Dubai, UAE
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Short on time? Dubai is built for a fast, dazzling long weekend.
Day one — up and out
The top of the Burj Khalifa, an afternoon in The Dubai Mall, and the fountain show after dark — then swap the city for the dunes on a desert safari.
Day two — palm & old town
Cruise Dubai Marina, walk JBR, then cross to old Dubai — the Gold Souk, the spice lanes, and an abra across the Creek. Aim for November to March; everything is spread out, so use the Metro.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Dubai
Downtown icons
- Burj Khalifa
- Dubai Mall
- The Dubai Fountain
- Downtown Hotel, Burj Views
- Mumbai (BOM) → Dubai (DXB)
💡 Book Burj Khalifa "At the Top" tickets online for a sunset slot — walk-up tickets cost far more.
Day 2 — Dubai
Dunes at dusk
- Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
- Downtown Hotel, Burj Views
Desert safari
- • Sunglasses & scarf
- • Light jacket for the evening
- • Fully-charged phone/camera
- • Cash for tips
Day 3 — Dubai
Palm & marina
- Palm Jumeirah
- Dubai Marina
- The Beach • JBR
- Downtown Hotel, Burj Views
Day 4 — Dubai
Old Dubai
- Dubai Gold Souk
- Dubai Creek
- Downtown Hotel, Burj Views
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