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
Dubai
Sun, 6 SeptDowntown Hotel, Burj Views
Downtown Dubai
6 Sept, 8:30 am
Mumbai → Dubai
Mumbai (BOM) → Dubai (DXB)
5 Sept, 10:30 pm
Burj Khalifa
landmark
1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Dubai Mall
shopping mall
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
The Dubai Fountain
fountain
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Mon, 7 SeptDowntown Hotel, Burj Views
Downtown Dubai
6 Sept, 8:30 am
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
national park
Umm Eselay - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates
Desert safari
- Sunglasses & scarf
- Light jacket for the evening
- Fully-charged phone/camera
- Cash for tips
Dubai
Tue, 8 SeptDowntown Hotel, Burj Views
Downtown Dubai
6 Sept, 8:30 am
Palm Jumeirah
island
Palm Jumeirah - The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Dubai Marina
neighborhood
Dubai Marina - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
The Beach • JBR
shopping mall
The Beach - Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Wed, 9 SeptDowntown Hotel, Burj Views
Downtown Dubai
6 Sept, 8:30 am
Dubai Gold Souk
tourist attraction
Dubai - Al Ras - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Dubai Creek
river
Dubai Creek - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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