10 Best Instagrammable places in Dubai
Where to Take Stunning Photos of Dubai to Impress Your Friends?
Our guide to the best Instagrammable places in Dubai welcomes you to explore this glamorous city, and emirate, within the United Arab Emirates. Visitors to this coastal city enjoy views of the Persian Gulf, while still reaping the benefits of a busy, developed downtown scene.
From the remarkable skyline featuring the world’s tallest building to a manmade archipelago shaped like a palm tree, there are a lot of reasons to keep your camera at-the-ready in Dubai. In general, Dubai is a country known for lavishness and many of its high-profile buildings, cafes, museums and neighbourhoods highlight that. As such, there’s a lot you’ll want to photograph and share on your social media while visiting Dubai.
1. Burj Khalifa
Ideal para: Foto, Casais, Famílias
Don’t miss an opportunity to snap a photo of the Burj Khalifa while in Dubai. The award-winning skyscraper is so tall, you really won’t be able to miss it. Since 2009, it has held the title of tallest building in the world. Fun fact: It was designed by the same firm that designed the Willis Tower in Chicago, formerly Sears Tower, which was the tallest building when it was built in 1974.
Burj Khalifa holds nearly 15 awards for its height and architecture, including the highest lift installation and the highest New Year fireworks display. The glass facade is Instagram-worthy, but check out the thousands of works of art on display inside the building as well.
Localização: 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Burj Khalifa
2. Palm Jumeirah
Home to a sail-shaped hotel, Burj Al Arab
Ideal para: Foto, Luxo, Compras
While you’re in Dubai, snap a photo of the unique archipelago Palm Jumeirah. From above, the manmade chain of islands resembles a palm tree. You can also get Instagram-worthy pictures from the Palm Jumeirah boardwalk or while out on a boating tour around the islands.
Not just a great photo op, Palm Jumeirah is a popular tourist destination known for its waterfront hotels, luxury resorts, shopping centres and restaurants. Getting there is easy. Just hop on the monorail that connects the island to the mainland.
Localização: The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Abre: Daily from 9 am to 9 pm
Palm Jumeirah
3. Dubai Frame
Framing Old and New Dubai
Ideal para: Foto, Viagens alternativas
The Dubai Frame is a photographer’s dream and one of the most Instagrammable places in Dubai. It is an interactive museum, an observatory and monument all rolled into one, located in Zabeel Park near the city’s centre.
Shaped like a giant picture frame, you can ride the lift inside up 48 floors to the Sky Deck. From there, you can see many of Dubai’s famous landmarks. For the best photos, be sure to get one from the ground level where the Dubai Frame literally frames your picture.
Localização: Zabeel Park Jogging Track, Za’abeel, Al Kifaf, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Abre: Daily from 7 am to 8 pm
Telefone: +971 (0)800 900
Dubai Frame
4. Al Fahidi
Replica mud huts contrast ex-royal residences in a historic neighbourhood
Ideal para: História, Compras, Foto
There’s lots to photograph in Dubai’s cultural neighbourhood of Al Fahidi. The neighbourhood is made up of more than 50 houses, each with a specific tie to Dubai’s rich heritage. The Calligraphy House, for example, showcases the craft of Arabic calligraphy.
Follow the winding roads along the Dubai Creek to see structures made from sandstone, teak, gypsum, palm wood and sandalwood. One shot you can’t miss is of the Al Fahidi fort, an impressive 18th-century royal residence located outside of the Dubai Museum.
Al Fahidi
5. Dubai Creek Harbour
Walkable neighbourhood with tons of street art and public sculptures
Ideal para: Famílias, Alimentação, Foto
Dubai Creek Harbour is a pristine neighbourhood in Dubai, perfect for setting up selfies and snapping candids of your travelling crew. The ample park spaces offer a verdant foreground amid the sparkling silver of the city. Sunrise over the harbour is especially stunning.
