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8 Days in Dubai: A Journey of Luxury and Adventure

Ashwin Philip

Ashwin Philip

10 Oct 2023

Experience the best of Dubai in 8 days with this exciting itinerary. From stunning attractions like the Burj Khalifa to mouthwatering dining experiences, get ready for a luxurious and adventurous trip to the United Arab Emirates.

Day 1
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$210

Carlton Downtown Hotel Dubai Staff Accomodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Al Bayt
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$36
14 - 21 min

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The Dubai Fountain
Massive fountain with displays of water jets reaching 140 m, set to a music & light show.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$25
1 - 2 min

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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Marine animal encounters & feedings, plus an underwater tunnel under a huge tank with sharks & rays.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$63
The Cheesecake Factory
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!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$36
Angelina (أنجلينا)
A timeless icon of luxury, the Angelina Tearoom is a worldwide symbol of the French Art de Vivre.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$50
Day 2
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$139

Carlton Downtown Hotel Dubai Staff Accomodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 29 min

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Paul Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$28
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Mall of the Emirates
Huge shopping mall with international department stores, a ski centre and a multi-screen cinema.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$25
Tribes (ترايبس)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$44
P.F. Chang's (بي إف تشانغز)
This branch is now closed
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$42
Day 3
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$204

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$ 8

Carlton Downtown Hotel Dubai Staff Accomodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Trèsind Studio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$30
22 - 27 min

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The View at the Palm
Glass-framed observation deck from a high-rise overlooking the Palm Islands, with city & gulf views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$50
9 - 11 min

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Dubai Miracle Garden
Vibrant garden with floral creations such as a life-size airplane, topiary animals & a heart tunnel.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$38
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$46
Zaatar W Zeit
Zaatar w Zeit is an urban casual Lebanese eatery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$40
Day 4
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$243

Carlton Downtown Hotel Dubai Staff Accomodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Wafi Gourmet (وافي جورميه)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
8 - 11 min

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Burj Khalifa
Spired 828-metre skyscraper with a viewing deck, a restaurant, a hotel and offices.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$125
Armani Ristorante
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$50
Hashi
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
$42
Day 5
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$177

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$ 11

Carlton Downtown Hotel Dubai Staff Accomodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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RUE 71 Partisserie & Tearoom
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
19 - 23 min

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The Green Planet
Tropical rainforest within a bio-dome sheltering colorful birds, reptiles & sloths, plus a cafe.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$50
15 - 18 min

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Dubai Gold Souk
Marked by a wooden arch, this bustling bazaar features many stores selling dazzling gold jewellery.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$13
Special Ostadi Kabab (مطعم الأستاد للكباب الخاص)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$40
Miyako 京
Miyako an authentic Japanese Dubai restaurant with a lively and vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant's wide-ranging menu includes traditional mouth-watering delicacies including a wide variety of sushi and sashimi or the ever-so-popular 9 course Kaiseki menu.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
Day 6
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$173

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$ 11

Carlton Downtown Hotel Dubai Staff Accomodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Little Bangkok - Motor City
Urban Thai Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
32 - 39 min

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Dubai Butterfly Garden
Ten climate-controlled domes housing over 50 different types of butterfly at this family attraction.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
13 - 16 min

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Museum Of Illusions
Small, family-friendly museum with various optical illusions, brain teasers & hands-on puzzles.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$38
아리랑 Shogun Korean/Japanese/Thai Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$46
Bestoon Samad (بيستون صمد)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$38
Day 7
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$154

Carlton Downtown Hotel Dubai Staff Accomodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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مطعم المشربية للمندي
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$30
6 - 9 min

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Museum of The Future
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
La Cantine du Faubourg
Yes, Paris boasts a strong heritage of rustic bistrots and traditional brasseries. But as a capital city, it also drums an international beat, with influences from around the world.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$36
Little Bangkok - Tower
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$50
Day 8
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$135

Carlton Downtown Hotel Dubai Staff Accomodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

1 - 2 min

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Markette (ماركيت)
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
$34
1 - 2 min

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Dubai Mall
Huge shopping and leisure centre, with department stores, plus an ice rink, aquarium and a cinema.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$25
Cipriani Dolci
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$38
Cipriani Dolci
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$38

Budget breakdown: $1461 In total

Activities & Food:$1433
Transport:$29