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7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Dubai in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Dubai Mall
    20 minutes (10.4 km) from Dubai International Airport

    Start your day at the Dubai Mall - the world's largest mall. The mall has over 1,200 stores, an indoor theme park, an aquarium, and a fountain show. In the afternoon, visit the Burj Khalifa - the tallest building in the world - and take in the panoramic view of the city from the observation deck. In the evening, watch the Dubai Fountain show, which is set to music and light.

  2. Day 2: Jumeirah Beach
    20 minutes (14.1 km) from Dubai Mall

    Visit Jumeirah Beach in the morning and enjoy the beautiful white sand and clear waters. In the afternoon, head to Dubai Miracle Garden which is the world's largest flower garden. In the evening, visit the Dubai Marina and enjoy the stunning views of the city skyline.

  3. Day 3: Dubai Museum
    15 minutes (6.9 km) from Jumeirah Beach

    Start your day by visiting Dubai Museum located in a 200-year-old fort. The museum showcases the history and culture of Dubai. In the afternoon, visit the Spice Souk and the Gold Souk located in the Deira area. In the evening, take an abra (water taxi) ride across Dubai Creek and enjoy the views of the city.

  4. Day 4: Dubai Miracle Garden
    25 minutes (16.9 km) from Dubai Museum

    Visit Dubai Miracle Garden in the morning and enjoy the stunning floral designs. In the afternoon, visit the Dubai Mall again to explore the indoor theme park, VR Park. In the evening, visit the Dubai Opera House and watch a live performance.

  5. Day 5: Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
    20 minutes (10.4 km) from Dubai Opera House

    Start your day at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. You can see over 140 species of marine animals, including sharks and rays. In the afternoon, visit the Dubai Butterfly Garden, which has over 15,000 butterflies. In the evening, visit the Dubai Miracle Garden again to see the garden lit up at night.

  6. Day 6: Global Village
    30 minutes (23.9 km) from Dubai Butterfly Garden

    Head to Global Village in the morning, which is a cultural and entertainment destination showcasing different countries and cultures. In the afternoon, visit the Dubai Mall one last time to shop for souvenirs. In the evening, visit the Dubai Fountain show again, which has different shows every 30 minutes.

  7. Day 7: Dubai Parks and Resorts
    35 minutes (32.7 km) from Global Village

    On your last day, visit Dubai Parks and Resorts which has four theme parks: Motiongate, Bollywood Parks, Legoland, and Legoland Water Park. In the evening, head to the La Mer beachfront and enjoy the stunning views of the sunset.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider taking a day trip to Abu Dhabi and visit the Grand Mosque and Ferrari World. Don't forget to try the local cuisine such as Shawarma and Falafel. To maximize your fun, plan your activities based on their location to avoid wasting time in transit. Additionally, try to visit popular places during weekdays to avoid the crowds and save money by taking public transportation instead of taxis.

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