7 Days in Dubai: A Journey of Luxury and Adventure

Abhinav Gupta

9 Mar 2024

Experience the glitz and glamour of Dubai as you embark on a 7-day adventure filled with iconic landmarks, stunning beaches, and thrilling attractions. From the world's tallest building to the enchanting spice souk, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of this vibrant city.

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Day 1Sky-high Thrills and Playful Delights

$336

$ 29

Arabian Dreams Hotel Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Spired 828-metre skyscraper with a viewing deck, a restaurant, a hotel and offices.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$188

9 - 14 min

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Massive fountain with displays of water jets reaching 140 m, set to a music & light show.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$48

16 - 20 min

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OliOli® - A Must-Visit Children's Play Museum

Children's learning center with interactive exhibits, climbing nets, water cannons & a cute cafe.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$75

12 - 15 min

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Cafes and restaurants in an outdoor retail complex with a tree-lined esplanade and central fountain.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

Day 2Retail Therapy and Movie Magic

$222

$ 29

Arabian Dreams Hotel Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Huge shopping mall with international department stores, a ski centre and a multi-screen cinema.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Mall with lifestyle/department stores, restaurants and a multiscreen cinema in travel-themed zones.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$50

26 - 32 min

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Playful Hollywood-themed park featuring rides & live entertainment, along with dining & shopping.

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$172

Day 3Beach Bliss and Wheel of Wonder

$250

$ 36

Arabian Dreams Hotel Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Upscale beachfront property with 5 pools, a diving centre & a spa, plus 9 restaurants.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

15 - 18 min

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Buzzing beachfront venue for global fare including pizza, pasta & meat plates, plus drinks & pools.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

32 - 39 min

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Complex of stores & restaurants with architecture inspired by India, France & mid-century America.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

30 - 36 min

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Prominent 250m-tall observational wheel on Bluewaters Island featuring stunning panoramic views.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$125

Day 4Souks, Gardens, and Arabian Charm

$279

$ 29

Arabian Dreams Hotel Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Bazaar in traditional Middle Eastern style with stalls & restaurants under wooden covered arcade.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

8 - 11 min

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Upmarket resort complex with hotels, a modern souk, restaurants & bars, plus a private beach.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$100

18 - 22 min

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Vibrant garden with floral creations such as a life-size airplane, topiary animals & a heart tunnel.

2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$104

30 - 36 min

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Vast public space with a swimming pool, green areas, horse & camel rides, plus a 500-seat theater.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$25

Day 5Adventure Galore and Dolphin Delights

$321

$ 29

Arabian Dreams Hotel Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Large indoor amusement park offering rides, eateries & shows with Cartoon Network & Marvel themes.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$172

28 - 34 min

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Sizable indoor destination with dolphin & seal shows, interactive experiences & an Asian restaurant.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$100

3 - 4 min

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Lush waterside park with kids' play areas, a cable car, an amphitheatre & restaurants.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$25

17 - 21 min

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Marked by a wooden arch, this bustling bazaar features many stores selling dazzling gold jewellery.

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$24

Day 6Beach Vibes, Retail Therapy, and Sensory Delights

$100

$ 36

Arabian Dreams Hotel Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Popular for kitesurfing & kayaking, this white sand beach offers a jogging track & kids' play areas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

17 - 21 min

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Huge shopping and leisure centre, with department stores, plus an ice rink, aquarium and a cinema.

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Scenic, 117-acre park featuring a flea market, a landmark shaped like a giant picture frame & more.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$25

17 - 21 min

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Strip of stores specializing in popular scents & mix-your-own fragrances in tiny glass containers.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$25

Day 7Beachside Fun and Aquatic Wonders

$199

$ 29

Arabian Dreams Hotel Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Beach park with cabin rentals, swimming pools & restaurant plus children's games & bike hire.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

23 - 28 min

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Science-based learning center with galleries & exhibits, a planetarium, a theater & a nature center.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

16 - 20 min

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Marine animal encounters & feedings, plus an underwater tunnel under a huge tank with sharks & rays.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$124

Budget breakdown: $1920 In total

Activities & Food:$1707

Transport:$213