8-Day Itinerary for Dubai

  1. Day 1: The Dubai Mall
    30 mins (12 km) from Dubai International Airport

    The Dubai Mall is the largest mall in the world, home to over 1,200 stores, a giant aquarium, ice rink, and cinema.

  2. Day 2: Burj Khalifa
    15 mins (6.6 km) from The Dubai Mall

    Stand at the top of the world at the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world that offers stunning views of Dubai skyscrapers.

  3. Day 3: Dubai Miracle Garden
    20 mins (18 km) from Burj Khalifa

    The Dubai Miracle Garden is home to over 45 million flowers arranged in incredible designs. It's a true botanical paradise like no other.

  4. Day 4: Dubai Museum
    30 mins (15 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    The Dubai Museum showcases the city's rich history and culture. Visitors will learn about the traditional way of life of the people who lived here before its transformation into a modern metropolis.

  5. Day 5: Burj Al Arab
    10 mins (5.7 km) from Dubai Museum

    This iconic sail-shaped tower is one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Arabian Gulf from the hotel's outdoor terrace.

  6. Day 6: Dubai Marina
    30 mins (21 km) from Burj Al Arab

    Take a walk along the Dubai Marina, the largest man-made marina in the world, and admire the impressive yachts and skyscrapers that line its shore.

  7. Day 7: Palm Jumeirah
    20 mins (11 km) from Dubai Marina

    Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago shaped like a palm tree. Visitors can relax on beautiful beaches, shop in designer boutiques or enjoy water activities such as snorkelling and jet skiing.

  8. Day 8: The Dubai Fountain
    30 mins (15 km) from Palm Jumeirah

    The Dubai Fountain is the world's largest choreographed fountain system. Visitors can enjoy a spectacular show of water, music and light that will leave them in awe.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • The Dubai Mall (3-4 hours, Free)
  • Burj Khalifa (2-3 hours, AED 149-378)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden (1-2 hours, AED 55-110)
  • Dubai Museum (1-2 hours, AED 3-10)
  • Burj Al Arab (1-2 hours, AED 600-750)
  • Dubai Marina (2-3 hours, Free)
  • Palm Jumeirah (2-3 hours, Free)
  • The Dubai Fountain (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: AED 758-1,248

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit the desert to enjoy sand dunes, camel rides and traditional Arabic entertainment. Alternatively, take a day trip to Abu Dhabi to visit the impressive Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

If you have less time, you can skip Dubai Miracle Garden and Palm Jumeirah and choose to focus on other attractions such as Jumeirah Beach or the Emirates Towers.

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