8 Days in Dubai: A Journey of Luxury and Adventure

Dilip Patel

30 Oct 2023

Experience the best of Dubai in 8 days with this exciting itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the United Arab Emirates.

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Viator

Day 1

$292

$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

10 - 15 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

11 - 14 min

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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$38

12 - 15 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

8 - 11 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$120

11 - 16 min

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Savour the exquisite cuisine of Armani restaurants, where every experience is a personal reflection of Giorgio Armani's impeccable and timeless sophistication.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$50

Day 2

$189

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

16 - 20 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

21 - 26 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$50

12 - 15 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$44

3 - 4 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 3

$179

Serving you home-cooked goodness, great coffee, and various fresh off-the-kitchen comfort food. Now Open at The Dubai Mall.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

2 - 3 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$46

1 - 2 min

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

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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The Cheesecake Factory created the upscale casual dining segment in 1978 with the opening of its first restaurant in Beverly Hills, California and now even with more than 200 locations, The Cheesecake Factory restaurants are just as unique today as they were back then!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 4

$431

$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

13 - 20 min

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

18 - 22 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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Laid back venue serving tasty barbecue dishes and shisha pipes.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

12 - 18 min

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Opulent hotel featuring ornate suites, plus 9 restaurants, 4 pools, a private beach & a luxe spa.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$250

13 - 20 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 5

$166

$ 8

Urban Thai Cuisine

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

6 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$52

19 - 23 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

20 - 29 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 6

$198

$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

23 - 28 min

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$88

18 - 22 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$46

7 - 10 min

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Zaatar w Zeit is an urban casual Lebanese eatery

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 7

$279

$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

19 - 23 min

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$88

47 - 57 min

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This branch is now closed

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

23 - 34 min

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

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$75

4 - 6 min

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The Cheesecake Factory (تشيز كيك فاكتوري)

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$50

Day 8

$145

$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$34

7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

6 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

12 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $1931 In total

Activities & Food:$1877

Transport:$54