Marina Walk Tour and Complete Guide

Overview

Watch the Dancing Fountain, take a dinner cruise on Dubai Marina, shop at The Covent Garden Market, Cargo Dubai, pray at Bin Ahmed Al Mulla Mosque, eat at Wag mama Dubai Marina, and do many other activities. Use the Dubai Marina Walk Guide to learn more about the area before heading to the marina promenade to spend time with your loved ones. Marina Walk is a beachfront walkway lined with swaying palm trees and surrounded by lush greenery. It is an excellent place to spend a day with family or friends, indulging in the many activities available in the area. You can also spend your day relaxing and admiring the stunning views of the cityscapes and waterfront. Among the activities available at Dubai Marina Walk is a leisurely stroll along the 3.8-mile walkway.

The wide walkway allows you to walk freely without bumping into other people. You can also rent a bike and ride around the entire area. Children can have a good time by playing in various children's play areas. As you walk or stroll, you can stop at various outlets, including the Covent Garden Market's European-style open area market. If you want to do more shopping, you can go inside the Marina Mall, which has over 130 stores. Those interested in culture and religion may wish to visit the Mohammed Bin Ahmed Al Mulla Mosque. To enhance your experience even more, visit Dubai at night when the entire city glitters with light and you can watch the dancing fountain show as well as a street show on the cobbled boulevard. You can also take the Dinner Cruise to see the sights from the water.

Best time to visit Dubai marina walk  

Marina is best visited at night, after sunset. The entire area has a beautiful atmosphere at night, with yachts and Dhows in the water glittering in lights and the surrounding cityscape also flooded with light. Aside from that, the fascinating dancing fountain show begins at 6 p.m. and can be viewed every 30 minutes, making it even more worthwhile to visit in the evening. If you visit in the winter, you will also be able to enjoy the atmosphere more fully, especially during the day. Summer days are extremely hot, and you cannot spend much time outside.

How to reach Dubai marina walk

Take the Metro to Damac Properties Station and walk 5-10 minutes to the marina promenade. You can also get off at the Jumeirah Lakes Towers metro station and walk to the location. Take the tram to Dubai Marina Mall Station and walk towards the marina promenade. 

By car: Take Exit 32 from Sheikh Zayed Road or Al Naseem Street and follow Al Khayay Street to the location. By Bus: Take Bus No. 8 to Jumeirah Beach Residence Station 2. The marina promenade is a five-minute walk from there.

Dinner cruise on Dubai marina  

A dinner cruise is one of the must-do activities at Dubai Marina Walk. Feel enchanted as you board the cruise and are greeted with fresh dates and Arabic coffee before sailing through the stunning Dubai Marina. Tantalize your taste buds with delectable international and Arabic specialties from the delightful 3-course buffet spread while admiring the city's glittering skylines. Tanura Dance, a charming traditional storytelling performance, is on display. Spend some quality time with your loved ones on the luxurious, fully air-conditioned lower deck, or enjoy the night outside on the open upper deck.

Dine-in at pier-7  

Pier 7, a restaurant complex with seven themed restaurants on seven floors serving seven different cuisines from around the world, will delight you. The restaurant complex is an architectural landmark that was designed to provide a panoramic view of the Marina. Each restaurant is distinct in its own way and will offer you a distinct cuisine, an upscale culinary presentation, and a welcoming atmosphere. While Atelier M serves modern French dishes with Asian influences, Asia focuses on pan-Asian and regional flavors. Those looking for Middle Eastern cuisine should go to Abd el Wahab, while those looking for European cuisine should go to The Scene by Simon Rimmer. Cargo serves street food-inspired dishes, and Mama Zonia serves bold Amazonian flavors.

Shop till you drop at Dubai marina walk  

Shopaholics will enjoy shopping at the Dubai Marina Mall, the Marina's largest shopping destination. The mall has four levels and over 130 stores selling well-known high-street fashion brands, as well as beauty brands, accessories, electronics, and home décor. H&M, ICONIC, Ted Baker, Steve Madden, Sephora, and other well-known brand stores are among those available. The mall also has two Waitrose supermarkets and a movie theatre if you want to watch a movie after you finish shopping. Families will also appreciate the indoor play area where their children can have fun.

Rent a cycle and stroll  

The walkway along the Dubai Marina promenade is lined with swaying palm trees and lush greenery. You can stroll along this wide walkway and take in the delightful atmosphere as well as the breathtaking view. The area has a lively vibe, which you can see as you pass by the stunning waterfront and skyscrapers. You can also go on a cycling trip along this walkway with the help of the Dubai Marina Walk Guide. When you visit in the evening, the skyscrapers glitter with night light and the dancing fountain dances to the tunes of music, making the place even more spectacular.

Let your kids have fun at the play areas  

According to the Dubai Marina Walk Guide, the location is also popular with children, who can enjoy themselves on the promenade. Throughout the promenade, children will be delighted to discover areas designated as kids' play areas, complete with swings, slides, and climbing frames for their enjoyment and entertainment. The play areas have rubber flooring to protect the children if they fall. While the kids are having fun, adults can unwind on the benches that surround the play areas.

Pray at Ahmed al Mulla mosque  

The stunning Mohammed Bin Ahmed Al Mulla Mosque is the crown jewel of the marina promenade, and you must include it on your list of things to do at Dubai Marina Walk and pray to the Islamic faith. Visitors who are not Muslims are welcome to visit the mosque and take part in a cultural tour to learn more about Islam. Take the 45-minute English-guided tour, which includes a Q&A session to clear up any doubts and light refreshments at the end. Visitors of all nationalities, ages, genders, and faiths are welcome on the tour. Visit in the evening to see the spectacular view of the mosque, which glitters with light.

Watch dancing fountain

The dancing fountain of Dubai, the tallest performing fountain in the world, is one of Dubai's star attractions, as mentioned in every Dubai Marina Walk Guide. Feel enthralled as you watch the fountain come to life every 30 minutes and put on a spectacular show of water dancing to music and glittering in the light. Watch as the powerful illuminated water jets shoot up to 140m in the air at one time, enthralling you. Feel ecstatic as you recognize music tunes from popular tracks such as Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Bright man’s Time to Say Goodbye, Michael Jackson's Thriller, and others. 

Memory lane While dining at the popular Memory Lane restaurant at marina walk, take a trip down memory lane of your experiences with Indo-Chinese cuisine. The restaurant, which is listed as one of the best restaurants on Dubai Marina Walk, will delight you with its variety of Chinese and Indian dishes and its reasonable prices. The restaurant's interior will enchant you with its rainforest-themed decor and comfortable atmosphere. This restaurant's must-order dishes include mutton dum biryani and sweet corn soup.