✨ Dubai Delights ✨

Ananya Mandal

15 Jan 2024

Join me on an exhilarating journey through the dazzling city of Dubai! From thrilling water parks to stunning aquariums, and mouthwatering restaurants to iconic landmarks, this 9-day itinerary is packed with excitement and adventure. Get ready to be captivated by the magic of Dubai!

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Viator

Day 1Starbucks and Aquatic Wonders

$1010

$ 54

Royal Paris Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$70

10 - 15 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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$430

46 - 56 min

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The legendary Nobu continues to redefine Japanese cuisine at Atlantis. Nobu offers an exquisite dining experience in a stunning atmosphere.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$120

13 - 20 min

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Atlantis-themed aquarium with underwater halls & tunnels housing marine life, plus feeding sessions.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$310

11 - 16 min

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Saffron brings the finest in South East Asian cuisine straight to your plate offering you a taste of the best regional delicacies.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$80

Day 2Juices, Skiing, and Artistic Vibes

$643

$ 54

Royal Paris Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$100

5 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$370

16 - 20 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$60

4 - 6 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$63

5 - 8 min

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With the possible exception of sliced bread, Tom & Serg is the single greatest thing ever conceived. PS: We also served sliced bread.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$50

Day 3French Delights and Mall Marvels

$325

$ 54

Royal Paris Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$90

17 - 26 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

16 - 23 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$125

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$80

Day 4Starbucks, Water Thrills, and Sky High

$1310

$ 54

Royal Paris Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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The Starbucks Experience is more than a cup of coffee. From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated the rich tradition of coffee, but that also brought a feeling of community, a comfortable third place away from the demands of work and home.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$500

35 - 42 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.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$70

11 - 16 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$470

9 - 14 min

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

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$120

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$90

Day 5Trendy Outlets and Underwater Exploration

$1020

$ 54

Royal Paris Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$90

13 - 20 min

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$500

46 - 56 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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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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.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$310

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$90

Day 6Arabian Tea, Water Park Fun, and Garden Bliss

$950

$ 89

Royal Paris Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe (بيت الشاي العربي)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$80

6 - 9 min

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Aquatic roller coasters & surfing wave machine in outdoor water park with pools, slides & tunnels.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$370

20 - 24 min

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The Ribbon Mall, Dubai Motor City

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$120

6 - 8 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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$260

7 - 9 min

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Zaatar w Zeit is an urban casual Lebanese eatery

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$120

Day 7Cultural Gems, Frame Views, and Adventurous Rides

$1113

$ 107

Royal Paris Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

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Arabian Tea House Cafe (كافية بيت الشاي العربي)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$70

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$63

11 - 14 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$250

26 - 32 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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$160

18 - 22 min

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

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$430

23 - 28 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$140

Day 8Glowing Gardens, Aquariums, and Authentic Flavors

$805

$ 89

Royal Paris Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

5 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$180

44 - 53 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$125

25 - 30 min

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La Tablita is vibrant Mexican restaurant located in hotel Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights. The restaurant offers casual dining experience serving lunch and dinner. The Mexican restaurant also has a bar on the side where you can experience tequila served by certified Master Tequilier.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$90

4 - 6 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$250

16 - 23 min

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At the heart of the souk is an exquisite marble courtyard, offering an oasis of cool serenity, yet open to the sky. The Umawi architecture provides an ornate backdrop to the social core of the souk, where people can gather and dine,

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$100

Day 9Starbucks, Historical Charm, and Retail Therapy

$428

$ 71

Royal Paris Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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