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Dubai Delights: An 8-Day Adventure in the City of Gold

Zillay Shah

25 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 8-day journey through the mesmerizing city of Dubai. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in world-class shopping, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the United Arab Emirates.

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Viator

Day 1

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$19

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$ 6

Mall of the Emirates

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

24 - 29 min

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City Walk

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$6

21 - 26 min

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Burj Khalifa

No time set

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Free

38 - 46 min

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The Dubai Fountain

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

No time set

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$13

Day 2

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$57

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$ 2

Motiongate Dubai

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$44

47 - 57 min

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Souk Madinat Jumeirah

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

Day 3

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$138

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$ 2

Ibn Battuta Mall

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

23 - 28 min

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Burj Al Arab

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$125

Day 4

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$57

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$ 2

Aquaventure Waterpark

Vast water park with zip lines, slides through shark-filled lagoons & a splash area for kids.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

34 - 41 min

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Kite Beach

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$6

Day 5

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$39

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$ 4

Dubai Miracle Garden

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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$26

33 - 40 min

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Zabeel Park

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$6

11 - 14 min

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Dubai Museum

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$6

Day 6

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$57

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$ 2

Ski Dubai

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

32 - 39 min

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Museum of The Future

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$19

Day 7

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$63

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$ 4

Al Mamzar Beach Park

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$6

21 - 26 min

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Dubai Frame

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$31

Day 8

+

$60

Dubai Mall

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

11 - 16 min

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Burj Khalifa

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $506 In total

Activities & Food:$486

Transport:$20