10-Day Dubai Itinerary

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

   Explore the world’s largest mall, grab lunch at the food court, and catch the Dubai Fountain show at night.

2. Day 2: Dubai Miracle Garden
   30 minutes (24 km) from Dubai Mall

   Admire the world’s largest flower garden, with over 45 million flowers and various flower-themed installations.

3. Day 3: Dubai Museum
   20 minutes (5.5 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

   Learn about the city’s history and culture at the oldest building in Dubai, dating back to the 18th century.

4. Day 4: Burj Khalifa
   10 minutes (4.3 km) from Dubai Museum

   Get a stunning view of the city from the world’s tallest building, and grab a bite at one of the many restaurants in the tower.

5. Day 5: Palm Jumeirah
   25 minutes (17 km) from Burj Khalifa

   Relax at the beach or pool of one of the luxurious resorts on the artificial island, and enjoy water sports or a boat tour.

6. Day 6: Dubai Frame
   25 minutes (19 km) from Palm Jumeirah

   Experience a panoramic view of both old and new Dubai from this unique structure that resembles a picture frame.

7. Day 7: Dubai Parks and Resorts
   30 minutes (39 km) from Dubai Frame

   Visit one of the Middle East’s largest themed entertainment destinations, with four theme parks, a water park, and a retail and dining district.

8. Day 8: Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
   10 minutes (2.4 km) from Dubai Parks and Resorts

   Get up close and personal with marine life, walk through the tunnel aquarium, and try the underwater VR experience.

9. Day 9: Dubai Creek
   30 minutes (14 km) from Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

   Take an abra (traditional wooden boat) ride along the historic Dubai Creek, visit the spice and gold souks, and enjoy traditional Emirati food.

10. Day 10: Ski Dubai
    20 minutes (12.5 km) from Dubai Creek

    Escape the heat and hit the slopes at the Middle East’s first indoor ski resort, with real snow, ski slopes, snowboarding, and penguins.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Dubai Mall (3 hours, free)
• Dubai Miracle Garden (2 hours, 55 AED)
• Dubai Museum (1.5 hours, 25 AED)
• Burj Khalifa (3 hours, 169 AED)
• Palm Jumeirah (6 hours, free)
• Dubai Frame (1.5 hours, 50 AED)
• Dubai Parks and Resorts (8 hours, 165 AED)
• Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (2.5 hours, 135 AED)
• Dubai Creek (4 hours, free)
• Ski Dubai (3 hours, 315 AED)
Total Estimated Costs: 919 AED

Useful Tips

Add more beach time by spending a day in JBR or Kite Beach. Subtract a day from the parks if not interested in amusement parks. Consider adding a day for a desert safari with dinner and entertainment.