Top Rated Attractions in Dubai

With two venues, one in Doha and the other in Dubai, the Third Line Gallery works towards creating awareness about contemporary art forms. In this regard, the gallery regularly presents established and amateur artists who are eager to tap into new avenues and project new themes. And for those who love collecting modern art, this is the perfect place.

Located at the Al Quoz Industrial Area, the Green Art Gallery focuses on contemporary art. The gallery displays prominent works of various artists hailing not only from the Middle East but also from Africa, Southern Asia and even parts of Turkey. The gallery promotes every artists' research-based approach and encourages participation without age and nationality barriers. Feel free to keep a track of up-coming exhibitions on their official website. If you are an art connoisseur a visit to the Green Art Gallery is a must when in Dubai.

Shaped like a dhow (a traditional Arab sailing vessel), Dubai Opera is an architectural marvel and a marvelous landmark in The Opera District. This glass-encased state-of-the-art facility is an ode to the metropolis' maritime past and divided into the bow and hull areas. A multifaceted venue, it is among the top performing arts venue with a myriad of world class acts in its roster. There is also a rooftop restaurant offering fantastic vistas of the downtown skyline.

A trip to Dubai is not complete without visiting the Dubai Museum, located in Al Fahidi Fort. Originally built as a defense against foreign invasion, the impressive fort was later transformed into a museum that allows visitors to delve into the rich and unique heritage and culture of the city. Inaugurated in 1971, the museum boasts spectacular exhibits depicting traditional Arab homes, mosques, fishing, pearl diving history, trade, and other aspects of everyday life. Visitors can also survey model souks inspired by traditional marketplaces. Moreover, vivid descriptions of life in the desert and the experiences of the nomadic Bedouins add to the cultural richness of the museum. One of the highlights at the museum is an exhibit featuring artifacts from excavated graves in the Emirates from the 3rd millennium BCE.

The almost countless rows of bronze seats and the shimmering high ceiling will probably fill you with awe as soon as you enter inside the Madinat Theatre. The grandiose and outright luxury, prominent in its Arabesque decor will treat you like a sheikh. The ocher streets of Souk Madinat manage to impeccably juxtapose itself with this magnificent theater. Madinat Theatre is a sophisticated entertainment venue, where various talented artists perform on this very stage and leave you thoroughly entertained. The theater is perfect for families and must be visited not only for the shows that it hosts but also for the sheer opulence that it exudes.

The Warehouse in Dubai's industrial hub, Al Quoz, houses Dubai's popular entertainment management company, The Fridge. This space is used as a platform to host various live concerts, theatrical performances, comic acts and various performing art ventures. Spread across 2 floors, The Fridge - Warehouse is also used to organize workshops: dance lessons, acting classes and more, wherein the audience can be active participants and learn an art form. Check the website for schedule of events and further details.