United Arab Emirates
Discovering Downtown Dubai
Check into a hotel in Downtown Dubai, admire the world-famous Burj Khalifa, get lost in the Dubai Mall and enjoy the best views of the fountains.
Check in at Rove City Walk Hotel
Looking for a great budget-friendly hotel in the heart of Dubai? Then the Rove City Walk Hotel is your place to be. This 3-star accommodation has all the facilities you want, including a pool with Burk Khalifa views, and is only a 15 minute walk from the famous landmark and Dubai Mall (most of which you can walk through airconditioned walkways).
Make your way to the Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall metro station. From there, you can easily walk all the way through the walkway to Downtown Dubai.
Get lost in the Dubai Mall
Even if you're not a fan of shopping, the enormous Dubai Mall is something you simply need to see with your own eyes. From spotting luxury cars at the entrance and window shopping at luxury stores to ice skating and an aquarium, this place has it all.
Take in all the Burj Khalifa views
Wander around Downtown Dubai to enjoy all the Burj Khalifa views. We walked around the fountains and the Burj Park. Another great viewpoint is from the entrance of the Palace Downtown hotel. As tickets to the Burj Khalifa are quite expensive and we preferred to have another view, we decided not to go up the Burj Khalifa and instead visit another viewing deck on day 2 of our trip.
Finish with a dinner with the best views in town
One of our absolute favorite experiences in Dubai was our dinner at Tribes restaurant on the top floor of the Dubai Mall. Not only does this place offer amazing African food at reasonable prices, their terrace offers the best views of the famous fountain show at night! Definitely the best way to avoid the crowds that do tend to gather for the show.
