Dubai Itinerary
Day 1: The Burj Khalifa
Morning:It would be best to arrive at Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the evening to get the most out of your Dubai vacation. Hotels are one of Dubai’s great talents. A stay in any one of the hotels would be not only comfortable but also luxurious. Any of the hotels owned by the Jumeirah Group would be excellent options. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before you head off for your first Dubai adventure!
Afternoon:Start off with the most obvious sights in the city. One of Dubai’s shining attractions is its stunning and seemingly inconceivable architecture. And one of the first things tourists need to do when they head to this impressive city is to check out its two iconic structures that stand like beacons in the desert: the Burj Khalifa and Burj al Arab. Lucky for tourists, one of the main Dubai tourist attractions are these two buildings, and there are plenty of guided tours that help give the tourists what they want
Day 2: Dubai Mall Day
That’s right.Dubaihas the biggest mall in the world—no surprise there.The Dubai Mallhas around 1,200 shops ranging from Zara to the Hershey Store, and it also contains excellent restaurants and a massive aquarium, an ice rink, and an indoor skiing resort entitled Ski Dubai. Crazy, right?
This is a great way to spend a day because there is plenty to do and to see. This Dubai shopping experience is like no other.
Morning:Eat breakfast in any of the Dubai Mall restaurants, choosing from a range of cuisine from American to Japanese to Arabian. It would be a good idea to enjoy a meal by the Dubai Mall Fountain, which is a great Dubai tourism spot. The fountain does a light and music show every hour.
Afternoon:In the center of the mall, the Dubai Aquarium is slightly visible from the outside, but one gets access to all levels if they get a ticket. Depending on what kind of tour you want, a ticket will be about $30 US dollars.Ski Dubai is an incredible place for ski lovers. They can still experience the slopes even in the middle of a desert. Buy a pass to get full access to the park as well as winter clothes! If you up your package, it will also include a visit with the Ski Dubai penguins! Penguins and the Middle East? Seems like an oxymoron.
Evening:Grab dinner and drinks in the Souk attached to the Dubai Mall. It’s a swanky version of an Arabian style souk (market) with shops, restaurants, and classy bars.
Day 3: Dubai Top Attractions: The Palm and The Marina
Dubai is a city of extremes. Whose idea was it to BUILD an entire island? From the air, the island looks like a palm tree spreading its fronds with an outside land barrier encircling the “tree”. To locals and residents, it is simply called the Palm. This is an area of luxury with beautiful housing as well as fancy bars and amazing hotels. At the very tip of the Palm is located the Atlantis Hotel, arguably the most beautiful hotel in Dubai.
Morning:If you’ve been lucky enough to arrive at the right time, you would be wise to book an alcohol brunch at Saffron Restaurant on the Palm in the Atlantis Hotel. Tickets are about $150 dollars, and it includes a variety of unlimited cuisines and unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It’s a great way to enjoy the hotel, the sea views, and have a great time. So, grab some breakfast, put on your best outfit and take a taxi to Atlantis.
Afternoon:The brunch takes place in Saffron restaurant in the afternoons at 12:30. It’s definitely one of the top 10 things to do in Dubai for 21-40 somethings, and also one of the classiest brunches in the city. Or if you’re not a brunching type, book a ticket to the Atlantis Aquaventure Water Park, a popular Dubai attraction,for a full day pass to one of the best waterparks in the world. Also, take a dip in the ocean on the beautiful beaches and bath-like water and maybe even book a kayaking tour between the fronds.
Day 4: Do the Desert Safari
No one comes to Dubai WITHOUT going on a desert safari. This is another one of the top 10 things to do in Dubai. It’s also reminds tourists that there a desert out there. The shiny buildings, ice rinks, luxurious hotels, and ski slopes can distract from the sandy dunes. But, the beauty of the desert should not be neglected. Watching the sun set over the desert and seeing its peachy glow spread from dune to dune, is one sight not worth missing.
Morning:A desert safari includes “dune-bashing” with a 4×4, camel-riding, henna tattoos, a belly-dancing show, and a dinner (It should preferably be booked before the vacation). A dune-bashing driver will pick you and your group up from any hotel that you wish in the late morning.
