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.

Housed in a 15th century Franciscan monastery, this museum is truly stunning. On display is a wide range of Gothic artwork. The flagship piece of the museum is Hans Memling’s triptych "Last Judgement."

The 10 million-litre tank at the Dubai Aquarium is one of the largest in the world, containing more than 33,000 aquatic animals and the largest collection of sand tiger sharks anywhere. Rising to the third floor of The Dubai Mall, the aquarium is home to 140 species of sea life and has several ways to experience underwater life, starting with a stroll through a 48m walk-through tunnel. Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view while watching sand tiger sharks and stingrays glide above you. You can also take a glass-bottom boat tour, get wet in a snorkelling cage and even go swimming with the sharks.

Built along the historic Dubai Creek, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library is an inspiring landmark. The library, which is designed in the shape of a traditional Islamic lectern, is the largest in the region and representative of its collective cultural and academic wisdom. Explore nine themed libraries inside that house over a million print and digital titles.