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Dubai in 2026: what is closed or under renovation
Dubai constantly reinvents itself: some attractions close to transform, others reopen bigger. Before booking a trip, it is better to know what is no longer accessible. This page is an honest overview that we keep up to date. It reflects the information available on the date shown above.
At a glance (checked on 27 October 2026)
| Attraction | Status | Closure | Announced reopening | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of the Future | Closed for a redesign | Mid-September 2026 | Q1 2027 (exact dates not announced) | Illusion City, Dubai Frame |
| Burj Al Arab (hotel) | Closed for restoration (about 18 months) | April 2026 | October 2027 | Dhow cruise, yacht tour |
| Hot air balloon at Atlantis | Not available through us | Ongoing | No date announced | Desert hot air balloon |
| Dubai Fountain Boardwalk | Scheduled closure | 16 November 2026 | Until 15 January 2027 | Write to us on WhatsApp |
| Dubai Fountain Lake Ride | Scheduled closure | 8 December 2026 | Until 7 January 2027 | Dhow cruise |
Dates from official announcements relayed by the local press (The National, Gulf News) and Visit Dubai. For a specific travel date, write to us on WhatsApp: we confirm before any booking.
Museum of the Future: closed for a redesign
The Museum of the Future, one of the most photographed buildings in Dubai, closed in mid-September 2026 to renew its visitor experience. A new experience is announced for the first quarter of 2027, around its fifth anniversary. Exact reopening dates have not yet been announced.
Our alternatives: Illusion City (illusion museum, 70 AED child, 90 AED adult), teamLab Phenomena for digital art, and the Dubai Frame for a view over the city.
Burj Al Arab: hotel closed until 2027
The famous sail-shaped hotel closed in April 2026 for its first restoration, lasting about 18 months. Reopening is announced for October 2027. We have therefore removed the "Inside Burj Al Arab" visit from our site.
Our alternatives: admire it on a dhow cruise or a yacht tour, or from Jumeirah beach. Next door, Wild Wadi offers a view of the sail.
Hot air balloon at Atlantis: not available
The hot air balloon flight over Atlantis is not currently available. Discover the desert hot air balloon flight for an unforgettable sunrise.
Dubai Fountain: Boardwalk and Lake Ride
Two Dubai Fountain installations in Downtown Dubai are temporarily closing: the Dubai Fountain Boardwalk promenade from 16 November 2026 to 15 January 2027, and the Dubai Fountain Lake Ride boat trip from 8 December 2026 to 7 January 2027. These dates were communicated to us and may change. If your stay falls within these periods, write to us on WhatsApp: we will adapt your program.
Aquaventure and Lost World combo: prices
The prices for Aquaventure and the combo with the Lost World (formerly the Lost Chambers) are, since 17 October 2026: Aquaventure 295 AED (ages 3 to 7) and 345 AED (age 8 and over), combo with the Lost World 320 AED and 370 AED.
What is open and what we recommend
- Burj Khalifa: floors 124/125 and 148.
- Desert safaris: Discovery, Premium, Abu Dhabi, quad and buggy.
- Cruises and dinner cruises.
- Theme parks and water parks.
- Dinner in the sky.
- XLine Dubai Marina: the Marina urban zipline can be booked with us again.
Sources for the closure announcements: business and local press (The National, Gulf News, Al-Monitor, TBreak). Information may change quickly.
A question before booking?
We confirm each activity before your booking, within a few hours on WhatsApp.
See open activitiesAsk a question on WhatsAppFrequently asked questions
Is the Museum of the Future open in 2026?
The Museum of the Future closed in mid-September 2026 for a redesign of its visitor experience, with reopening expected in the first quarter of 2027. We have suspended bookings on our site.
Can you visit the inside of the Burj Al Arab in 2026?
No: the hotel has been closed since April 2026 for a restoration of about 18 months, with reopening announced for October 2027. You can, however, admire its silhouette from the sea or from Jumeirah beach.
Where can I find up-to-date information?
We update this page regularly. For a specific activity, write to us on WhatsApp: we confirm that it is open before you book.