The Best Viewpoints in Dubai

The United Arab Emirates is known for its skyscrapers and avant-garde buildings. In recent decade, this country in the Persian Gulf has erected towering steel and glass giants reaching high into the sky. For this reason, at Civitatis we discuss one of the most fascinating cities in the country and discover the best viewpoints in Dubai.

Not unlike its neighbour Abu Dhabi, the trendy city of Dubai offers a wide variety of vantage points from which you can capture beautiful shots of the Persian Gulf coastline.

What are the best views in Dubai? We’ve compiled a list of the locations from which you can get the best views of the city.

Burj Khalifa

Standing 830 metres high, the imposing Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world. This gigantic steel and glass skyscraper is located in one of the most exclusive areas of the Emirate city. At the foot of the skyscraper is the Dubai Opera House and not far from Burk Park by Emaar. This park is home to the Dubai Fountain, whose light show has become a major tourist attraction.

All in all, the setting of the Burj Khalifa is truly jaw-dropping. However, the most surprising element is its amazing observation deck. Its glassed-in outdoor terrace, not suitable for those afraid of heights, offers an impressive 360-degree panoramic view of the city. From this view point, you can see the Jumeirah Palm, the Burj Al Arab, the Dubai Fountain, and the coast of the Persian Gulf.

With this entrance ticket to the Burj Khalifa, you can go up to the 124th and 125th floors. If you want to enjoy an even greater view, then the ticket to the 148th floor is the way to go!

Burj Al Arab

Dubai is undoubtedly a city full of world records. With the Burj Khalifa being the tallest skyscraper in the world, the Burj Al Arab is the most luxurious hotel in the world. This lavish 321-metre-high tower is located on an artificial island.

Many tourists arriving in Dubai wonder if it’s possible to visit one of the Burj Al Arab’s observation decks without actually staying there. The answer is yes. The best option is to have dinner or lunch at one of the hotel’s restaurants, as they all have their own observation deck with stunning views.

Among the main restaurants at the Burj Al Arab, three stand out. The first of these is the Al Muntaha, located on the 27th floor and specialising in French and Italian cuisine. The Al Mahara, a gourmet cuisine restaurant whose dining room is located next to the glass windows of the Burj Al Arab’s aquarium, is also well worth a visit. Another of the hotel’s culinary highlights is the Al Iwan buffet restaurant, on the second floor.

If you wish to enjoy a top-notch menu at one of the restaurants listed above, you can book lunch or dinner at the Burj Al Arab.

Dubai Frame

The United Arab Emirates, and the Middle East as a whole, boast of an abundance of skyscrapers. However, none of them has the unique appearance of the Dubai Frame, the largest photo frame in the world. The most interesting thing about this 150-metre-high skyscraper is precisely its shape, which recreates a massive photo frame.

The building is located in Zabeel Park, a park from which the two towers that comprise the frame are perfectly visible. The towers are connected by a horizontal corridor that houses the Dubai Frame Observation Deck.

One of the best times to go up to this viewpoint is at sunset. There, you’ll admire the sun disappearing behind the Dubai skyline in all its glory. If you’re not scared of heights, you can also walk on its glass floor and feel like you’re walking in the sky.

By purchasing this ticket to the Dubai Frame, you’ll have access to one of the most unique viewpoints in the United Arab Emirates.

The View at The Palm

One of the main symbols of Dubai, also visible from the air when you’re about to land at the city’s airport, is The Palm Jumeirah. This artificial island in the shape of a palm tree is home to numerous resorts and luxury accommodations, including the Atlantis Hotel.

The best way to take in the whole palm tree shape is to go up to The View at the Palm. Its panoramic window offers a 360-degree view of the coast of the Persian Gulf that will certainly take your breath away.

This ticket to The View at The Palm will grant you one of the best views in Dubai.

Sky View Observatory

This is another major viewpoint in Dubai – the Sky View Obervatory. Its locationed on the 52nd and 53rd floors of the Address Sky View, an impressive 219-metre-high hotel.

The Sky View Obervatory is one of the best places to view the Burj Khalifa tower. Another great highlight of this viewpoint is that it has a spectacular transparent glass slide that connects both floors of the building.

If you want to test how brave you are, purchase this ticket to the Sky View Obervatory.

Ain Dubai

Last but not least, there’s yet another world record. This time it’s Ain Dubai. At 250 metres, it’s the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. Its cabins offer breathtaking panoramic views over The Palm Jumeirah. In fact, the Ferris wheel is so big that it takes 38 minutes to go round once.

The Ferris wheel even has VIP cabins with a bar and many other amenities that are perfect for holding top-notch private events.

The sky is the only limit when it comes to Dubai’s viewpoints! With this list of some of the best places to enjoy splendid views of the city, you can now plan your holiday to the biggest city in the United Arab Emirates. What are you waiting for?