A canal city of towers with a beachfront promenade at The Walk, plus dhow dinner cruises and a zipline across the water.
The Metro and tram both reach the Marina. JBR beach is free and has showers. Evenings are cooler and the towers light up.
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The palm-shaped reclaimed island, with a monorail along the trunk, a waterpark at the crown and public…
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At 828 metres the tallest building in the world, with observation decks on levels 124, 125 and 148.
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The world's largest choreographed fountain performing on the Burj Lake every half hour after dark…
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