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Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi FortvsBurj Khalifa
Both are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Dubai Museum is the choice of most reviewers compared to Burj Khalifa. Dubai Museum comes in at #1 in Dubai with approval from 7 reviewers such as Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Frommer's.
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
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Michelin Guide
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Al Souq Al Kabeer, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Fodor's "Upon entering the museum, you step back in time to before the discovery of oil and the arrival of container ships." Full review
Concierge "In contrast to most of Dubai's shiny new attractions, this small but informative museum near the Creek, a short walk from Bastakiya and the old Textile Souk."
Frommer's "For many years, the Dubai Museum was the emirate's only real effort to prove that Dubai has a culture beyond sand, sea, and shopping." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Located opposite the Grand Mosque, this low-key museum explores Dubai’s history, culture and traditions." Full review
Afar Magazine "The museum is a fantastic display of the short history of Dubai." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Houses archaeological, historical and ethnological collections, which are especially good at showing the lives of the first residents of Dubai." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The UAE may be less than 45 years old, but the seven emirates’ history stretches right back, according to Dubai Museum, to the third millennium BC." Full review
Burj Khalifa Concierge Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler
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Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Concierge "The world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa (formerly known as the Burj Dubai) officially opened at the beginning of 2010."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Call it impressive or call it preposterous, there’s no denying that the Burj Khalifa is a ground-breaking feat of architecture and engineering." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Wake up early to watch the sunrise from the top of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Burj Khalifa is one of the city's most recognizable structures and the tallest building in the world." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Burj Dubai has held the record for the highest building on the planet since 27 March 2008." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Soaring to 2,716 feet, the Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world." Full review
Afar Magazine "Towering over the city, the shadow of Dubai's iconic building stretches across the city, reaching almost to the coast. " Full review
Fodor's "The world's tallest building dominates the Dubai skyline like a scimitar pointing skyward." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The world's tallest building features an Armani hotel, offices above the cloud line, and perfumed lounges. " Full review
The Telegraph "Soaring 828-metres into the sky, the world’s tallest building is indeed a sight to behold." Full review
