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Best things to do in Dubai

Ten Dubai highlights that no tourist should miss.

The Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building, piercing the Dubai sky at 828 metres. Photo / Jim Eagles

If you're feeling flush, head to the Burj Al Arab, where you can sample the world's most expensive cocktail. Photo / Dubai Tourism

The vast World Archipelago project (R) sought to create an archipelago of man-made islands off Dubai's coast.

A craftsman uses ancient tools and techniques as he works metal at the Dubai Museum, located inside the Al Fahidi Fort. Photo / Alan Gibson

Stroll around Bastakiya, one of the oldest traditional Emirati neighbourhoods in Bur Dubai, the old historic district. Photo / Creative Commons image by Wikimedia user jensimon7

Dubai's gold souk is one of the largest markets for the precious metal in the world. Photo / Creative Commons image by Flickr user Joi Ito

The vast Dubai Mall is home to a 50m long aquarium as well as being a shopping mecca. Photo / Creative Commons image by Wikimedia user Frank Seiplax

Join an organised tour and head into the desert. Photo / Alan Gibson

Play a round of golf at Dubai's Emirates Golf Club. Photo / Creative Commons image by Flickr user toyohara

Visit the stunning Jumeirah Mosque on Al Jumeirah Road, the only mosque in the city open to the public. Photo / Creative commons image by Flickr user Paolo Rosa

Image 1 of 10: The Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building, piercing the Dubai sky at 828 metres. Photo / Jim Eagles

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