Dubai 7-Day Travel Itinerary
Experience the best of Dubai: luxury, desert, beaches, and culture
Day-by-Day Dubai Itinerary
Arrive & check-in
Your Hotel
Dubai Mall & Burj Khalifa (book sunset slot)
Downtown Dubai
Dubai Fountain show & dinner
Dubai Mall
💡 Pro Tip:
Book Burj Khalifa tickets online for sunset (5-7 PM). Avoid midday heat.
Relax at hotel or beach
Hotel/JBR Beach
Desert safari pickup (2-3 PM)
Dubai Desert
Dune bashing, camel ride, BBQ dinner & shows
Desert Camp
💡 Pro Tip:
Wear comfortable clothes. Bring sunglasses and sunscreen. Skip heavy lunch.
Dubai Marina Walk
Dubai Marina
JBR Beach & The Walk
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Dhow cruise dinner
Dubai Marina
💡 Pro Tip:
Best beach time is morning (8-11 AM). Evenings get crowded but lively.
Drive to Abu Dhabi (1.5 hours)
Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi or Emirates Palace
Saadiyat Island
Return to Dubai
Dubai
💡 Pro Tip:
Dress modestly for mosque (covered shoulders/knees). Free entry but book online.
Mall of the Emirates & Ski Dubai
Al Barsha
Kite Beach or La Mer
Jumeirah
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Jumeirah
💡 Pro Tip:
Ski Dubai needs advance booking. Beach clubs charge entry (AED 100-300).
Gold & Spice Souks
Deira
Al Fahidi Historical District
Bur Dubai
Abra ride across Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek
Global Village (seasonal, Oct-Apr)
Dubailand
💡 Pro Tip:
Bargain in souks (start at 50% of asking price). Abra costs AED 1 per ride.
Hotel spa or pool time
Hotel
Last-minute shopping or sightseeing
Various
Departure to airport
DXB
💡 Pro Tip:
Check out by 12 PM. Airport is 30-45 min from most hotels.
Dubai 7-Day Budget Breakdown
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (6 nights) | AED 1500-2500 | AED 3000-5000 | AED 6000-15000 |
| Meals & Drinks | AED 800-1200 | AED 1500-2500 | AED 3000-5000 |
| Attractions & Activities | AED 800-1200 | AED 1500-2500 | AED 3000-6000 |
| Transportation | AED 300-500 | AED 600-1000 | AED 1500-3000 |
| Shopping | AED 500-1000 | AED 2000-4000 | AED 5000+ |
| TOTAL (per person) | AED 3900-6400 | AED 8600-15000 | AED 18500+ |
Dubai Travel FAQs
Get answers to common questions about planning your Dubai trip