Places worth the detour in Dubai
37 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, across 7 kinds of detour; theme parks, zoos & aquariums are the largest group (9). Best known: Palm Jumeirah. 26 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 37, ranked 37
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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14.Iranian Mosque, Bur Dubai
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Mosque in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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17.IMG Worlds of Adventure
Fun & leisure · 21st century · Hidden gem
Indoor theme park in the City of Arabia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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18.Russian Orthodox Church, Sharjah
Sacred sites · 21st century · Hidden gem
Church building in Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates
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20.St. Michael's Catholic Church
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church building in Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates
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22.Zabeel Park
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Urban public park, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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25.Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
Fun & leisure · 21st century · Hidden gem
Aquarium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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26.Sharjah Art Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in United Arab Emirates
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27.Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Museum in United Arab Emirates
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29.Dubai Dolphinarium
Fun & leisure · 21st century · Hidden gem
Aquarium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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30.Dubai Butterfly Garden
Fun & leisure · Hidden gem
Butterfly garden in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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33.Salsali Private Museum
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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34.Dubaï Moving Image Museum
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
