5 places for the perfect Instagram selfie in Dubai, UAE

At 2,723 ft (830 m) the iconic, towering Burj Khalifa is the tallest structure and building in the world. It also has the world’s fastest lift, which you can take up to various viewpoints to see incredible, 360 degree views. Take a selfie with the panorama of Dubai behind you, or head to Dubai on New Year’s Eve to take shots with the incredible fireworks display on the building.

As Dubai is surrounded by endless desert, this garden is a miracle indeed. The Dubai Miracle Garden in in the Dubailand area of the city and measures 775,001 sq ft (72,000 sq m). The garden features 50 million flowers and over 250 million plants, making it the largest flower garden in the world. Take a selfie with all that colour in the background to share with friends and followers.

This is the place to get all your souvenirs and gifts to take home. The souk offers a traditional, Middle Eastern shopping experience, combined with luxury and boutique fashion brands and jewellery. There are also 25 restaurants to choose from serving cuisine from all over the world. Besides the colourful goods on display in the market, each restaurant offers a perfect Instagram experience, with views of the Dubai waterways and the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.

Enjoy a delicious, four-course meal on a dhow, cruising through the Dubai Creek. Choose from an extensive buffet of international dishes and then be entertained by “youwla” and “tanoura” music and dancing, while also enjoying views of the city’s night-time skyline. Alternatively, get selfie shots of this marvellous spectacle at night from the shore.

While you might not be able to afford to stay at this remarkable hotel, a fun trip to the beach gives the opportunity to get great Instagram images of this building that resembles a sail. This hotel has its own island, a private beach, a terrace with two swimming pools, nine restaurants and a spa. Guests arrive at the hotel in Rolls Royces or by helicopter. Now that is the life!