3-Day City Experiences Itinerary for Dubai & Abu Dhabi in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Dubai Mall
    15 minutes (6 miles) from Dubai International Airport

    Start your trip with a visit to the Dubai Mall, the largest mall in the world, with over 1,200 retail shops, an indoor theme park, a waterfall, a massive aquarium, and the iconic Burj Khalifa. Take a tour to the top of the Burj Khalifa to have a spectacular view of Dubai's skyline. The tour will amaze you with some breathtaking moments. In the evening, head to the Dubai Fountain to watch the water dance show with the historic Burj Khalifa in the background.

  2. Day 2: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    90 minutes (87 miles) from Dubai Mall

    Start early to drive down to Abu Dhabi to visit the beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. It's an architectural masterpiece with the world's largest hand-woven carpet and a chandelier with over 40,000 crystals. After the Mosque, pay a visit to the Qasr Al Watan Palace which serves as a cultural monument, showcasing the history of the Emirati people, their governance system and the over 13000 books in the library. Wind up your day by visiting the Ferrari World Park for an adrenaline rush on the fastest roller coaster in the world, Formula Rossa, among others.

  3. Day 3: Dubai Miracle Garden & Dubai Frame
    35 minutes (15 miles) from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

    Start your day by visiting Dubai's Miracle Garden, an enormous outdoor space with over 45 million flowers spread over 72,000 sq m. which would be blooming in May. Later head to Dubai Frame to have a ride in a unique glass lift, and clear view by standing right in the middle to enjoy the beautiful framing views of old and new Dubai. Finally, take a trip to Dubai Creek to enjoy the sunset while taking a boat ride - known as an Abra. The Creek area is a perfect spot to enjoy the views of some of Dubai's famous landmarks like the Gold Souk and Spice Souk.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Mall (4-5 hours, free entry)
  • Dubai Fountain (30-45 minutes, free)
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (2-3 hours, free entry)
  • Qasr Al Watan Palace (1-2 hours, AED 60 for adults, AED 30 for children)
  • Ferrari World Park (4-5 hours, AED 295 for Bronze admission)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden (2-3 hours, AED 55 for adults, AED 40 for children)
  • Dubai Frame (1-2 hours, AED 50 for adults, AED 20 for children)
  • Creek Boat Ride (30-45 minutes, AED 25 for adults, AED 2 for children)
  • Total Estimated Costs: AED 645 for adults, AED 307 for children.

Useful Tips

If you have less time, you can skip visiting the Dubai Miracle Garden or the Dubai Frame, depending on your preference. You can also skip the Creek Boat ride if it's not feasible. For those who have more time, you can visit other interesting places such as Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, or spend an evening at the Dubai Opera.

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