10-day Adventure Itinerary in Dubai

  • Day 1: Dubai Miracle Garden
    30 min (24 km) from Dubai International Airport

    Dubai Miracle Garden is the world's largest flower garden, featuring over 45 million flowers. Visitors can walk through floral installations, sculptures and themed gardens. The garden also transforms at night with a sound, light and visual show.

  • Day 2: Dubai Mall
    20 min (9 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Dubai Mall is one of the world's largest shopping malls, featuring over 1,200 stores and entertainment attractions like an ice rink, aquarium and VR park. It also serves as the entrance to the iconic Burj Khalifa.

  • Day 3: Hatta Dam
    1 h 20 min (130 km) from Dubai Mall

    Hatta Dam is nestled in the mountains and offers stunning views, with activities like kayaking, paddleboarding and hiking available for adventure seekers. Visitors can also take a dip in the cool waters or have a picnic by the lake.

  • Day 4: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
    50 min (64 km) from Hatta Dam

    Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve is a protected area and wildlife sanctuary in the Arabian Desert. Visitors can take a guided 4x4 tour, ride a camel or horse, or try sandboarding.

  • Day 5: Burj Khalifa
    45 min (40 km) from Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

    Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building, standing at 828 meters. Visitors can take the high-speed elevator to one of the observation decks for panoramic views of Dubai's skyline.

  • Day 6: Ski Dubai
    15 min (5 km) from Burj Khalifa

    Ski Dubai is an indoor skiing and snowboarding facility located in the Mall of the Emirates. Visitors can try snow penguins encounters, tobogganing, skiing, snowboarding and tube rides.

  • Day 7: Kite Beach
    30 min (18 km) from Ski Dubai

    Kite Beach is a popular spot for water sports enthusiast. Visitors can try kitesurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking and beach volleyball.

  • Day 8: Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark
    15 min (5 km) from Kite Beach

    Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark is a fun-filled water park packed with exciting rides, slides, entertainment and many more activities. Visitors can also have a close-up experience with marine life at the aquarium and dolphin bay.

  • Day 9: Dubai Creek
    30 min (27 km) from Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark

    Dubai Creek is a natural seawater inlet that cuts through the city, dividing it into two regions: Deira and Bur Dubai. Visitors can take an abra, a traditional water taxi, to explore the creek and its attractions.

  • Day 10: Dubai Miracle Garden (again) and Departure
    30 min (24 km) from Dubai Creek

    It's time to say goodbye to Dubai. If you have some time left before departure, you can return to Dubai Miracle Garden to enjoy the floral paradise one more time.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Miracle Garden (1-2 hours, AED 55)
  • Dubai Mall (4-5 hours, AED 500)
  • Hatta Dam (4-5 hours, free entry)
  • Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (4-5 hours, AED 315)
  • Burj Khalifa (2-3 hours, AED 154+)
  • Ski Dubai (2-3 hours, AED 250+)
  • Kite Beach (2-3 hours, free entry)
  • Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark (4-5 hours, AED 320+)
  • Dubai Creek (2-3 hours, AED 50+ for abra ride)
  • Total Estimated Costs: AED 1,644+

Transportation

Transportation within Dubai is fairly cheap and easy via taxi or ride-hailing apps. However, if you plan to go to some destinations outside the city, like Hatta Dam or Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, a rental car or guided tour might be more convenient. Expect hot temperatures and traffic congestion during peak hours.

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other attractions like Dubai Miracle Garden, Global Village, Dubai Museum or Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. For the foodies, indulge in some Emirati cuisine or join a food tour to discover Middle Eastern delicacies. If you have less time, you can skip some of the attractions with similar themes, like Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark and Ski Dubai.

Airports

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the main airport in Dubai, located about 5 km east of Dubai city center. Dubai World Central (DWC), also known as Al Maktoum International Airport, is another airport serving the city, which is located 40 km southwest of Dubai city center.

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