Enjoy incomparable views of one of Dubai’s most talked about landmarks at The View at The Palm. Located 240 metres high, the observation deck presents the stunning 360-degree panorama of Palm Jumeirah alongside the sparkling waters of the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai skyline in the distance. The View at The Palm is located on level 52 of The Palm Tower, which also houses a café, a creative exhibition, interactive aquarium-themed tunnels and a gift shop. To further elevate your sky-high sightseeing experience, step up to The Next Level — at 250 metres above ground, the private, barrier-free space is the island's highest vantage point.

One of the world’s greatest urban transformations, the Dubai Water Canal is a 3.2-kilometre-long waterway which extends from the Creek in Old Dubai through Business Bay, before finding its way to the Arabian Gulf. It effectively turns a significant part of the emirate into an island. Board a water taxi to Marasi Drive, home to a sparkling marina, water homes and cool dining venues such as Bella at Grand Millennium Hotel and BASTA! at The St. Regis Downtown.

Consistent with its sunken Atlantis theme, the underwater world of Palm Jumeirah island's luxury hotel is an endless maze of things to discover, corners inhabited by fascinating marine creatures such as sharks, octopi, piranhas, and even a couple of albino alligators. It's a rather small aquarium, but definitely worth a visit.

Discover the contemporary history of the United Arab Emirates at the Etihad Museum located in Jumeirah 1. The Etihad Museum offers a series of interactive pavilions that explore the country’s past through photos, films and more. Visitors can discover what life was like before the UAE's founding fathers signed the treaty that unified the seven emirates, and learn more about the extraordinary economic development since.