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Opening days in Dubai: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 9 top attractions in Dubai with known opening hours, 1 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Friday in Dubai
1 closed · 8 open
Closed on Friday
- Ripe MarketAlso closed: Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu
Open on Friday
- Burj KhalifaOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- The Dubai Mall10:00–0:00Open late
- Dubai MarinaOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Dubai Frame9:00–21:00Open late
- Coffee Museum9:00–17:00
- The Walk at JBR10:00–23:00Open late
- Dubai Museum9:00–21:00Open late
- Hatta Hiking and Nature ReserveOpen 24 hoursOpen late
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| The Dubai Mall | 10–23 | 10–23 | 10–23 | 10–23 | 10–0 | 10–0 | 10–0 |
| Dubai Marina | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Dubai Frame | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 |
| Coffee Museum | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| The Walk at JBR | 10–23 | 10–23 | 10–23 | 10–23 | 10–23 | 10–23 | 10–23 |
| Dubai Museum | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 |
| Hatta Hiking and Nature Reserve | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Ripe Market | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 9–21 | 9–19 |
Open late in Dubai
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Burj KhalifaOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- The Dubai MallOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Dubai MarinaOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Dubai FrameOpen late until 21:00 on every day
- The Walk at JBROpen late until 23:00 on every day
- Dubai MuseumOpen late until 21:00 on every day
- Hatta Hiking and Nature ReserveOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Ripe MarketOpen late until 21:00 on Sat
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Dubai closed on Monday?
Some are. 1 of the 9 top sights in Dubai with known hours close on Monday: Ripe Market. The other 8 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Dubai?
On Sunday, 9 of the 9 top sights in Dubai are open: Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina, Dubai Frame, Coffee Museum, The Walk at JBR, Dubai Museum, Hatta Hiking and Nature Reserve and 1 more.
Which attractions in Dubai are open every day?
8 top sights in Dubai are open all seven days: Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina, Dubai Frame, Coffee Museum, The Walk at JBR, Dubai Museum, Hatta Hiking and Nature Reserve.
Which sights in Dubai are open late?
Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina, Dubai Frame, The Walk at JBR, Dubai Museum, Hatta Hiking and Nature Reserve, Ripe Market stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-02-28). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Dubai).
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