Afternoon:It will be about a 45 minute to an hour drive to the desert destination. Dune-bashing is in a protected vehicle with an experienced driver. Once he arrives in the desert, he deflates his wheels, and away you go flying from dune to dune, sliding around, going down hills, and sliding over the sandy surface. It’s a bumpy ride but it’s super exciting and still safe! And, the driver stops in the middle of the desert in order to take group pictures.
Evening:Then, as the sun is setting, he returns you the encampment, where there is camel riding, henna tattoo artists, and then dinner and a show! Enjoy a belly-dancing show among other acrobatic feats along with an Arabian style meal. It’s a great way to enjoy the desert life. Tickets are about 50 dollars.
UAE
- Plan a Amazing 5 Day Dubai Itinerary
Klook Team
Last updated 14 Mar 2020
If interested in planning a Dubai itinerary, then a stay of about 5 days is the best amount of time to squeeze all of the tourism juices out of this illustrious middle eastern gem. From luxury to style to architecture—it boasts of the tallest building in the whole world: the Burj Khalifa. It’s no wonder that tourism in this city is absolutely skyrocketing and is expected to grow exponentially in the next few years. But, because tourism is still new in this city, tourists everywhere are wondering exactly what to do in UAE.
There is a range of things to do from fine dining to dune bashing, skydiving to skiing, and kayaking to clubbing. It has something for everyone.
Let’s start at the beginning.
Enjoy a camel ride on one of Dubai’s desert safaris
(Bottom left photo credit-Dave Brown)
Book Your Dubai Desert Safari
Day 5: Dubai Beach + Nightlife
No one comes to Dubai WITHOUT going on a desert safari. This is another one of the top 10 things to do in Dubai. It’s also reminds tourists that there a desert out there. The shiny buildings, ice rinks, luxurious hotels, and ski slopes can distract from the sandy dunes. But, the beauty of the desert should not be neglected. Watching the sun set over the desert and seeing its peachy glow spread from dune to dune, is one sight not worth missing.
Morning:A desert safari includes “dune-bashing” with a 4×4, camel-riding, henna tattoos, a belly-dancing show, and a dinner (It should preferably be booked before the vacation). A dune-bashing driver will pick you and your group up from any hotel that you wish in the late morning.
Afternoon:It will be about a 45 minute to an hour drive to the desert destination. Dune-bashing is in a protected vehicle with an experienced driver. Once he arrives in the desert, he deflates his wheels, and away you go flying from dune to dune, sliding around, going down hills, and sliding over the sandy surface. It’s a bumpy ride but it’s super exciting and still safe! And, the driver stops in the middle of the desert in order to take group pictures.
Evening:Then, as the sun is setting, he returns you the encampment, where there is camel riding, henna tattoo artists, and then dinner and a show! Enjoy a belly-dancing show among other acrobatic feats along with an Arabian style meal. It’s a great way to enjoy the desert life. Tickets are about 50 dollars.
Morning: Don’t forget that Dubai is a beach city. You can feel it in the salty breeze and the bright sun. The beaches of this Arabian city are absolutely pristine and tourists can gain quality beach access through their hotel or another if they pay a small fee. A great beach choice is in Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) (taxi drivers will know what you mean).
Afternoon: Spend the afternoon soaking up the sun and even enjoying the inflatable “water park” out on the water.
Evening: Dubai tourism is growing because of all of the things there are to do and nightlife is no exception. As a general rule with a few outliers, bars, clubs, and restaurants that serve alcohol are only located in hotels. So, almost every hotel, especially high class hotels, will have either a club or restaurant or bar. One of the best bar spots for outsiders is Baristi Bar in the Marina in the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi hotel. It’s a half indoor/half outdoor tiki-type bar right on the beach. Not only is it a general bar and restaurant, but it is also the location for concerts, party events, and sporting matches. All of the expats head out here on the weekends. Another great spot is the Observatory in the Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel. It’s a swanky bar on the 52nd floor with floor to ceiling windows that reveal incredible views of the sea and the Marina. Lastly, if you’re into dancing, there are plenty of places to go. Brunches are a great place for dancing, but if you’re more of an evening nightclub type, Dubai has lots of options. Movida in Downtown Dubai is an amazing club with a VIP feel and great music. For Movida and for most clubs and bars in Dubai, there is a bit of a dress code, so don’t forget those heels!
