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Dubai Summer Itinerary 2023

  1. Day 1: Dubai Miracle Garden
    26 minutes (20.8 miles) from Dubai International Airport

    In the morning, explore the world's largest flower garden. Admire the colorful and unique flower displays, and take plenty of photos for Instagram. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Dubai Butterfly Garden, home to over 15,000 butterflies. In the evening, head to Souk Madinat Jumeirah for dinner and drinks with a view of the Burj Al Arab.

  2. Day 2: Dubai Mall
    22 minutes (11.7 miles) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Spend the morning shopping, dining, and exploring the world's largest mall. Don't miss the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, located within the mall. In the afternoon, visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, for stunning views of the city. In the evening, catch the Dubai Fountain show outside the mall.

  3. Day 3: Dubai Museum and Dubai Gold Souk
    22 minutes (11.1 miles) from Dubai Mall

    In the morning, learn about Dubai's history and culture at the Dubai Museum located in the Al Fahidi Fort. In the afternoon, head to the Dubai Gold Souk for a unique shopping experience. Take a stroll through the narrow streets and admire the abundance of gold and jewelry on display. In the evening, visit the Dubai Creek for a relaxing dhow cruise dinner and enjoy the city skyline.

  4. Day 4: Emirates Palace and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    1 hour 30 minutes (87 miles) from Dubai Creek

    In the morning, visit the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Have breakfast or coffee at one of the cafes and enjoy the stunning architecture of the palace. In the afternoon, head to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. Admire the beautiful white marble and intricate designs of the mosque. In the evening, take a stroll along the Abu Dhabi Corniche and enjoy the sea breeze.

  5. Day 5: Ski Dubai and Mall of the Emirates
    1 hour 9 minutes (30.7 miles) from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

    In the morning, experience winter in the middle of the desert at Ski Dubai located inside the Mall of the Emirates. Go skiing, snowboarding, or just play in the snow. In the afternoon, head to the Mall of the Emirates for shopping, dining, and entertainment. In the evening, catch a movie at the Vox Cinema.

  6. Day 6: Dubai Marina and JBR Walk
    26 minutes (11.8 miles) from Mall of the Emirates

    In the morning, take a walk around the Dubai Marina and admire the stunning yachts and skyscrapers. Have breakfast or brunch at one of the waterfront cafes. In the afternoon, head to JBR Walk for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Don't miss the street art and the beach. In the evening, take a sunset yacht cruise.

  7. Day 7: Atlantis The Palm and Aquaventure Waterpark
    18 minutes (6.4 miles) from Dubai Marina

    In the morning, visit Atlantis The Palm, a luxurious resort located on the Palm Jumeirah island. Explore the aquarium, the Lost Chambers, or the Dolphin Bay. In the afternoon, head to Aquaventure Waterpark for a day of fun in the sun. Go on water slides, lazy rivers, or swim with the sharks. In the evening, have dinner at one of the restaurants located inside Atlantis The Palm.

Recommendations

Don't miss the Dubai Miracle Garden and the Dubai Butterfly Garden during the summer months. If you're interested in culture and history, visit the Dubai Museum and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. For shopping and entertainment, check out the Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and JBR Walk. For adventure and water activities, visit Ski Dubai, Aquaventure Waterpark, and Dubai Creek.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Miracle Garden (2-3 hours, AED 55)
  • Dubai Butterfly Garden (1-2 hours, AED 65)
  • Dinner at Souk Madinat Jumeirah (2-3 hours, AED 200)
  • Dubai Mall (4-5 hours, AED 0-500+)
  • Burj Khalifa (2-3 hours, AED 149-378)
  • Dubai Fountain (30 minutes, AED 0)
  • Dubai Museum (1-2 hours, AED 3-10)
  • Dubai Gold Souk (1-2 hours, AED 0-1000+)
  • Dhow cruise dinner at Dubai Creek (2-3 hours, AED 190-300)
  • Emirates Palace (1-2 hours, AED 0-200+)
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (2-3 hours, free)
  • Ski Dubai (2-3 hours, AED 190-490)
  • Mall of the Emirates (4-5 hours, AED 0-500+)
  • JBR Walk (2-3 hours, AED 50-200+)
  • Sunset yacht cruise (2-3 hours, AED 200-500+)
  • Atlantis The Palm (2-3 hours, AED 0-500+)
  • Aquaventure Waterpark (4-5 hours, AED 195-495)
  • Dinner at Atlantis The Palm (2-3 hours, AED 200-500+)
  • Total Estimated Costs: AED 1567-3988+
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