Must-see attractions in Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

  • Local couple viewing marine life at Lost Chambers, Atlantis Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Lost Chambers Aquarium

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Rare albino alligators Ali and Blue are the latest stars in this fantastic labyrinth of underwater halls, enclosures and fish tanks that re-creates the…

  • The Beach at JBR

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Paralleling the beachfront for about 1km, The Beach at JBR is an open-plan cluster of low-lying, urban-style buildings wrapped around breezy plazas…

  • Elephant Clock

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    If you don’t know the story behind it, you might wonder why people are taking so many pictures of an ornamental elephant. But when you learn it’s a…

  • The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

    The Walk at JBR

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    In a city of air-conditioned malls, this attractive outdoor shopping and dining promenade was an immediate hit when it opened in 2008, originally to meet…

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    JBR Beach

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    This clean, wonderful playground has plenty of facilities, including showers, toilets and changing rooms housed in distinctive panelled pods. Kids can…

  • Fairmont The Palm Beach Club

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Views of the mainland skyline are one of the most memorable aspects of a day at this family-orientated club at the swish Fairmont Hotel. Parents get to…

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    Cayan Tower

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Stretching skyward for 307m, it may not be the tallest residential tower in the Dubai Marina, but it's certainly a building with twist: a 90-degree spiral…

  • Pier 7

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Linked to the Dubai Marina Mall via a glass-encased walkway, this circular tower gets its name from the seven restaurants – from Asian to international –…

  • Marina Walk

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Enjoy a delightful stroll along this tree-flanked promenade with its dancing fountains, terraced restaurants and cool cafes. Too hot? Head for the nearby…

  • Riva Beach Club

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Riva Beach Club is a popular independent beach club (ie not attached to a hotel), especially among expats. The entrance fee will score you a sunbed and…

  • Al Ittihad Park

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    A lovely park for families with a 3.2km jogging track, playgrounds, an adult exercise zone and plenty of grassy areas for picnics or relaxing. There is…

  • Club Mina

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Set along 500m of private beach, this club is a family favourite thanks to its five pools (including a shaded one for kids), a children's club and a water…

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