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12-Day City Experience Itinerary in Dubai

  1. Day 1: Dubai Mall
    23 minutes (10.5km) from Dubai International Airport

    Explore the world's largest shopping mall.

  2. Day 2: The Dubai Fountain
    2 minutes (700 meters) walk from Dubai Mall

    Watch the mesmerizing water and light show.

  3. Day 3: Burj Khalifa
    10 minutes (3km) drive from Dubai Fountain

    Take in breathtaking views from the world's tallest building.

  4. Day 4: Dubai Miracle Garden
    24 minutes (21km) drive from Burj Khalifa

    Stroll through the largest flower garden in the world.

  5. Day 5: Dubai Museum
    24 minutes (10.8km) drive from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Explore the history and culture of Dubai.

  6. Day 6: Sheikh Zayed Road
    19 minutes (7.5km) drive from Dubai Museum

    Take a drive down the iconic skyscraper-lined road.

  7. Day 7: Dubai Marina
    15 minutes (8km) drive from Sheikh Zayed Road

    Enjoy stunning waterfront views and restaurants.

  8. Day 8: The Dubai Mall Aquarium
    25 minutes (8.8km) drive from Dubai Marina

    Experience the world's largest suspended aquarium.

  9. Day 9: Atlantis, The Palm
    17 minutes (14km) drive from The Dubai Mall Aquarium

    Relax at the beautiful beach resort and waterpark.

  10. Day 10: Ski Dubai
    26 minutes (21km) drive from Atlantis, The Palm

    Hit the slopes at the Middle East's first indoor ski resort.

  11. Day 11: Palm Jumeirah
    8 minutes (3.5km) drive from Ski Dubai

    Take a walk on the world-renowned man-made island.

  12. Day 12: Dubai Miracle Garden
    25 minutes (19km) drive from Palm Jumeirah

    Visit the stunning flower garden one last time.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Mall (2-4 hours, entrance free)
  • The Dubai Fountain (30 minutes-1 hour, free)
  • Burj Khalifa (2-3 hours, AED 149-378)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden (1-2 hours, AED 55)
  • Dubai Museum (1-2 hours, AED 3)
  • Sheikh Zayed Road (30 minutes-1 hour, free)
  • Dubai Marina (2-3 hours, free)
  • The Dubai Mall Aquarium (2-4 hours, AED 109-154)
  • Atlantis, The Palm (3-4 hours, AED 200-300)
  • Ski Dubai (2-3 hours, AED 215-1,350)
  • Palm Jumeirah (1-2 hours, free)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden (1-2 hours, AED 55)
  • Total Estimated Costs: AED 791-2,240

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