Heading into the heart of the city, it’s hard to miss Downtown Dubai’s key bragging rights and world-famous icons: The Dubai Mall (the world's largest mall and most visited shopping and leisure venue), Burj Khalifa (the tallest building) and Gevora Hotel (the tallest hotel) along Sheikh Zayed Road.

Record-breakers aside, visitors will find a score of family-friendly activities including the Dubai Fountain, Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, Dubai Ice Rink and Souk Al Bahar. The world-class Dubai Opera and its packed line-up of live performances is also found on Downtown’s palm-lined Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, along with Burj Park, a favourite host of the district’s hottest festivals and pop-up events.