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Burj Khalifa and the towers of Business Bay reflected in the water at blue hour

Neighbourhood guide · Dubai

Downtown Dubai: Our Favourites

Burj Khalifa and At the Top, the Dubai Fountain, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera and the hotels around Burj Lake.

The back story

Neighbourhood guide

Downtown Dubai: the back story

Downtown Dubai·In depth

Burj Khalifa, the Fountain, The Dubai Mall and Dubai Opera, around one lake.

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What to see and do

828 metres

Burj Khalifa: At the Top

Downtown Dubai·Observation decks

The world’s tallest building, with observation decks on levels 124–125 and 148.

1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, DubaiExplore View on map
Every 30 minutes, 6–11pm

The Dubai Fountain

Downtown Dubai·Fountain show

Water, music and light on Burj Lake, every evening at the foot of Burj Khalifa.

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Inside The Dubai Mall

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Downtown Dubai·Aquarium

The aquarium tank and underwater zoo inside The Dubai Mall.

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In the Opera District

Dubai Opera

Downtown Dubai·Opera house

A dhow-shaped performance hall in Downtown’s Opera District.

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Around Burj Lake

Downtown Boulevard and Souk Al Bahar

Downtown Dubai·City walk

A loop round Burj Lake, past the Fountain, Souk Al Bahar and Dubai Opera.

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Where to eat

One MICHELIN Star

Jamavar

Downtown Dubai·Indian

Indian cooking in the Opera District, Downtown.

Address Residences, Opera District, Downtown Dubai, DubaiExplore View on map
MICHELIN Selected

Siraj

Downtown Dubai·Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern cooking in Souk Al Bahar, by the Fountain.

Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai, DubaiExplore View on map
On level 122

At.mosphere

Downtown Dubai·Modern cuisine

A restaurant and lounge on level 122 of Burj Khalifa.

1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai (Burj Khalifa)Explore View on map
At One&Only One Za’abeel

Maison Devoille

Za’abeel·Pâtisserie

The pastry boutique of One&Only One Za’abeel.

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Bars

At Address Sky View

CÉ LA VI

Downtown Dubai·Rooftop bar and restaurant

A rooftop bar and restaurant at Address Sky View, Tower 2.

Tower 2, Downtown Dubai, Dubai (Address Sky View)Explore View on map
Level 122, Burj Khalifa

At.mosphere lounge

Downtown Dubai·Lounge

The lounge beside At.mosphere on level 122 of Burj Khalifa.

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Shopping

More than 1,200 stores

The Dubai Mall

Downtown Dubai·Mall

The giant mall at the foot of Burj Khalifa, with Fashion Avenue, the aquarium and the ice rink.

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In The Dubai Mall

Level Shoes

Downtown Dubai·Shoe store

A department store for shoes in The Dubai Mall.

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In The Dubai Mall

Bloomingdale’s Dubai

Downtown Dubai·Department store

The department store in The Dubai Mall.

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Where to stay

Over the Fountain

Address Downtown

Downtown Dubai·City hotel

A Downtown tower hotel overlooking the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa.

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On Burj Lake

Palace Downtown

Downtown Dubai·City hotel

A low-rise hotel in Arabian style on the shore of Burj Lake.

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The Link

One&Only One Za’abeel

Za’abeel·City hotel

A city hotel in the One Za’abeel towers, joined by The Link, the world’s longest cantilevered building.

The Link, One Za’abeel, DubaiExplore View on map

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