Dubai · Free
Dubai Creek abra
AED 1 per crossing
The cheapest famous ride in the city. Deira ↔ Bur Dubai. NOL is not used — pay the boatman.
Metro / access: Al Ghubaiba or Baniyas Square
Official site: RTADubai —:—Visit the UAE
Places to go, what they cost, how to book
Museums, views, parks and free walks. Ticket figures as of 7 September 2026 — confirm on the official link before you pay.
- Buy on the official attraction site or the hotel’s own page.
- A PDF from WhatsApp is not a ticket.
- Prices move with the day and the season — the number on this page is a guide, dated 7 September 2026.
- Children, residents and People of Determination often pay less. Bring ID.
- A theme-park ticket is not a UAE visa.
Dubai · Free
Al Fahidi Historic District
Free to walk
Wind-tower lanes, cafes, galleries. Best in the morning in summer.
Metro / access: Al Fahidi
Official site: Visit DubaiAbu Dhabi · Free
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Free · book a visitor slot on the official site
Dress code is strict and published. One of the UAE’s essential visits.
Official site: SZGMCDubai · View
Burj Khalifa At the Top
From about AED 169 · sunset costs more
Book on burjkhalifa.ae. Resellers add a cut. Levels 124/125 vs 148 (SKY) are different products.
Metro / access: Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (Red Line)
Official site: Burj KhalifaDubai · Park
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Tunnel from about AED 90 · bigger passes cost more
The tank is free to see from the mall floor. Pay only if you want the tunnel.
Metro / access: Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall
Official site: Dubai AquariumDubai · Park
Global Village
About AED 25 weekday / AED 30 any day (last season)
Outdoor, cool months only — next season expected October 2026. Confirm on globalvillage.ae. Under 3 and 65+ often free.
Official site: Global VillageDubai · Theme
IMG Worlds of Adventure
From about AED 295–375
Huge indoor park. Official site is cheaper than a mall kiosk tout.
Official site: IMG WorldsDubai · Theme
Aquaventure, Atlantis
From about AED 345 adult
Palm Jumeirah waterpark. Book on the Atlantis site. Metro does not reach the door — tram / taxi / bus.
Official site: AtlantisDubai · Theme
Ski Dubai
Snow pass from about AED 185
Mall of the Emirates. Real snow indoors. Official Ski Dubai / MOE pages.
Metro / access: Mall of the Emirates (Red Line)
Official site: Ski DubaiAbu Dhabi · Museum
Qasr Al Watan
Check qasralwatan.ae (often a timed ticket)
Presidential palace visit in Abu Dhabi. Pair with the Grand Mosque.
Official site: Qasr Al WatanAbu Dhabi · Theme
Ferrari World Yas Island
From about AED 250+ · multi-park passes exist
Yas Island. Official yas.ae / ferrariworldabudhabi.com. Not a Dubai metro ride.
Official site: Ferrari WorldSharjah · Museum
Sharjah museums (Heart of Sharjah)
Many sites a few tens of dirhams · some free courtyards
Islamic Museum, heritage area. Calmer than Dubai Mall. Confirm on sharjahmuseums.ae.
Official site: Sharjah Museums