Five-Day Itinerary for Dubai

  1. Day 1: Dubai Mall
    30 minutes (10.3 km) from Dubai International Airport

    Start your trip with a visit to the world's biggest mall home to over 1,200 stores. Explore the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, take a stroll through the Fashion Avenue, and marvel at the iconic Dubai Fountain.

  2. Day 2: Burj Khalifa Observatory Deck
    15 minutes (3.7 km) from Dubai Mall

    Take in stunning views of the city skyline from the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Choose from Level 124, Level 125 or Level 148. After dark, enjoy a spectacular display of the Dubai Fountain from above.

  3. Day 3: Dubai Miracle Garden
    25 minutes (22.4 km) from Burj Khalifa Observatory Deck

    Escape the city's hustle and bustle with a stroll through a vast garden of over 45 million colorful flowers arranged in intricate patterns. Admire the world's largest floral installation of a life-size Emirates A380 airplane.

  4. Day 4: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
    45 minutes (57.5 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Venture into the heart of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, home to Arabian Oryx and Gazelles. Choose from a wide range of activities including camel trekking, dune bashing, or hot air ballooning. Round your day off with a traditional Emirati dinner under the stars.

  5. Day 5: Dubai Museum
    25 minutes (6.5 km) from Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

    Explore Dubai's rich history at the oldest building in the city, the Dubai Museum. Housed in the Al Fahidi Fort, the exhibits transport you through time to a world of pearl diving, Bedouin life, and the city's transformation into a modern metropolis.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (2-3 hours, AED 150)
  • Burj Khalifa Observatory Deck (1-2 hours, AED 215-370)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden (1-2 hours, AED 55)
  • Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (4-6 hours, AED 250-500)
  • Dubai Museum (1-2 hours, AED 3-10)

  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): AED 673-1108

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, head out on a day trip to Abu Dhabi, home to iconic attractions such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Alternatively, take a cruise along the Dubai Creek, or visit the historic district of Al Fahidi.

If you have less time, consider skipping the Dubai Museum, and the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Alternatively, stick to a single location such as the Dubai Mall or the Burj Khalifa and spend more time exploring all they have to offer.

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