Night to Day: Dubai in 3 Skylines

The Grand Mosque is one of the largest in Dubai with a minaret towering over the locality at 71 ft. It sits between a textile souk and Dubai Museum(currently undergoing a rehabilitation project) as a dominant edifice in the old city. Built in 1900 and restored in 1998, this piece of history is open for tours to non-Muslims.

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is a historic area preserving the traditional architecture of the mid 19th century in Dubai. The site’s many visitors get acquainted with the old way of life through this architectural heritage and also get to know the Emirate's emerging art scene.

Creekside boasts a rich maritime trading and cultural history, from the historical pearling industry that formed the main sector of the city's economy.

Located on Bluewaters Island, ‘Ain Dubai’ is the world’s tallest  observation wheel, anticipated to open in October 2021. It carries around 1,400 people in 48 capsules, and provides views as far inland as the Burj Khalifa, as well as its surrounding coastline and Palm Jumeirah.

The Beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence is a retail complex constructed on the actual shoreline in front of the residences. Its four distinct plazas occupy the beachfront between the Hilton and Sheraton hotels and have seventy retail and food outlets, and entertainment facilities.

Dubai Marina is an artificial canal city built across a stretch of 3 km of the  Arabian Gulf shoreline. To form the man-made lakes and waterway, the developers brought in water from the gulf into the area and created a man-made waterfront with 8 km of landscaped public walkway.

Known to be the longest in the UAE, construction for it began in 1971, and was completed in 1980. The 558 km road is the main artery of the city and the widest road in the world with 14 connecting lanes.

The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, peaking over the clouds at a staggering 2,716 ft. Laid end-to-end, it’s components would stretch over a quarter of the way around the world. Its tip is seen from 95km away and its observation deck stands on the 124th floor.

A staple of the 2000’s in Dubai, the iconic Dusit Thani building sports amazing architecture that is designed to replicate praying hands. At 501 ft tall, this hotel was the first of its kind to receive the EarthCheck Gold Certification for sustainability.