Eight stunning pictures of Dubai's iconic landmarks

Written by:
Alice Holtham
16th May 2019

These truly are breathtaking…

Dubai is home to some pretty stunning structures, both old and new. And whether you’re seeing them at sunrise or sunset, from the sky or with your feet firmly on the ground, it’s hard to resist getting a snap for your Instagram.

So if you’ve got tourists in town, or you’re just looking to revisit some classic photo-taking spots, we’ve got some inspiration for you.

Here are eight pictures we love of Dubai landmarks.

Ain Dubai

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A post shared by Hariharan Nambiyar (@mr.hari_kuttan) on May 3, 2019 at 1:07pm PDT

JBR has always been home to some of the city’s best sunsets, and watching the sun drop behind the Ain Dubai is one of the best views on the Marina beachfront. We can’t wait to take a spin on the soon-to-open attraction next year.

Atlantis The Palm

A post shared by Jaseel Muhammed Keloth (@jazeelmuhammedkeloth) on Jan 10, 2018 at 6:49am PST

One of several iconic hotels in the city, few couldn’t recognise the silhouette of Atlantis The Palm

Burj Al Arab

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A post shared by ALPHA SPOTTING (@alphaspotting) on Mar 10, 2019 at 8:58am PDT

It’s famed for providing the most premium service standards in the world, rated as the only seven star hotel on the planet, but we’d call the Burj Al Arab a pretty premium backdrop for our next insta pic…

Burj Khalifa

A post shared by Rafal Hyps | Dubai (@rafalhyps) on Mar 26, 2018 at 2:14pm PDT

The world’s tallest tower looks pretty epic both by day and by night. But we especially loved it all lit up for the laser show, which was displayed from New Year’s Eve until the end of March.

Dubai Canal

A post shared by Sreejith K S (@wande_r_lust) on Apr 14, 2018 at 11:00am PDT

Running up from Jumeirah right through Al Habtoor City and Business Bay, the way this shot frames the Burj Khalifa and Downtown skyline under the canal bridge is beautiful…

Dubai Frame

A post shared by Maitham Al Aboodi (@maitham_alaboodi) on Mar 20, 2018 at 1:42pm PDT

You might be able to get some impressive snaps from inside Dubai Frame, but you can also get some pretty impressive ones of Dubai Frame too.

Jumeirah Mosque

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A post shared by Jakelyne Yamashita (@jakeyamashita) on Apr 19, 2019 at 10:21am PDT

Built in the 1970s, Jumeirah Mosque is one of the few Mosques that permits public entry. It’s one of Dubai’s largest religious buildings, and is well w orth a visit.