10 Things to Do in Dubai: Tickets, Hours and Planning
Guide · Published 31 October 2026
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Dubai Safari Park's Season 8 is a natural draw, but the details we hold include no published information on its zones or ticket prices, so we will not guess at them. Instead, this page lists ten Dubai attractions whose prices, hours or booking routes are published, ranked by our method, to help you plan a day out across the city. Entries range from a museum and a garden to desert safaris, helicopter flights and observation decks. Before you go, check opening hours, last entry times and whether tickets must be booked online, since some venues publish more than one set of hours.
1. illusion City - illusion museum Dubai
illusion City is an interactive illusion museum in The Wharf Mall on Bluewaters Island. Published prices are AED 95 for adults, AED 75 for children aged 4 to 17 and AED 85 for the reduced ticket, with children aged 3 and under free. It opens 10:00 to 22:00 Monday to Thursday and 10:00 to 23:00 Friday to Sunday. Visits take 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.
| Admission | Adult ticket available |
| Admission | Reduced price for students, teachers, disabled persons with valid ID |
| What it is | Interactive illusion museum |
| Nearest station | Nakheel and Sobha Realty metro stations (Red Line), RTA ferry from Dubai Marina, bus service |
| Ages | Suitable for all ages |
| Time needed | 45 minutes to 1.5 hours; may extend to 2 hours if filming |
- Address: EC011, The Wharf Mall, Bluewaters Island, Dubai, UAE
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 - 22:00, Friday to Sunday 10:00 - 23:00
- Phone: 04 529 7880 (from Google)
- Website: illusioncity.ae
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2. Desert Vibes Tourism
Desert Vibes Tourism is based in Dubai, with an address at Dubai Gulf Tower in Oud Metha. Published prices start from AED 89 per person for the Standard Desert Safari, AED 35 for the Desert Safari Self Drive and AED 79 for a 90cc desert quad bike. Hours are 9am to 9pm, Monday to Saturday. Arabic costumes are subject to availability. The listed phone number is +971 56 926 1261.
| Admission | Standard Desert Safari from AED 89 per person |
| Admission | Desert Safari Self Drive from AED 35 per person |
| Ages | Arabic costumes subject to availability |
- Address: Based in Dubai
- Hours: Mon - Sat: 09am - 09pm
- Phone: +971 56 926 1261
- Website: desertvibestourism.com
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3. Dubai Miracle Garden l دبي ميراكل جاردن
Dubai Miracle Garden is an outdoor flower garden with floral attractions and seasonal blooms in Al Barsha South 3. It opens daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Tickets can be booked online at dubaimiraclegarden.com for instant QR entry. School groups and students are welcome. Listed phone numbers are +971 800 032 1171 and +971 50 735 2833.
| Booking | Available for online booking |
| What it is | Flower garden with floral attractions and seasonal blooms |
| How to book | Book tickets online for instant QR entry |
| Ages | School groups and students welcome |
| Indoor or outdoor | Outdoor |
- Address: Al Barsha South 3, Dubai, UAE
- Hours: Daily: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Phone: +971 800 032 1171
- Website: dubaimiraclegarden.com
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4. Asian Village
Asian Village is listed at Al Warqa 5, Dubai. Published hours differ: one source gives 9 AM to 5 PM daily, another 9 AM to 6 PM daily during season with last entry at 5 PM. The stated visit length is 4 to 5 hours. Booking is available online. By public transport, take the Red Line metro to Centrepoint, then RTA bus F10. The contact number is 800 900.
| Booking | Book online |
| Nearest station | Red Line metro to Centrepoint, then RTA bus F10 |
| Time needed | 4–5 hours |
- Address: Al Warqa 5, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM daily; Daily 9 AM – 6 PM (last entry 5 PM) during season
- Website: dubaisafari.ae
5. Aventura Parks
Aventura Parks is an outdoor park at Mushrif Park, Gate 1. It opens Friday to Sunday and on school and public holidays, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with last entry at 6:00 PM. Circuits are graded for every age and ability. A visit lasts up to 3 hours, including a mandatory 20-minute safety briefing and harness fitting. Tickets are booked on aventuraparks.com. It is 8 minutes from Centrepoint Metro Station.
| Booking | aventuraparks.com |
| Nearest station | 8 minutes from Centrepoint Metro Station |
| How to book | Contact by email info@aventuraparks.com for more details |
| Ages | Circuits graded for every age and ability |
| Time needed | Up to 3 hours total, including a mandatory 20-minute safety briefing and harness fitting |
| Indoor or outdoor | Outdoor |
- Address: Mushrif Park, Gate 1, Dubai (via Al Khawaneej St. D89)
- Hours: Fri-Sun and on School and Public Holidays from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last entry 6:00 PM); Fri-Sun and on School and Public Holidays, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last entry 6:00 PM)
- Phone: +971 52 178 7616
- Website: aventuraparks.com
6. Dubai Dolphinarium
Dubai Dolphinarium is at Creek Park Gate 1, Umm Hurair Rd.. Dolphin and seal presentations run at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM, and exotic bird presentations at 12:15 PM, 3:15 PM and 7:15 PM, daily except Tuesdays. Interactive animal encounters start from 25Dh, and a solo photo with a seal from 60Dh including printed and digital copies. The stated duration is 30 minutes.
