You should apply for tourist visa to China, you can apply for Chinese visa in UAE, The Chinese Embassy in U.A.E. only accepts visa applications of the U.A.E. citizens and expatriates who reside in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The U.A.E. citizens and expatriates from the rest of the Emirates should apply for the visa in the Chinese Consulate General in Dubai.

L Visa (Tourist Visa) and documents required:
1. A completed visa application form, which must be signed by the applicant or parent and guardian if the applicant is under 16 years old.
2. Original passport, which must be valid for more than 6 months and has more than two blank visa page left, and a passport copy (A-4 size).
3. A copy (A-4 size) of the U.A.E. residence visa, which should be valid for more than 6 months, if non-U.A.E. national.
4. A photograph as in the passport.
5. A signed and stamped employment/no-objection letter from the company which clarifies the applicant's full name, nationality, passport number, position,salary, the purpose of the visit etc. Or a copy of the trade license, if self-employed.
6. A copy of the round air ticket booked, hotel reservation, an invitation letter and personal bank statement, if required by the consular officers.