Uttara Travel Guide
Dhaka
Popular places to visit
Jamuna Future Park
During your trip to Dhaka, you can do some window-shopping at Jamuna Future Park. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
Bashundhara City Mall
During your visit to Dhaka, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bashundhara City Mall. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.
Gulshan Circle 1
Find out about the history of Dhaka with a stop at Gulshan Circle 1. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
North Tower
During your visit to Dhaka, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at North Tower. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's sunrises.
Update Tower
During your visit to Dhaka, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Update Tower. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.
Aarong Flagship Outlet
During your trip to Dhaka, you can enjoy retail therapy at Aarong Flagship Outlet. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.
Things to do
Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip
Old Capital city of Bangladesh (A nostalgic day to Sonargaon)
Top hotels in Uttara
Best Western Plus Maple Leaf
Staff gave 7 star service. From the lady at the restaurant to reception. They made my experience so wonderful and even went with me to the shops to find a traditional dress.They also arranged a personal assistant inside the airport to get me quickly through the budy crowds. 7 star service all the ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Emerald Dhaka Luxury Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Zabeer Dhaka
Lovely environment
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hotel Afford Inn
I recommend this as a quick overnight stop if you are travelling out of Dhaka airport the next day. It is less than ten minutes from the airport by Uber/taxi; the staff are welcoming; the room I had was clean, quiet and comfortable; and the restaurant dinner I had was excellent.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Nagar Valley Hotel
Hotel De Meridian
The place was absolutely dirty, when you walk to the floor, your feet will be fully black. The food was in the restaurant was not good at all. The property maintain thing like stairs restroom toilet flush was absolutely bad. Only one positive thing is the staff is very good and friendly.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uttara
Kāmarpāra
When in Kāmarpāra, you can plan a visit to Update Tower and North Tower, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Faydābād
Faydābād might not have many top sights, but Update Tower and Jamuna Future Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mirpur
You'll enjoy the museums and zoo in Mirpur. You might want to make time for a stop at Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium or Bangladesh National Zoo.
Banani
Visitors to Banani enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Bangladesh Navy Headquarter is worth a stop.
Basundhara Residential Area
While Basundhara Residential Area may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jamuna Future Park and Bangladesh Army Stadium.
Gulshan
You'll enjoy the lake views and zoo in Gulshan. You might want to make time for a stop at Gulshan Circle 1 or Hatir Jheel.
