Coming in 2020: The Best New Attractions in Dubai

“Dubai’s glittering skyline is a testament to the UAE’s strive for constant innovation. In 2020, the city showcases its vision of the future, playing host to the World Expo 2020 and unveiling masterpieces by the brightest minds in architecture and technology. Away from the Expo, there are theme parks, night markets and glitzy eateries opening their doors, too. Here are the best new attractions coming to Dubai in 2020.

1. Museum of the Future
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The World Expo 2020 centrepiece, the Museum of the Future is a celebration of global invention using exhibitions, workshops and immersive theatre. The gravity-defying building is an extraordinary feat in itself. Partially 3D printed, this ambitious construction has walls incorporating Arabic calligraphy and pushes new boundaries in architectural creativity.

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Nearest metro: Emirates Towers

2. Deira Island’s Night Souk
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On a 13-mile (21km) stretch of beach and waterfront, this glitzy night market is a modern take on a traditional Arabic souk. Peruse its astounding 5300 shops and dine by the water at any of 100 restaurants. With an amphitheatre for 30,000 people, it’s destined to be one of Dubai’s top entertainment districts.

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Nearest metro: Palm Deira

3. Opportunity Pavilion
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The Opportunity Pavilion is an immersive piece of sustainable architecture that invites you to explore your personal role in human development and how you can impact global change. The vast structure is built of natural or organic materials to create a lush oasis in the desert, and it features a spiral sunshade canopy made entirely of rope.

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Nearest metro: Danube

4. The Sky Walk
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Take in the view from 200 metres above ground. On the 53^rd floor of the Address Sky View Hotel, this much-anticipated suspended bridge builds a path around the building’s two towers. You’ll be given a safety harness to walk the large observation platform. It’s a must if you enjoy a kick of adrenaline and a sky-high view.

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Nearest metro: Burj Khalifa

5. The View at The Palm
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If adrenaline isn’t your style, take in the vistas from The View. On the Palm Jumeirah, this public observation deck is 52 stories up in the newly opened Nakheel Mall. You can see the branches of the Palm spanning out into the sea, look down the coast and back out over the city’s skyscrapers.

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Nearest tram: Palm Jumeirah

6. Al Wasl Plaza
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Right at the heart of the Expo 2020 site is this towering transparent domed trellis. The feat of modern architecture took 800 engineers to erect and highlights the UAE’s constant eye on the future. Visit the site for the Expo between October 2020 and April 2021 to see the 360-degree projections on the surface of the dome.

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Nearest metro: Danube

7. Ain Dubai
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Dubai has broken another world record by constructing the world’s largest Ferris wheel. Standing 210 metres high, the attraction has views of the Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah and Burj Khalifa. It’s the central landmark of the Bluewaters Island with an entertainment complex in its base.

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Nearest tram: Dubai Marina

8. Zombie Apocalypse Park
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If you’ve ever wanted to be chased by zombies, get this theme park on your Dubai bucket list. Live actors portray the living dead throughout the horror experience, which brings together a zombie corn maze, a zombie-themed café, paintballing, escape games and a VR cinema.

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Nearest metro: Palm Deira

9. Madame Tussauds
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In 2020, Dubai will join London, NYC and Beijing in welcoming the famous waxwork museum. This is your chance to take a selfie with your favourite celebrity – be it a footballer, actor or reality TV personality – on the iconic Bluewaters Island.

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Nearest tram: Dubai Marina

10. The Water Canal Project
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Take a stroll along Dubai’s charming manmade canal. It weaves past towering hotels and shopping complexes as it connects Business Bay with the Arabian Gulf. The paved walkway has a cycling path and running track, as well as five bridges and integrated smart technology.

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Nearest tram: Business Bay

### Plan your Dubai 2020 Trip

2020 is set to be an astounding year for the UAE capital, with architectural feats being unveiled as part of the Expo as well as new malls and daring theme parks popping up. Book your trip and find Dubai hotels with Expedia.”