubai Creek, which was once the city’s traditional centre, however, Downtown Dubai is the cultural hub now, with plenty of malls, and tourist hotspots. 

Besides the various iconic attractions, the place also features a growing number of residential and commercial projects, where all the people with pockets full of money, can live, making Downtown Dubai, one of the most luxurious and prestigious places to live in Dubai.

Places To Visit In Downtown Dubai

1. Burj Khalifa

Being the tallest building, Burj Khalifa also houses the highest observation deck from where you can watch the entire city. Besides that, there is a fine dining restaurant, At.mosphere which is the world’s highest restaurant and is also home to the longest-travelled elevator up to 163 floors. 

2. Dubai Mall

The Dubai Mall has a total of 1200 shopping outlets including International brands such as Bloomingdales, Gucci, Armani, Dolce Gabbana, Dior, Chanel, and the list goes on. There are 200 eating outlets because the mall is massive and you are surely going to get tired and hungry, and that is when these eating outlets come to your rescue, where you can enjoy fine dining with your friends and family with some drool-worthy cuisines. 

The Dubai Mall is also home to an indoor Aquarium and underwater zoo, which is a major attraction inside the mall, attracting tourists from different corners of the world to witness thousands of marine creatures up close without having to get inside the water. 

As per the report the Dubai Mall receives a total of 75 million visitors every year.

3. Dubai Fountain

Being the tallest choreographed fountain in the world, Dubai Fountain is situated on the 30-acre Burj Lake. The fountain rises up to 900 when operational, which is equal to the two large football fields. 

The fountain has been designed in a very unique style, and the five fountains are in five different sizes with powerful nozzles that shoot water up to 900 feet, which is a sight to behold. It is undoubtedly an architectural marvel with 6600 WET lights that come in a range of 25 colour projectors, creating a visual spectrum of 1000 different water expressions. 

The Dubai Fountain in Downtown Dubai dances to contemporary, Arabic, and Emirati Music, putting up an entertaining show. The show starts after 6 pm every evening and operates every 30 minutes, and while the fountain is operational, 22000 gallons of water stays in the air at any point in time. 

If you wish to witness the Dubai Fountain up close, you can take the boat ride to Burj Lake for the amazing views.

Things To Do In Downtown Dubai

You can also take a boat ride in Burj Lake while the Dubai Fountain is operational, or you can explore the Dubai Mall, and shop for souvenirs for your loved ones back home, or you can visit the Underwater Zoo and Aquarium inside the Dubai Mall. 

Enjoy fine dining in Downtown Dubai as it offers a myriad of dining options to have some quality time with your family, friends or your partner.

Downtown Dubai’s Restaurants

CE LA VI: Located on the Address Sky View Hotel’s top, CE LA VI offers the best views and some really delicious food. 

Fouquet’s: Offering three storeys of delicious dining options.

KRASOTA: This is a gastro-theatre, that seats only 20 people in one go, where customers can enjoy a menu designed to enjoy the 3D Projections on the walls.

99 Sushi: It offers some drool-worthy Japanese cuisine. 

Le Maison Ani: Le Maison Ani is located on Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue and serves delectable French-Mediterranean Cuisine.

Other popular places to eat in Downtown Dubai include Time Out Market, Thiptara, and the Dubai Opera’s Belcanto. 

How To Get To Downtown Dubai

• Dubai Metro: Take the Dubai Metro’s Red line, and get off the metro at the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station. You can take the air-conditioned walkway all the way to Dubai Mall. 
• Buses: If you wish to take a bus then there are RTA buses which serve the Downtown Dubai Route. You can take the services 27, 28, 29, 30, and 81 to reach Downtown Dubai.

• By Car: Downtown Dubai is easily accessible by the Sheikh Zayed Road(E11) and the Al Khail Road(E44).