Dubai Itinerary
Day 1: The Burj Khalifa
Morning:It would be best to arrive at Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the evening to get the most out of your Dubai vacation. Hotels are one of Dubai’s great talents. A stay in any one of the hotels would be not only comfortable but also luxurious. Any of the hotels owned by the Jumeirah Group would be excellent options. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before you head off for your first Dubai adventure!
Afternoon:Start off with the most obvious sights in the city. One of Dubai’s shining attractions is its stunning and seemingly inconceivable architecture. And one of the first things tourists need to do when they head to this impressive city is to check out its two iconic structures that stand like beacons in the desert: the Burj Khalifa and Burj al Arab. Lucky for tourists, one of the main Dubai tourist attractions are these two buildings, and there are plenty of guided tours that help give the tourists what they want
Day 2: Dubai Mall Day
That’s right.Dubaihas the biggest mall in the world—no surprise there.The Dubai Mallhas around 1,200 shops ranging from Zara to the Hershey Store, and it also contains excellent restaurants and a massive aquarium, an ice rink, and an indoor skiing resort entitled Ski Dubai. Crazy, right?
This is a great way to spend a day because there is plenty to do and to see. This Dubai shopping experience is like no other.
Morning:Eat breakfast in any of the Dubai Mall restaurants, choosing from a range of cuisine from American to Japanese to Arabian. It would be a good idea to enjoy a meal by the Dubai Mall Fountain, which is a great Dubai tourism spot. The fountain does a light and music show every hour.
Afternoon:In the center of the mall, the Dubai Aquarium is slightly visible from the outside, but one gets access to all levels if they get a ticket. Depending on what kind of tour you want, a ticket will be about $30 US dollars.Ski Dubai is an incredible place for ski lovers. They can still experience the slopes even in the middle of a desert. Buy a pass to get full access to the park as well as winter clothes! If you up your package, it will also include a visit with the Ski Dubai penguins! Penguins and the Middle East? Seems like an oxymoron.
Evening:Grab dinner and drinks in the Souk attached to the Dubai Mall. It’s a swanky version of an Arabian style souk (market) with shops, restaurants, and classy bars.
Day 3: Dubai Top Attractions: The Palm and The Marina
Dubai is a city of extremes. Whose idea was it to BUILD an entire island? From the air, the island looks like a palm tree spreading its fronds with an outside land barrier encircling the “tree”. To locals and residents, it is simply called the Palm. This is an area of luxury with beautiful housing as well as fancy bars and amazing hotels. At the very tip of the Palm is located the Atlantis Hotel, arguably the most beautiful hotel in Dubai.
Morning:If you’ve been lucky enough to arrive at the right time, you would be wise to book an alcohol brunch at Saffron Restaurant on the Palm in the Atlantis Hotel. Tickets are about $150 dollars, and it includes a variety of unlimited cuisines and unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It’s a great way to enjoy the hotel, the sea views, and have a great time. So, grab some breakfast, put on your best outfit and take a taxi to Atlantis.
Afternoon:The brunch takes place in Saffron restaurant in the afternoons at 12:30. It’s definitely one of the top 10 things to do in Dubai for 21-40 somethings, and also one of the classiest brunches in the city. Or if you’re not a brunching type, book a ticket to the Atlantis Aquaventure Water Park, a popular Dubai attraction,for a full day pass to one of the best waterparks in the world. Also, take a dip in the ocean on the beautiful beaches and bath-like water and maybe even book a kayaking tour between the fronds.
Day 4: Do the Desert Safari
No one comes to Dubai WITHOUT going on a desert safari. This is another one of the top 10 things to do in Dubai. It’s also reminds tourists that there a desert out there. The shiny buildings, ice rinks, luxurious hotels, and ski slopes can distract from the sandy dunes. But, the beauty of the desert should not be neglected. Watching the sun set over the desert and seeing its peachy glow spread from dune to dune, is one sight not worth missing.
Morning:A desert safari includes “dune-bashing” with a 4×4, camel-riding, henna tattoos, a belly-dancing show, and a dinner (It should preferably be booked before the vacation). A dune-bashing driver will pick you and your group up from any hotel that you wish in the late morning.
