Discovering Dubai: A 7-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Marina Marvels

Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE

8:00AM

Breakfast at Shakespeare and Co.

Start your day with a delightful breakfast at the charming Shakespeare and Co. in Dubai Marina.
Walk or take a short taxi ride to Shakespeare and Co. It's a 5-minute walk from the Marina.
$15, 1 hour

10:00AM

Walk along Dubai Marina Promenade

Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Dubai Marina Promenade, lined with cafes and shops.
The promenade is easily accessible from Shakespeare and Co. Walk along the water's edge.
Free, 2 hours

12:30PM

Lunch at Pier 7

Indulge in a delicious lunch with a view at one of the restaurants at Pier 7, offering panoramic views of the marina.
Pier 7 is a short walk from the Marina Promenade.
$30, 1.5 hours

2:30PM

Boat Tour of Dubai Marina

Embark on a scenic boat tour of Dubai Marina to admire the stunning skyline from the water.
Head to the Dubai Marina Yacht Club for the boat tour. It's a 10-minute walk from Pier 7.
$50, 1.5 hours

5:00PM

Relax at JBR Beach

Unwind at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) Beach, a vibrant stretch of sand with plenty of cafes and water sports activities.
Take a taxi or walk to JBR Beach from the Dubai Marina Yacht Club. It's a 15-minute drive or a 30-minute walk.
Free, 2 hours

7:30PM

Dinner at The Walk, JBR

Experience a variety of dining options at The Walk, a bustling promenade at JBR known for its restaurants and street performers.
The Walk is adjacent to JBR Beach, offering a seamless transition from relaxation to dining.
$40, 2 hours
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Day 2: Iconic Dubai

Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE

9:00AM

Breakfast at Baker & Spice

Start your day with a wholesome breakfast at Baker & Spice, known for its organic and locally sourced ingredients.
Take a taxi or walk to Baker & Spice in Downtown Dubai. It's a 20-minute drive from Dubai Marina.
$20, 1 hour

10:30AM

Explore Dubai Mall

Discover the wonders of Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest shopping and entertainment destinations.
Dubai Mall is a short walk from Baker & Spice.
Free, 3 hours

1:30PM

Lunch at Social House

Enjoy a fusion of international cuisines at Social House, located within Dubai Mall.
Head to Social House for a delightful lunch experience within the mall.
$25, 1.5 hours

3:30PM

Visit Burj Khalifa

Experience the awe-inspiring views from the observation decks of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
Burj Khalifa is directly accessible from Dubai Mall.
$35, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dubai Fountain Show

Witness the magical Dubai Fountain Show, a captivating water and light spectacle set against the backdrop of Burj Khalifa.
Stay near Burj Khalifa to enjoy the fountain show. It starts every 30 minutes in the evening.
Free, 30 minutes

7:30PM

Dinner at Thiptara

Indulge in authentic Thai cuisine at Thiptara, a restaurant offering stunning views of the Dubai Fountain.
Thiptara is a short walk from the Dubai Fountain viewing area.
$50, 2 hours
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Day 3: Cultural Exploration

Dubai Creek, Dubai, UAE

8:30AM

Breakfast at Arabian Tea House

Start your day with a traditional Arabian breakfast at the charming Arabian Tea House in the Al Fahidi Historic District.
Take a taxi or walk to Arabian Tea House at Dubai Creek. It's a 30-minute drive from Downtown Dubai.
$15, 1 hour

10:00AM

Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise

Embark on a Dhow cruise along Dubai Creek, a historic waterway that offers insights into Dubai's trading past.
Head to the Dubai Creek for the Dhow cruise experience. Many operators offer cruises from the Creek.
$30, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at XVA Café

Savor a vegetarian-friendly lunch at XVA Café, a cultural and artistic hub in the heart of the Al Fahidi Historic District.
XVA Café is a short walk from the Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise dock.
$20, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Visit Dubai Museum

Explore the heritage and history of Dubai at Dubai Museum, housed in the Al Fahidi Fort.
Walk to Dubai Museum from XVA Café within the Al Fahidi Historic District.
$10, 1 hour

