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

Anita Hugyi

5 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 8-day journey through the vibrant city of Dubai, where stunning beaches, iconic landmarks, and cultural treasures await. Discover the beauty of Palm Jumeirah, experience the exhilaration of waterparks, indulge in retail therapy at world-class malls, and marvel at the architectural wonders of Burj Khalifa. Join us on this unforgettable exploration of Dubai's rich heritage and modern marvels.

Trip to Dubai

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Day 1

$163

$ 15

Golden Tulip Media Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

Directions

Stretch of white sand with an area for surfboarding, plus a view of the famous Burj Al Arab hotel.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$100

Glass-framed observation deck from a high-rise overlooking the Palm Islands, with city & gulf views.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$50

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$113

$ 11

Golden Tulip Media Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Prominent 250m-tall observational wheel on Bluewaters Island featuring stunning panoramic views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$63

16 - 20 min

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10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$75

$ 15

Golden Tulip Media Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

18 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

Upmarket resort complex with hotels, a modern souk, restaurants & bars, plus a private beach.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$50

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$138

$ 15

Golden Tulip Media Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

Directions

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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$25

12 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

11 - 14 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$75

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$213

$ 11

Golden Tulip Media Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

9 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$125

Classic musical theater, dance & live concerts staged in a futuristic venue with a restaurant.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$75

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$100

$ 18

Golden Tulip Media Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

5 - 8 min

Directions

Marked by a wooden arch, this bustling bazaar features many stores selling dazzling gold jewellery.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

13 - 16 min

Directions

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

High-tech displays on the history of the UAE in an ultramodern building with an eatery & library.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 7

$125

$ 15

Golden Tulip Media Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

Landmark mosque with guided tours offered to non-Muslims to promote cultural understanding.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

11 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

13 - 20 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$38

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 8

$75

$ 8

Golden Tulip Media Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

Casual studios & apartments in a posh hotel offering a Korean restaurant, a cafe & an outdoor pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1103 In total

Activities & Food:$1000

Transport:$103