Best Dubai Tickets

Dubai is one of the 7 emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates and one of the cities of reference when it comes to pointing out the technological and industrial power of the Arab countries, but it is also a place with many activities for the whole family and with some of the most striking tourist attractions. In this ultimate guide, I'll tell you about the best tickets you can get to discover the city during your trip.

From accessing the top of the world at the Burj Khalifa, which is the tallest building on the planet, to visiting an indoor ski slope in the middle of the desert, there are plenty of things to do in Dubai, including theme parks, the city's main aquarium and Underwater Zoo and a recreation of Indian cinema in a family-friendly adventure park.

The Burj Khalifa, at 828 metres high, has been the tallest building in the world since 2010 and is therefore also the main attraction in Dubai. During your visit you can visit the observation decks on the 124th, 125th and 148th floors, where the At the Top observation deck will take you 555 metres above ground level for one of the most spectacular open views of the city.

At the At the Top observation deck you can also discover the skyline through the telescopes and enjoy a coffee or a snack at the bar on the 148th floor. You can do the tour on your own or choose to book an audio guide in different languages to take you through the history of the building, whose plant is inspired by the Hymenocallis flower, which is considered one of the most beautiful flowers in the Arab world, and which stands out for its striking aesthetics.

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If you want to choose a less expensive alternative, you can opt for the ticket that includes access only to the viewpoints on the 124th and 125th floors, from where you can glimpse the skyline of the city from a height of 452 metres.

The Lost Chambers is a spectacular aquarium which, as well as boasting the distinction of being one of the largest in the world, is made up of chambers and tunnels that allow you to discover more than 65,000 marine animals, ranging from tropical fish to sharks, up close from the depths with a privileged view.

During the tour you can also learn about the history of the mythical lost city of Atlantis and you can combine your aquarium admission with tickets to the Atlantis Aquaventure water park. This option is ideal for the whole family or if you plan to tour Dubai with young children.

If you want to immerse yourself in a world of water rides with 105 slides, glass tunnels and panoramic views, buy a ticket for Atlantis Aquaventure, a theme park where you can surf man-made waves. You can also experience paddling on man-made rivers and visit the shark lagoon, which is located in an area close to The Lost Chambers aquarium, and you can combine the two if you like.

Atlantis Aquaventure is Dubai's most famous water park and one of the largest, mainly because of the variety of attractions, some of which are suitable for young children and some of which will test your energy and stamina, such as the Raging Rapids experience, where you will have the sensation of being immersed in a rushing river.

If you think it's impossible to find a huge ski slope in the desert, you haven't yet experienced Ski Dubai, the world's largest indoor ski resort, where you can glide down five slopes, including the black circuit, a 400-metre-long slope with a 60-metre free fall.

In this alpine site, which perfectly recreates the most distinguished slopes in the world, you will be able to put your skiing skills to the test. As well as the sub-zero experience, these tickets also give you the chance to enjoy North 28, Ski Dubai's multi-faceted restaurant where you can enjoy hot coffee and lunch, all the while keeping in mind that temperatures outside the walls are in the high 40s.

Bollywood Parks is not only the only park in the world that recreates the world of Hindi cinema, but also the ideal opportunity to enjoy more than 15 attractions that will take you through roller coasters, Ferris wheels, swings, recreations of classic buildings such as the Rajmahal Theatre and even an 856-seat palace that relives the golden years of Indian cinema.

At Bollywood Parks, you can also revisit the stories of some of India's classic films such as Sholay, One, Lagaan and Ra. You will also have the opportunity to attend live shows, marvel at the lights and special effects, which are a constant feature of Indian cinema, included in the tickets. In short, you can experience an experience for the whole family at one of Dubai's most entertaining attractions.

Motiongate is one of Dubai's most famous adventure parks, partly because it's themed to mimic the Hollywood movie universe, but also because its adrenaline-pumping rides recreating the John Wick, Heist and Hunger Games films allow you to ride spectacular rides, such as the world's fastest spinning rollercoaster.

Motiongate is divided into 4 zones that review films from Columbia Pictures, Smurfs Village, DreamWorks and Lionsgate, so on the rides you can cross paths with characters from The Smurfs, escape to the paradise beaches of Madagascar or get lost in Far Far Away and the fantastic world of Shrek. Don't miss out on tickets to this magical park.

One of the best family experiences to do in Dubai is to enjoy Blacklight Mini Golf 3D, an 18-hole course and themed stations where you will pass through colourful rooms, eye-catching paintings and a special environment that you can discover with 3D glasses, while playing a round of golf.

With these tickets you can also discover works of art painted by artists from around the world, recreations of urban graffiti and themed stops where you can immerse yourself in a water world, tour the main cities of the UA E and discover the results of the game on giant screens. Are you ready for a different kind of golf experience?

The Dubai Aquarium is not as big as The Lost Chambers, but unlike The Lost Chambers it has a 48-metre underwater tunnel where you can get a panoramic view of the natural habitat of more than 33,000 animals of 150 different species. Underwater Zoo is one of Dubai's top attractions and is the ideal place to get up close and personal with the sharks, seals, crocodiles, piranhas and fish that inhabit the aquarium.

During your tour of the aquarium you can meet King Croc, a crocodile that is considered the largest reptile in the world and is one of the stars of the complex. Inside the main building you will also find a restaurant and a refreshment and service area.

There are plenty of things to do in Dubai but tourism is generally not cheap, so if you want to save some money and have equal parts fun you can opt for 1-day tickets for 2 of the parks at Dubai Parks and Resorts, which is the largest Arabian entertainment complex and contains four theme parks of attractions.

Among the sites to choose from are Motiongate, a Hollywood-inspired park where you can enjoy live shows, Bollywood, which is a recreation of the Indian world of Indian films, Legoland, where you can explore the world of Lego blocks and is an ideal experience for children and Legoland Water Park, which will prove to be the ideal water park for kids.

If you want to discover all of Dubai's attractions and save money along the way you can opt for the Dubai Explorer Pass, an e-pass where you can choose from 3 to 7 attractions to visit during your trip, from a long list of alternatives that includes, among other activities, a tour of the Burj Khalifa building and access to the top, the IMG Worlds theme parks and a bus tour of the city.

The pass is valid for 60 days from first use and not only includes tickets to the emirate's main buildings and amusement parks, but also tickets to the movie studios, sightseeing tours and yacht tours, which are expensive but very interesting experiences in the city and if you choose them within the Dubai Explorer Pass will save you up to 35% money on entrance fees.