Dubai Delights 🌴✨

Jay Beasley

10 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the mesmerizing city of Dubai! From stunning beaches to iconic landmarks, experience the best of this vibrant metropolis. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with culture, history, and endless excitement!

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Day 1Dolphin Shows and Golfing at Dubai Creek

$267

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$75

10 - 12 min

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Waterfront 18-hole course centered on a striking, sail-like clubhouse, with city skyline views.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$56

27 - 33 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

8 - 11 min

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Popular water park offering a variety of rides, slides & pools, plus a cafe & Ferris wheel.

3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$75

9 - 14 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$24

Day 2Classic Cars, Museums, and Arabian Tea

$256

$ 27

Museum showcasing more than 100 cars, motorcycles & bikes, with the earliest model dating from 1917.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

25 - 30 min

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Exhibits detailing Islamic civilisation, from religious artworks to scientific discoveries.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

13 - 16 min

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Educational aquarium spread over 2 floors with 20 separate tanks & nearly 100 different species.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$38

24 - 29 min

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Arabian Tea House Cafe (كافية بيت الشاي العربي)

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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18th-century fort housing a museum with multimedia exhibits on local history & cultural heritage.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$19

12 - 15 min

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Elaborate, whimsical flower & animal displays constructed out of handmade colourful lights.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$54

8 - 10 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$15

12 - 18 min

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

9:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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$38

Day 3Beach Fun, Illusions, and Dubai Frame

$219

$ 16

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

19 - 23 min

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Small, family-friendly museum with various optical illusions, brain teasers & hands-on puzzles.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$54

10 - 15 min

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Special Ostadi Kabab (مطعم الأستاد للكباب الخاص)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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6 - 9 min

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Area of traditional-style buildings in typical materials housing arts & cultural exhibits & museums.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$19

5 - 6 min

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Cultural area showing traditional craftsmen & -women in action, plus demonstrations of pearl diving.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$19

13 - 16 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$24

15 - 22 min

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Unique, 150-m-tall building resembling a picture frame, with historic displays & panoramic views.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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$75

Day 4Shopaholic's Paradise and Burj Khalifa

$301

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Gourmet Popcorn Since 1949 Garrett Popcorn is handmade daily in old-fashioned copper kettles using only the highest-quality ingredients. Located at Candylicious, oppostie the aquarium at Dubai Mall

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$21

1 - 2 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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$93

9 - 14 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$141

12 - 15 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$27

8 - 12 min

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Bustling, public urban beach backed by high-rise hotels, with a children's playground & BBQ areas.

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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$19

Day 5Gardens, Parks, and Spectacular Fountains

$221

$ 22

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

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$78

20 - 24 min

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Green, public space with sports pitches, playgrounds, prayer rooms & a boating lake.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$19

5 - 6 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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5 - 8 min

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Artificial canal featuring waterside hiking & biking trails with benches, a shopping mall & bridges.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$18

7 - 9 min

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Modern Asian cuisine with a Japanese twist, menu designed by world acclaimed chef Akmal Anuor

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$42

7 - 10 min

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Sheltered beach with a boardwalk, benches & showers, plus a modern playground for kids.

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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$19

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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$36

Day 6Malls, Skiing, and Exquisite Dining

$314

$ 11

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

8 - 11 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$36

9 - 14 min

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Indoor ski center with a mountain motif & snow for year-round skiing & snowboarding.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$111

23 - 28 min

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

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

16 - 23 min

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9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$36

38 - 46 min

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$93

Day 7Thrilling Rides and Artistic Discoveries

$388

$ 16

Theme park with Lego-inspired rides for kids, plus a factory tour, pedal boats & light show.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$150

35 - 42 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

4 - 6 min

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Well-known hub of the contemporary arts scene boasting an evolving collection of galleries.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$19

29 - 35 min

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

4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$129

14 - 17 min

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Shakespeare and Co. Cafe Restaurant, Patisserie, Catering and Chocolates feature chic-Victorian decor, an eclectic menu and all day dining.

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$42

Day 8Golfing, Beach Bliss, and Culinary Delights

$170

$ 16

Jumeirah Golf Estates Golf & Country Club

Clubhouse at a golf complex featuring 2 distinct courses, plus a ballroom & a sports bar.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

22 - 27 min

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Palm-lined beach retreat with outdoor lounge, bar and Italian restaurant plus gym and swimming pool.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$38

27 - 33 min

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Offering magnificent views of the lush gardens and sandy beach, this exotic restaurant invites you to savour the flavours of the Far East. A fusion menu combining Chinese, Japanese and Thai specialities along with a traditional Teppanyaki table ensure a wonderful dining experience.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$27

14 - 21 min

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