4:30PM

Coffee at The Majlis Gallery

Relax with a cup of coffee at The Majlis Gallery, a tranquil art space showcasing local and international artists.
The Majlis Gallery is a short walk from Dubai Museum.
$5, 1 hour

6:00PM

Explore Bastakiya Quarter

Wander through the narrow lanes of Bastakiya Quarter, lined with restored traditional houses and art galleries.
Walk from The Majlis Gallery to Bastakiya Quarter within the Al Fahidi Historic District.
Free, 1.5 hours

8:00PM

Dinner at Arabian Tea House

End your day with a delightful dinner at Arabian Tea House, enjoying the tranquil setting by Dubai Creek.
Arabian Tea House is a short walk from Bastakiya Quarter.
$30, 2 hours
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Day 4: Cultural Exploration

Dubai Creek, Dubai, UAE

8:30AM

Breakfast at Arabian Tea House

Start your day with a traditional Arabian breakfast at the charming Arabian Tea House in the Al Fahidi Historic District.
Take a taxi or walk to Arabian Tea House at Dubai Creek. It's a 30-minute drive from Downtown Dubai.
$15, 1 hour

10:00AM

Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise

Embark on a Dhow cruise along Dubai Creek, a historic waterway that offers insights into Dubai's trading past.
Head to the Dubai Creek for the Dhow cruise experience. Many operators offer cruises from the Creek.
$30, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at XVA Café

Savor a vegetarian-friendly lunch at XVA Café, a cultural and artistic hub in the heart of the Al Fahidi Historic District.
XVA Café is a short walk from the Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise dock.
$20, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Visit Dubai Museum

Explore the heritage and history of Dubai at Dubai Museum, housed in the Al Fahidi Fort.
Walk to Dubai Museum from XVA Café within the Al Fahidi Historic District.
$10, 1 hour

4:30PM

Coffee at The Majlis Gallery

Relax with a cup of coffee at The Majlis Gallery, a tranquil art space showcasing local and international artists.
The Majlis Gallery is a short walk from Dubai Museum.
$5, 1 hour

6:00PM

Explore Bastakiya Quarter

Wander through the narrow lanes of Bastakiya Quarter, lined with restored traditional houses and art galleries.
Walk from The Majlis Gallery to Bastakiya Quarter within the Al Fahidi Historic District.
Free, 1.5 hours

8:00PM

Dinner at Arabian Tea House

End your day with a delightful dinner at Arabian Tea House, enjoying the tranquil setting by Dubai Creek.
Arabian Tea House is a short walk from Bastakiya Quarter.
$30, 2 hours
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Day 5: Cultural Exploration

Dubai Creek, Dubai, UAE

8:30AM

Breakfast at Arabian Tea House

Start your day with a traditional Arabian breakfast at the charming Arabian Tea House in the Al Fahidi Historic District.
Take a taxi or walk to Arabian Tea House at Dubai Creek. It's a 30-minute drive from Downtown Dubai.
$15, 1 hour

10:00AM

Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise

Embark on a Dhow cruise along Dubai Creek, a historic waterway that offers insights into Dubai's trading past.
Head to the Dubai Creek for the Dhow cruise experience. Many operators offer cruises from the Creek.
$30, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at XVA Café

Savor a vegetarian-friendly lunch at XVA Café, a cultural and artistic hub in the heart of the Al Fahidi Historic District.
XVA Café is a short walk from the Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise dock.
$20, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Visit Dubai Museum

Explore the heritage and history of Dubai at Dubai Museum, housed in the Al Fahidi Fort.
Walk to Dubai Museum from XVA Café within the Al Fahidi Historic District.
$10, 1 hour

4:30PM

Coffee at The Majlis Gallery

Relax with a cup of coffee at The Majlis Gallery, a tranquil art space showcasing local and international artists.
The Majlis Gallery is a short walk from Dubai Museum.
$5, 1 hour

6:00PM

Explore Bastakiya Quarter

Wander through the narrow lanes of Bastakiya Quarter, lined with restored traditional houses and art galleries.
Walk from The Majlis Gallery to Bastakiya Quarter within the Al Fahidi Historic District.
Free, 1.5 hours

