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Dubai Itinerary: Best 3, 5 & 7-Day Trip Plans

Dubai is overwhelming when you don’t know what to see. This guide gives you done-for-you itineraries based on trip length, budget, and travel style.

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How Many Days Do You Need?

2 Days

Burj Khalifa + Desert Safari ONLY

3 Days

Best Short Trip

Downtown + Marina + Safari

5 Days

Best Balanced Trip

Perfect pace for all highlights

7 Days

Add Abu Dhabi + Palm + Waterpark

3D

3-Day Dubai Itinerary (Fast-Paced)

Day 1 — Downtown Icons

Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Fountain Show Souk Al Bahar dinner

Day 2 — Desert Adventure

Relax AM Pickup 3PM Dune Bashing BBQ Dinner & Show Return 9:30PM

Day 3 — Beach & Culture

JBR Beach Bluewaters Island Old Dubai (Gold Souk) Abra Boat Ride

5D

5-Day Dubai Itinerary (Balanced)

Day 1

Burj Khalifa & Dubai Mall

Start with the world's tallest building and largest mall.

Day 2

Desert Safari (Evening)

Spend the afternoon in the dunes. Morning free for pool/rest.

Day 3

Dubai Marina & JBR

Luxury yacht cruise followed by a walk on JBR The Walk.

Day 4

The Palm & Atlantis

Explore the Palm Jumeirah monorail and Aquaventure Waterpark.

Day 5

Old Dubai & Future

Morning in Al Fahidi Historical District. Evening at Museum of the Future.

7D

7-Day Dubai Itinerary (Full Experience)

Day 1
Downtown
Day 2
Desert Safari
Day 3
Dubai Marina
Day 4
Palm Jumeirah
D5
Abu Dhabi Day Trip (Grand Mosque + Louvre + Corniche)
Day 6
Waterpark / Sky Views
Day 7
Souks + Relax

Trip Cost (2025 Estimates)

CategoryLow BudgetMid-RangeLuxury
Hotels (per night)120–200 AED300–600 AED1000–3000 AED
Food (per day)40–70 AED80–150 AED200+ AED
Attractions (daily)0–150 AED200–300 AED400+ AED

Where To Stay

AreaBest ForNotes
DowntownFirst-timersWalk to Burj Khalifa
Dubai MarinaCouples / NightlifeBeach access & views
Palm JumeirahLuxury tripsExpensive resorts
Deira / Bur DubaiBudgetMetro access, authentic feel

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Expert Tips

  • Pre-book Burj Khalifa sunset (sells out).
  • Desert Safari is 3PM–9PM, don’t plan dinner after.
  • Metro is great for Downtown, use Taxi for Marina.

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