Start your vacation with an adrenaline-filled morning desert safari. Ride a quad bike, go sand-boarding, and experience the thrill of dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle. Enjoy a buffet breakfast at a Bedouin-style campsite before heading back to the city.
Visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and take an elevator to the observation deck on the 148th floor for a stunning view of Dubai. Then watch the mesmerizing Dubai Fountain, one of the world's largest choreographed fountain system. End your night with a fancy dinner in one of the restaurants nearby.
Relax and party at the Dubai Marina, a trendy neighborhood that offers a wide variety of restaurants, bars, lounges, and nightclubs with stunning water views. Enjoy a boat ride, live music, and shisha at one of the rooftop bars.
Shop at the Dubai Mall, one of the largest malls in the world, and visit the Dubai Aquarium located inside the mall. Then take a taxi or monorail to the Palm Jumeirah, man-made island shaped like a palm tree, for a luxurious beach day, swimming and soaking up the sun at one of the private beach clubs.
End your trip with a Friday brunch party, a Dubai tradition. Many hotels and restaurants in Dubai offer special brunch packages with unlimited food and drinks, live music, and entertainment. Dance and party the night away at one of the many nightclubs located in downtown Dubai.
If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Abu Dhabi to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi theme park. You can also add another day for water activities such as scuba diving, jet-skiing, or parasailing. If you have less time, you can skip Dubai Mall and Palm Jumeirah or shorten your visits to the other locations. Remember to check the opening and closing times of places to ensure your itinerary runs smoothly.