8:00PM

Dinner at Arabian Tea House

End your day with a delightful dinner at Arabian Tea House, enjoying the tranquil setting by Dubai Creek.
Arabian Tea House is a short walk from Bastakiya Quarter.
$30, 2 hours
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Day 6: Cultural Exploration

Dubai Creek, Dubai, UAE

8:30AM

Breakfast at Arabian Tea House

Start your day with a traditional Arabian breakfast at the charming Arabian Tea House in the Al Fahidi Historic District.
Take a taxi or walk to Arabian Tea House at Dubai Creek. It's a 30-minute drive from Downtown Dubai.
$15, 1 hour

10:00AM

Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise

Embark on a Dhow cruise along Dubai Creek, a historic waterway that offers insights into Dubai's trading past.
Head to the Dubai Creek for the Dhow cruise experience. Many operators offer cruises from the Creek.
$30, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at XVA Café

Savor a vegetarian-friendly lunch at XVA Café, a cultural and artistic hub in the heart of the Al Fahidi Historic District.
XVA Café is a short walk from the Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise dock.
$20, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Visit Dubai Museum

Explore the heritage and history of Dubai at Dubai Museum, housed in the Al Fahidi Fort.
Walk to Dubai Museum from XVA Café within the Al Fahidi Historic District.
$10, 1 hour

4:30PM

Coffee at The Majlis Gallery

Relax with a cup of coffee at The Majlis Gallery, a tranquil art space showcasing local and international artists.
The Majlis Gallery is a short walk from Dubai Museum.
$5, 1 hour

6:00PM

Explore Bastakiya Quarter

Wander through the narrow lanes of Bastakiya Quarter, lined with restored traditional houses and art galleries.
Walk from The Majlis Gallery to Bastakiya Quarter within the Al Fahidi Historic District.
Free, 1.5 hours

8:00PM

Dinner at Arabian Tea House

End your day with a delightful dinner at Arabian Tea House, enjoying the tranquil setting by Dubai Creek.
Arabian Tea House is a short walk from Bastakiya Quarter.
$30, 2 hours
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Day 7: Cultural Exploration

Dubai Creek, Dubai, UAE

8:30AM

Breakfast at Arabian Tea House

Start your day with a traditional Arabian breakfast at the charming Arabian Tea House in the Al Fahidi Historic District.
Take a taxi or walk to Arabian Tea House at Dubai Creek. It's a 30-minute drive from Downtown Dubai.
$15, 1 hour

10:00AM

Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise

Embark on a Dhow cruise along Dubai Creek, a historic waterway that offers insights into Dubai's trading past.
Head to the Dubai Creek for the Dhow cruise experience. Many operators offer cruises from the Creek.
$30, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at XVA Café

Savor a vegetarian-friendly lunch at XVA Café, a cultural and artistic hub in the heart of the Al Fahidi Historic District.
XVA Café is a short walk from the Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise dock.
$20, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Visit Dubai Museum

Explore the heritage and history of Dubai at Dubai Museum, housed in the Al Fahidi Fort.
Walk to Dubai Museum from XVA Café within the Al Fahidi Historic District.
$10, 1 hour

4:30PM

Coffee at The Majlis Gallery

Relax with a cup of coffee at The Majlis Gallery, a tranquil art space showcasing local and international artists.
The Majlis Gallery is a short walk from Dubai Museum.
$5, 1 hour

6:00PM

Explore Bastakiya Quarter

Wander through the narrow lanes of Bastakiya Quarter, lined with restored traditional houses and art galleries.
Walk from The Majlis Gallery to Bastakiya Quarter within the Al Fahidi Historic District.
Free, 1.5 hours

8:00PM

Farewell Dinner at Global Village

End your Dubai adventure with a visit to Global Village, an entertainment and cultural destination showcasing diverse cuisines and performances.
Take a taxi to Global Village from the Al Fahidi Historic District. It's a 30-minute drive.
$50, 3 hours
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