Dubai & Abu Dhabi 7-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Dubai Mall & Burj Khalifa
    25 minutes (9.5 miles) from Dubai International Airport

    Shop at the largest mall in the world before visiting the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.

  2. Day 2: Dubai Miracle Garden & Global Village
    35 minutes (14.7 miles) from Burj Khalifa

    Explore over 45 million flowers in the Dubai Miracle Garden before heading to the Global Village for diverse cultural experiences and entertainment.

  3. Day 3: Dubai Museum, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood & Dubai Creek
    20 minutes (7.5 miles) from Global Village

    Travel back in time with a visit to the Dubai Museum and take a historical walking tour in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood before taking an abra (traditional boat) ride across the Dubai Creek.

  4. Day 4: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque & Louvre Abu Dhabi
    1 hour 30 minutes (89.5 miles) from Dubai Creek

    Admire Islamic architecture at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi followed by a visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, a stunning art museum located on Saadiyat Island.

  5. Day 5: Emirates Palace & Abu Dhabi Dates Market
    30 minutes (12.1 miles) from Louvre Abu Dhabi

    Indulge in a gold-leaf cappuccino at the luxurious Emirates Palace before going to the Abu Dhabi Dates Market to try local date varieties.

  6. Day 6: Ferrari World & Yas Island
    30 minutes (21.6 miles) from Abu Dhabi Dates Market

    Experience high-speed rollercoasters at Ferrari World before spending time at Yas Island, home to an array of attractions including Yas Waterworld and Warner Bros World.

  7. Day 7: Dubai Miracle Garden & Hot Air Balloon Ride
    1 hour 10 minutes (42.1 miles) from Yas Island

    Return to Dubai Miracle Garden for spectacular views from a Hot Air Balloon Ride before heading back to Dubai International Airport.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Miracle Garden (2 hours, 55 AED)
  • Global Village (3-4 hours, 15 AED)
  • Dubai Museum (1-2 hours, 25 AED)
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (1.5-2 hours, free)
  • Louvre Abu Dhabi (2-3 hours, 63 AED)
  • Emirates Palace (1-2 hours, 50-140 AED)
  • Abu Dhabi Dates Market (1 hour, free entry)
  • Ferrari World (4-5 hours including travel time, 295 AED)
  • Yas Island (4-5 hours excluding Ferrari World, free entry)
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride (1-hour ride, 735 AED per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 1,263 AED (excluding flights and accommodation)

Useful Tips

For more time, spend an additional day at Yas Island or visit some of Dubai's other attractions such as Ski Dubai or the Dubai Fountain. For less time, skip the Hot Air Balloon Ride or combine Days 2 and 3.

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