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The Burj Al Arab is arguably Dubai’s most iconic landmark. Towering over the Gulf, the 7 star hotel’s design is simply stunning. Shaped to resemble a billowing spinnaker sail, the building measures a staggering 332 metres.

It has been constructed on a man-made island, with a short causeway linking the hotel to the mainland. A brilliant white during the day, as evening falls the Teflon coated exterior becomes a dazzling canvas as computer controlled spotlights create an ever-changing array of colour.

The Burj Al Arab has 202 double floor suites, each lavishly decorated and with its own private butler to cater for your every need.  Hotel guests can even take a submarine ride from the hotel lobby to dine in the hotel's underwater seafood restaurant, the Al Manhara.

The Jumeirah Mosque is considered to be one of the most attractive mosques in Dubai. It is built in the Medieval Fatimid tradition and is a fantastic photo opportunity while on the tour.

The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding organises visits to the Jumeirah Mosque which are aimed at promoting cultural understanding and insight into the Islamic religion. Tours of the mosque run every Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday and start at 10.00am 

The fee for the Jumeirah Mosque Tour is 10Dhs per person.

Free entry with all Big Bus tickets

Believed to be Dubai's oldest building, the Al-Fahidi Fort is well worth a visit, and is home to the Dubai Museum. The Fort was constructed in 1787 and has walls built from coral and shell cemented together with lime. It was built to defend Dubai’s early community from warlike neighbouring tribes.

The fort that once defended Dubai has been many things over the years including a ruler’s residence and a government centre. At one time it even served as a prison. 

Once inside the museum, you enter into a fully air-conditioned underground exhibition centre where you can learn about the history of the fort and Dubai’s development from its origins as a small pearl diving community, right through to the discovery of oil in the late 1960s.

Hop-off the bus and visit Dubai’s most popular public beach park. This well-kept recreational space is located adjacent to the popular Jumeirah beach front.

Once inside, the park offers a variety of amenities such as games for children, barbeque areas, food kiosks, volleyball courts and walking tracks. Head to the nearby beach for a swim in the warm waters of the Arabian Gulf or relax under the palm trees on a sun-lounger. There is even an amphitheatre where live musical performances are held.

Tickets for the park can be purchased at the entrance. The park has special “Women and Children” only days on Saturdays and Sundays, but is open to all throughout the rest of the week.

Alternatively, head a little further along the coast and visit the Jumeirah Public Beach. Soft, golden sand and crashing surf make it ideal for a free day at the seaside! The beach has its own public showers and you can also hire equipment for water sports.

The Venetian Hotel & Casino features a fabulous life size imitation tower of the St Marks Campanile in Venice, Italy. The Italian theme runs throughout the design, architecture and styling of the hotel.

To deliver the true Venice experience, The Venetian is interlaced with tranquil waterways and gondola rides are available to transport visitors serenely around the hotel grounds.

Unsurprisingly, given the theme, The Venetian also offers a wide range of excellent Italian restaurants and luxury European shopping