Other ideal photo spots in Dubai Creek Harbour include the out-of-this-world art installations throughout the neighbourhood and an exploration of the scenery on a harbour boat tour. Then stick around for a meal at one of the area’s fine restaurants, featuring vegan cuisine, soul food and artisanal French food.
Localização: Ras Al Khor, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Telefone: +971 (0)55 461 4072
Dubai Creek Harbour
6. Bluewaters Island
A spot for white sand beach pics
Ideal para: Foto, Luxo, Alimentação
For the best candid photos for your Instagram, head to Bluewaters Island, which has activities everyone can enjoy. This upscale island is known for its trendy restaurants, luxury condos and top-notch live entertainment and is reachable via walking bridge from Dubai Marina.
For the kids, glow-in-the-dark mini golf at the Tr88house family entertainment centre is a fun backdrop for unforgettable photos. And don’t miss the photo-ops at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. The real draw to Bluewaters Island, though, is the centrally located Ain Dubai observation wheel.
Bluewaters Island
7. The Dubai Fountain
At night, the show happens every 30 minutes
Ideal para: Foto, Viagens alternativas
Dubai is full of world-record sites, including the Dubai Fountain. This Instagram-worthy attraction is the world’s largest performing fountain. And the backdrop of the fountain is the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. The fountain is designed with 5 circles and 2 arcs that spout water into the air, timed to music and dazzling colourful lights.
Take an abra, which is a small, covered ferry boat, out onto Burj Lake for a front row view of the show. It’s also where you’ll get the best photos possible. Or view the show from the floating boardwalk, accessible from the Fountain promenade.
The Dubai Fountain
8. Wings of Mexico statue
A statue featured all over the world
Ideal para: Foto, Econômico
Dubai’s Wings of Mexico Statue is the ultimate photo op in the Burj Plaza. The statue was created by Jorge Marin and features 2 large, gold-coloured wings. It was designed specifically for portraits and when you climb up the 3 stairs to stand in front of it, it looks as if you have angelic wings.
Posing in front of the winged statue, you are also framed by the famous Dubai Frame, with the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper, in the background. This free attraction should be on your Dubai itinerary, just know there is typically a wait for the popular photo spot.
Localização: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Burj Residence Phase I & II, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Wings of Mexico statue
9. Forever Rose Café
A magical breakfast and brunch spot
Ideal para: Alimentação, Foto
Coined ‘the most Instagrammable café in the world’, Forever Rose Café is a gem of Dubai. The Forever Rose brand started in London as a boutique gift and flower shop. This Dubai spin-off is meant to make patrons feel as if they are stepping into a storybook with black and white décor reminiscent of fairytale illustrations.
While posing amongst the chic interior design is a must, that’s not the only photo-worthy attraction of Forever Rose Café. The food and drinks are as beautiful as they are delicious. The menu includes divine items like pistachio milk cake, creme brulee, iced rose latte and Arabic coffee.
Localização: 467 Al Wasl Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Abre: Monday–Thursday from 8 am to 12 am, Friday–Sunday from 8 am to 1 am
Telefone: +971 (0)4 548 410
Forever Rose Café
10. Saya Brasserie
A lavish restaurant perfect for special occasions
Ideal para: Alimentação, Foto, Viagens alternativas
Saya Brasserie is a stunningly designed bistro with 4 locations in Dubai. Each location is slightly different, but all feature the restaurant’s signature wall of flowers and neon ‘I Love Dubai’ sign. Use the flowers for your photo backdrop or enjoy a photo-op at your table. The furniture is eye catching, too, with a mix of art deco and boho chic pieces.
Playing off the floral theme, Saya Brasserie’s menu is vibrant and photo-worthy, too. Many items you wouldn’t necessarily expect are awash in pink, like the pink benedict, made with a beetroot Hollandaise, or the avocado toast served with rose hummus on pink brioche bread.
Saya Brasserie
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