| Admission | Feeding Experience from 25 Dh |
| Admission | Solo experience from 60Dh (includes printed and digital copy) |
| What it is | Dolphin and seal show |
| Time needed | 30 minutes |
- Address: Creek Park Gate 1, Umm Hurair Rd. Dubai, UAE
- Hours: Dolphin & Seal Presentation: 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM daily except Tuesdays; Exotic Bird Presentation: 12:15 PM, 3:15 PM, 7:15 PM daily except Tuesdays
- Phone: 043369773
- Website: dubaidolphinarium.ae
7. Helicopter Ride Dubai
Helicopter Ride Dubai offers helicopter sightseeing tours and private charters, with an office in The Exchange Tower, Business Bay. Tour lengths range from 15 minutes for the Fun Ride to 60 minutes for the Gulf Desert Tour private flight. Children can take part but need their own paid seat under aviation regulations. Bookings are made by email, WhatsApp or booking form.
| What it is | Helicopter sightseeing tours and private charters |
| How to book | Contact by email, WhatsApp, or booking form |
| Ages | Children can participate; requires own paid seat per aviation regulations |
| Time needed | 15 minutes (Fun Ride tour) |
- Address: Vista Corporate Business Center, The Exchange Tower, 20th Floor, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
- Hours: Operates seven days a week; Monday to Sunday, 24 Hours
- Phone: 056 944 4804 (from Google)
- Website: fzhelitours.com
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8. JBR Beach Dubai
JBR Beach is a beach, shopping, dining and entertainment destination at The Beach JBR. Listed activities include swimming, sunbathing, beach games, jet skiing and kayaking. There is also a cinema, plus rides and games. Published hours are 9:00am to 10:00pm Monday to Thursday and 9:00am to 12am Friday to Sunday. Contact numbers include +971 45905090.
| What it is | Jet skiing and kayaking |
- Address: The Beach JBR, Dubai
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 10:00pm, Friday to Sunday 9:00am to 12am
- Phone: +971 45905090
- Website: thebeach.ae
9. The View Palm Jumeirah
The View Palm Jumeirah is an observation deck on Level 52 of The Palm Tower. It has a 360° open-air deck with views of the Dubai skyline, plus The Next Level, an elevated deck at 250 metres. A Palm Jumeirah Exhibition has interactive displays. Published hours differ: daily 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM in one source, Monday to Saturday 8AM to 7:30PM in another.
| What it is | Observation deck |
| Indoor or outdoor | Outdoor terrace |
- Address: The Palm Tower, Level 52, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
- Hours: Daily 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Monday to Saturday, 8AM - 7:30PM
- Phone: +971-4 427 8484
- Website: theviewpalm.ae
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10. Time Out Market Dubai
Time Out Market Dubai is a food hall on Level 3 of Souk Al Bahar in Downtown Dubai, with 17 kitchens, three bars and an outdoor terrace. Each vendor has a children-friendly option on its menu. It opens 12pm to 12am Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 1am on Friday, 10am to 1am on Saturday and from 10am on Sunday, though listed Sunday closing times differ.
| What it is | 17 kitchens, three bars and an outdoor terrace |
| Ages | Kid friendly; each vendor has a children-friendly option on their menu |
- Address: Level 3, Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai
- Hours: Monday - Thursday: 12pm to 12am; Friday: 12pm to 1am; Saturday: 10am to 1am; Sunday: 10am to 12am; Mon-Thu: 12pm – 12am; Fri: 12pm – 1am; Sat: 10am – 1am; Sun: 10am – 12pm
- Phone: 054 375 2421 (from Google)
- Website: timeoutmarket.com
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Frequently asked questions
Which of these Dubai attractions publish ticket prices?
illusion City lists adult tickets at AED 95 and child tickets at AED 75. Desert Vibes Tourism lists its Standard Desert Safari from AED 89 per person. Dubai Dolphinarium lists interactive animal encounters from 25Dh.
Which venues can I reach by metro?
Asian Village can be reached by Red Line metro to Centrepoint, then RTA bus F10. Aventura Parks is 8 minutes from Centrepoint Metro Station. illusion City lists Nakheel and Sobha Realty metro stations on the Red Line.
How much time should I allow for a visit?
Asian Village states a visit length of 4 to 5 hours. Aventura Parks states up to 3 hours, including a mandatory 20-minute safety briefing. illusion City states 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.
Do I need to book tickets online?
Dubai Miracle Garden sells tickets online for instant QR entry. Aventura Parks takes ticket bookings on aventuraparks.com. Booking ahead also lets you confirm opening days and last entry times before you travel.
How we chose these businesses
We ranked every business in our things to do listings that publishes the relevant details on its own website. The ranking combines the business's Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews it has, how many of the facts this guide needs the business publishes, and how recently we checked them. Every price and detail listed here comes from the business's own website. We don't review or rate businesses ourselves, and no business paid to be included. Prices and menus change, so confirm with the business before you go or book. How we rank · Report a correction
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