Dubai City Experiences 7-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Dubai Mall
    20 minutes (10 miles) from Dubai International Airport

    Start your trip with the world's largest mall, shop at high-end stores, view the aquarium, and watch the light and sound show at the fountain.

  2. Day 2: Burj Khalifa
    5 minutes (0.5 miles) from Dubai Mall

    Take in the views of the city from the world's tallest building. You have the option to go to observation decks at different heights.

  3. Day 3: Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Historic District
    15 minutes (2.3 miles) from Burj Khalifa

    Explore the history of Dubai by visiting the oldest building in Dubai, the Dubai Museum, and wandering through the historic district.

  4. Day 4: Miracle Garden and Global Village
    20 minutes (10.5 miles) from Al Fahidi Historic District

    Experience the world's largest flower garden, boasting over 45 million flowers, before heading to a multicultural festival destination, featuring food, crafts, and amusement park rides from around the world.

  5. Day 5: Dubai Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden
    15 minutes (6 miles) from Miracle Garden and Global Village

    Marvel at the colors of the flowers and flutter of the little wings with various types of butterflies at the Butterfly Garden, adjacent to Miracle Garden.

  6. Day 6: Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis, The Palm
    25 minutes (11 miles) from Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden

    Relax on the man-made island and enjoy the beach before visiting the luxury resort of Atlantis, The Palm for waterpark and aquarium.

  7. Day 7: Dubai Marina and The Walk at JBR
    15 minutes (7 miles) from Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis, The Palm

    Watch the boats in the marina and then stroll along the beachfront promenade, enjoying the high-end shops and restaurants.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Mall (4 hours, free admission)
  • Burj Khalifa (2-3 hours, AED 149-378 depending on which floor)
  • Dubai Museum (1-2 hours, AED 3)
  • Miracle Garden and Global Village (4 hours, AED 55)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden (3 hours, AED 55 for both)
  • Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis, The Palm (4-6 hours, AED 300-500)
  • Dubai Marina and The Walk at JBR (4 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: AED 568-996

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a desert safari to your itinerary or visit Old Dubai for a traditional feel. If you have less time, choose between Miracle Garden and Dubai Miracle Garden or Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis, The Palm.

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