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  • Renan
    204 contributions
    Expensive but great to witness the development of the city
    I only went to the top of Burj, which is not the most expensive ticket. The view is 360, good and you get a bit of history about the building when you come back down. it's very quick and easy to read (only in Arabic and English though). The windows on top are clean enough to take good photos.
    Review of: Burj Khalifa
    Written 29 May 2023
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  • Edwina7
    London, UK18 contributions
    My favorite part of my trip to Dubai
    This is a must for every and all adults! I had such a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon, the weather was amazing, the staff was amazing, and the food and drinks were on point. The 360 views were gorgeous and Sumudu took really good care of me and my friend during our time in our cabana. Don't hesitate just book it, and if can you spare the expense book a cabana!
    Review of: AURA SKYPOOL
    Written 29 May 2023
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  • Namanvora
    85 contributions
    MUST MUST visit place
    must visit , better than burj khalifa
    not much rush during evening hours , sun set time
    can spend as much time as you want
    tickets of 50AED also reasonable compared to other Dubai attractions
    Review of: Dubai Frame
    Written 28 May 2023
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  • Renan
    204 contributions
    Great place, a bit expensive though
    360 views, a short movie to start with with some easy to understand data. you can take all the time you need to look at how the rich and wealthy live, although the area near the windows is not protected form the sun.
    The only issue for me would still be the price, at 100AED, it's not cheap to go to the top. The windows were generally good enough to take nice photos.
    Review of: The View at The Palm
    Written 29 May 2023
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  • Tsega
    Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates87 contributions
    Me & Him
    Most iconic views of dubai nice place to take nice pictures, historical buildings fastest elevator and value for money, recommend definitely
    Review of: At the Top
    Written 25 May 2023
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  • Fortune_Madhuku
    Harare Province, Zimbabwe387 contributions
    Gigantic
    Located on Bluewaters Island and is the world's biggest and tallest observation wheel. At night, it gives stunning light displays which can be seen from JBR beach. Unfortunately, it was closed when I visited in March 2023, so I will try again next time I visit Dubai.
    Review of: Ain Dubai
    Written 10 April 2023
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  • lukasz
    Coventry, UK8 contributions
    Amazing view
    Amazing views from the apartment. Apartment nicely decorated and in the heart and heart of Marina. Close to everything and that's the most important thing
    Review of: Cayan Tower
    Written 5 May 2023
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  • Ankur M
    Nagpur, India10 contributions
    Must Visit Better than Burj Khalifa !! The glass walk ! Best time to visit 5 to 6pm !!
    The Glass Slide from the 55th floor to the 54th floor was exciting for the kids. The walk on the glass with Cars driving 54 floors below is breathing.
    Good place for Photos and selfies
    Review of: Sky Views Observatory
    Written 24 May 2023
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  • I visited this place🇳🇱🇬🇧🇨🇭🇦🇪🇺🇸
    Israel14,282 contributions
    No bicycles allowed
    PROS
    * Big beautiful area of restaurants, bars and stores
    * Active night life
    * Big promenade at the water of the marina as it enters the Arabian Sea
    * Ain Dubai, the world's largest Ferris wheel, can be seen close-up (look at my "helpful" photos)
    * Very scenic boardwalk-type walkway bridge over the water from Dubai Marina
    * Great views of the Dubai Marina, especially at night

    CONS
    * No bicycles allowed
    * Parking underneath is quite expensive

    "I VISITED THIS PLACE"....
    .... at least twice-

    On our first evening in Dubai, we missed the turnover to our lodging in the Dubai Marina and ended up here. So we parked and explored all the restaurants, bars and stores. We saw the Ain Dubai from super-close (see my "helpful" photos) and we watched the 10pm laser lights display over the waters of the marina (again- see my very "helpful" photos).

    After that, I returned at least twice on two separate pre-dawn/morning bicycle excursions. I loved to go with a Careem Bike from Dubai Marina to JBR and to race across the boardwalk-style bridge to Bluewaters Island, each time to be greeted and stopped by the 24 hour guard who prevents bicycle entry (see my "helpful" photos of my bicycle at the point where I was stopped).

    ADVICES
    * Yet another amazing recreation and entertainment place
    * No bicycles 🚴
    * Expensive parling
    Review of: Bluewaters
    Written 15 March 2023
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  • Mr. King
    Brno, Czech Republic1 contribution
    Awesome view
    Better than helicopter, price is awesome, personal so nice, friendly and pilots are best and handsome.
    Review of: The Dubai Balloon At Atlantis
    Written 17 May 2023
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  • Manish K
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates3,969 contributions
    An office building in Media City
    The Palladium is an office building in Dubai Media City, located near the BBC and Zee offices. It's not really much of an attraction, unless one is working here.
    Review of: The Palladium
    Written 10 March 2019
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