Afternoon:It will be about a 45 minute to an hour drive to the desert destination. Dune-bashing is in a protected vehicle with an experienced driver. Once he arrives in the desert, he deflates his wheels, and away you go flying from dune to dune, sliding around, going down hills, and sliding over the sandy surface. It’s a bumpy ride but it’s super exciting and still safe! And, the driver stops in the middle of the desert in order to take group pictures.
Evening:Then, as the sun is setting, he returns you the encampment, where there is camel riding, henna tattoo artists, and then dinner and a show! Enjoy a belly-dancing show among other acrobatic feats along with an Arabian style meal. It’s a great way to enjoy the desert life. Tickets are about 50 dollars.
UAE
- Plan a Amazing 5 Day Dubai Itinerary
Klook Team
Last updated 14 Mar 2020
If interested in planning a Dubai itinerary, then a stay of about 5 days is the best amount of time to squeeze all of the tourism juices out of this illustrious middle eastern gem. From luxury to style to architecture—it boasts of the tallest building in the whole world: the Burj Khalifa. It’s no wonder that tourism in this city is absolutely skyrocketing and is expected to grow exponentially in the next few years. But, because tourism is still new in this city, tourists everywhere are wondering exactly what to do in UAE.
There is a range of things to do from fine dining to dune bashing, skydiving to skiing, and kayaking to clubbing. It has something for everyone.
Let’s start at the beginning.
Enjoy a camel ride on one of Dubai’s desert safaris
(Bottom left photo credit-Dave Brown)
Book Your Dubai Desert Safari
Day 5: Dubai Beach + Nightlife
No one comes to Dubai WITHOUT going on a desert safari. This is another one of the top 10 things to do in Dubai. It’s also reminds tourists that there a desert out there. The shiny buildings, ice rinks, luxurious hotels, and ski slopes can distract from the sandy dunes. But, the beauty of the desert should not be neglected. Watching the sun set over the desert and seeing its peachy glow spread from dune to dune, is one sight not worth missing.
Morning:A desert safari includes “dune-bashing” with a 4×4, camel-riding, henna tattoos, a belly-dancing show, and a dinner (It should preferably be booked before the vacation). A dune-bashing driver will pick you and your group up from any hotel that you wish in the late morning.
Afternoon:It will be about a 45 minute to an hour drive to the desert destination. Dune-bashing is in a protected vehicle with an experienced driver. Once he arrives in the desert, he deflates his wheels, and away you go flying from dune to dune, sliding around, going down hills, and sliding over the sandy surface. It’s a bumpy ride but it’s super exciting and still safe! And, the driver stops in the middle of the desert in order to take group pictures.
Evening:Then, as the sun is setting, he returns you the encampment, where there is camel riding, henna tattoo artists, and then dinner and a show! Enjoy a belly-dancing show among other acrobatic feats along with an Arabian style meal. It’s a great way to enjoy the desert life. Tickets are about 50 dollars.
Morning: Don’t forget that Dubai is a beach city. You can feel it in the salty breeze and the bright sun. The beaches of this Arabian city are absolutely pristine and tourists can gain quality beach access through their hotel or another if they pay a small fee. A great beach choice is in Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) (taxi drivers will know what you mean).
Afternoon: Spend the afternoon soaking up the sun and even enjoying the inflatable “water park” out on the water.
Evening: Dubai tourism is growing because of all of the things there are to do and nightlife is no exception. As a general rule with a few outliers, bars, clubs, and restaurants that serve alcohol are only located in hotels. So, almost every hotel, especially high class hotels, will have either a club or restaurant or bar. One of the best bar spots for outsiders is Baristi Bar in the Marina in the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi hotel. It’s a half indoor/half outdoor tiki-type bar right on the beach. Not only is it a general bar and restaurant, but it is also the location for concerts, party events, and sporting matches. All of the expats head out here on the weekends. Another great spot is the Observatory in the Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel. It’s a swanky bar on the 52nd floor with floor to ceiling windows that reveal incredible views of the sea and the Marina. Lastly, if you’re into dancing, there are plenty of places to go. Brunches are a great place for dancing, but if you’re more of an evening nightclub type, Dubai has lots of options. Movida in Downtown Dubai is an amazing club with a VIP feel and great music. For Movida and for most clubs and bars in Dubai, there is a bit of a dress code, so don’t forget those heels!